Lotti
Zurich
At a glance
Lotti is a restaurant, bar and café at Werdmühleplatz 3 in Zurich, with a covered terrace that supports a range of visits throughout the day. The setting suits coffee and cake, a midday meal, an aperitif, dinner or a glass of wine, with the menu and atmosphere shifting from daytime café service to an evening grill restaurant.
Lunch centres on a changing daily menu served in the restaurant or on the terrace. The offer is also available to take away, with orders placed by phone or at the venue. This makes Lotti suitable for a planned midday meal as well as a quicker lunch stop, while the changing format gives regular visitors a reason to return without relying on a fixed menu.
In the evening, the kitchen works with vegetarian dishes and regional meat prepared on a wood grill. The grill gives the restaurant a clear evening identity, while the vegetarian choices ensure that the menu is not focused solely on meat. The dining room is also available for shared meals and group occasions, including arranged evening tavolatas.
Drinks extend beyond the meal itself. Lotti serves coffee and cake during the day, alongside wine and aperitif options. Swiss wine has a central place in the selection, with bottles covering different vintages. The wine offering also includes Rieslings from the Mosel and wines from other neighbouring countries, providing an option for guests looking beyond Switzerland.
Saturday afternoons bring a separate food offer built around hand-cut tartare, salads, cakes and ice cream. It provides a more informal format between lunch and dinner, while the terrace remains available for longer daytime visits. The combination of café service, casual food, wine and evening dining gives Lotti a flexible character rather than a single-purpose restaurant identity.
Lotti works for diners seeking a vegetarian meal, regional meat from a wood grill, a changing lunch or a drink with something sweet. It also accommodates group meals, aperitif gatherings and celebrations by arrangement. The covered outdoor seating adds another option for guests who prefer to eat or linger outside, while the indoor restaurant provides the setting for evening dining.