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    TAO'S                           Mediterranean/Asian

A cozy, romantic oasis in Zurich's pulsating banking and business quarter. Tao's celebrates life and fine dining in harmony with Far Eastern elegance. This stylish find fuses Mediterranean cuisine with an Asian flair, with notables such as Rock Shrimp Tempura appetizer, New Age Sashimi, whole Gruyère Chicken, and a superb whole Wild Sea Bass. The casual garden dining provides a charming respite in the center of the Limmatstadt. Chic lounge and bar serves food until late at night.

Augustinergasse 3    +41 044 448 11 22

 Enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset views high above the Zurich skyline. Exquisite dishes are prepared fresh daily, with the utmost attention to detail. The highly professional staff serves a wide selection of Swiss cuisine, from creative to traditional. There's something for every palate, including prime quality, air dried Beef and Ham, personally selected from a famous grison butcher, Vegetable Dumplings with hazelnuts with creamy curly cabbage, and Zurich-style sliced Veal served with golden brown Swiss-Rösti. Meals are complemented with an impressive selection of more than 800 wines.

8143 Uetliberg     +41 044 457 66 66 

    UTO KULM                    Contemporary Swiss

    WIDDER                                             French

Discover the new in the old at Widder, set inside an elegantly restored historic townhouse. The modern design is harmoniously blended with original architecture to create a cozy ambience, rich in character. Awarded 15 Gault Millau points for the exquisite gastronomic delights of French basics with world-wide influences. The highly professional staff serves a menu that changes seasonally. An international list of wines, with mostly Swiss and European selections. The popular Widder Bar plays live jazz during the evenings. A nice touch is the free Maserati limousine service to the restaurant for people in and around Zurich.

Rennweg 7    +41 044 224 24 12    

Originally an old armoury (Zeughaus) on the Paradeplatz in the heart of Zurich, converted into a beer restaurant in 1927, retaining its original columns and wooden beamed ceiling. The Zeughauskeller is now famous locally and internationally for its fine, traditional Swiss cooking. Dishes are often based on old recipes, including the fresh Sausages, whole Pork Shank, and Zürich Geschnetzeltes (pan-fried Sliced Veal and mushrooms in a delicious creamy white-wine sauce). Large table seating contributes to a sociable atmosphere, where conversations turn strangers into new acquaintances.

Bahnhofstrasse 28a    +41 044 211 26 90

Ancient beams, stone walls and flickering candles create a romantic ambience at this elegant restaurant on the Limmat River. The chef honors Swiss tradition with local freshwater fish, rabbit and especially the deer prepared "grandmother style," with glazed chestnuts, crisp bacon and tangy red cabbage. Tender veal calves' liver, kidneys and sweetbreads sautéed in butter, is a true culinary delight. Summertime casual dining is served in the beautiful outdoor garden.

Limmatquai 40    +41 044 250 53 63   

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