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Top 6 Family Restaurants in Zurich

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Maria Karachaliou

Top Family Restaurants in Zurich

Our top picks for eating out with family in the Zurich Lake Region

Families and children deserve to enjoy themselves and have a nice time out. We created a list with places to go and relax with family where noise levels are allowed to be high why stress levels stay low. 

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Here are our tried and tested recommendations:

Restaurant Portofino in Thalwil

Portofino has it all. Great view and ambience, delicious Italian cuisine and playground next door for kids to play before and after their meal.  Whether you seek a simple family outing or are organising a special day, it will certainly be a place kids and adults will love.

LUIGIA in Zurich

Luigia is at the heart of Zurich on Talstrasse and has opened its doors to everyone who loves quality and Italian cuisine in a simple and relaxed ambience.  Most importantly, there is a children's menu with healthy options and delicious deserts.  It is a perfect place to take a break after a day in the city with family and friends.  

Hiltl in Zurich

The Hiltl restaurant  is is the first vegetarian restaurant in the world and a great destination for families. It offers a children’s menu with fresh homemade dishes and amazing children activities like drawing or making crafts.  You can also host a birthday party with a cooking course when available. 

Fork & Bottle Restaurant in Zurich

Fork & Bottle is a nice family friendly restaurant that has Zurich's only farm-to-table cuisine. The products used are fresh and come straight from the garden or the local farm making the homemade dishes even more tasteful. Here you will also find craft beers and exquisite wines and there’s even brunch on the weekends. What a better way to go out with the family!

Santa Lucia Wiedikon

If you crave some Italian food then The Santa Lucia Wiedikon is the place to go. It is an amazing pizza and pasta family restaurant in the shopping center with an open space terrace garden. It has a specially designed play corner for children who can become the chefs and make their own pizza if they like.

The Waid

The Waid, located in Zurich’s forest is another family restaurant in an open space. It comes with its own playground and play corner with painting activities, jigsaw puzzles and books. It is famous for the panoramic view of Zurich and the one of a kind gourmet seasonal cuisine and wok dishes.

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Maria Karachaliou

Maria, the founder of Momizen and mother of three, is dedicated to making family life easier, richer, and a lot more fun. Driven by her own experiences as a parent, she created Momizen to help families effortlessly discover high-quality after-school activities and connect with the best local providers. From parenting insights to hidden local gems, Momizen brings together everything families need in one place.

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