Was recommended this spot by a friend who traveled here before us. While you had to travel a bit…read morefrom the center of Zurich to dine here, this restaurant offers beautiful views of the lake. To be honest, we didn't really enjoy their pastas (one fishy, the other bland) or tiramisu, but the pizza was delicious. Very fresh and my fiancée can't stop raving about it. The service wasn't the best, as they didn't pay much attention to us and cared for the larger tables more. I don't know if I'd return given the plethora of dining options within Zurich.

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As it was our first time eating raclette, we asked our server to walk us through the menu. Lily was…read moreexceedingly helpful in explaining the differences in cheeses and their flavors, and she was also very attentive and checked in on us throughout the meal. I noticed that her welcoming demeanor was also shared by her colleagues who were waiting on the other tables around us. What an amazing place for a late dinner in Zurich! Absolutely delicious raclette with a cozy and homey vibe and good service. Food came out very quickly when I was there and the prices are very good for Zurich. I could see it being busy during peak hours but I was able to get a table with no wait on a weekday.

My family wanted to try Swiss cheese dishes during our time in Switzerland, and Raclette Factory…read moreprovided the perfect introduction to Swiss cuisine that we were looking for. As it was our first time eating raclette, we asked our server to walk us through the menu. Lily was exceedingly helpful in explaining the differences in cheeses and their flavors, and she was also very attentive and checked in on us throughout the meal. I noticed that her welcoming demeanor was also shared by her colleagues who were waiting on the other tables around us. My family took Lily up on her recommendations, and we ordering one Klara and one Willi, each with a side of sausages, as well as one original tarte flambé and one vegi tarte flambée. The food was all very delicious!! My personal highlights from the meal were the sausage dipped in the Willi cheese along with the onions and potatoes that were served with the dish. The tartes also had very thin, yummy crusts topped with raclette cheese. The side of pickles provided a tangy contrast to the rest of the meal which I liked. We ended our meal with a warm chocolate cake and lemon sorbet. I'm not really one for alcohol, so I found the vodka in the sorbet to be a bit too strong for me. However, the chocolate cake with the jam and vanilla ice cream was very good and had just the right amount of chewiness. I wish that I could replace my local Cheesecake Factory with a Raclette Factory instead so that I could enjoy Swiss cheese melted over bread, sausages, and potatoes all the time. Oh well, perhaps it's just another excuse to visit Switzerland again one day :)

By the way, if you're ever in Zurich on business, you might want to try staying at the Hotel Sonne…read morein Kusnacht. It's about 10 km from downtown, and 11 minutes by trains that run every 15 minutes (and there's a direct train to the airport.) It's right on the lake, sunny in the afternoons, and the rooms are bigger than you'll get in downtown. Don't get me wrong - it ain't cheap. But all the hotels in Zurich are really expensive, and the Sonne is charming AND... If you walk up the main street, and follow the stream called the Tobler, you come to a ravine trail that is wonderfully Swiss. The waterfalls are sculpted, there are arched bridges over the stream, and this time of year there are teams of civic workers in the forest valley blowing away the leaves! (Even other Zurich residents think this is a bit much.) Up and down is about 15 km with 220 m vertical, and just a great way of working off your Zurcher g'schnetzlets mit Rosti!

What a cozy, unpretentious, joyous little place to soak in the Swiss culinary triumph of fondue,…read moreone cheese soaked cube of bread at a time. The Raclette was a revelation -- gooey goodness of fireside melted cheese with a texture that was supple as it was satisfying. The plate on which it was served was hot, keeping the cheese in a fleeting state of stringy, perfect for wrapping around a freshly steamed potato. The local white wine had just the right acidity to cut through all the richness. Dessert was merengue atop ice cream--a touch too sweet for my tooth, but nice. Watching the transformation of the cheese from perfectly aged wheel to plated drips of delight was the real highlight. My diet died for a good cause tonight!

Great fondue and dessert. Very good with Nut allergy. Overall amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! The different…read morefondue flavors was the highlight

If you want to get the vibes of a rowdy Swiss restaurant, Zeughauskeller is simply a must-go!…read moreTables are super close together and the vibes in this place are loud and bustling. Super delicious schnitzel. I think this restaurant has many great renditions of the classic dishes like schnitzel, cordon bleu, and sausage. I got the schnitzel and it was really delicious-- great crunchy crust, good salty flavor, and it came with generous portions of potato salad and salad. Would definitely recommend!

e. Service was friendly and happy to make recommendations - the potato salad was as perfectly…read moremustardy as the wiener schnitzel was crispy. Plenty of beers to try as well. Enjoy the ambiance of the old building alongside the authentic Swiss food! They have an English menu, and the service was fast, though not very friendly. I ordered a salad and pork shank and asked the waiter if it was crispy on the outside like a traditional Schweinshaxe. He said yes, but unfortunately, it wasn't -- which was disappointing. Also, our main dishes arrived before the salads, and the waiter didn't seem to care.

