Restaurant Gruenes Glas, Untere Zaeune 15, 8001 Zurich
http://www.gruenesglas.ch/homeFor our final event of 2014, the ZIWA Dining Around the World group chose to celebrate at the Gruenes Glas, a traditional restaurant which has recently been renovated. It was a popular choice for a pre-Christmas lunch, judging by the number of diners. We chose a menu from the Winter Selection and selected our dishes in advance to speed up the meal. The service in any case was very attentive.
Our choices included Nuesslisalat, smoked duck salad or mushroom tortelloni followed by monkfish or boeuf bourguignon with suitable vegetables. Drinks could be chosen by the glass to complement the meal. As soon as our order was confirmed, the dishes arrived. Everyone was happy with their choice.
The setting in the restaurant was intimate in our own private booth, and the table was nicely decorated for the festive season. A great choice for our last event before Christmas. The Winterkarte contained a large selection of typical Swiss specialities including salads, soups and fish to start, followed by beef tartar, pasta, fish and a creative selection of meat dishes for the main course.
We didn't opt for desserts, but were pleased to receive a tasting portion of pistachio cream to round of the meal before our coffee. The two course meal plus water and coffee cost each of us CHF60, with wine by the glass extra. You can also choose from the menu of the day or the a la carte, and there is an extensive wine list which includes wines by the glass and a big choice of Swiss and European wines.
The Zum gruenen Glas restaurant is part of a Zunfthaus, which also fronts onto Obere Zaeune in Zurich Altstadt. But the restaurant entrance is at the other side in Untere Zaeune 15. It is located behind the Kunsthaus, a few minutes' walk away. For a special meal in a traditional setting, with modern cuisine and excellent service, why not try the Gruenes Glas? You need to reserve in advance though.
Zum wohl mitenand!
