Best Restaurants Near Observation Deck E (Zurich)
Hungry near Observation Deck E? Explore top-rated restaurants with menus, reviews, and local recommendations. Open the free web guide or Evendo app.
The best restaurants near Observation Deck E
- Top rated
- Closest to Observation Deck E
- Price level: low to high
- Time to spend: shortest first
- A–Z
95 restaurants
-
Hotel4.1★4,044 reviews
L'Areperia, Zürich
L'Areperia is a casual Venezuelan arepa café and takeaway on Opfikon's north side, close to Glattpark and Zurich Airport. It is a practical stop rather than a destination: compact, indoor, and geared to quick meals for commuters, hotel guests, and travellers passing through the airport district. Expect a short, informal visit built around arepas, drinks, and takeaway.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
-
Restaurant4.2★2,663 reviews
Die Waid
Die Waid is a panoramic restaurant on a hillside above Zürich, known for terrace dining, city views, and a menu that mixes seasonal Swiss dishes with wok options. It is less a quick stop than a place to sit down for lunch, dinner, coffee, or a long evening drink while the skyline shifts from daylight to city lights.
Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00 · Sun 11:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3.5 hrs
-
Steak4.5★2,289 reviews
Rolli's
Rolli's Steakhouse Oerlikon is a straightforward, full-service Zürich restaurant built around hot-stone steaks. In the busy Oerlikon district, it draws diners for a meal rather than a long stay: choose your cut, finish it at the table, and leave satisfied. The room feels casual and urban, with a local, slightly American-diner edge.
Tue–Sun 10:00–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
-
Fusion restaurant4.3★2,000 reviews
Kitchen Republic
Experience a delightful blend of global flavors at Kitchen Republic, a fusion restaurant in Zürich that promises a culinary adventure with every bite. From sushi to gourmet burgers, the diverse menu caters to every palate, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
-
Restaurant4.3★1,949 reviews
Sportsbar & Terrasse
Sportsbar & Terrasse is an airside airport bar and casual dining stop in Zurich Airport’s Airside Center, built for passengers between flights. Expect a modern, functional room with screens for live sport, plus a terrace where you can watch aircraft movements while you eat or drink. It is practical rather than leisurely, but it does the job well for layovers and pre-departure time.
Daily 4:45–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
-
Vegetarian4.4★1,899 reviews
tibits
tibits Oerlikon is a busy, contemporary vegetarian restaurant and bar in Zurich’s Oerlikon district, a short walk from the main rail and tram interchange. The buffet-led format makes it easy for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a longer brunch, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian choice. It is practical rather than atmospheric, but very well placed for transit travellers and local office traffic.
Mon–Fri 6:30–22:30 · Sat 8:00–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.3–2 hrs
-
Pizza4.4★1,797 reviews
Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia Oerlikon is a straightforward Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Zurich-Oerlikon, best known for wood-fired pizza, pasta, and easy pre-event meals. The room is compact and urban rather than scenic, with a homely, rustic feel and colourful wall art. It suits lunch, dinner, or takeaway, especially before concerts or theatre nearby.
Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:30 · Sun 11:30–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
-
American4.2★1,860 reviews
Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a straightforward American-style restaurant in Zürich-Oerlikon, built for burgers, ribs, wings, brunch plates and drinks rather than lingering over a scene. Set on Querstrasse in a busy urban district, it draws commuters, locals and groups looking for an easy sit-down meal with extended opening hours. Expect a lively, informal room, generous portions and a menu that leans heavily toward comfort food.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
-
American4.1★1,829 reviews
Restaurant Zürich - Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes in Glattpark is a casual American-style bar and restaurant on Zurich’s northern edge, built for burgers, steaks, brunch and sports on screen. The room is modern and informal, with a steady hum rather than a polished dining-room hush. It works well for a quick meal, a long drink-led evening, or a group gathering after work.
Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00 · Sun 9:30–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–4 hrs
-
Café4.3★1,514 reviews
Café des Amis
Café des Amis is a neighbourhood café-restaurant in Zurich’s Wipkingen district, known for brunch, coffee, lunch and after-work drinks. The setting is urban and compact, with indoor tables and outdoor seating when weather allows. Expect a casual, social room rather than a formal dining space, and a steady local crowd that comes and goes throughout the day.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
House of Mezze
House of Mezze in Zurich-Oerlikon is a casual Lebanese restaurant built around mezze, shawarma, falafel, hummus, and quick, practical meals. It suits lunch breaks, easy dinners, and takeaway more than lingering evenings. The setting is urban and functional, with the appeal lying in fresh, shareable food and a strong vegetarian and vegan line-up.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Tamarind Hill
Tamarind Hill is a polished Indian restaurant in Zürich-Oerlikon, a short walk from Oerlikon station. It draws diners for a broad menu that includes vegetarian and vegan dishes, with table service and a calm, indoor setting. This is a place for lunch or dinner rather than sightseeing, best suited to a meal-focused stop in the north of the city.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Restaurant La Fonte
Restaurant La Fonte is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant and pizzeria in northeastern Zürich, set on Dübendorfstrasse with tram access right outside. It draws diners for straightforward pizzas, relaxed service and an unpretentious, indoor meal rather than a sightseeing stop. Expect a local, everyday atmosphere, with lunch and dinner the main peaks.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Nihao
Nihao is a casual Chinese-Asian restaurant on Oerlikonerstrasse in Zurich Oerlikon, built around a broad buffet and an easy sit-down rhythm. It draws lunch and dinner crowds for straightforward meals rather than destination dining, with a terrace for fair-weather seating and a practical, family-run feel.
