Zurich – This week I went for lunch to Madonna – an Italilan restaurant I haven’t been for some time. I ordered the lunch menu with salad and pasta, made with fresh vegetables and a large spoon with crème freche. My colleague had meat filled giant ravioli and was really happy with his choice as well. They also serve meat and fish and it is good value to eat lunch around main station and Bahnhofstrasse area. In the evening it turns also into a bar and club but I haven’t been there until now.
Zurich – Last week I went for dinner with a friend. We were looking for a place that is centrally located, good food of course and not too loud to be able to chat around.
The beautiful historical building itself is a highlight and houses also a bar and a hotel. In the 70ies and 80ies the Helvti was one of the few bars that was open also long after midnight, when Zurich was not such an open-minded city yet.
This time I had meat loaf with fresh mushrooms and mashed potatoes. A dish that I love but never cook at home….mouth watering!
In summer one can enjoy lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking the river sihl.
http://www.hotel-helvetia.ch/de/home
Zurich – After several years of experience in catering and delivering Argentinian specialties, “Gaucho” opened a restaurant in the heart of Zurich in January 2014.
The interiors are quite cosy having many framed pictures and interesting images on the restaurant walls. The people from Gaucho are very friendly and welcoming any guest.
The cheery Argentinean eatery features juicy char-grilled meats that are infused with Argentinean spices. Puglian (Italian) dishes are served as well.
Unfortunately I wasn’t trained anymore to eat as much meat as in my time when I lived in Buenos Aires. The “camarero” fully understood that I did want to take the precious leftovers home to indulge my little tigers at home (they refused any catfood for two days after that feast).
Zurich – Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta dish. “Cacio e Pepe” means “cheese and pepper” in several central Italian languages. As the name suggests, the ingredients of the dish are very simple and include only black pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese (Wiki).
I had fried little sardins, filled artichokes and parmigiana for starter. These three dishes were absolutely yummy and I can’t wait to order these again during my next visit very soon! As a main I tried the spaghetti cacio e pepe. The spaghetti were great and al dente, the sauce tasty as well but next time I definitely want to try the cream-free carbonara, which must be fantastic.
Zurich – A classic in Zurich – I’ve seen the restaurant so many times by passing by but never came about. Last Friday we snatched the last table with elegant white cloth. We were so warmly welcome, you feel almost at home.
The waiters know what to do to make you feel comfortable and happy. When I couldn’t read the label on the wine bottle the waiter was so kind to lend me his glasses
I had a beautifully soft artichokes salad as a starter and a perfectly cooked veal cutlet, accompanied with homemade pappardelle. If you like Italian kitchen in a calm and elegant atmosphere, you need to visit the place.
Zurich – Some days ago I had planned lunch with a colleague. We talk quite regularly about new restaurants in Zurich or elsewhere. She knew about the reopening of the restaurant end of January 2014. Formerly it was nothing special in there. Even a TV show was made about the Hotel City http://www.hotelcity.ch/home.html , no comment at that place…
The restaurant itself is really nicely made and the people stress the concept from farm to table. The prices are ok and what we had for lunch was really good, so all in all, I will go again….
Zurich – I have already written about Hiltl in an earlier post. Last week I went again for lunch….I cannot explain, but although I love meat, the vegetarian food and the cool and relaxed atmosphere is unbeaten. The former animal shop around the corner is now the vegetarian butchery attached to the Hiltl concept – how applicable!
Zurich – Readers of my blog know that two years ago my favourite Italian was Don Leone, than Massimo opened La Barracca (currently my favourite) and now he gifted Zurich with a new venue. Some food is similar as in Barraca but no pizza and the restaurant is more – as the name says – an elegant dining location. The spot must be known by many as former Zentraleck.
As primi I had fresh pasta with sausages and artichokes followed by tagliata di vitello with rocket salad….just wonderful! Definitively worth visiting.
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