Zum Löwen

Zum Löwen

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About

Zum Löwen is a half-timbered restaurant in the middle of Messen, Switzerland, with a brasserie and the small Löwen Gourmet.

Menu & prices

What's on here

Why go

  • The Löwen Gourmet, the fine-dining room under the same roof as the brasserie, cooked by Jonas Ingold and Annamaria Kunz
  • Outdoor seating at the restaurant on Hauptstrasse 42 in Messen

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 23:30Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday18:00 – 23:30
Wednesday11:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 23:30
Thursday11:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 23:30
Friday11:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 23:30
Saturday11:00 – 23:30
SundayClosed

Good to know

LunchDinnerDrinksOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Dishes to try

  • Fresh market fare, served at lunch in the Löwen Brasserie
  • Classics, served in the evening next to the Löwen menu
  • Löwen menu, the evening menu of the house
  • Muttertags-Menü, the Mother's Day menu offered on the restaurant's website

Booking a table

  • Tables can be reserved through the restaurant's own website.
  • Bookings for the exclusive wine and dine evening are on the website.
  • A veganuary event, a valentins box and a metzgete event can also be booked on the website.
  • The restaurant can be called on 0041317655025.

Atmosphere

  • Two restaurants share the building: the everyday Löwen Brasserie and the Löwen Gourmet.
  • The house is traditional, and its character has grown over many decades.
  • Outdoor seating is available.
  • Table service is provided, and service is handled by apprentices in training.

History

The Graber family ran the inn across seven generations.

  1. 1822The family history of the house goes back to this year.
  2. 1867The half-timbered house has stood for hospitality and good food since this year.
  3. 2019Jonas Ingold returns as head chef after his basic training at the restaurant.
  4. 2024The business is run by Ingold Gastro AG, with Jonas and Catalina Ingold running the house.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry Wheelchair access is available at the restaurant.

Sources: Restaurant zum Löwen Messen · Über uns – Restaurant zum Löwen Messen · Zum Löwen: booking (its own site) · Zum Löwen: booking (its own site) · Zum Löwen: menu (its own site) · checked 5 Nov 2026

Where
Hauptstrasse 42, Messen, 3254

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

Where is Zum Löwen in Messen?

Zum Löwen is at Hauptstrasse 42 in Messen, in a half-timbered building in the middle of the town. The brasserie and the Löwen Gourmet share the same roof.

What are the opening hours of Zum Löwen?

On Tuesday it is open from 18:00 to 23:30. On Wednesday to Friday it is open from 11:00 to 14:30 and from 18:00 to 23:30. On Saturday it is open from 11:00 to 23:30.

Do I need to book a table at Zum Löwen?

Tables can be reserved through the restaurant's own website. You can also call the restaurant on 0041317655025.

Are there vegan dishes at Zum Löwen?

Vegan choice is partial. A veganuary event can be booked on the restaurant's website.

Is Zum Löwen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, wheelchair access is available at the restaurant. Outdoor seating and table service are also available.

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