Price level $Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Moudi's Lecker Garten
Moudi’s Lecker Garten is a relaxed Lebanese restaurant on Zürich’s north side, known for mezze, brunch, and a friendly, unhurried dining rhythm. The setting is urban rather than scenic, but the concept leans into a garden-like calm that suits shared plates and long conversations. Expect a sit-down meal, not a quick stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Silberkugel Oerlikon
Silberkugel Oerlikon is a long-running, low-cost hamburger restaurant in Zürich-Oerlikon, geared to quick meals rather than lingering. Set on Franklinstrasse near the station area, it serves burgers, breakfast items, drinks and takeaway in a compact indoor space shaped by commuter traffic. Expect fast turnover, simple choices and a practical urban stop.
Mon–Fri 6:00–20:00 · Sat 6:00–17:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Il Pantheon Cucina Italiana & Steakhouse
Il Pantheon in Zürich’s Frankental area is a full-service Italian restaurant with steakhouse leanings, set on a busy urban street rather than in a scenic quarter. It draws lunch and dinner crowds for table service, private meals, and group gatherings, with a polished, warm atmosphere that suits business diners, couples, and celebrations.
Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:00–24:00 · Sat–Sun 11:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a polished French restaurant and bar in The Circle at Zurich Airport, with terrace seating and broad views over the landscaped airport quarter. It feels more like destination dining than transit food: modern, spacious, and geared to long lunches, drinks, and dinner rather than quick turnover. The setting is urban and architectural, with the rooftop aspect giving it a rare sense of height and openness near the terminals.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1–3.5 hrs
Anna
Experience the finest dining at Anna, a culinary gem in Zürich that offers an exquisite menu and a warm ambiance, perfect for any occasion.
The Artisan
Discover the exquisite flavors of Switzerland at The Artisan, a renowned restaurant in Zürich offering a memorable dining experience with a warm ambiance and exceptional service.
SimSim
SimSim is a casual-to-mid-range Lebanese restaurant in Zurich’s Oerlikon district, set on a practical city street rather than a tourist route. The draw is the food: mezze, grilled dishes, sharing plates, and a menu that works well for vegetarians and vegans. Expect an informal dining room, some outdoor seating, and a straightforward meal rather than a long linger.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 · Sat 17:30–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Restaurant Oerlikon - Argentina Steakhouse
A polished Argentinian steakhouse in Zürich Oerlikon, this is a practical stop for lunch, dinner, or a pre-event meal near Hallenstadion and Messe Zürich. Expect hot-stone steaks, parrillada-style plates, burgers, salads, fish, and a few vegetarian choices in a busy, indoor, service-led setting. It suits business lunches, group dinners, and event nights more than lingering evenings.
Daily 11:30–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Asiaway
AsiaWay Restaurant is a straightforward urban stop for Thai, Vietnamese and wider pan-Asian cooking in Zürich’s Schwamendingen district. Set at street level in a commercial neighbourhood, it is geared to lunch and dinner rather than lingering. Expect a modern, relaxed dining room, efficient service and a menu that suits solo diners, couples, families and business lunches.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 · Sat 11:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Pizzeria Margherì
Pizzeria Margherì is a sit-down Neapolitan pizzeria on Limmatstrasse in Zurich's 8005 district, where the focus is on blistered crusts, fried starters, and a brisk, meal-first rhythm. It is less a place to linger than a place to eat well: urban, compact, and built around authentic Campanian pizza culture rather than spectacle.
Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 · Sat 12:30–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–1.8 hrs
Kafi Freud
Kafi Freud is a small, locally run café on Schaffhauserstrasse in Zürich's Kreis 6. It is geared to breakfast, brunch, coffee and cake, with a counter-order routine, homemade bakes and seasonal dishes. The room is cosy rather than polished, and the appeal lies in an easy, unhurried stop in a dense inner-city neighbourhood.
