Updated for 2021/22
The Fonduementals of Fondue in Zurich
Where to Find Great Fondue (& Raclette) in Zurich 2021 / 2022
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 have also included some of the top Pop Up Fondue and Raclette locations – scroll down to see. We will also be adding to the list as we get into the season.
Reserve in advance as many of them get booked up very quickly.
Scroll down to See the Pop Up Fondue Restaurants
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)
Chez Créttol Facebook site here
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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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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 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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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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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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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 Degenried
Restaurant Degenried is located in a really beautiful spot near the woods a little outside Zurich and offer great fondue in a lovely atmosphere.
Degenriedstrasse 135
8032 Zurich
Tel: +41 44 381 51 80
Open Tuesday to Sunday
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Restaurant Gmüetliberg
High up the Uetliberg where the train comes to a halt there is a cosy little fondue restaurant called Gmüetliberg. It’s a really cute little place and they make their fondue according to a traditional recipe by a cheese maker from the Zurich area.
8143 Uetliberg
Tel: +41 44 463 92 60
Open Wednesday – Sunday.
Pop Up Raclette And Fondue
FRAU GEROLDS GARTEN
A great variety of different fondues are available at the cosy Frau Gerolds Garten right next to the Freitag building near Hardbrücke.
Geroldstrasse 23
8005 Zurich
Tel: +41 78 971 67 64
8th October 2021 to 18th March 2022
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The Dolder Lodge Meets St Moritz at The Dolder Grand
This year’s pop up at the Dolder Grand Hotel is called the Dolder Lodge meets St. Moritz and it takes place from 19th November 2021 to 20 February 2022.
Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich
Visit the Dolder Lodge Booking website here
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Chalet Au Lac
A luxury pop up experience in the grounds of the Baur Au Lac Hotel with four course set menu with fondue. A vegan fondue menu is also available. From 22nd – 29th November & 1st – 31st December 2021.
Chalet Au Lac at Hotel Baur Au Lac
Talstrasse 1
8001 Zurich
Tel: +41 44 220 50 20
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Widder Hotel – The Greenery Zur Schtund
A delicious fondue pop up in conjunction with Perrier-Jouët champagne at The Greenery at the Widder’s Restaurant Zur Schtund. A four course menu consisting of a platter of cold meats, a mixed salad (with a delicious champagne dressing ) and a choice of either fondue or Raclette. It’s accompanied by a glass of champagne and ends with a delicious dessert prepared by chef Stefan Heilemann.
Augustinergasse
8001 Zurich
Open: Now until end of January 2022
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Hafenbeiz
This cosy restaurant in Kilchberg is open during the Winter months serving an excellent selection of both raclette and fondue (as well as many other non-cheese options too! ). It’s located in a very cute building with lovely wooden interiors and it’s really cosy.
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 atmosphere. 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 29th October 2021 – 12th February 2022
Read all about our visit here.
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Hotel Sedartis Winter Lounge & Raclette Bar Thalwil
The Hotel Sedartis Pop Up Winter Lounge and Raclette Bar is open until 23rd December 2021. It’s conveniently located just opposite Thalwil railway station and offers delicious Raclette – our recommendation is the truffle! It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 4pm – 10pm and on Mondays it’s available for private events.
Bahnhofstrasse 16, 8800 Thalwil (Opposite Thalwil Railway Station)
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The Fondue Ship
The Fondue Ship is a very popular concept. You get a trip around Lake Zurich in a big boat and a fondue too. A great idea for groups of family and friends and a popular activity in Zurich.
Bürkliplatz
8001 Zurich
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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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Have fun wherever you have your fondue or raclette this Winter. Enjoy!
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