Restaurant
Kronenhalle
A Zurich institution at Bellevue since 1924, serving traditional Swiss cooking beneath original works by Chagall, Bonnard, Léger, Hodler and Giacometti.
Swiss Chuchi
The Hotel Adler's Swiss restaurant in the Niederdorf, serving cheese fondue, raclette, rösti and other Swiss classics on a terrace in the pedestrian zone.
At a glance
- Type
- Swiss fondue and raclette restaurant
- Area
- Niederdorf, Zurich, Switzerland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- hotel-adler.ch
Good to know
- Cheese fondue
- Raclette
- Terrace
- Breakfast
Why we recommend it
Swiss Chuchi, Swiss German for Swiss kitchen, is the restaurant of the Hotel Adler in the Niederdorf and is devoted entirely to traditional Swiss cooking. Both Zürich Tourism and the hotel describe it as the first fondue parlour in Zurich's Old Town, and the hotel calls it the number one address for Swiss cheese and meat specialities. Its motto of central, hearty and Swiss sums up what to expect. It is one of the most convenient places in the city to try the classic dishes in one sitting.
Cheese fondue is the obvious order and is best shared between two or more. Raclette is the other cheese classic. Beyond cheese, the menu covers rösti, Älplermagronen (alpine macaroni), capuns and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes served with rösti potatoes. In the morning, the restaurant serves breakfast, including homemade Bircher muesli.
Guests can sit inside in the parlour or outside on the terrace in the pedestrian zone, which is a pleasant spot on a summer evening. Families and groups are well served by the shared dishes, and the menu makes it easy to try several Swiss specialities in one meal.
According to Zürich Tourism, breakfast runs from 7:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and to 10:30 at weekends, and lunch and dinner are served from 11:30 on weekdays and from noon at weekends until 23:15, which makes it a good option for a late meal after an evening out. Reserving a table by phone is sensible for dinner. Prices are moderate for Zurich.
Swiss Chuchi is on Rosengasse, just off Niederdorfstrasse and close to the Limmatquai, about 570 metres from the main station. It is a short walk from the Grossmünster, Café Henrici and the bars of the Niederdorf, so it fits well into an evening in the Old Town, before or after a stroll along the river. If you would like to stay nearby, the Hotel Adler, a three-star superior hotel with air-conditioned rooms and art by Heinz Blum and Rudolf Koller, is in the same building, and its packages can include breakfast in the restaurant. The restaurant has its own phone line, separate from the hotel's.
Swiss Chuchi FAQs
What should I order at Swiss Chuchi?
Cheese fondue and raclette are the specialities. Rösti, Älplermagronen and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes are also on the menu.
Do I need to book?
Booking is sensible for dinner. Call +41 44 266 96 66.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there is a terrace in the car-free street outside.
Does it serve breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast is served every morning and includes homemade Bircher muesli.
How late is it open?
Zürich Tourism lists lunch and dinner service until 23:15.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. Shared dishes like fondue and raclette suit families and groups.
Where is it?
At Rosengasse 10 in the Niederdorf, about 570 metres from the main station.
Is it part of a hotel?
Yes, it is the restaurant of the Hotel Adler.