Mon–Fri 7:00–18:30 · Sat–Sun 9:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Con Gusto Schaffhauserplatz
Con Gusto Schaffhauserplatz is the original Con Gusto restaurant, set right by one of Zurich’s busiest junctions. Expect a compact, urban dining room with a Neapolitan-Italian focus: pizza, espresso, wine, and a steady flow of locals, commuters, and take-away orders. It works best as a practical meal stop rather than a linger-all-day destination.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Wild West
Experience the vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes at Wild West, a premier steakhouse in Zürich. Indulge in American and Mexican flavors, complemented by exceptional service and a lively ambiance, perfect for tourists seeking a memorable dining experience.
Kai
Kai Sushi Oerlikon is a polished Japanese restaurant in Zürich’s Oerlikon district, geared to proper meals rather than casual snacking. Expect handmade sushi, Japanese tapas, hot rolls, dessert, and a calm indoor setting that suits lunch, dinner, and weekend sushi à discrétion. It is easy to reach by public transport and best treated as a dining stop, not a sightseeing detour.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 · Sat–Sun 17:30–22:00Price level $$$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
upperdeck Restaurant
Upperdeck Restaurant is a casual grill-and-bar inside Zurich Airport’s Airport Center, set in the public area rather than airside. It works as a practical stop for coffee, drinks, or a full meal before a flight, between connections, or while meeting someone at the airport. Expect a compact indoor dining room, steady foot traffic, and a menu that mixes grill dishes with Swiss and international staples.
Daily 8:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
nomads glace
Nomads Glace is a small Zurich dessert stop built around plant-based ice cream, inventive toppings and a quick, casual service style. Expect unusual flavours, a short queue-and-go rhythm, and a setting that feels more neighbourhood kiosk than full café. It suits vegan travellers, curious foodies and anyone after a cold, creative break near the Limmat corridor.
Daily 11:30–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 15–45 min
Kai Sushi Schiffbau
Kai Sushi Schiffbau is a full-service sushi restaurant in Zurich-West, set in the former industrial Schiffbau district near Hardbrücke. Expect a contemporary indoor dining room, lunch and dinner service, and a polished city-restaurant feel rather than a lingering, destination-style outing. It suits business lunches, date nights, and efficient meals between appointments.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 · Sat–Sun 17:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Collective Bakery
Collective Bakery is a compact, design-forward bakery-café in Zürich-West, set up for coffee, sourdough, pastries and a brisk brunch rather than a long meal. The room is bright and pared back, with light wood, large windows and a calm, urban feel. It suits a quick breakfast stop, a takeaway coffee run or a relaxed midmorning pause near Toni-Areal.
Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–15:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Betty's Coffee House
Betty's Coffee House is a modern neighbourhood café in Glattpark, north of Zurich, built for coffee, cake, brunch and unhurried lunches. Expect a compact indoor setting, friendly service, housemade sweets and a menu that includes vegan milk options. It is more local meeting place than sightseeing stop, with the pace set by weekday coffee breaks and weekend brunch traffic.
Tue–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–19:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Restaurant GoldenIndia Zurich
Restaurant GoldenIndia Zurich is a sit-down Indian restaurant in Zürich-Oerlikon, a short walk from the station on Schaffhauserstrasse. It serves North Indian and Punjabi-style dishes in a contemporary, casual dining room, with a menu built around curries, tandoori plates, vegetarian options, and familiar meat dishes. This is a practical neighbourhood meal stop rather than a sightseeing venue.
Daily 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Restaurant Hönggerhof
Restaurant Hönggerhof is a full-service Mediterranean restaurant in Zürich-Höngg, set on a residential street in the city’s northwest. It draws locals for unhurried lunches and dinners rather than passing trade, with a polished neighbourhood feel and an Italian-leaning menu. Expect a sit-down meal, steady service, and a setting that feels more local dining room than destination venue.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Restaurant Zürich
Restaurant Hönggerhof is a full-service Swiss and Italian-Mediterranean restaurant in Zürich-Höngg, set right by the Limmat at Am Wasser 161. It draws diners for unhurried lunches and dinners rather than quick bites, with a calm, polished room, a stronger-than-average wine focus, and a setting that feels urban but close to the water. Expect a neighbourhood restaurant with a relaxed, grown-up pace.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Das Bistro
Das Bistro is a small restaurant and wine bar in Zürich Oerlikon, geared to lunch, dinner, and curated bottles rather than casual drop-ins. Expect an intimate, contemporary room, table service, and a calm pace that suits a meal with wine or a low-key business dinner. It is easy to reach by public transport and works best as a planned stop, not a sightseeing detour.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Differente
Located in the heart of Zürich, Differente offers a delightful taste of Swiss cuisine, combining traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques. This charming restaurant is perfect for tourists looking to savor authentic local dishes while enjoying a cozy and inviting atmosphere. With a menu that celebrates the rich heritage of Swiss gastronomy, visitors can indulge in an array of delicious options crafted from the freshest ingredients, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.