From the owner: Die Speisekarte ist klein aber fein unter dem Motto "Savoir-faire". Neben weit herum bekannten…read moreGüggelispezialitäten gibt es auch Tagesangebote auf der Tafel. Nicht zu vergessen, die hausgemachten Teigwaren und traditionelle Gerichte, die in der heutigen Kultur fast in Vergessenheit geraten: Ochsenschwanz, Kutteln, Kalbskopf oder Winzerkotelett. Die auserlesene Weinkarte bietet lokale Weine aus Küsnacht und bildet die grossen Anbaugebieten Europas ab. Anlässe gehören ins Jahresprogramm des GüggeliSternen: Feiern Sie mit, an der SternenChilbi, der Tavolata Ticinese, dem Kapaunschmaus, Big Bottle, Sylvester-Party oder Gansessen. Für eine persönliche und entspannte Atmosphäre sorgt das kleine GüggeliSternen Team zusammen mit Markus Meyer als Gastgeber.

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Great local restaurant near our hotel, Hotel Belvoir. My wife and I shared the antipasto tray, a…read morepizza and a wonderful bottle of recommended red wine. This was our first time dining out on our first trip to Switzerland so while we felt it expensive at the time, we've come to realize that it was quite normal for the area. The staff was friendly and spoke English quite well. Highly recommended.

If you end up anywhere close to this restaurant, you absolutely need to go. Amazing owner, probably…read morethe happiest person I've ever met, food was incredible! Highly highly recommend.

We had an excellent stay at this hotel. It's a bit daunting to book a hotel that hasn't had any…read morereviews in the last 10 years, but we are grateful that we took a leap of faith here. We accidentally booked a single room which we didn't realize until checkin. The front desk staff was so helpful and accommodating. First they immediately called housekeeping to prepare the room for two, and when we realized that it was going to be too small for both of us for a three night stay, they were happy to move us into a king room when it became available the next day. We left our luggage at the front desk and the bags were waiting for us in our new room when we arrived. Interactions with the front desk staff and housekeeping were pleasant throughout. We had a rental car and were able to park it in the underground garage which was a great relief. This hotel is also just next to the Thalwil train station, which has pros and cons. On the plus side, it's a fast and easy ride into Zurich HB and the city center. Conversely, if you get a room on one side of the hotel, you will hear train noise. While no one was working outdoors on the weekend, major construction noise started coming from the train station on Monday morning at 7 am. Ear plugs were provided in the room. I also liked how you could raise and lower the outdoor shutters which blocked out light in the morning. It was consistently 73 to 75 degrees F in the room and the only way to let cooler air in from outside was to open the balcony door - wish there had been a window instead because it was awkward to keep the door open all night. The room itself was well equipped with thoughtful amenities including cold water in the fridge, shower cap, sewing kit, body lotion, even a shoe horn to use during your stay. A downside is that most of the power outlets did not fit our US converter. However, all of the USB's worked and we were able to at least charge our phones and most other devices. The TVs offer a way to cast streaming services from your phone to the screen and it worked perfectly in our first room but not the second one. The breakfast assortment was impressive. Both hot and cold items and an excellent sitting area with a view of the lake. It was only free on Sunday. Fast and excellent Wi-Fi as well.

Amazing find through hotels dot com. I have been making my way through Europe the month of July…read more2017 and happened upon this place. I knew I wanted to swim in lake Zurich, climb a 10,000+ hike and be close to the trains. This has all of that, but more importantly it has a staff that is super welcoming and aims to please. From the minute we arrived, which was a 3 hour train from Milan and an early one at that, they really understood our needs. They insisted we go swim in the lake, pointed us to a bit of a public but yet private area and it did not disappoint. They have fro yo in bar for those who are into that sort of stuff. The room is super eclectic, my only concern is the Europeans are somewhat stingy with their AC's and there is no control from within. Fancy auto blinds and lights hardwood floors throughout, and a nice balcony with a view of the lake. Quick elevators and some of the best cappuccino yet and trust me I've had a bunch. Yes I'm an IGNORANT American that only speaks English but they took the time to learn another language unlike me. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who's stressing over the $700 a night places in what I have found to be the most expensive European city yet of this tour and this is Country #7 on it..