Thursday 12 April 2012

Restaurant of the Month - April 2012

Restaurant Turm, Obere Zaeune 19, Zurich
http://www.bei-tony.ch/turm/home.html

This exotic bar and restaurant in the heart of Zurich's Niederdorf area is a great venue for lunch or dinner. The food style is Spanish/Mexican and the menu is extensive. At lunchtime you can choose from four daily specials and the menu changes weekly. Or have a look at the full range of delicious dishes such as nachos, garlic prawns, quesadillas, spare ribs and even crocodile. You can just select a tasty starter or dive into a whole meal. And don't miss the margaritas which are served, with lime or strawberry, by the glass or, better still, by the jug. Chillingly good!

The atmosphere is relaxed, there are palm trees, tropical plants and ceiling fans to enhance the Latin mood and it's equally good for a large group or a cosy twosome. Eating alone is also intimate and the staff are very friendly. In the evenings they often have visiting musicians to serenade you. The Turm is located behind the Cafe Schober in Napfgasse, and has an outdoor terrace open in the warmer months. The bar also serves great cocktails before, after or instead of a meal. Prices are reasonable with lunch specials at CHF18 to 24 and main courses around CHF40.

This place is one of a small chain, Da Tony, run by local byword Tony Navarro who even has his own garden centre. Check out the link above for full details. And you can be sure of a warm welcome when you step over his threshold.

Hasta luego!