Tue–Fri 6:30–23:30 · Sat 17:00–23:30
Filo Pizza
Filo Pizza is a casual pizza and Italian restaurant in Zürich-Wipkingen, set on Nordstrasse in a residential urban stretch rather than a tourist corridor. It works best as a simple meal stop: dine in, pick up takeaway, or order delivery. Expect a compact, informal room, fresh ingredients, and a short, food-focused visit.
Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Al Mouchtar
Al Mouchtar is a casual Lebanese restaurant on Schaffhauserstrasse in Opfikon, best used as a straightforward meal stop rather than a sightseeing detour. Expect an indoor, street-front setting in a built-up suburban corridor near Zurich, with lunch and dinner service geared to locals, commuters, and travellers passing through the area.
Daily 10:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Angkor
Angkor is a polished Asian restaurant inside Zürich-West’s PULS 5 complex, known for its Angkor Wat-inspired decor, lounge seating, and a terrace facing Turbinenplatz. It is less a quick meal stop than a full dining experience: theatrical, urban, and geared to lunch, dinner, and drinks rather than sightseeing.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 · Sat 18:00–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Simple Tapas Bar
Simple Steakhouse & Tapas Bar is a contemporary Wallisellen dining room built around Argentine-style steaks, tapas, wine, and unhurried evening meals. It is not a sightseeing stop but a practical food destination for travellers based in or passing through the Zurich area. Expect a casual-to-upscale room, a social dinner atmosphere, and a menu that works best for meat-led meals and drinks.
Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:30–23:00 · Sat 17:30–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Janni Pizza Zürich
Janni Pizza Zürich is a casual, budget-minded pizza restaurant on Stampfenbachstrasse in central Zürich. It works best as a quick meal stop: order pizza, pasta, or a salad, eat in briefly, or pick up and go. The setting is urban and practical rather than atmospheric, with the pace shaped by lunch and dinner rushes.
Mon–Sat 11:00–13:30, 17:00–23:30 · Sun 13:00–22:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Gonzalez
Restaurant Gonzalez is a full-service Spanish restaurant in Zürich’s 8057 district, near Irchelpark. It trades in leisurely lunches, dinners, Spanish wines, and a warm, family-style room rather than fast turnover. A courtyard and garden seating area add appeal in warmer months, while tram access makes it an easy urban stop for a planned meal.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Franco's
Franco’s Pizza Service is a casual neighbourhood pizzeria in Zürich Oerlikon, set on Wattstrasse in a practical urban district of housing, offices and transport links. It is the kind of place people use for a quick sit-down meal, takeaway or delivery rather than a long evening out. Expect thin-crust pizza, an informal atmosphere and easy access from the station area.
Mon–Sat 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 · Sun 17:00–22:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Antonio
Pizzeria Antonio is a straightforward neighbourhood pizzeria in Zürich's Kreis 5, known for weekday lunch service, take-away, and a long local run at Hardturmstrasse 133. It is not a sightseeing stop but a practical meal break: pizza, pasta, and a compact indoor setting used by nearby residents, office workers, and travellers passing through west Zürich.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Mi Mi Sa
Mi Mi Sa is a small Korean restaurant in Zürich's Seebach district, serving home-style dishes in a plain, compact room with a takeaway and grocery feel. It suits quick lunches, simple dinners, and shoppers looking for kimchi and other Korean staples rather than a long sit-down meal. Expect a local, unshowy stop with modest prices and limited space.
Mon–Tue 11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 · Thu–Sat 11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.3–2 hrs
Coffee & Deeds
Coffee & Deeds is a small neighbourhood café in Zürich’s Hirzenbach quarter, run with a strong community and church connection. Expect coffee, lunch, and an unhurried room where locals drop in to talk, work through a meeting, or pause for a simple meal. It is more suburban gathering place than tourist stop, with a modest, friendly atmosphere and easy access by city transport.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Restaurant SimSim City
SimSim City is a casual Lebanese restaurant on Kronenstrasse in Zürich’s Kreis 6, built for lunch, dinner, and takeaway rather than lingering. Expect mezze, grilled dishes, and a relaxed urban dining room where the pace is steady and the focus stays on the plate. It suits solo meals, business lunches, and small groups looking for straightforward Middle Eastern food in the city.
Mon–Sat 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs
Med D'Oro Niederglatt
Med D'Oro Niederglatt is a sit-down Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in suburban Niederglatt, north of Zurich. It is a meal stop rather than a sightseeing stop, with lunch, dinner and weekend brunch shaping the visit. Expect an indoor, table-service setting, fresh-cooked dishes, and a relaxed pace suited to couples, families and small groups.
Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Costa Brava
Costa Brava is a family-run Spanish restaurant in Zürich’s 8005 district, known for classic tapas, seafood, meat dishes, Spanish wines, and a large covered terrace. It is a sit-down place rather than a quick stop, with a relaxed, convivial atmosphere that draws locals for lunch and dinner. Expect traditional cooking, urban street-level surroundings, and an easy tram-linked location near Löwenbräu.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30, 18:00–24:00 · Sat 18:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Taverna Apollo
Taverna Apollo is a long-running Greek restaurant in Zürich’s Oerlikon/Schwamendingen area, known for mezze, grills, and late dinners on open nights. It is a sit-down neighbourhood venue rather than a sightseeing stop, with a casual, social atmosphere and some garden seating in warm weather. Expect a full meal, not a quick bite.
Thu–Sun 18:00–0:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Schokolato Bar Deli Gelateria
Schokolato is a compact Italian-style gelateria, café and bar in Wallisellen’s modern Richti district, just northeast of Zurich. It draws people for house-made gelato and sorbets, espresso drinks, pastries and light deli fare, with the option to linger over an aperitivo. Expect an informal counter-service stop rather than a long meal, set among offices, shops and apartment blocks.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Al Ventotto
Al Ventotto is a small, family-run pizza restaurant in Zurich’s District 6, set on Schaffhauserstrasse in a calm, well-connected neighbourhood near the city centre. The draw is simple: a focused pizza menu, a sit-down meal, and a straightforward, local atmosphere rather than a long, elaborate dining experience. It suits diners who want an unpretentious meal in a central residential quarter.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Barcelona Restaurant
Barcelona Restaurant is a sit-down Spanish restaurant in Zürich’s Oerlikon/Brunnenhof area, set on a busy urban street rather than a tourist strip. It draws diners for lunch and dinner, with a relaxed, service-led pace and a menu focused on Spanish dishes. Expect an indoor meal stop that works well for couples, solo diners, families, and small groups using local transit.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
Sushi Dining Ototo
Sushi Dining Ototo is a small Japanese restaurant in Zurich's 8037 district, focused on sushi and a concise dine-in experience. Expect a compact room, reservation-led service, and a meal that moves at the pace of lunch or dinner rather than lingering drinks. It suits travellers who want careful sushi in a neighbourhood setting, not a sprawling destination venue.
Tue–Fri 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 · Sat 18:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
GOLDEN Shisha Bar
Golden Shisha Bar in Opfikon is a casual hookah lounge and grill restaurant on Schaffhauserstrasse, geared to long evenings rather than quick meals. Expect seated dining, shisha service, mixed grill plates, drinks, and a sociable, indoor-focused atmosphere in a busy transit corridor near Zurich Airport.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3.5 hrs
ETH food market
ETH Food Market is a modern, counter-service cafeteria on the Hönggerberg campus, built for quick weekday lunches rather than lingering meals. Expect a bright indoor dining hall, several food stations, student-friendly prices, and a steady midday rush from ETH staff and students. It is practical, efficient, and most useful if you are already on campus.
Mon–Fri 11:15–13:30Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Zufreeden Glutenfree Café & Bakery
On Weinbergstrasse in Zürich’s 8006 district, Zufreeden is a small, sit-down café and bakery built entirely around gluten-free baking. It draws people who need safe food as well as anyone after a straightforward breakfast, lunch, or coffee break. Expect a compact urban room, counter ordering, table service, and a menu of pastries, baked goods, and light meals rather than a sprawling bakery counter.
Tue–Fri 7:30–17:00 · Sat 9:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2.5 hrs
Ö
Restaurant & Bar Ö is a polished hotel restaurant and bar in Zürich Oerlikon, set right by the tram stop and geared to lunch, dinner, and after-work drinks. The room feels urban and practical rather than touristy, with warm service, classic-regional dishes, a separate cigar lounge, and a steady flow of business diners.
Mon–Fri 11:30–23:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Restaurant WangKhar - in Oerlikon
Restaurant WangKhar is a casual Tibetan-Asian restaurant in Oerlikon, best known for momos, quick meals, takeaway and delivery. It sits on a busy urban street rather than in a tourist quarter, so the appeal is straightforward: a reliable lunch or dinner stop with a neighbourhood feel. Expect a compact indoor setting, prompt turnover, and food that suits a short, purpose-driven visit.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Bakery Enzian
Enzian is a compact vegan bakery-café behind Zürich Oerlikon station, built for quick breakfasts, lunch breaks, and takeaway. Expect handmade pastries, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, and a straightforward counter-service rhythm rather than a lingering sit-down meal. Its social-foundation setting gives the place a practical, local character, and the all-vegan menu makes it a reliable stop for plant-based travellers.
Mon–Fri 6:00–18:00 · Sat 6:00–15:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Gelateria & Cafe’ Diamante
Diamante Gelateria & Café is a compact Italian-style gelateria at Berninaplatz in Zürich’s 8057 district. Expect seasonal gelato, espresso, sorbets and a few dessert combinations, served in a small room with about 10 seats and a sunny terrace. It is best treated as a short, low-key stop rather than a lingering café visit.
