Must-Try Dishes: Fondue (melted cheese with bread), Raclette (melted cheese served with bread and potatoes), Rosti (potato pancakes), Schnitzel (breaded veal cutlet), and Älplermagronen (Alpine pasta with cheese).
Dairy Products: Sample world-renowned Swiss cheeses: Gruyère, Emmental, Appenzeller, and Tête de Moine. Indulge in premium chocolate from Lindt, Sprüngli, and artisanal makers.
Dining Culture: Lunch 11:30am-2pm; dinner 6:30-11pm. Service charge included in bills; 5-10% tip customary for good service. Casual dress acceptable in most restaurants.
Restaurants: Fine dining options on Bahnhofstrasse; traditional Swiss fare in Old Town; international cuisine throughout city. Vegetarian options increasingly available.
Street Food: Bratwurst stands, pretzel vendors, and crepe stalls scattered throughout central areas. Traditional Zurich bratwurst is essential street experience.
Budget Options: Manora and Spitz restaurants offer quality meals at reasonable prices. Weekly lunch specials at many establishments.
Water: Tap water excellent and safe throughout city. Mineral water widely available.