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Currently Zurich's newest high rise building is 126 meters high and on the 35th floor you will find the Clouds.
The Clouds consists of a restaurant (reservation needed), a bistro-bar and a lounge. The other day I visited the bistro-bar with a couple of friends.
The entrance to the "Clouds" floor is behind the Prime Tower building. On the first floor (staircase or lift) you will find the free of charge cloakroom (Garderobe). If you have a restaurant booking you need to check in immediately at the reception desk here as they will check your booking and then you can jump the line for the elevator. If you want to visit the Bistro-Bar or the Lounge which is actually a smaller bar with a few lounge seats with a view down the Limmattal, you will have to line up depending on the time of the day. We started lining up at around 6.30 pm and I think we waited at least half an hour on a Wednesday. When it's full they only let as many people up as come down. The 3 venues are non-smoking but there is a separate fumoir.
Once you arrive at the Clouds level on the 35th floor, you will be pointed to the appropriate venue. We managed to get a small table in the second row. Since it was dark, it was a bit hard to enjoy the view. Service was very friendly and helpful. We went for drinks and a meal.
The Clouds is open every day from 7.30 till 0.30 during the week and from 9.00 at weekends. It states on the menu what you can order until when. No dogs allowed.
I really liked it there and would definitely revisit the Bistro-Bar.
In the evening there is a dress code: casual chic is required and you must be over 25
PS: Please note, you are not allowed to take pictures of people. This according to reception as I overheard someone asking. And it goes without saying that it is totally out of place to use the flash.
Favorite Dish: I opted for a Clouds burger made of Angus beef. It was yummy and came at CHF 26.00. Soft drinks are CHF 5.50, juices at CHF 6.50. There is a huge choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. My two friends opted for a small Tartar which they were very happy with.
Updated Feb 6, 2012
Address: Maagplatz 5
Phone: 044 404 30 00
Website: www.clouds.ch
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We visited this restaurant with friends during lunch time between Christmas and New Year. It was very quiet which in fact was excellent as we had a couple of small kids in the party.
Your main aim to come here is to eat cheese, preferably a cheese fondue. We opted for a moite-moite mix and were very happy with it. We ordered 5 portions. One portion cost CHF 27.50 which includes the bread cubes and small potatoes. Additionally we ordered little gerkhens and silver onions and fruit. Some of us also had salads to start with which had a yummy home made sauce.
They also serve other food, which may be good to know if there is a non-cheese person in your party.
It is recommended to make a reservation. I think the restaurant was only empty because it was just after Christmas and lunch time.
Opening times:
Monday - Friday 11.30-14.00 and from 18.00
Saturday and Sunday from 18.00
Updated Jan 8, 2012
Address: Forchstrasse 359
Phone: 044 381 01 80
Website: http://www.chaesstube-rehalp.ch/
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The Spuntino is a bistro, take-away, café, bar with long opening hours. It is small but has an outdoor (smoking) terrace.
We came here on a walk on 1st January to have a cup of tea and warm ourselves up. The bistro is self-service and serves a variety of food like pizzas or kebab etc. The place seems to have a lot of regulars as well. You will find it next to the Tiefenbrunnen railway station.
The toilet is very spacious and was extremely clean. If you only want to visit the toilet then you will have to pay a fee of CHF 1.00.
Opening times: Mon-Sat 6 am till midnight, Sun 7 am till midnight
Written Jan 7, 2012
Address: Bellerivestrasse 253
Website: http://www.spuntino.ch/zuerich/filialen/tiefenbrunnen.html
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As I said in my travelogue, we felt hungry after sightseeing and came across this restaurant in the back alleyway. The verandah was full of people that looked like they were enjoying themselves so we decided to join them.
The food and local wine was lovely. Then an afternoon storm came in so we ventured downstairs after our meal for another wine and learnt that the restaurant has quite some history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The walls were lined with beautiful baroque paintings and decor.
I totally recommend this restaurant.
Written Nov 6, 2011
Address: In Gassen 16 8001 Zürich
Website: http://www.zumkropf.ch/en/geschichte.html
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Sonja, the No. 1 VT Member in Zuerich, was soooo kind to organize our trip to Uetliberg. We took the train in time and then had a nice walk up the mountain. There was this beautiful tower in front of me and I said "Wow, this looks nice". Sonja and Holger said "yes, it is really beautiful!" - and I turned to what they were looking at which was to my left - a breathtaking view of the entire city!!! I really laughed at myself but I almost forgot about it when Sonja had our meringue. This reminded me of another silliness. Inspite of my two books about coffee (Kaffee Die Schwarze Leidenschaft by Mary Banks and Das Cafe by Walter Vogel) and my being in Vienna, I totally could not make my order right about coffee. To make the story short, I had the coffee what I wanted and was smiling ear to ear because not only did I have perfect company (Holger and Sonja - you're the best!), I had enjoyed being just outside Zuerich!
