An absolutely outstanding Italian dining experience: Restaurant Gabbani (23. November 2023)
I have only been to the Gabbani for coffee, so I was more than curious to experience the Gabbani for dinner. As a starter, I went for the “mozzarella di bufala with cherry tomatoes and basil cream” (CHF 27.50), and with the generous application of olive oil, the dish really is a great starter into the evening.
Since I have definitely never tried this combination, I decided to go for the “nettle tagliolini, aromatised foamed lemon balm and green tea butter with tartare from Mazara shrimps” (CHF 36.00). In a nutshell, it was interesting. The flavour and texture of the tagliolini were nice – but it lacked the ‘al dente’ of good Italian pasta. What didn’t look too appealing, the tartare on top, actually turned out to be a great match with the tagliolini.
What I like about the restaurant – on top of the generally good food – was the size of it, since it provides you with privacy, and on top of that it has a nice wine cellar, which you can enter to pick your wine.
Last but not least, the service is very friendly and professional – so, it is really a place where you feel comfortable, are attended well, and the food is great, and relatively fair in terms of price. So, the Gabbani is definitely more than a place to grab a quick coffee in the morning. Make sure to book your table in advance, as else you won’t find space.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Gabbani
Talstrasse 40
8001 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 44 211 73 47
E-Mail: zuerich@gabbani.com
Homepage: https://www.gabbani.com/gabbani-zurich/ristorante-gabbani/
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. 
