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blindekuh ZurichvsKronenhalle
Both restaurants are praised by travel writers. Overall, Kronenhalle is preferred by most writers compared to blindekuh Zurich. Kronenhalle is ranked #1 in Zurich with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Time Out.
blindekuh Zurich
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Muhlebachstrasse 148, Zurich 8008, Switzerland
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Concierge "An only-in-Zurich (okay, and also in Basel) experience: eating in the dark."
Lonely Planet "Eat and drink in total darkness." Full review
Frommer's "Choose between a meat, fish or vegetarian "surprise" three-course meal, and then sit back as your senses of touch, hearing, and taste come to the fore." Full review
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Reservations are essential.
Travel + Leisure "At this renowned restaurant, you eat in complete darkness—there's no light to illuminate the food or even your hands on the table." Full review
Kronenhalle Concierge
Fodor's
Time Out Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
The Wall Street Journal Frommer's
Raemistrasse 4, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
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Concierge "For decades this old-fashioned brasserie of a place has hosted visiting and resident stars and dignitariesone suspects more because of what's on the walls than what's on the plates."
Fodor's "From Stravinsky, Brecht, and Joyce to Nureyev, Deneuve, and Saint-Laurent, this beloved landmark has always drawn a stellar crowd." Full review
Time Out "The Kronenhalle is a haunt of the rich and famous and has an extensive art collection, including works by Chagall, Miro and Braque. Make sure you dress up." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Grabbing a seat at Kronenhalle, a former beer hall, is not unlike having dinner at a private art gallery, as the dark wood walls are covered in paintings by famous artists (Chagall, Rodin, Matisse)." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The atmosphere is traditional, as is the cooking." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "A nearly century-old institution, the dining room heaves with dark wood paneled walls, white tablecloths, white-jacketed servers and hearty, meaty dishes."
Switzerland by Train: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary
April 21, 2022
Frommer's "Many say Kronenhalle is Zurich's top restaurant, but in fact this former beer hall is more than just a restaurant—it's a culinary landmark, the perfect blend of haute cuisine and fine art" Full review
