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Yelp Review 2026 #48: Housed in an old armory, Zeughauskeller is a popular restaurant for mostly tourists. It does get pretty busy so, reserving a table would be the smart thing to do. Unless, you walk in during odd hours. Swiss food is not popular for being tasty and having bold flavors. Unless you intend to just eat cheese and chocolate, Swiss food is rather forgettable. Highly influenced by German cuisine, expect things like wienerschnitzel, bratwurst, pork shank, etc. Sausage with Potato Saiad: All their sausage is served with potato salad but you can sub it out with French fries or rosti. The sausage was nice. The potato salad was surprisingly good. 4/5 Cordon Bleu: You get a choice between veal and pork. I chose pork. The description on their menu says "tender pork escalope, filled with ham and SPICY Gruyère cheese, fried crispy". There was no spice at all. LOL. The ham was probably 2 thin slices. There are other Swiss restaurants in Zurich that makes better cordon Bleu. 3/5 The service was quite slow. We waited for our server to come over. They sent the only English-speaking server to handle like 7 tables. It's definitely a one and done. Come here for the vibes, not for the food.
We wanted to try an authentic Swiss restaurant and came upon this place. This place has been around since the 1480s! I'm not sure how much of the interior is the same but it was very cool inside. Our waiter was really nice. I ordered the "Zwingli Sausage". I don't eat much meat but this was really good. My friends got the sausage sampler & this dish that was like Mac & Cheese with a gravy/onion sauce on top. My friends ordered beer and I ordered an apple cider, which was good. They both loved it. I definitely recommend this place for authentic Swiss food!
Happy to have Zeughayskeller as my last meal in Switzerland! I of course had to go with one of their deliciois sausage dishes served with Rosti It did not disappoint! The popular Wiedikerli dish was pan fried sausage with lean pork, served with savory gravy with a side of Rosti. This was a 10/10 last meal that made my last night. The dessert was mostly okay, basic but I won't discount the main course and the delicious local swiss beer on tap! Looking forward to coming back one day!
Large place good service, good food and lots of energy. Kind of loud and you may be out at a table with other people.
We had such a fun evening here. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful timber beams and the authentic charm of a traditional Swiss-German restaurant. Our group had arranged a set menu in advance, and the rack of lamb was outstanding--easily one of the best I've ever had. The service was friendly, attentive, and exceptionally accommodating of the dietary needs within our group. A wonderful dining experience that combined great food, genuine hospitality, and a memorable Swiss ambiance.
Built in 1487, Zeughauskeller is a former arsenal turned traditional Swiss restaurant. It sits just off Bahnhofstrasse and is a popular stop, so it's always pretty busy - highly recommend making a reservation online in advance. Generally expect a shared table. Service was friendly and happy to make recommendations - the potato salad was as perfectly mustardy 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!
This place is definitely a tourist attraction, so it's always busy. We were offered a shared table, which we accepted, and the ambiance was beautiful and full of history -- apparently, the building used to be an old arsenal! 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. Overall, it was a decent experience, and the atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting once. But I think the constant crowd has negatively affected the quality. I'll probably try another place next time.
This place was a chat gpt find cause I wanted the traditional veal with mushroom cream sauce and rosti. It's a huge place. I was seared at a communal table because my friend and I wanted to do different things in the afternoon. The service was great and it was fun to be at the communal table. I ordered the veal and it was absolutely wonderful! They even give you a small pan with the remainder that you can continue to eat. If you're looking for that traditional food from Zurich, this is a great place!
Zeughauskeller - Zürich Old Artillery Building of Zürich, turned Peaceful Gathering, since 1926. Here, it's not just a dining experience... It's so much more! Zeughauskeller - Old Artillery storage building converted into a place for peaceful gatherings to enjoy great Swiss cuisine and each other's company. I spent some time looking at their delicious dishes and settled on, "Ütliberger Siedwurst" - CHF 29.00 (Served with Mac and Cheese Swiss style and homemade apple slices with cinnamon). It was hot, fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was so welcoming and full of historical archives, including, Live Artillery Grenades. They do ask you, "No smoking in this area please. Live Artillery grenades stored here." They offer plenty of seating and everywhere around you, you can learn about Swiss war(s) history. It was quite a unique dining experience that I haven't experienced previously. After my meal, I spent some time walking around and studying different artillery archives. The staff were great, too. Very attentive to make sure with language barrier, you knew what dish you were interested in. My waitress kept stopping by my table and asking me if I needed anything else and what I think of the dish. The overall experience was great and I would highly recommend it and look forward dining here again.
visited this restaurant three times during my stay, both for lunch and dinner and everything I tried was fantastic! - Pumpkin Soup: One of the best I've ever had , light, interesting, and full of flavor. - Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce: Perfectly thin and crispy on the outside, juicy inside. The sauce was creamy with a hint of lemon, absolutely delicious! - Rösti: Good but a bit dry for my liking. - Macaroni from their vegetarian options: Made with cheese, potatoes, and caramelized onions. light, comforting, and so good! The atmosphere is super charming, full of character and history. If you're in a small group, you'll likely share a table with others, which actually makes it more fun! We ended up having great conversations with our table neighbors :) The service is a little slow as they are ALWAYS super busy! Can't wait to come back!
