New Bombay, Zürich's Old-Town Indian Table

What it is

New Bombay is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at Predigerplatz 34 in Zürich’s 8001 district, set in the old town near the Predigerkirche and the Niederdorf area. It functions as a meal-focused urban stop: you come for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or to collect takeaway, rather than for a long visit. The setting is small to medium in scale, with a street-level frontage facing one of the city centre’s compact squares.The restaurant’s strongest draw is its centrality. It sits inside a dense, walkable part of Zürich where older façades, narrow streets, and steady pedestrian traffic shape the atmosphere. That makes it useful for travellers who want a reliable meal between sightseeing stops, especially if they are staying in or around the old town.

Atmosphere and setting

The mood is casual and practical. This is not a formal dining room or a place built around spectacle; it is a straightforward neighbourhood restaurant in a heritage district. Indoors, the experience is likely compact and efficient, with the option of terrace seating in warmer weather. On sunny days, the square and surrounding streets give the meal a more open feel; in cold or wet weather, the appeal shifts back to the indoor room and the convenience of being in the city centre.Because the restaurant is embedded in Zürich’s historic core, the surroundings do some of the work. You are eating in a quarter that is among the city’s oldest and most walkable, but the venue itself is a contemporary business rather than a historic attraction. That contrast is part of its character: old-town setting, modern hospitality.

What the visit feels like

Most visits here are brief and tied to a meal. You arrive, order, eat, and move on, though a relaxed lunch or early evening dinner can stretch to around an hour and a half. The restaurant is especially relevant for vegetarians and vegans, with a broad meat-free offering that makes it more flexible than many central city restaurants. It also suits solo travellers, couples, families, and business diners who want a central table without much planning.Takeaway is an important part of the operation, so the venue also works as a practical food stop for people staying nearby or heading back to a hotel. The experience is best understood as dependable rather than destination-led: a useful, centrally placed Indian kitchen with enough comfort for a proper meal and enough speed for a quick one.

Access, timing, and practical expectations

From Zürich HB or the city centre, the restaurant is usually reached by a short tram or bus ride plus a brief walk, or directly on foot if you are already in the inner city. Public transport is the sensible default; driving is less convenient because old-town parking is limited and expensive. The location is easy access rather than hike-based, and the surrounding streets are pedestrian-friendly.Expect the busiest periods around lunch and dinner, especially on weekends and in warmer months when terrace seating is more appealing. The venue works year-round, but weather mainly affects whether you want to sit outside. Pricing is best treated as mid-range for Zürich, with the central location likely pushing it slightly above casual takeaway expectations. For travellers moving through the old town, it is a practical, well-placed stop rather than a place to plan an outing around.