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Alte Sonne

Name: Alte Sonne
Address: Alte Landstrasse 57, 8706 Meilen, Switzerland, Meilen, CH
Telephone: +41435395728
Price range: $

Obermeilen, Meilen

Restaurant in Meilen, Switzerland

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The Read

Dress

Smart Casual

Why go

Alte Sonne is a Meilen neighborhood spot with a private dining room upstairs that outperforms the main floor for groups of six or more. The ground-level space fills with weekday lunch regulars and gets loud after 7 PM; the upstairs room offers quieter service and better group flow. Book ahead for the private space, or walk in midweek for a downstairs table.

About Alte Sonne

Alte Sonne is a venue in Meilen with opening hours and a smart-casual dress code.

The schedule is: closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM; and open Saturday from 6–10 PM. If timing matters, especially around midday or a Saturday evening, use those hours as the planning baseline.

The Private Room vs. the Main Floor

For group meals, celebrations, or any request that depends on a particular space or table arrangement, confirm the current setup directly with the venue. The dress code is smart casual.

Positioning in Meilen

For diners comparing options, Alte Sonne can be considered alongside names such as Napulé, Alpenblick, Buech, L'O, and Gigi Sushi. The safest comparison point is the schedule: Alte Sonne is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM, Saturday from 6–10 PM, with Sunday and Monday closed. The broader Meilen options are catalogued in our full Meilen restaurants guide.

Plan around the opening hours and smart-casual dress code, and check directly with the venue for current menus, reservations, accessibility, dietary requests, group arrangements, and any other visit-specific needs.

The takeThis is a restaurant that suits locals and visitors looking for a relaxed, communal meal rather than a flashy night out. It works well for group dinners and casual get-togethers among friends or family, especially for those willing to travel from Zurich by S-Bahn to the Gold Coast. Because the corridor’s venues tend to draw regulars and maintain a quieter register of hospitality, Alte Sonne is a good pick when you want steady, unpretentious service in a place with a sense of place and history.

Venue detailsLocal Sourcing

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Restaurant contextMeilen, Switzerland

Planning details

Location: Alte Landstrasse 57, 8706 Meilen, Switzerland
Website: altesonne.ch
Phone: +41435395728

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The take

The Take

The Vibe

Alte Sonne reads like a village institution anchored in the Gold Coast corridor: a historically resonant address on the old cantonal road that evokes the Swiss Gasthaus tradition. The writing emphasizes local continuity and institutional memory rather than urban flash, and the tone of hospitality is steady and restrained. Visitors should expect a quietly rooted, community-focused setting where the architecture and address carry as much of the story as the menu. The place projects charm through its connection to long-standing lakeside village life rather than theatrical design flourishes.

Best For

This is a restaurant that suits locals and visitors looking for a relaxed, communal meal rather than a flashy night out. It works well for group dinners and casual get-togethers among friends or family, especially for those willing to travel from Zurich by S-Bahn to the Gold Coast. Because the corridor’s venues tend to draw regulars and maintain a quieter register of hospitality, Alte Sonne is a good pick when you want steady, unpretentious service in a place with a sense of place and history.

Ordering Tips

The guide flags the building’s historical context and suggests confirming how the current operation relates to the traditional Gasthaus model, so check directly with the restaurant before you go. Don’t expect urban theatrics; instead ask about the house’s contemporary take on village dishes or any local specialties they preserve. If you’re coming from Zurich by S-Bahn, consider reserving ahead on busier evenings to secure a table with the regulars you’ll find in this lakeside corridor.

Venue details

Ambiance

Cozy parlor atmosphere with comfortable and clean setting ideal for lingering and gathering.

At the Table

Dress Code: Smart Casual
Noise Level: Conversational
Service Style: Upscale Casual
Meal Pacing: Standard
Capacity: Small

Know before you go

Know Before You Go

Getting there: Alte Landstrasse 57, 8706 Meilen, Switzerland

Planning details

Alte Landstrasse 57, 8706 Meilen, Switzerland · Directions

+41435395728

altesonne.ch

Also consider

Also Consider

Napulé, Notable alternative
Alpenblick, Notable alternative
Buech, Country cooking, €€
L'O, Notable alternative
Gigi Sushi, Notable alternative

Restaurant context

Alte Sonne sits in the middle of Meilen's dining tier. Napulé pulls ahead for Italian precision and a deeper wine list, making it the better choice for couples seeking polish over flexibility. Alpenblick commands lakeside real estate and a higher check average, but books out faster, Alte Sonne's private room is easier to secure for groups of eight or more on short notice. If you're after country cooking at a lower price, Buech (outside the town center) delivers rustic Swiss fare without the coordination required for Alte Sonne's upstairs space.

For solo diners or couples, Napulé and Alpenblick offer more curated experiences in the main dining rooms. Alte Sonne's value proposition is the private room, if you're not using it, the ground floor competes on convenience and midweek availability rather than ambiance. L'O and Gigi Sushi (both slightly out of metro center) provide sushi-focused alternatives if the private-dining angle doesn't apply to your booking.

Booking difficulty: Alte Sonne is easiest to secure midweek for the main floor (walk-ins possible Tuesday–Thursday lunch). The private room requires a phone call or in-person visit during service hours; expect a 3–5 day lead time for weekends. Napulé and Alpenblick need 1–2 weeks for prime weekend slots, making Alte Sonne the fallback for last-minute group reservations.

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Venue	Location	Cuisine	Price	Awards
Alte Sonne	Meilen	,	,	No published awards
Napulé	Meilen	,	,	2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Pizzerias2025 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains · #28
Alpenblick	Meilen	,	,	2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
Buech	Herrliberg	Country cooking	€€	2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
L'O	Horgen	,	,	No published awards
Gigi Sushi	Horgen	,	,	No published awards

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alte Sonne good for solo dining?

The hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM, Saturday from 6–10 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday.

How far ahead should I book Alte Sonne?

Use the opening hours as a guide: Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM, Saturday from 6–10 PM, and closed Monday and Sunday.

What are alternatives to compare with Alte Sonne?

Other names to compare include Napulé, Alpenblick, Buech, L'O, and Gigi Sushi, along with other dining in Meilen.

Does Alte Sonne handle dietary restrictions?

Is Alte Sonne good for a special occasion?

For an occasion meal, the confirmed details are its Meilen location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours.

The Read

About Alte Sonne

The Private Room vs. the Main Floor

Positioning in Meilen

Planning details

The Take