Easily the most famous Swiss Beer Hall in Zürich. Very similar to the traditional beer hall in Germany in that there are shared tables, traditional comfort food, quick service, and lots of great beer. We made reservations for our 7:30 dinner which I would recommend because the line for walk-ins was very long when we arrived. Inside is very large, it can host many different sized groups, you can easily find a group of a dozen or more at a table, but we were just a party of two and were sat at a table for 4 with another couple so there is a bit of awkwardness there, but it is nice to sit near other travelers. That is if they are in a talking mood or speak the same language. Our waiter was extremely polite and very helpful with the selections and pricing is also very fair. To drink we had the house lager and it was very good. For our meal, we chose the Sausage Combo Plate and the Wienerschnitzel and honestly both were great. The Wienerschnitzel was especially tender and very large and I was able to eat every bite of it because it was that good. The sausages were also very crisp and tasty and we honestly really enjoyed our meal. It is true that this place is very touristy, but it is also very authentic, traditional Swiss food, but reminds me of Germany most of all and is very similar to the beer halls that we visited in Munich. I would definitely recommend to any traveler to try this place at least once while in town.
I went here for my first meal in Zurich. The building was very cool and it was on my walking path tour. It felt touristy so it probably was but that's okay! I got a sausage and the potato salad... which I would describe as a bbq hotdog. The service was quick and I was back on my way. It fueled me for a 20000 step day! You will share a table with our guest, I thought it would be weird but it was fine!
Mediocre at best. The food was very disappointing and the service was scattered at best. Two of the three stars are for the ambiance. You can find better in central Zurich.
2 years ago
We came here for dinner because we heard you could eat from a sword. The place was very busy, but service was great. I got a coffee with alcohol, tartare, the meat on a sword thing, and some dessert. In general, I would say the food tastes pretty good. It definitely wasn't anything super special, but I would just describe it as typical, good tasting food. Especially if you're in a foreign country, all the dishes seem very approachable. I definitely think the meat on a sword is a gimmick, and maybe something similar not a sword would taste better, but it was still cool. The dessert was delicious, but I have a sweet tooth. Like I mentioned before, service was very good especially considering how busy it was. The ambiance is great. There's lots of medieval decorations everywhere and everything feels like it fits together. I probably wouldn't come here again because of value, but compared to everywhere else in Zurich, this is one of the better places. read more
3 years ago
When I see reviews that say a place is "touristy" I run like the wind -- in the opposite direction. And make no mistake, this place is touristy. But for reasons I can't explain I came anyway and boy oh boy am I glad I did. I had the pork shank with potato salad and it was absolutely fantastic. The pork was tender, succulent, and delicious. And even the potato salad (a dish that is usually boring if not cloying) was outstanding. Tourists this is for you - don't be deterred by it's touristiness. It's fun and the food is good. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely delicious, authentic Swiss cuisine. Very good and big portions - plate was licked clean! The staff is very hardworking and their turn around time is incredible. Very warm atmosphere, feels like you are feasting with your fellows. Sehr gut! #Prost read more
3 years ago
Amazing food a lot of locals go to this restaurant so make sure you make a reservation. Pork shank is fall of the bone and my wife order the Veal in mushroom gravy. Our server Peter is very nice and friendly. Definitely will be back. read more
Zeughauskellar was recommended to me on many travel sites and while it is definitely a spot for tourists I think it was worth the visit to try some authentic Swiss German food, especially the Kalbsgeschnetzeltes nach Zürcher Art which to my understanding is a Zurich original. It is veal in a gravy sauce with a potato hashbrown called a Rosti. I also tried the apple cider which is unique to this region as well! The meal itself was nearly $60 USD, partly because I paid over $5 just for still water (my mistake). I was a bit surprised by the price, but the serving size is quite generous (for this dish, they provided at least 3x this much veal in that dish that is kept hot on the side - so much that I couldn't finish)! Perhaps a lunch menu with smaller portions for a cheaper price would be a good option. Bathrooms available. Lots of indoor seating and outdoor seating as well, but the outdoor seats were full when I arrived midday on a Friday. Servers were very kind. The food was really good! I was impressed. I'm glad I went since I only had 1 night in Zurich. read more
3 years ago
