Kronenhalle
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Kronenhalle is a traditional Swiss restaurant at Bellevue in Zürich, near the Kunsthaus, opera house and Schauspielhaus.
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Why go
- Original works by Swiss and European artists hang in the dining rooms; some were given in payment for meals.
- James Joyce, Coco Chanel and Max Frisch were among its regulars.
- The adjoining bar combines Robert Haussmann’s interior with lamps by Diego Giacometti.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 00:00
Tuesday12:00 – 00:00
Wednesday12:00 – 00:00
Thursday12:00 – 00:00
Friday12:00 – 00:00
Saturday12:00 – 00:00
Sunday12:00 – 00:00
Good to know
Free WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableNon-smoking restaurantsPrivate DiningReservationsServes Alcohol
Dishes to try
- Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
- Wiener schnitzel
- Chateaubriand
- Mousse au chocolat
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted. Private dining is available.
Atmosphere
- The three dining rooms are the Brasserie, Chagall-Saal and Schweizer Galerie.
- The adjoining bar displays paintings by Picasso, Miró, Matisse and Rauschenberg.
Drinks to try
- Wine, beer and a full bar are available.
- Wine list (PDF)
Good for
- families Highchairs are available.
- groups The restaurant has welcomed friends dining together since 1924.
- business meals Businesspeople are among the restaurant’s established clientele.
Dietary options
- vegetarian Vegetarian options are available.
History
After opening, Kronenhalle became a meeting place for actors, painters and poets. Gustav Zumsteg gradually added paintings to the restaurant.
- 1841–1842Daniel Pfister built a connected Biedermeier apartment house with the Zur Krone annex for innkeeper Heinrich Leuthold.
- 1861/1863Friedrich Weinmann split the building into two houses and converted No. 4 into a café, restaurant and beer hall, adding a mezzanine.
- 1862The Hotel de la Couronne was established.
- 1924Gottlieb and Hulda Zumsteg acquired the dilapidated former Hotel de la Couronne and reopened it as a restaurant.
- 1957After his father died, Gustav Zumsteg began working in the restaurant business alongside his textile career.
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- 1965The adjoining Kronenhalle Bar opened.
- 1982–1984The building was extended upward. After his mother died in 1984, Gustav Zumsteg took sole charge of the restaurant.
- 1985Gustav Zumsteg founded a foundation to support fine art, gastronomy and textiles.
- 2005After Gustav Zumsteg died, the foundation began running the restaurant.
- 2006Part of the Zumsteg collection was auctioned by Christie’s; part remains at the restaurant.
Accessibility
- Street parking Street parking is available.
Sources: Kronenhalle - Wikipedia · Zurich - Wikivoyage (eat) · Kronenhalle Restaurant & Bar · Über uns | Kronenhalle Restaurant & Bar · Kronenhalle - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
Raemistrasse 4, 8001, Zürich
- Website
- kronenhalle.com/
- Phone
- +41 44 262 99 00
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Questions and answers
How can I pay at Kronenhalle?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and digital payments are accepted.
Is free Wi-Fi available at Kronenhalle?
Yes, Kronenhalle provides free Wi-Fi.
Is Kronenhalle non-smoking?
Yes, Kronenhalle is non-smoking.
Are gift cards available at Kronenhalle?
Yes, gift cards are available.
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