Tue–Sat 11:00–20:00 · Sun 14:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Cantina
Cantina is a contemporary Latin American restaurant in Zürich’s 8004 district, known for Peruvian-leaning dishes, shared tasting menus, and occasional live cultural events. The room is urban and compact rather than theatrical, with table service, a relaxed pace, and a strong emphasis on dinner, weekend brunch, and group-friendly meals. It suits travellers looking for a meal with personality, not a sightseeing stop.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
WIM Bakery
WIM Bakery is a small, street-level bakery on Breitensteinstrasse in Zürich's 8037 district, geared to everyday bread, pastries, and a quick coffee stop. It feels local rather than touristy: a place for breakfast on the move, a short sit-down if seating is available, or a takeaway bag for later. Expect a compact indoor space, morning trade, and a practical urban setting.
Wed–Sun 8:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Pizzeria & Pizzakurier Rucola
Pizzeria & Pizzakurier Rucola is a straightforward neighborhood pizzeria on Hardturmstrasse in Zürich’s 8005 district. It works best as a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or a takeaway order for nearby workers and residents. Expect a casual, compact setting, short waits, and a menu built around fresh-made pizza rather than a destination dining experience.
Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30, 17:00–21:00 · Sat–Sun 17:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Höngger Oriental
Höngger Oriental is a casual Persian restaurant in Zürich-Höngg, focused on grilled kebabs, mezze and rotating daily specials. It is a straightforward sit-down meal stop rather than a sightseeing stop, with a local, unpretentious atmosphere and indoor dining space along Limmattalstrasse. Best for travellers who want a reliable Persian lunch or dinner in the city.
Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Restaurant Acasa & Bar Zürich Oerlikon
Restaurant Acasa & Bar Zürich Oerlikon is a hotel-linked Italian venue built for easy meals, aperitifs, and low-effort evenings near the station. Expect a modern, compact room, a bar-lounge feel, and a terrace that works best in mild weather. It suits business travellers, hotel guests, and anyone wanting southern Italian food without crossing the city.
Mon–Sat 7:00–21:30 · Sun 7:00–11:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2.5 hrs
Kitchen & Bar
Kitchen & Bar is the Courtyard by Marriott Zurich North’s casual bistro-bar, set in the business district of Oerlikon. It is built for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and quick drinks rather than lingering meals, with indoor seating, a terrace, and a 24/7 grab-and-go market in the lobby. Expect contemporary hotel styling, practical service, and easy rail access.
Mon–Fri 6:30–23:30 · Sat–Sun 7:00–23:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Han Kitchen
Han Kitchen is a neighbourhood Asian restaurant on Baumackerstrasse in Zürich’s northern city area, serving Japanese, Korean and pan-Asian dishes with takeaway. The setting is straightforward and urban: an indoor street-front room geared to quick lunches, relaxed dinners and local regulars rather than a long sit-down occasion. Expect fresh-prepared food, a practical pace and a menu that suits solo diners, couples and nearby residents.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Restaurant Lunch 5 GmbH
Lunch 5 GmbH is a straightforward, budget-minded lunch spot on Förrlibuckstrasse in Zürich’s west-side business district. It serves the practical needs of nearby office workers and travellers who want a fast, inexpensive meal rather than a long sit-down lunch. Expect a casual indoor setting, weekday daytime service, and a take-away rhythm that keeps the room moving.
Mon–Fri 7:00–15:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Ami Tea Room
Ami Tea Room is a compact, old-school neighbourhood tea room on Schaffhauserstrasse in Zürich-Seebach. It opens early, serves breakfast, coffee, snacks and simple lunches, and keeps the pace unhurried but practical. Expect a modest, indoor café setting with a traditional Swiss feel rather than a polished specialty-coffee scene.
Mon–Fri 6:00–18:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Asia Restaurant & Take Away Meedo
Asia Restaurant & Take Away Meedo is a straightforward neighbourhood Chinese/Asian restaurant in Zürich’s Hönngg side streets, built for quick lunches, easy dinners, and takeaway. Expect compact indoor seating, brisk service, and generous portions rather than a polished dining room. It suits travellers who want inexpensive, unfussy food in a residential part of the city.
Wed 11:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 · Thu 9:00–14:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Barista Corado Espresso Bar
A compact espresso bar inside Zürich Oerlikon station, Barista Corado is built for speed: quick orders, short waits, and coffee to go between trains. It suits commuters and business travellers who want a properly made espresso or takeaway drink without leaving the station flow. The setting is urban and functional, with little room to linger, but it is efficient and easy to reach.