A lot of people venture off to this place, if the reviews don't spell out (eat here) then maybe the lines you see forming out the door will. I was a solo traveler so it was relatively easy for me to get a seat - they just sat me down with all the other solo travelers on a big round table. This is the basic set up any how of the entire place, I did not really see any tables for two - so i'd cross this place out as a romantic dinner spot for two. Instead you can count on making unique connections with other people you sit with. I think the popular dish was the veal with mushrooms and rosti (potato hash). This was surely not a disappointment in my book. It was a hearty portion, very flavorful, with tender meat and a mushroom gravy that blew my mind. (ok maybe exagerating)... but needless to say i definitely enjoyed the meal, and I think anyone who visits should try this place out. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Far be it from me to call something "touristy" when I'm a TOURIST...but this place was pretty cool. The staff is friendly and get when you botch a word or two. Food was spot on delicious and the entertainment was free. They sit you where you fit and keep the beers and wine flowing. I enjoyed every aspect of this experience. Why be pretentious??? Best pork knuckle hands down!! read more
3 years ago
Great Bierhaus experience. I really enjoyed the total aesthetic and traditional beer hall feel. read more
4 years ago
Our tour guide recommended this place and we liked it very much. Straight to the point, place is pretty busy so they ended up sitting us on a communal table. The communal table sits 10 people so small groups of unknowns might share the table with you. It was pleasant and the people sharing the table w us were very nice. Service is great, but the waiters are very direct, the are busy so I get it. The food is a solid 8, its a bit more of a hype, no cheese fondue here , but still good food. Beer variety is good too. I think that if in Zurich, you should def stop by. The vibe is great and the medieval decor and architecture is very cool too. Price is right for Switzerland 2 plates of beef and pork + 3 beers = 93 francs Go check it out before you die read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We were told this was a must try restaurant when visiting Zurich. It did not disappoint but certainly need to wait for our table. Overall the food was excellent. Service can be slow but it is expected and our server was excellent. read more
This was on my list for about a year and it did not disappoint. TBH we were a little tipsy before we got there, but they seated us nicely in a quiet part of the place. I got their local beer and it was solid all around. My wife got some local pasta looking veal that she said was super tasty until my schnitzel came and then she said she should have got that. We both got the roasties which may have been my favorite new discovery, and just all around a great time. If you like breweries and good good food, look no further. It's obviously touristy but not in a bad way. They had an extensive outside, but we opted for the inside as we were cold. read more
1 year ago
First time in Switzerland and first time having Swiss food. This place has a great atmosphere, with lots of loud happy birthday singings and guest enjoying lots of beer. But the food is so damn good, that I don't know if I will ever find anything like it ever again. I got the Kalbsgesschnetzeltes Nack Zürcher Art (good luck with that one ), which is pan seared veal bits, served in a mushroom and creamy white wine gravy. It also came with a rosti, which is a fancy has brown potato. It was all so delicious, that I nearly cried. I had to come back the next day for more and the portion is so big, that they give you a second helping, that they keep in a pot that's sitting on top of a fire, to keep it warm. One thing that is strange, but common in Europe, is that they sit strangers at the table with you, but the Swiss people are so nice (I sat with Swiss people both times), that it made the experience even better. This place is a winner, so get to Zürich asap and go here. read more
We had heard this was one of the restaurants you had to experience while in town, so we certainly had to try it - and were not disappointed! The restaurant was just packed when we arrived around 9pm - good sign. We tried a couple of dishes and everything came out delicious - meats were tender, the rosti was crispy and moist, and some darn good beer. Our server was super efficient, she zoomed around taking care of all her tables but was also able to be pleasant at the same time. Definitely a dining experience worth trying! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Very good foods and service, just too many guests have to wait for seats. very convenient location, next to the lake. read more
2 years ago
This is a great place to taste authentic cuisine. We ordered a Wiener Schnitzel and the Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Rösti which were both outstanding. The portions were very generous. Prices were a little high but it was well worth it. Service was good despite a full house the ambiance pleasant.. read more
2 years ago
We made reservations for lunch just after they opened as we read all the reviews about how popular the place was. They weren't kidding! We got there at 11.45 and by noon they were packed. They have family style dining so you share your table with others as time goes by - which didn't bother us it was fun. The service was quick and the food even quicker. We had Hungarian sausage with potato salad and one of this months specials potato asparagus gnocchi- all of the food was excellent. Would recommend and definitely would go back as there were so many things we would have loved to have tried. read more
2 years ago
