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184 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
"Yan Ruyi" in Zurich serves the best dim sum and pecking duck in Zurich. There, I've said it. I know there will be people who disagree, but they're wrong.
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"Churrasco Steakhouse & Bar" in Zurich is an expensive Argentinian restaurant, but the prices are definitely reflected on the quality of red meat...
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"Sauna Enge" Zurich is one of my favorite saunas in town. There are three cabins - one of which (my favorite one) is reserved for women...
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"La Lumière" in Zurich is a French restaurant that's actually good! OK, I'm a bit biased, I've had very positive experiences with friends here.
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"BIMI" in Zurich is a restaurant with a simple and unpretentious environment; its luxury lies in the flavor. For a main course I recommend the beef filet.
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"Goethe Bar" in Zurich - 'The bar is good, the restaurant would not be my first choice', she said, standing there... 'The public tends to be upper class'.
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"Terrasse Café" in Zurich has nothing special yet it's an excellent choice for all occasions. I find it ideal for a snack, a complete meal, a late drink...
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"Le Cèdre" Zurich is not the average Lebanese dining experience considering the erotic ritual that comes with it which tops the dining experience...
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"Wühre Café" Zurich is a small cozy café is situated along the waterline of Limmat, perfect to visit on a warm sunny day to get a splash of sunlight...
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"Helvetiaplatz Market" Zurich is the place to go to if you want to see locals rummaging through gorgeous fruit & veggies and waffling to the local butcher.
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"Splendid - Piano Bar" is a trendy piano bar that is always eventful filled with good and friendly vibes and a mixed crowd of all ages and nationalities.
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"Onyx Bar - Hyatt Hotel" Zurich is best known as the Hyatt bar rather. A spot the I favor because it feels classy and sinful at the same time!
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184 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
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