A solid value in the city centre: Restaurant Terrasse @ Baur au Lac (8. September 2020)
Although the whole lunch experience is on the more expensive side, the Restaurant Terrasse at the Baur au Lac remains a solid value when it comes to the service and food quality. The “Burrata from Apulia, tomato, Ligurian olive oil” (CHF 24.00) was not only nice to look at but the tomatoes were actually mouth-watering, especially in combination with the Ligurian olive oil.
The “beef tartare, toast, butter” (CHF 34.00) on the other hand was not that exciting. First of all, it wasn’t spicy although I had asked for spicy. Secondly, the portion, for a main course, is really rather small. So, despite the fact that the beef is good, they could have definitely been more generous with the portion.
What is exquisite though is the area and the atmosphere. You’re seated outside in the garden able to enjoy the surroundings. And on top of that, the service is terribly friendly and caring – so you always have someone looking after you and making sure you have everything you want. Which is, to be honest, not standard anymore these days in many restaurants. Therefore, even though it isn’t really that cheap for lunch, it is absolutely worth paying for it as the food is good, the atmosphere is amazing, and the service is exquisite!
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Terrasse @ Baur au Lac
Talstrasse 1
8001 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 (44) 220 50 20
Fax: +41 (44) 220 50 44
E-Mail: info@bauraulac.ch
Homepage: http://www.bauraulac.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. 
