Zum goldenen Fass
Experience radically seasonal and hyper-local cuisine with unique flavors and excellent vegan options in a cozy, attentive setting.
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Zum goldenen Fass
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Must-see attractions
Experience radically seasonal and hyper-local cuisine with unique flavors and excellent vegan options in a cozy, attentive setting.
"Flavors were all incredibly unique and fantastic across the board. Highly recommend!"
Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended as this popular spot can get very busy.
Try the Lemon Tart
An adventurous lemon tart made from unripe grapes offers a surprising, lemon-like flavor.
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Cuisine
Swiss
Price
$$$
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Radically Seasonal & Hyper-Local
Experience unique, fantastic flavors from a menu that changes with the seasons and uses only local ingredients.
Inventive Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Enjoy high-quality, delicious food with superb vegan and vegetarian choices.
Cozy Atmosphere & Attentive Service
Dine in a friendly, cozy setting with service that's helpful and often humorous.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended as this popular spot can get very busy.
Try the Lemon Tart
An adventurous lemon tart made from unripe grapes offers a surprising, lemon-like flavor.
Lunchtime Value
Visit during lunchtime for more affordable menu options.
Embrace Local
Expect no black pepper, tea, or lemons, as they use only local ingredients.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are highly recommended as this popular spot can get very busy.
Try the Lemon Tart
An adventurous lemon tart made from unripe grapes offers a surprising, lemon-like flavor.
Lunchtime Value
Visit during lunchtime for more affordable menu options.
Embrace Local
Expect no black pepper, tea, or lemons, as they use only local ingredients.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Zum Goldenen Fass is praised for its inventive, hyper-local, and high-quality cuisine, especially its excellent vegan and vegetarian options, all served in a cozy atmosphere with attentive service. While some find the concept and ingredients impressive, a few reviews mention that the execution can be inconsistent, with dishes sometimes being over-salted or the value for money questioned due to pricing.
"I can't recall how I came upon the restaurant while planning for our trip, but the "radically seasonal, hyper-local" was the reason for us to get a reservation.
The experience surpassed our expectations. Flavors were all incredibly unique and fantastic across the board. Dishes that sounded simple (fish and chips; braised onions) were distinctive and tasty, and what could have been predictable dishes (braised beef; plum crumble) far exceeded expectations. All of this in a cozy atmosphere with attentive service.
HIGHLY recommend!"
Aaron Schmidt
"Unpretentious but high quality. Great service with a friendly smile. The asparagus and strawberries entree was particularly special and our main dish - the beef roulade- was just perfect. The menu is a little pricy but the quality is very high. You won’t regret it!"
Mecene Dekrizo
"We came here by chance and loved everything about this place. The food is of high quality, delicious and all locally sourced. Service was fast and efficient. Atmosphere is great. The icing on the cake: they serve food until late and there are superb vegan and vegetarian options."
Julie KT
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Frequently Asked Questions
The menu is radically seasonal and hyper-local, meaning ingredients are sourced from the immediate region and change frequently based on availability.
Yes, the restaurant is noted for having superb vegan and vegetarian options, with several dishes adaptable or entirely plant-based.
Yes, they offer lunchtime menus which are noted as being more affordable than evening options.
The atmosphere is described as cozy, informal, friendly, and attentive, making it a pleasant place to dine.
Service is generally described as attentive, friendly, and helpful, with some reviews noting humor from the staff.
Due to the hyper-local focus, you might find traditional ingredients like black pepper, black tea, or lemons are absent, with creative substitutions used.
Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
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Zum Goldenen Fass (the Golden Barrel) bills itself as "radically seasonal and totally regional," with the emphasis on the unique rather than the traditional. Come not for tablecloths or thick menus—you won’t find them—but instead for the focus on local ingredients, a regularly changing menu, and an excellent wine list.
Basel Halal Food & Travel
Zum Goldenen Fass Hammerstrasse 108 - in Kleinbasel ☎ +41 61 693 3400 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 18:30-00:00 Trendy place with good food. For an after dinner drink head to the Fassbar next door and fraternize with local hipsters over a few rounds of pinball.
Les meilleurs hôtels, restaurants et boutiques durables de Bâle
Tous les plats qui composent le menu de cet établissement sont préparés avec soin à base de produits naturels et durables. Les ingrédients proviennent de Bâle et de sa région, ce qui permet par conséquent de limiter l’empreinte écologique liée au transport.
Basel Restaurants Switzerland
Quality formal restaurant with an informal air in a Kleinbasel residential neighbourhood. Excellent, top-quality organic food, lightly prepared (plus veggie options), with lunchtime menus around Fr.20, evening ones double that.
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