Zeughauskeller

Housed in a 1487 arsenal building a few steps from Paradeplatz, Zeughauskeller serves hearty Swiss classics beneath a vaulted wooden ceiling hung with historic weapons. Mains cost about CHF 28-45 (approx USD 35-56). It is among the few central restaurants serving traditional Swiss dishes at relatively fair prices, and the huge room handles groups easily. The address is Bahnhofstrasse 28A, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, in Zürich City - Bahnhofstrasse, near Paradeplatz, easily reached on foot or by tram from Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Signature orders include Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, Meter-long sausage, Bratwurst with rösti, Cheese fondue. 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.