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Zurich’s best restaurant terraces
Whether it’s for coffee and a chat, a romantic date or an aperitif with friends – these are our favourite restaurant terraces in Zurich since lockdown restrictions were eased last week.
Café des Amis
Café des Amis is known across the city for its lavish brunch menu. Almost all ingredients used come from within the region. Miguel Castro and his team always avoid using products that come from large corporations. Whether it’s lunchtime or for dinner, the food should be fresh and local.
Nordstrasse 88, 8037 Zurich
Kafi Paradiesli
Hottingen is – how do I put this? Well, it’s just not very cool. Surrounded by the charming old town and the hip district of Seefeld, it’s mainly just a quiet residential area. But I still often get the urge to come here – specifically, to a cosy little café that seems slightly out of place around these parts.
Hofstrasse 19, 8032 Zurich
Bar am Egge
Swiss beer and young bands – Andy Grenacher and Regina Hürlimann make sure the people of Hottingen don’t get bored in the evenings. But outsiders also quickly feel at home when they pop into their bar.
Asylstrasse 11, 8032 Zurich
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Terrasse Restaurant
Every visit to the secluded garden at the Terrasse is a wonderful experience. We’re ready!
A beautiful oasis near the vibrant Bellevue. This is where we love to take a break, enjoy a vegan Greenmountain Burger (even committed carnivores love it!) with a nice glass of wine and simply enjoy our surroundings. We’re happy!
Limmatquai 3, 8001 Zurich, Website
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Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
The urban village square in district 8
The beautiful courtyard of the Mühle Tiefenbrunnen has something for everyone – summer mornings with a doppio at Café Kornsilo, dinner with local wine at the Blaue Ente, or a Negroni at Millersbar. Picnickers, museum-lovers and bookworms in search of a quiet corner to read are also welcome.
Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, 8008 Zurich, Website
Babette
Chef Andi Handke’s story began in the Rhine valley in the 1990s before leading him to the high society of St. Moritz. Since 2018 he has been running Babette, a crêperie in Wiedikon. His vision? To run an eco-friendly establishment that makes a positive contribution to society.
Bertastrasse 16, 8003 Zurich
Kleine Freiheit
Residents of Zurich’s Kreis 6 have been enjoying their Kleine Freiheit, a small, alternative bar located in the Weinbergpark, since summer 2013. It’s run by Rea Zaverdinos and her right-hand woman, Anna Rotter. Together, the two women have turned the bar – which is open all year round – into an even more attractive venue, with sunshades, flowers and brunch.
Weinbergstrasse 30, 8006 Zurich
Talacker
Urs Mühlherr, Chris Schaad and Maja Kunzelmann have been running Talacker since 2004. It has become one of the most popular restaurants in district 1, partly because of its classic noodle soups and unique drink creations.
Talacker 41, 8001 Zurich
