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Josef

  • CuisineModern Swiss
  • CategoryRestaurant
  • VibeContemporary, minimal
  • Price$$$

A modern restaurant in Kreis 5 known for creative cooking. Menus CHF 80-130 (approx USD 100-163). The address is Gasometerstrasse 24, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich West - Kreis 5, easily reached on foot or by tram from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Signature orders include Seasonal tasting menu. Prices are shown in Swiss francs with an approximate US dollar conversion at 1 USD = 0.80 CHF.

A modern restaurant in Kreis 5 known for creative cooking.

A modern restaurant in Kreis 5 known for creative cooking. Menus CHF 80-130 (approx USD 100-163). The address is Gasometerstrasse 24, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich West - Kreis 5, easily reached on foot or by tram from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Signature orders include Seasonal tasting menu. Prices are shown in Swiss francs with an approximate US dollar conversion at 1 USD = 0.80 CHF. Visitors should check opening times on the restaurant's website, as hours shift with the season and public holidays. Tipping is not required in Switzerland because service is included, though rounding up the bill by a few francs is customary for good service. English is widely spoken by the staff, and menus are often available in English.

Practical information for Josef · Last updated September 2026
Price $$$
Hours Closed some days (check restaurantjosef.ch)
Reservations Recommended, especially evenings and winter weekends
Address Gasometerstrasse 24, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Signature dishes

  • Seasonal tasting menu

Good to know

Known for
Modern Swiss; known for Seasonal tasting menu

Location

Gasometerstrasse 24, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

47.3874, 8.5256 View on map

Highlights

  • A modern restaurant in Kreis 5 known for creative cooking.
  • Signature dishes: Seasonal tasting menu
  • Typical spend CHF 80-130 per person (approx USD 100-162)

Tips for visiting

  • Reserve ahead for dinner and weekends, particularly in the winter fondue season
  • Check the restaurant's website or phone on the day, as hours vary seasonally
  • Service is included in Swiss prices; rounding up is customary but not required

When to visit

Weekday lunch is quieter; book ahead for dinner and winter weekends.

Accessibility

Ground-level premises.

Frequently asked questions

What is Josef known for?

A modern restaurant in Kreis 5 known for creative cooking.

How much does a meal at Josef cost?

Typically CHF 80-130 per person (approx USD 100-162).

Where is Josef?

At Gasometerstrasse 24, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich West - Kreis 5.