St. Gallerhof

St. Gallerhof is a cosy Swiss restaurant beside the main railway station, with a welcoming, neighbourhood-style character and a menu rooted in traditional home-style cooking. The setting suits a straightforward meal, a relaxed drink or a convenient stop before or after a journey.

The kitchen focuses on classic Swiss and Central European favourites, alongside daily changing and seasonal dishes. The menu includes familiar comfort food such as veal schnitzel, cordon bleu, spätzli with mountain cheese, bratwurst and fondue. The cheese fondue is served throughout the year and brings a rustic alpine note to the menu. International influences also appear in the selection, giving the restaurant more variety than a purely traditional Swiss kitchen.

Vegetarian and vegan diners are catered for, with plant-based choices included alongside meat, fish and cheese dishes. This makes St. Gallerhof suitable for mixed groups looking for different types of food in the same place. The menu has a practical, generous feel, with salads, pasta, burgers and rice dishes sitting alongside more substantial Swiss specialities.

The drinks list complements the food with Swiss and international beers, a selection of gin and whisky, and quality wines available by the glass. The combination of hearty cooking, familiar dishes and a broad drinks choice gives the restaurant an informal meeting-place atmosphere. It works for a casual lunch, an uncomplicated dinner or an evening centred on drinks and shared fondue.

St. Gallerhof occupies a convenient position in Zurich for travellers and local diners alike. The restaurant is close to the Sihlquai tram stop, the bus station and the Landesmuseum, making it easy to combine with a rail connection or a visit to the museum. Its central setting and all-day restaurant format add to its appeal for practical dining rather than a formal occasion.