Restaurant
Kronenhalle
A Zurich institution at Bellevue since 1924, serving traditional Swiss cooking beneath original works by Chagall, Bonnard, Léger, Hodler and Giacometti.
Kindli Restaurant
The restaurant of the historic Kindli inn near Rennweg, where pilgrims stayed more than 500 years ago, serving classic European cooking with exotic touches.
At a glance
- Type
- European cuisine in a historic inn
- Area
- Rennweg / Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- kindli.ch
Good to know
- Historic inn
- Wood-furnished dining room
- Private events
- Wine list
Why we recommend it
The Kindli has welcomed travellers for a very long time: Zürich Tourism notes that pilgrims first stayed here more than 500 years ago, and the house now marks five centuries of hospitality. Today it is a small elegant hotel with a restaurant, set in the Old Town near Rennweg and Bahnhofstrasse, with the hotel's main address on Pfalzgasse. The restaurant, which has its own entrance on Strehlgasse, is a good choice if you want a quieter, more personal dinner than the big traditional beer halls offer.
The dining room has the look of an old Swiss inn, with plenty of wood, and service follows the tradition of Swiss hospitality. The kitchen describes its cooking as European with exotic flavours, which Zürich Tourism calls colonial influences: popular dishes from the classic repertoire, prepared with fresh ingredients in a classic way but with modern combinations. A seasonal menu runs alongside the regular card, and the wine list is chosen to match the food.
It suits couples, small groups and business diners who want a central location and a calm atmosphere. The restaurant can also host private events, and enquiries for those go to the restaurant by email.
According to the restaurant's website, it opens from 11:30 to 14:30 and from 18:00 to 23:30, with the kitchen serving hot food from 11:30 to 13:30 and from 18:00 to 21:00, and it is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Zürich Tourism also lists it as closed on Mondays, so check before making plans at the start of the week. Since the kitchen stops taking orders at 21:00, plan an earlier dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
The Kindli is well placed for sightseeing. The Lindenhof, with its view over the Limmat, is close by, and St. Peter and the Fraumünster are a short walk away. Bahnhofstrasse and the Rennweg tram stop are just around the corner, so it is easy to reach from the main station. Combine lunch here with a walk along Rennweg or an afternoon on Bahnhofstrasse, or stay in the hotel upstairs if you want to be in the centre of the Old Town.
Kindli Restaurant FAQs
When is the Kindli restaurant open?
Lunch and dinner, with hot food 11:30-13:30 and 18:00-21:00. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays, and Zürich Tourism lists Mondays as closed too.
What kind of food does the Kindli serve?
Classic European cooking with exotic flavours, plus a seasonal menu.
How old is the Kindli?
Pilgrims first stayed here more than 500 years ago, and the house marks 500 years of hospitality.
Do I need to book?
Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. Email the restaurant for private event enquiries.
Where is the restaurant?
At Strehlgasse 24, near Rennweg, Bahnhofstrasse and the Lindenhof.
Is the Kindli also a hotel?
Yes. The Kindli is a small hotel with the restaurant in the same house.
What is nearby?
The Lindenhof, St. Peter, the Fraumünster and Bahnhofstrasse.