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What to Eat in Zurich

Much like its languages, traditional Swiss food is heavily influenced by Germany, France and Italy. Because of Zurich's proximity to the German border, most of the city's food has German roots. "Nach Zurcher art" (or dishes cooked in the traditional Zurich style) typically consist of meat, potatoes, mushrooms, butter and cream – much like standard German fare. For classic Zurich cuisine, head to Old Town, where you'll find old-school beer halls like Restaurant Zeughauskeller and upscale eateries, such as Haus zum Ruden and Restaurant Kindli. Quintessential local dishes include "Zurcher geschnetzeltes" (Zurich-style sliced veal in gravy), "rosti" (shredded fried potatoes) and "burli" (crusty bread rolls).

In addition to the city's predominantly German cuisine, Zurich offers several spots for authentic Swiss chocolate and cheese fondue. To sample some of Zurich's best chocolate, visit Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland, a family-owned chocolate store that's famous for its Champagne truffles. A trip to Confiserie Sprungli's flagship store in Kreis 1 is also a must. Though the shop offers a variety of chocolates, the star of this confectionery shop is the original "Luxemburgerli" (a macaroon named for its inventor, who was born in Luxembourg and worked at Sprungli). Meanwhile, for traditional Swiss cheese fondue, diners can visit Kreis 1's Swiss Chuchi Restaurant or Kreis 8's Chasstube Rehalp. There's also the themed Fondue Tram, which departs from Bellevue station and travels throughout the city every November through February. For more information about Zurich's Fondue Tram, visit Zurich Public Transport's website.

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#1
La Fonte
#1 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (1301)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European
Duebendorfstrasse 223 8051 Zürich, Zurich 8051 Switzerland
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#2
Restaurant Weisses Rossli
#2 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (369)
$$ | European, Central European, Swiss
Bederstrasse 96, Zurich 8002 Switzerland
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#3
TREMONDI Restaurant & Bar
#3 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (135)
$$ | Mediterranean, European, Central European
Molkenstrasse 20, Zurich 8004 Switzerland
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#4
Restaurant Nihao
#4 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (221)
$ - $$ | Chinese, Sushi, Asian
Oerlikonerstrasse 43 Oerlikon, Nähe Milchbuck und Berninaplatz, Zurich 8057 Switzerland
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#5
Differente Hotel Krone Unterstrass
#5 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (952)
$ - $$ | Swiss, European, Healthy, Central European
Schaffhauserstrasse 1, Zurich 8006 Switzerland
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#6
Haus zum Rueden
#6 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (298)
$$ | Mediterranean, Swiss, European
Limmatquai 42 8001 Zurich, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#7
Restaurant Krone
#7 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (164)
$ - $$ | Swiss, European, Central European, Contemporary
Badenerstrasse 705 Mit Tram 2 bequem erreichbar, Zurich 8048 Switzerland
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#8
Restaurant O
#8 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (171)
$ - $$ | French, Swiss, European, Central European
Schaffhauserstrasse 335 Hotel Sternen Oerlikon, Zurich 8050 Switzerland
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#9
Laderach
#9 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (236)
$ - $$ |
Bahnhofstrasse 106, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#10
Pizzeria Azzurro
#10 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (1263)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European
Hohlstrasse 451, Zurich 8048 Switzerland
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#11
Restaurant Khujug
#11 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (217)
$ - $$ | Chinese, Asian, Healthy
Schoeneggstrasse 5, Zurich 8004 Switzerland
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#12
Mesa
#12 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (355)
$$ | International, Contemporary, European
Weinbergstrasse 75, Zurich 8006 Switzerland
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#13
Thach Restaurant
#13 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (231)
$ | Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
Militaerstrasse 84, Zurich 8004 Switzerland
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#14
Restaurant Pavillon
#14 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (303)
$$ | European, Central European, French
Talstrasse 1 8001 Zürich, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#15
Ristorante Da Angela
#15 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (296)
$$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European
Hohlstrasse 449, Zurich 8048 Switzerland
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#16
Restaurant La Soupiere
#16 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (260)
$$ | Swiss, European, Soups, Central European
Bahnhofplatz 7 8001 Zurich, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#17
Restaurant Orsini
#17 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (237)
$$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European
Waaggasse 3, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#18
Marktkuche
#18 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (234)
$ - $$ | International, European, Central European
Feldstrasse 98 8004 Zurich, Zurich 8004 Switzerland
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#19
Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Waag
#19 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (413)
$$ | French, Swiss, European, International
Muensterhof 8 8001 Zurich, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
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#20
Didi's Frieden
#20 of 2,038 Places to Eat in Zurich
Tripadvisor (676)
$$ | Swiss, European, Central European
Stampfenbachstrasse 32, Zurich 8006 Switzerland
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