Mon–Fri 6:15–15:00Price level $Time to spend 5–15 min
Aharam
Aharam is a casual Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant on Bahnhofstrasse in Dietlikon, geared to lunch buffets, weekday dinners and takeaway. Expect a small indoor dining room, spice-forward curries, tandoori dishes and generous portions rather than a polished destination venue. It suits travellers passing through the Zurich suburbs, locals, solo diners and groups looking for a straightforward meal near the station.
Tue–Fri 17:00–23:00 · Sat–Sun 16:00–23:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
A+ I Cugini - Ristorante, Pizzeria & Gelateria
A+ I Cugini is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Zürich-Seebach, serving pizza, pasta, gelato and Southern Italian dishes in a relaxed indoor setting. It suits an easy lunch, family dinner or takeaway stop rather than a long outing. The mood is informal and welcoming, with a bar, catering and event functions adding to its local, everyday feel.
Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 · Sat–Sun 11:00–23:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
Pirata
Pirata is a neighbourhood pizza takeaway and delivery spot in Zürich-Oerlikon, geared to quick pickups rather than lingering meals. Expect a compact urban storefront, a short wait, and straightforward pizza and Italian-style fast food for locals, workers, and travellers staying nearby. It is most useful when you want an uncomplicated dinner after transit or a hotel check-in.
Price level $Time to spend 15–45 min
KHIPU Zürich by Fish & Limón
KHIPU Zürich by Fish & Limón brings Peruvian cooking to Wehntalerstrasse in northern Zürich, pairing a sit-down dining room with lunch, brunch and dinner service. The concept leans contemporary and polished rather than rustic, with a clear focus on presentation, service and a meal that feels a little more deliberate than an everyday neighbourhood stop. It suits food-focused travellers looking for something distinct from standard Swiss fare.
Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00, 18:00–23:00 · Sun 11:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Cafe am Platz Zürich
Cafe am Platz is a compact specialty coffee counter in Zürich’s Schaffhauserplatz transit hub, built for quick stops rather than lingering meals. Expect focused coffee service, cold drinks and matcha, with the pace shaped by commuters, local residents and tram connections. It is practical, urban and easy to reach, especially if you are already moving through the city’s north-central districts.
Mon–Fri 7:00–11:30, 12:00–15:00 · Sat 9:00–11:30, 12:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 9–45 min
Don paco
Don Paco pairs a Spanish tapas restaurant with a wine shop in Zürich’s Kreis 5, making it more than a standard dinner stop. Expect a compact, neighbourhood feel, a strong Spanish wine list, and a menu built for grazing rather than grand dining. It works well for a quick glass, a relaxed meal, or a browse-and-buy visit.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 · Sat 18:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Bäckerei Café Peter
Bäckerei Café Peter is a long-running neighbourhood bakery-café in Zürich-Oerlikon, best for bread, pastries, coffee and a quick sit-down or takeaway stop. It feels local rather than polished: a street-level shop serving commuters, residents and breakfast traffic. The appeal lies in its everyday Swiss bakery rhythm and its reported century-plus history.
Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Gyoza Yokocho
Gyoza Yokocho is a compact Japanese dumpling spot inside the Markthalle at IM VIADUKT, where handmade gyoza, bowls, and house drinks are served in a busy urban food hall. It is a practical stop rather than a lingering destination: quick lunch, early dinner, or takeaway in Zurich's Kreis 5. Vegetarian and vegan options make it easy to fit into a mixed group meal.
Mon–Sat 11:00–19:30Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Fyllo Bakery
Fyllo Bakery is a compact, street-level bakery-café in Zürich’s Unterstrass area, a few minutes from Schaffhauserplatz. It suits a quick breakfast, takeaway pastry run, or a short coffee stop rather than a long sit-down meal. The setting is urban and local, with the pace shaped by tram traffic, morning commuters, and neighbourhood regulars.
Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 · Sat 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Mama Restaurant Zurich
Mama Restaurant Zurich is the restaurant-bar at Mama Shelter Zurich, set up for casual lunches, dinners, cocktails and terrace time rather than formal dining. Expect pizza, Mama classics, a kids’ menu, communal seating and an island bar, with a covered terrace and a seasonal garden that changes the mood in warm weather. It is urban, social and contemporary, with the emphasis on lingering.
Daily 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3.5 hrs
Bar Aperto
Bar Aperto is a compact bar-restaurant on Nordstrasse in Zürich’s Wipkingen district, built for unhurried evenings rather than sightseeing. The draw is natural wine, casual plates, and a sociable, neighbourhood feel that comes alive from late afternoon into midnight. It is best for a drink stop that can easily stretch into a long, relaxed night.
