One of the best Italian restaurants in Zurich: Restaurant Da Angela (15. March 2018)
It doesn’t really matter what day of the week it is, the Da Angela is always packed. And I understand why, as the place is lovely in terms of interior design and they have a great setting as the single tables are sufficiently apart so you would have the necessary privacy. Once seated, you are attended swiftly and within a short period of time, you are served an amuse bouche. Today it was “lentils with bacon” and while it was an incredibly simple dish, it was the perfect start into the evening.
As a starter, I went for the “taglierini con ‘Pomodorini del Piennolo Vesuvio DOP’ e burrata” (CHF 22.00) and while the pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the piece of burrata went really well with it, the tomatoes were not ripe and were lacking flaovur. Still, the best al dente pasta I have eaten in a long while.
As a main course, the “filetto di manzo ‘Angela'” (CHF 55.00) was served perfectly medium as requested with a light grill flavour, making it – overall – a decent main. What was a bit confusing for me was the fact that it was basically served in a pan of sizzling oil. Not sure why that is necessary (okay, it keeps the meat warm) as it makes things relatively greasy.
The “saffron risotto” which I picked as a side dish was delicious in terms of taste but somehow it could have been a bit ‘less dry’.
The service is exquisite – they really manage to create an atmosphere of comfort and care. How you would want a great restaurant service to look like. If you are looking for good Italian dishes in a lovely atmosphere with caring service for relatively decent prices, the Da Angela is a great place to enjoy exactly that. Make sure to book a table in advance though.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Da Angela
Hohlstrasse 449
8048 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 44 492 29 31
Fax: +41 44 492 29 32
E-Mail: info@daangela.ch
Homepage: http://www.daangela.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