Favorite Dish: It was coffee time when we got there (15.00 hours) so we had to eat what we had to eat and drink what we had to drink :D
Updated Oct 25, 2011
Address: CH-8143 Uetliberg
Phone: 0041 44 457 66 66
Website: www.utokulm.ch
Located in the heart of Altstadt (old town), Cantinetta Antinori serves excellent Italian dishes from Tuscany. It is part of a chain of four restaurants in Europe, with one in each of Florence (the original), Zurich, Vienna, and Moscow. In Zurich, it is housed in an old Swiss-style building painted green. The Italian speaking staff and savoury dishes make this place seem more like Tuscany. If only there were cypress trees outside...
Updated Oct 13, 2011
Address: Augustinergasse 25, CH-8001 Zürich
Phone: +41.44.211.7210
Website: www.cantinetta-antinori.com
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I stayed in Mercure Hotel which serves special breakfast during weekend (with champagne and all). Not that I could not afford it but I just drink a cup of coffee and a piece of bread for breakfast and I do not have energy to negotiate about having only this and that in the morning. So like other tourists, I took my breakfast in one of the bakeries that I passed by after starting my sightseeing.
I was surprised to see a McDonald in front of a church and right at the tram stop. So I went in.
Favorite Dish: The McDonalds shop I've been to does not serve the usual breakfast menus. Fine by me. I just had 1 cafe creme, 1 croissant and 1 sugar donut. I paid CHF 5.90.
Written Oct 9, 2011
Address: Badenerstrasse 21
Phone: 0041 44 242 15 55
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I always come early to airport so as not to miss my flight. Most of the time, I manage to have a drink or a meal in one of the airport's restaurants. In Zuerich, I made it a point to buy souvenirs, like t-shirts and key chains, before heading for a fine glass of wine. But then I thought that a nice plate of pasta goes with wine so I looked around and found this Autogrill Schweiz AG which was near my gate.
The staff were all great! I was surprised that they are customer-oriented. They asked each of us if somebody has taken the order already and if there is something they could do for us, things like that. And when I paid the Cashier, she did not mind if I use all of my remaining coins (I asked of course). That's beside the point, I know. Oh well, the pasta and wine just made me very contented. I saw how they prepared my pasta so I was pleased that I had a freshly-cooked pasta. They also prepared fresh garnishing. The waiting time was okay.
Favorite Dish: Er - does pasta count? They served other dishes (with meat and all). I liked the glass of cold fine wine with my pasta too.
Written Oct 9, 2011
Address: Zuerich airport
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The Café Restaurant Zaehringer has been around for a very long time and is situated in the old town, very close to the Zentralbibliothek and Predigerkirche.
It has an alternative touch about it and is a friendly place. The place is self-administrated by the staff which is rare in Zurich.
We came here with a few VTers on a Saturday evening for a tea/coffee after we had Swiss style dinner elsewhere. Since we were very full, we didn't order any of the delicious looking cakes.
We sat inside but in the warm season there is also an outdoor seating area in an almost traffic free area.
Open daily but on Mondays only in the evening.
Favorite Dish: I had a very nice tea which comes either in a glass/mug for CHF 4.20 or a pot for one for CHF 6.20 (that's what I had) or a pot for two.
Written Oct 8, 2011
Address: Zaehringerplatz 11
Phone: 044 252 05 00
Website: www.cafe-zaehringer.ch
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The "Henne" is a small, cozy restaurant and bar in the old part of Zurich-Oerlikon. I've been here a couple of times for lunch or drinks in the evening.
The food is very good, cooked at a higher level and in an ordinary restaurant and therefore more expensive but well worth it.
Service is friendly and you will feel right at home. I'd go here again any time.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Favorite Dish: I opted for a veal cordon-bleu which came with French fries and a salad for CHF 36.00. It was very tasty except I would have prefered it filled with tastier cheese.
Updated Oct 8, 2011
Address: Schwamendingenstrasse 16
Phone: 044 310 27 43
Website: www.restauranthenne.ch
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