Food & Drinks | Favourite spots
How to satisfy your wanderlust
Have you had to postpone a trip abroad because of coronavirus? These five locations in Zurich are a great distraction – with sweet treats from New York, Asian cuisine and panini like you find in Italy.
Just like being in Paris: Montmartre
Raffaele Sutter and Marc-Antoine Kaeppel love the French capital so much that they decided to bring a touch of Paris to Zurich. Montmartre – their second restaurant – is all about France and its beautiful capital city.
Weggengasse 4, 8001 Zurich
Just like being in Italy: Punto Italiano
The Italian speciality shop Punto Italiano is not only the place to find the strongest espresso in the city for CHF 3, or a Birra Moretti for CHF 2.50; they also come with stories from Vincenzo’s life. He invented the panini, and has now shared his secrets with us.
Spitalgasse 9, 8001 Zurich
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Wie in New York: Michelle’s Cupcakes
Not far from Paradeplatz, Michelle Burke sells homemade cupcakes that are a hit with everyone from bankers to brides. ‘I’ve loved these sweet delights ever since,’ says Michelle, who happens to be the daughter of an Englishman.
Talacker 34, 8001 Zurich
Just like being in Thailand: Chaima Thai Take Away
Chaima in Wipkingen has a reputation for being the healthiest Thai take-away spot in Zurich: owner Thitikarn Chaima always prepares her dishes from fresh using ingredients sourced almost exclusively from Switzerland and with no additives.
Längernstrasse 32, 8037 Zurich
Just like being in Japan: Sala of Tokyo
Japanese-Swiss couple Ernst and Sala Ruch-Fukuoka opened Sala of Tokyo in 1981 – long before fast food chains and supermarkets started selling sushi. Today it is run by Lorenz Muster, who spent two years as a chef in Tokyo.
Schützengasse 1, 8001 Zurich
