Rämistrasse 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Where else can you go for a nice cocktail and look at Picasso works? This place really has it all. The history, the decor, unfortunately priced accordingly. Still highly recommended.
First lets talk about the location. It's dark, masculine and quiet (no music).. When we were there it wasn't too crowded. Oh, and they have pieces of priceless art (including Picasso) on their walls...no big deal...So we were on a White Russian mission. Our friendly bartender Arif served up a pretty delicious take on it - very meticulous and precise in the way he crafted it. I decided I needed two just to test him and make sure he was consistent (he was).
It is a dedicated experience and the restaurant has been in my bucket list for 5 years. I finally made it and dined in this renowned place. Eating with paintings and dined in an artsy atmosphere, I enjoyed the whole delightful experience. The seasonal menu matches the hot summer and cools down. I would highly recommend.
We had the veal steak with morel sauce, breaded veal escalope, grilled fillet of sea bass for our mains. Our favourite was the sea bass, which was succulent and delicious. The veal steak with morel sauce is meant to be a house special and a must-have. For dessert we treated ourselves to chocolate mousse and caramel pudding (creme caramel). Both were very good. Fair pricing given the service, history, and location.
In March 2017, I wrote a very negative review of my dinner experience at the Kronenhalle and, consequently, gave them a very low rating. On April 25, I returned to the Kronenhalle for dinner and my experience this time was exceptionally good. Everything from the attention and professionalism of the service staff and the quality and presentation of the food was extraordinary. We were there for a special occasion and the restaurant made it all the more special. Well done, and my negative review of a few years ago stands corrected.
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