A swift business lunch in a hidden garden area: Restaurant Antica Roma (11. August 2025)
I’ve been to this place a couple of times – but almost always during the cold season, so I wasn’t aware that there is a little garden area hidden behind the house – and that is where you can sit outside and enjoy your lunch. The place isn’t too atmospheric, but it is definitely not as busy as on the street, and all in all quite relaxing. I went for the “insalata di pollo, avocado e mango” (CHF 32.00), which was good in terms of flavour profile, however, the chicken was a little bit too tough in its bite (at least for my personal gusto).
The staff is friendly and swift, so, you have a positive experience for a business lunch – efficient, fair in price, and overall not too bad in terms of atmosphere either. Make sure to book in advance, though, as the place is rather busy.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Antica Roma
Sihlamtsstrasse 5
8001 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 44 312 33 33
E-Mail: anticaroma@nasa-ts.ch
Homepage: http://www.antica-roma.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. 
