Updated for 2020
The Fonduementals of Fondue in Zurich
Where to Find Great Fondue (& Raclette)
Updated for 2020
The most popular dishes to enjoy in Zurich in the Wintertime must surely be Fondue or Raclette. So for this year’s Season find below some great suggestions.
Many of you have written to us with recommendations for your favourite fondue places in Zurich so we’ve put together a list of some of our favourites and some of yours. If you fancy making your own, we have a recipe here and written out at the bottom of this page. That way you don’t even have to leave home to enjoy this famous Swiss dish. We’ve also included some of the Pop Up Fondue and Raclette locations too – do check the opening dates of these especially!
Reserve in advance as many of them get booked up very quickly.
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Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten
An outdoor fondue located in one of the “guild houses” this is a great location for a fondue and goes down well with visitors and locals alike. Sitting outside wrapped up warmly for Winter and sitting on sheepskin as you overlook the city at night it really is a magical experience. We’ve featured this one a few times before and our visitors love it too.
Limmatquai 40
8001 Zurich
www.zunfthaus-zimmerleauten.ch
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Chez Créttol
This has to be a favourite with the cozy ambiance, the lovely building, the beautiful old tile clad oven and wonderful fondues. If you go you should try the tomato fondue – it’s really good!
Florastrasse 22
8700 Küsnacht
Tel: 044 910 0315 (No website)
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Restaurant Burgwies
This place is a sort of “fondue palace” – offering an amazing range of different types of fondue. They are also one of the rare restaurants that do “fondue for one” which is really helpful if you are the only member of the party wishing to indulge.
Forchstrasse 271
8008 Zurich
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Swiss Chuchi at the Hotel Adler
This restaurant is popular with tourists and locals alike. Offering fondues all year round it is located in a very central location just off Hirschenplatz in the heart of the Niederdorf.
Am Hirschengraben
Rosengasse 10
8001 Zurich
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Restaurant Le Dézaley
Recognised by many as one of the best fondue restaurants in Zurich, this centrally located restaurant is right in the heart of the Niederdorf. Great fondue and a cosy (though often very busy!) atmosphere.
Römerhof 7
8001 Zurich
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Restaurant Chäsalp
This is a great place to take your guests. With a beautiful location on the Zuriberg this old farmhouse is the perfect location for a warming fondue with a real feel of “Swissness” about it!
Tobelhofstrasse 236
8044 Zurich
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Walliser Kanne
A well known and very cosy fondue restaurant with lots of wood and Swiss ornaments and decor. Centrally located in the city and with a great reputation for top fondue!
Lintheschergasse 21
8001 Zurich
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Walliser Keller
Enjoy Swiss Alpine cuisine “SWISSALPECHUCHI” in the traditional but relaxing atmosphere of the Walliser Keller. They also serve Raclette as well as Swiss meat on hot stones.
Walliser Keller
Zähringerstrasse 21
8001 Zürich
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Fribourger Fonduestübli
A cosy restaurant which is a popular institution in Zurich and has been serving up fondue for over 40 years. With its red check tablecloths and wooden interior you’re sure to enjoy a great fondue here!
Rotwandstrasse 38
8004 Zürich
Fribourger Fonduestübli website
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Raclette Factory Niederdorf
Located in the Niederdorf the Raclette Factory, as the name suggests, specialises in raclette. There is a great variety to choose from in the cosy yet modern alpine interior.
Rindermarkt 1
8001 Zurich
Tel: 044 261 04 10
You can read our article all about it here.
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Pop Up Raclette And Fondue 2020
We will be updating this as more Pop Ups are Announced
The Dolder Lodge at The Dolder Grand
There is a lovely Alpine Ski Lodge inside the Dolder Grand Hotel from 13th November 2020 until 28th February 2021. It’s full of cosy retro touches and offers a choice of Fondues as well as other traditional mountain fare.
Address: Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich
Visit the Dolder Lodge Booking website here
Read our article all about it here
@Paradise ZUR SCH’TUND Chez Vrony at The Widder
Edition 3, @Paradise of “Chez Vrony” Restaurant from Zermatt is now at the Widder Hotel. Following the success of the last two years you can once again enjoy delicious mountain cheese in the heart of Zurich. Find out more here.
Widder Hotel – Restaurant Zur Sch’Tund
Augustinergasse
8001 Zurich
Read our article all about it here
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Chalet Züriberg
A beautiful wooden pop up chalet perched on the edge of Zurich in a magical location serving a wonderful selection of cheese and meat fondue in a warm and cozy atmosperhere. Do make sure you leave room for one of their fabulous desserts – even if you can only share one!
Orellistrasse 21
8044 Zurich
Open from 30th October 2020 – 6th February 2021
Read all about our visit here.
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Chalet au Lac (Pop Up)
Located at the beautiful Hotel Baur Au Lac, right in the centre of Zurich this pop up is open from 1st December until 30th December with dreamy fondues, warming Glühwein and a fabulous atmosphere.
Talstrasse 1
8001 Zurich
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The Fondue Ship
The Fondue Ship is a very popular destination. You get a trip around Lake Zurich in a big boat and a fondue too. A great idea for big groups and a popular activity in Zurich.
Some More Pop Ups
KRUG «CARNOTZET» POP-UP FONDUE AT THE DOLDER GRAND: If you really want to push the boat out how about the Pop Up Krug & Fondue package at the Dolder Grand? A unique fondue created by top Chef Heiko Nieder and Maître Fromager Rolf Beeler, the package includes a half a bottle of Krug champagne and is served in a unique little «carnotzet» on the terrace. For more information on this luxurious treat see here.
SEEBADI RICHTERSWIL 20th NOV – 19th DEC Another great Fondue pop up on the lake in Richterswil open daily from 5pm till midnight and on Sundays from 12 noon. See details here.
Swiss Fondue at Home
If you just fancy having a cosy night in with the cheese – here’s the recipe to make your own fondue:
Recipe for a Swiss Fondue Recipe for 4 people:
- Approx. 600 g of white bread
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 400 g grated Gruyere cheese
- 200 g grated Emmental cheese
- 3 dl (10 fl ounces) white wine
- 5 cl (l.7 fl ounces) Kirsch
- 2 teaspoons of corn starch (maizena)
- Grind of pepper & Nutmeg
Preparation:
- Cut the bread into cubes. Crush the clove of garlic and rub the inside of the caquelon (or saucepan).
- Put the cheese and the wine in the caquelon and cook on the hob stirring constantly. Add kirsch and corn flour (Maizena), but keep stirring. Leave on the stove for a while, taking care that it doesn’tt overheat. Add a grind of pepper and nutmeg, then put the caquelon on the burner on the table.
- Adjust the heat so that the cheese stays at a constant temperature whilst eating. Put a small piece of bread on the fork, stir into cheese and enjoy. You may vary the varieties of cheese used according to taste.
By the way, did you know that is a woman drops her bread she’s supposed to kiss all the men at the table. If a man drops his cube of bread, he has to buy everyone a drink!
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Scottish Fondue From the Cheese Man
If you want to ring the changes why not try the British Cheese Centre’s special Scottish Fondue? Invented by Zurich’s very own Cheese Man, Michael Jones, the fondue is made with Scottish Cheddar Cheeses and dark beer. Instead of Kirschwasser you serve it with whisky. We tested it out and really enjoyed it – it’s a more of a caramel colour than a traditional fondue and makes a very pleasant change! So why not give it a go?
British Cheese Centre
Markthalle im Viadukt
Limmatstrasse 231
8005 Zürich
Have fun wherever you have your fondue or raclette this Winter. Enjoy!
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