Bederhof
Albisgutli, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Bederhof operates a Tuesday-through-Friday lunch-and-dinner schedule plus Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch in Zürich's Enge quarter. Without published pricing, cuisine details, or awards, it reads as a neighborhood anchor: worth testing if you live nearby, less compelling for destination diners. The multi-daypart schedule suggests a kitchen that adapts across service windows.
About Bederhof
Bederhof is a Zürich restaurant with hours spanning weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, and Sunday daytime service. It is closed on Monday, and the dress code is casual.
The Room and What to Expect
Bederhof operates Tuesday through Friday with lunch from 11:30 AM–2 PM and dinner from 6:30–11 PM. Saturday service is dinner only, from 6:30–11:30 PM, while Sunday runs from 10 AM–3 PM.
The dress code is casual. If timing matters, especially for Saturday evening or Sunday daytime service, confirm current availability directly before going.
How It Compares in Zürich
Bederhof is best approached through its basics: Zürich location, casual dress code, and a schedule that includes weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, and Sunday daytime hours. If you are comparing it with Weisses Rössli, Maison Manesse, Napa Grill, Bü’s Hopfenau, or Kai Sushi, use those venues as separate options rather than assuming Bederhof shares their format, cuisine, price point, or level of formality.
For a broader view of dining in the city, start with our full Zürich restaurants guide. The safest way to evaluate Bederhof is by schedule, dress code, and your own plans rather than by assumptions about awards, menus, or service style.
Quick reference: Tue–Fri lunch 11:30 AM–2 PM, dinner 6:30–11 PM; Sat dinner 6:30–11:30 PM; Sun 10 AM–3 PM. Closed Monday. Casual dress code. Zürich.
Planning details
- Location
- Brandschenkestrasse 177, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- bederhof.ch
- Phone
- +41442851500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bederhof presents itself as a quietly confident neighbourhood restaurant on Brandschenkestrasse in District 2. It sits outside Zurich’s tourist and hotel corridors and leans into a local rhythm: steady, familiar and unshowy. The review positions the room as one that belongs to the street rather than announcing itself to the city, suggesting a low-key charm and relaxed pace. Rather than aiming for attention-grabbing design or elevated press presence, Bederhof reads as a place sustained by repeat clientele and word of mouth, the sort of everyday dining room you encounter on a residential thoroughfare rather than a destination map.
Best For
Because of its residential location and reliance on neighbourhood custom, Bederhof is best suited to local dinners, family meals and group visits where familiarity and consistency matter. The critique frames it as a restaurant that doesn’t depend on tourist traffic or concierge referrals, which makes it a reliable option for business dinners among locals or steady weekday and weekend dining with friends and family. It favors occasions where practicality, straightforward value and a room that feels like part of the neighbourhood take precedence over theatrical dining experiences.
Ordering Tips
Bederhof’s traditional German and Zurich classics include Beef Robespierre with pommes allumettes, Wiener Schnitzel, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and Siedfleisch. These names point to hearty, classic preparations (fried veal schnitzel, sliced veal in cream sauce and boiled beef) so expect straightforward, familiar flavors rather than experimental tasting-menu fare. Choosing one of the signature mains is the clearest way to match the restaurant’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple and elegant dining room with a homey, bright atmosphere; traditional style with wooden tables creating a warm, neighborhood bistro feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Beef Robespierre with Pommes Allumettes
- Wiener Schnitzel
- Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
- Siedfleisch
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Brandschenkestrasse 177, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Brandschenkestrasse 177, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Napa Grill, Notable alternative
- Weisses Rössli, Classic French, €€€
- Kai Sushi, Notable alternative
- