Cantinetta Antinori

Cantinetta Antinori brings Tuscan cooking and Italian hospitality to Augustinergasse, close to Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse. The restaurant occupies a traditional old-town building, giving the setting a warm, established character that suits its connection to central Italian food and wine culture.

The kitchen focuses on the straightforward, carefully prepared dishes associated with Tuscany. Handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, cheese and truffle are part of that culinary vocabulary, with recipes shaped around clear flavours rather than elaborate presentation. The menu offers a way to explore regional Italian cooking beyond the more familiar staples, while retaining the generous, welcoming spirit of an Italian trattoria.

Wine is an important part of the restaurant’s identity. The selection centres on Antinori wines from Tuscany and other Italian regions, creating a natural match for the food and giving the restaurant a strong enoteca element. Diners interested in Italian wine can expect the drinks offering to play a central role alongside the kitchen.

The atmosphere combines the character of a historic city-centre house with an uncomplicated approach to dining. The style is relaxed and convivial, with Italian warmth rather than formal ceremony. Its position near Bahnhofstrasse makes it suitable for a meal during a day in the centre, while the regional cooking and substantial wine selection also give it a clear appeal for dinners focused on food and drink.

Cantinetta Antinori suits diners looking for Tuscan specialities, handmade pasta and Italian wines in a traditional setting. It can work for a casual lunch, an evening meal or a gathering where the table is shared over several courses and bottles. The restaurant’s character rests on a close connection between the plate, the glass and the hospitality around them, with Tuscany providing the common thread.