Veltlinerkeller
A historic gem since 1551, Veltlinerkeller offers a cozy, candlelit ambiance with classic Swiss cuisine and tableside dining experiences.
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Veltlinerkeller
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A historic gem since 1551, Veltlinerkeller offers a cozy, candlelit ambiance with classic Swiss cuisine and tableside dining experiences.
Reserve Ahead
Securing a table is recommended, especially during peak times, to ensure you can enjoy this popular spot.
Trust House Recommendations
For an exceptional culinary journey, consider trying the house specialties and recommendations from the staff.
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Cuisine
Swiss
Price
$$$
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Historic Ambiance
Dine in a cozy, candlelit 1551 wine cellar with stunning carved wood decor, offering a classic old-world fine dining experience.
Tableside Crepes Suzette
Witness the theatrical preparation of Crepes Suzette right at your table, a delightful end to a classic fine dining meal.
Traditional Swiss Delights
Indulge in hearty Swiss specialties like veal dishes and cheese fondue, prepared with fresh ingredients and served with warm hospitality.
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Reserve Ahead
Securing a table is recommended, especially during peak times, to ensure you can enjoy this popular spot.
Trust House Recommendations
For an exceptional culinary journey, consider trying the house specialties and recommendations from the staff.
Seek Intimate Atmosphere
Visiting during off-peak hours can offer a more intimate and relaxed dining experience.
Ask for Recommendations
The maitre d' can offer excellent recommendations for seasonal dishes and elevates the dining experience.
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Reserve Ahead
Securing a table is recommended, especially during peak times, to ensure you can enjoy this popular spot.
Trust House Recommendations
For an exceptional culinary journey, consider trying the house specialties and recommendations from the staff.
Seek Intimate Atmosphere
Visiting during off-peak hours can offer a more intimate and relaxed dining experience.
Ask for Recommendations
The maitre d' can offer excellent recommendations for seasonal dishes and elevates the dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Veltlinerkeller offers a unique historical dining experience with warm hospitality and delicious Swiss cuisine, particularly noted for its classic preparations and tableside service. While many praise the food and ambiance, some find certain dishes less impressive or note that the menu leans heavily towards meat options.
"Amazing old world restaurant in the heart of Zürich. Since the 1500s, this has been a favorite spot of locals. It is a small, cozy, elegant space with wood ceilings and walls, velvet banquetts, and old world elegance. The food was amazing. We had a mixed salad, tomato soup, Beef, stroganoff, and crêpes Suzette. And some wonderful wine. So that the food remains hot, they serve half of your entrée, and then plate the other half and bring it later. But the most amazing thing were the crêpes Suzettes. They prepared four different crêpes, served in four courses, with four different recipes. What an amazing and wonderful experience. We can't wait to return."
Ed E
"Was lucky can get a table at this restaurant without reservation. The food is simple but super delicious.. with Swiss hospitality service what more can you ask for 😁"
S Tanoni
"Food and service were both nice. Cute and traditional interior. Everything tasted very good except for broccoli which was too soggy for my taste."
Yoko F
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Frequently Asked Questions
Veltlinerkeller is renowned for its historic ambiance, classic Swiss cuisine, and traditional tableside preparations like Crepes Suzette.
It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, as the restaurant is very popular and tables can be scarce.
The restaurant is set in a cozy, candlelit, carved-wood wine cellar dating back to 1551, offering an old-world fine dining experience.
While the menu focuses on traditional Swiss meat dishes, some vegetarian-friendly options like pasta and risotto may be available, but it's best to inquire.
Visiting during off-peak hours is suggested for a more intimate and relaxed dining experience.
The service is consistently praised as attentive, friendly, and professional, contributing to a 10/10 dining experience for many.
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Though its rich, carved-wood decor borrows from Graubündner Alpine culture, this dining spot is no tourist trap. There is a definite emphasis on the heavy and the meaty, but the kitchen is flexible and reasonably deft with more modern favorites as well: seafood in saffron sauce, chopped veal with mixed mushrooms, and delicious fruit sorbets. The house, built in 1325 and functioning as a restaurant since 1551, has always stored Italian-Swiss Valtellina wines, which were carried over the Alps to Zürich.
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