Berg 8044
Zurich
At a glance
Berg 8044 is a seasonal garden restaurant in Zürich, set among trees on Tobelhofstrasse. The venue operates entirely outdoors, with cooking and service taking place in the open air during the summer season. There is no roof or indoor alternative, so the restaurant opens only in suitable weather. This weather-dependent format gives the restaurant a distinctly seasonal character, with evenings shaped by the surrounding greenery and changing conditions.
The kitchen centres on charcoal. Food is prepared over a robata grill, in a Josper oven or in a wok heated by wood fire, making smoke and live-fire cooking central to the menu. The cooking draws on influences from different parts of the world while using seasonal and regional ingredients. The menu changes from year to year in response to what is available, rather than following a fixed selection of signature dishes.
The setting is informal and carefully assembled. Restored wooden tables sit beneath the trees, while an open kitchen allows the cooking process to remain part of the atmosphere. Furniture, tableware and decorative pieces have been collected from demolition sites, restored and brought together to create a varied but coherent outdoor space. The result is a place designed for lingering over food and drinks away from the pace of city life.
Shared dining is part of the restaurant’s format, with a tavolata option alongside the regular and vegetarian menus. The charcoal-led cooking gives the food a common thread, while the international influences allow the menu to shift with the season. Vegetarian diners have a dedicated menu rather than needing to rely only on individual substitutions.
Berg 8044 suits warm-weather evenings, relaxed dinners and gatherings that benefit from an open-air setting. It also accepts enquiries for groups and events outside its standard service hours. Since every table is outside, weather remains an important part of planning a visit. Parking is available on surrounding streets or at Parkhaus Stadtoase, which is not operated by the restaurant.
