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IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada
Andreas Caminada's two-Michelin-star sharing restaurant in the Marktgasse Hotel, where a series of refined dishes arrives in the centre of the table to share.
At a glance
- Type
- Fine dining sharing restaurant
- Area
- Altstadt (Old Town), Zurich, Switzerland
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marktgassehotel.ch
Good to know
- Two Michelin stars
- Sharing menu
- Cocktail bar
Why we recommend it
IGNIV is the restaurant concept of the Graubünden chef Andreas Caminada, who holds three Michelin stars at his own restaurant, and the Zurich branch sits in the Marktgasse Hotel in the heart of the Old Town. The name comes from the Romansh word for nest, a reference to the idea that guests should feel cared for and at home. In Zurich it holds two Michelin stars and 17 Gault&Millau points, according to Switzerland Tourism, which makes it one of the city's top fine dining addresses.
The format is what sets it apart. Instead of a sequence of individual plates, dishes come to the centre of the table and are shared, in the spirit of a family meal but at a very high level. The menu is regionally rooted yet cosmopolitan, adapted to each IGNIV location while always including some of Caminada's signature dishes. Because everything is shared, it works best for two or more people and is a relaxed way to experience top-level cooking without the formality of a classic tasting menu.
The kitchen is led by chef Daniel Zeindlhofer, with Ines Triebenbacher as hostess and sommelière, so wine pairing is a strength. Unlike the other IGNIV restaurants, the Zurich location has its own bar, run by Philipp Kössl, where cocktails are created specifically for IGNIV; it is worth arriving early for an aperitif or staying on after dinner.
Dinner is served from Tuesday to Saturday, from 18:00 to 23:30, and lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 on selected weekdays; the restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Book well in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings, through the drink and dine page of the Marktgasse Hotel's website or by phone. This is a special-occasion restaurant, with prices to match, and it suits food lovers, couples celebrating and small groups who enjoy sharing.
The Marktgasse Hotel is on Marktgasse in the lanes of the Old Town on the right bank of the Limmat, a short walk from the Grossmünster, the Rathaus and the Niederdorf. After dinner, the river and the bars of the Niederdorf are only a few minutes away on foot.
IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada FAQs
How many Michelin stars does IGNIV Zürich have?
Two Michelin stars, plus 17 Gault&Millau points, according to Switzerland Tourism.
What is the IGNIV concept?
Fine dining dishes served to the centre of the table and shared, including Andreas Caminada's signature dishes.
What does IGNIV mean?
It is the Romansh word for nest.
When is it open?
Dinner Tuesday to Saturday and lunch on selected weekdays. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
How do I book?
Through the Marktgasse Hotel website or by phone on +41 44 266 10 10. Book well ahead for weekends.
Who runs the kitchen?
Chef Daniel Zeindlhofer, with Ines Triebenbacher as hostess and sommelière.
Is there a bar?
Yes. The Zurich IGNIV is the only one with its own bar, serving cocktails created for the restaurant.
Is it suitable for solo diners?
The sharing format works best for two or more people.