Excellent brunch in Zurich: 5 recommendations
Discover the wide range of brunch options in Zurich, from vegan to luxurious.
Vegan delicacies at "DAR": a brunch to share
A whole table full of delicacies: Delicacies with Spanish and Moroccan influences that are perfect for sharing with loved ones - and all plant-based. Sounds good? Then the "DAR" restaurant is just the place for you for a cozy brunch in Zurich.
The chef behind it is Zizi Hattab, who also treats guests to vegan dishes at her sister restaurant "KLE". Both restaurants are located in Zurich's Wiedikon district. The selection at "DAR" ranges from sweet to savory dishes.
For brunch, there are homemade pastries, delicious salads and hearty dishes, such as tofu scramble and hummus or BBQ mushroom tartine with focaccia with 48-hour dough rest. The focus is on the seasonality of the ingredients, so the menu can vary.
The dishes are available à la carte or as a menu:
- As a surprise brunch with a selection of different dishes, accompanied by Moroccan tea
- As an all-in brunch with all dishes, whereby favorites can be reordered, with a hot drink or a glass of sparkling wine
Brunch at Elif Oskan's restaurant "Gül": love is everywhere
In Elif Oskan's restaurant "Gül", the focus is on authentic Turkish cuisine. Every dish is prepared traditionally and with love. The chef's father also regularly works in the restaurant. In addition to an evening menu, the restaurant also offers brunch: Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm.
At this excellent brunch in Zurich's "Gül" you can expect delicacies such as grilled pointed peppers, egg dishes such as menemen with tomatoes and peppers, delicious baked goods such as simit, ekmek and pide from the wood-fired oven, olives and fresh fruit. This will give you a better understanding of Turkish cuisine.
You can also enjoy homemade ayran, Turkish Çay or coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Or you can treat yourself to one of the brunch cocktails to toast with your loved ones.
Interesting fact: The "Gül" has been awarded 15 points by GaultMillau. If you dine there and in many other GaultMillau restaurants in Switzerland for at least CHF 200, you will receive a credit of CHF 40 once a quarter with your American Express Platinum Card when you pay with your American Express credit card. This means you can save CHF 160 per year. You can also use the Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Service to reserve your table, for example.
Out and about on the brunch boat: cruising across Lake Zurich and eating well
One of the highlights of brunch in Zurich is the brunch boat trip. You are on a boat trip on Lake Zurich and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. Included in the package: a large buffet with a tasty selection to suit all tastes.
For example, you can look forward to buttered plait, croissants, Weggli, muesli, various charcuterie products such as Swiss and international cheeses, tasty farmer's ham, smoked salmon or smoked trout fillets. There are also sweet treats such as jams and fresh fruit. And various teas, coffee, chocolate, water and fruit juices.
Interesting fact: The brunch boat trips take place every Sunday and on public holidays. You can relax and have brunch on the 2.5-hour trip. Admission is always around ten minutes before departure from the Zurich Bürkliplatz stop.
Lazy Sunday at "La Réserve Eden au Lac": Brunch in a luxury hotel
At the elegant five-star hotel "La Réserve Eden au Lac" in Zurich, you can enjoy a first-class brunch in the immediate vicinity of the Zurich Opera House on Lake Zurich. If you like to sleep in, this brunch is just the thing for you: Lazy Sunday starts at 12 noon in the "Eden Kitchen & Bar".
Until 4 pm, you can enjoy delicious food accompanied by the pleasant sounds of a DJ. For example, French toast and pancakes, delicious Eggs Benedict with salmon or bacon, ravioli with duck filling or pizza whose dough has rested for 48 hours, topped with black truffle, baby zucchini and fior di latte.
Also on the brunch menu: typical Venetian cicchetti. These delicious snacks are available in several variations, topped with different ingredients depending on the season. For example, with spicy tiger prawns, beef tartare and smoked burrata. Or with vegetables such as tasty baby lettuce or fruit such as yuzu.
Interesting fact: The hotel "La Réserve Eden au Lac" is one of the Fine Hotels + Resorts of American Express. With your Platinum Card, you can enjoy special benefits during your stay, such as a USD 100 credit for spending at the hotel, a room upgrade subject to availability and a free daily breakfast for two.
Oysters and champagne at "Saltz": probably the most extravagant brunch in Zurich
Zurich's luxury hotel "The Dolder Grand" is also a great place for brunch. In the hotel's own restaurant "Saltz", you can toast with sparkling champagne and enjoy fresh oysters, beef tartare and various other cold dishes and desserts from the buffet every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm.
The hot dishes will be served directly on the square at "Saltz", one of the best Japanese restaurants in Zurich. There are also live cooking stations where other specialties are prepared fresh in front of your eyes. Children under the age of six dine for free, and drinks such as soft drinks and hot beverages are included in the price.
Especially nice: in good weather, you can also enjoy brunch on the restaurant terrace. This gives you a fantastic panoramic view of Zurich and the surrounding area.
With the Gold Card or Platinum Card for brunch in Zurich? The choice is yours:
For an extended brunch in Zurich: a relaxed start to the day
You will find some very nice spots for brunch in Zurich: from classic cafés to exclusive restaurants or brunch during a boat trip. You can enjoy yourself in a cozy atmosphere, feasting on classics from the buffet or specialties prepared on request.
Well fortified, you can then continue sightseeing in Zurich, for example with a visit to the Kunsthaus. And if you are still looking for good addresses for dinner in Zurich, you will find outstanding GaultMillau restaurants and excellent Italian eateries in the city. You should always have your Platinum Card from American Express with you. Because it enhances your enjoyment with attractive dining benefits.
Frequently asked questions and answers
In Zurich, you can enjoy a particularly exclusive brunch at the "Eden Kitchen & Bar" in the elegant "La Réserve Eden au Lac" hotel. Or in the "Saltz" restaurant at the luxury hotel "The Dolder Grand". Authentic Turkish breakfast is served at the brunch in "Gül", while "DAR" offers a wide range of vegan dishes.
In Zurich, you can enjoy brunch on a boat trip on the brunch boat while you slowly cruise across Lake Zurich and enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding area. The trips last around 2.5 hours and are offered every Sunday and on public holidays, departing from Zurich Bürkliplatz.
The "DAR" restaurant in Zurich offers purely plant-based dishes on the menu for dinner and brunch. The Zurich brunch restaurant offers a wide selection of vegan dishes with Spanish and Moroccan influences, from savory to sweet.
