Zunfthaus zur Waag
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A restaurant popular with Zurich locals, just off the square of the Cathedral of Our Lady (Münsterhof), has been around for more than 700 years. It was the home of the private doctor of the convent of Notre Dame, who later sold the building to the linen weavers' guild, one of the seven oldest guilds in Zurich, and some textile scenes can still be seen on the window of the restaurant. The owner of the restaurant, Sepp Wimmer, took me to the floors, where the densely-painted badges were the hallmarks of the members of the guild, on the left, the time of the company’s establishment, and on the back, the time of joining the guild. The fountain in the square is also his magic: "I can let the fountain spew wine and fill the whole pool." Still ordering my favorite Zurich veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes), unlike many other restaurants that are used to cutting or shredding beef, The beef was cut into huge chunks, the meat was more delicate, and the potato cake was thicker. In addition, the fried duck liver with cherry port wine sauce was also the home dish here.
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A restaurant that is very popular among Zurich locals, located on the square of the Frauenkirche (Münsterhof), has a history of more than 700 years. This was once the home of the private doctor of the Frauenkirche convent. Later, he sold the building to the Linen Weavers Guild, one of the seven oldest guilds in Zurich. Today, some weaving scenes can still be seen on the stained glass windows of the restaurant. The owner of the restaurant, Sepp Wimmer, took me to visit each floor. The dense badges on the wall were the symbols of the guild members. The left side was the time when the company was founded, and the back was the time when he joined the guild. The fountain on the square is also his magic for holding events: "I can make the fountain spray out fine wine and fill the entire pool." I still ordered my favorite Zurich veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes). Unlike many other restaurants that are used to slicing or shredding beef, the beef in this restaurant is cut into large pieces, the meat is more tender, and the potato cakes are thicker. In addition, pan-fried duck liver with cherry port wine sauce is also a specialty here.
This restaurant is located in the old city. It is not big but has a long history. It is also very close to the city government. The restaurant's red wine steak is very good and the dishes are quite rich. It is typical that the store is very low-key and the taste is very surprising.
The dishes are quite creative, and each dish focuses on the combination of meat and vegetables, which Asians prefer. Eating only meat can make your stomach uncomfortable. This restaurant is the most satisfying one I've eaten in Zurich.
Knowing that you need to book in advance, so I passed by at noon and went directly to book dinner on the same day. I didn't expect it to be successful! The restaurant environment is retro and elegant, very European! The amount of main dishes is very large, so I ordered a staple food with my mother plus two glasses of white wine! A staple food is a local Swiss specialty, fried potato cake with beef mushrooms, the taste is quite good! Another fish with Italian rice, the fish is as fresh as the legend, very delicious! White wine is recommended by the waiter, local Swiss, the price is only more than 50 RMB a cup, the price is super high!
The interior of the restaurant is quite a bit of a look, with the wall panels, family badges and stained glass windows of important members of the Chamber of Commerce over the past generations. Come here and try Zurich's famous dishes! Mushroom veal, with beef waist, is admired by all traditional delicious cooking lovers.