Tue–Sat 17:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
LOI - Vegetarian Bistro
LOI is a daytime vegetarian bistro and café in Zürich’s Löwenbräukunst complex, serving seasonal lunch plates, coffee, cakes, and drinks in a clean, contemporary setting. It draws museum-goers, office workers, and anyone looking for a straightforward meat-free meal near Escher-Wyss-Platz. The terrace is a draw in good weather, but the core experience is compact, urban, and lunch-focused.
Tue–Fri 9:30–16:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Restaurant GORANAC Zürich
Restaurant GORANAC Zürich is a casual Balkan grill in Oerlikon, known for ćevapi, gyros, grilled meats and straightforward value dining. It is a sit-down neighbourhood spot rather than a destination restaurant, with an informal, workday-friendly rhythm. Expect a quick, filling meal, simple service and a local crowd drawn by the prices and the no-nonsense menu.
Mon 10:00–15:00 · Tue–Sun 10:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Steiner Flughafebeck AG
Steiner Flughafebeck AG at Zurich Airport is a compact bakery-café takeaway in the Airport Shopping area on Level 0. It serves fresh bread, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee to passengers, staff, and anyone moving through the terminal. The setting is indoors, practical, and brisk, with the rhythm of airport traffic shaping every visit.
Daily 6:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 15–30 min
URBANFOOD Örlikon
URBANFOOD Oerlikon is a modern indoor food court in Zurich’s business district, set up for quick lunches, casual dinners, coffee breaks, and takeaway. Multiple food concepts sit under one roof, so it works well for groups with different tastes or for travellers who want an efficient meal near Oerlikon station. Expect a functional, urban setting rather than a lingering dining room.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Marché Airside Center/ZRH
Marché Restaurant sits inside Zurich Airport’s Airside Center, serving travellers who need a quick, orderly meal beyond security. The setting is all glass, daylight and terminal movement: a practical stop for breakfast, lunch or a late transit dinner. Expect airport pricing, brisk service and a steady flow of passengers rather than a leisurely restaurant atmosphere.
Daily 5:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Roots Kitchen
Roots Kitchen is a modern vegan café-restaurant in Zürich West, set inside the On Labs building on Förrlibuckstrasse. It runs as a weekday-only lunch spot, with a menu that changes regularly and a buffet element alongside daily dishes. Expect a compact, urban room, quick service, and a practical stop for office workers, vegans, and travellers wanting a straightforward plant-based meal.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
AIR Bakery
AIR Bakery is a compact airport bakery-café in the public area of Zurich Airport, set up for speed rather than lingering. Expect fresh pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and a steady flow of travellers, airport staff, and meet-and-greet visitors. It opens early and stays useful through the day, making it a practical stop before a flight or after arrival.
Daily 4:30–19:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.1–1 hr
Deliz Asia
Deliz Asia is a compact fast-food stop on Pfingstweidstrasse in Zürich West, geared to takeaway lunches rather than long meals. Expect a brief wait, a practical counter-service setup, and a menu aimed at workers, locals, and travellers who want something quick in a busy commercial district. It is a city stop, not a dining destination.
Mon 10:00–14:00 · Fri 10:00–14:00Price level $Time to spend 6–45 min
David's Wine and Dine
David’s Wine and Dine is a small wine-led venue in Zürich 8049, set in a residential part of the city rather than the tourist core. Expect a quiet, indoor-first stop for wine, light food, and an unhurried evening rather than a scene or landmark. It suits couples, solo diners, and locals looking for a relaxed table.
Mon–Sat 0:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
The Caffe
The Caffe is a practical café on Förrlibuckstrasse in Zürich's District 5, geared to breakfast, lunch, and quick coffee breaks. Expect a modern, workday rhythm rather than a linger-all-afternoon scene: commuters, office workers, and solo visitors dropping in for a short stop. Its appeal is convenience, not spectacle, with easy tram access and an urban setting.
Mon–Fri 7:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Explore Observation Deck E on the map
A handpicked selection of must-see spots near Observation Deck E, mapped for you.
More about Observation Deck E
Observation Deck E travel guide
A dedicated plane-spotting terrace at Zurich Airport, with close views of runways, taxiways and apron traffic in a managed passenger-zone setting.
Tell me more about Observation Deck EMore to explore near Observation Deck E
Best experiences near Observation Deck E
Best hotels near Observation Deck E
Best attractions near Observation Deck E
Best landmarks near Observation Deck E
Best shops near Observation Deck E
Best bars near Observation Deck EExplore more
Explore more of Zurich
Discover Zurich, Switzerland's cultural and financial heart, where history, innovation, and stunning natural beauty create an unforgettable experience.
Explore Zurich
Getting your guide ready…
We are putting together a fresh copy of the Observation Deck E guide. This can take up to a minute.
This can take a few moments. If your browser asks, choose Allow so the download can start. You'll find the guide in your Downloads folder.
Nothing happened? Download it again
Sorry, the guide is taking longer than usual. Please try again in a minute, or get it by email instead.