This is traditional Swiss cuisine in an old armory. The decor reflects the armory history (as does the Mayor's Sword if you're feeling like you want a dinner spectacle). We had sausages with rösti and beer, followed by apple strudel. Everything was delicious. We didn't know this, but it's communal dining so as a group of 2, be prepared to sit at a 4-top with another group of two diners. The tables have plenty of space so it's not uncomfortable, just something to note. Excellent service and everything is brought out very quickly. read more
2 years ago
Food was great! Service was good and fast in spite of the crowd. And ambiance, nice touch of swiss culture. We enjoyed our dinner. read more
2 years ago
Excellent food and service. Large portions. Whole family loved it! Would recommend to all. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
OMG! This restaurant was amazing. The food is very high quality. We ordered Swords Mayor. That was huge and very delicious. It comes with big salad and Rosti. Definitely good for 2. The environment was great. It was completely packed in a Thursday night. We had reservation but still waited for almost 10 minutes. Highly recommend. If you can get Sword's mayor, don't hesitate it. It worths the money. read more
Friendly service, we had no issue being seated during dinner time. Staff were very accommodating as we only spoke English. Tried out their house sausages per recommendation in addition to the pork shank and schnitzel. Everything was well made and I really enjoyed the flavors of the sausage. Meats were still very tender and juicy. Their house potato pairing was interesting as it got a unique sour flavor from relish being used in the mix. It is on the pricier side probably due to it being a high tourist location, but definitely worth trying! read more
5 stars because the food was great and the service was better. They will cater your experience to literally any language. We had to wait at the door about 15 minutes before we got a seat, but well worth the wait. The house beer was fantastic. I wanted a sausage dish and our waiter recommended the sampler. I did not disappoint. So many different kinds. My favorite was the spicy one - I would order a full order of that next time. The German Potato Salad was absolutely on point also. My wife, who doesn't like sausage or the traditional Swiss cuisine as much was pleasantly surprised with her pasta dish which had a big ol name - something Swiss specialty though. Oh yeah , we got dessert. I recommend the ginger bread cake ! The staff will work their ass off to make this a great experience. So cool to see it all come together , and oh yeah , the food is THAT good read more
4 years ago
We are visiting Zurich for few days but End up came here 2 times in 3 days with both great experiences. Great house beer, amazing pork shank, veal, and beef. Good server. We would go back next time when we visit Zurich again. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great atmosphere and worth waiting for if you are visiting. It was our first dinner here and although crowded, it was a fun experience and environment. Had 2 teenagers in tow and they loved it!! read more
Saw this place on google as a "must eat" place when you visit Zürich and I must say it did not disappoint! The dishes were so simple yet they were so delicious! We got a sausage place and their dish that said "must get when in Zurich" (sorry I don't remember the names!) but it had a mushroom cream with a biiig round hash brown and the combination was amazing. Portion sizes seem big but it surprisingly was the perfect amount. Service was average as I assume they get many tourists it can be tiring at times. I agree that this is a must eat when in Zurich! You're tasting authentic Swiss food and your stomach will be happy! read more
7 years ago
This place was packed. Went last Wednesday for dinner after arriving in Zurich. Not a great first impression of Zürich. I travel alone and the hostess abruptly placed me at a 'community table' with a few other diners. That is fine to meet others but I was informed I had only an hour because that same table had a large party coming in. I ordered their flaming beer which was presented well and the beer was very good. The guy presenting was very friendly. Not so much the server though. She was abrupt, hurried and pushed you to order.MOVE'em in and get them out must be the theme. I enjoyed my dining experience only for the flaming beer and the people at the table with me from either the U.S or locals. The sausage sampler was okay. Not memorable. I did not have time to browse the menu due to being rushed. Just remember that the tip is always included so me thinks that Swiss servers do not have to put any effort into their jobs since they get paid either way. I found this to be the norm throughout my stay except for 5 star restaurants that are known for excellence. read more
4 years ago
This place was an armory back in the day, the decor is an arrangement of battle arms throughout history. Staff is great very helpful and pleasant. Food menu has Zurich staples with the staple sides. I had a Pork Shank that was very tender on a bed of brown pork gravy and a side of potato salad. We were very tired and welcomed an opportunity to sit and drink a beer with a meal. Almost every table was reserved looking like evening is the busiest time here. read more
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Bahnhofstrasse 28 A
8001 Zürich
Switzerland
Kreis 1
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044 220 15 15
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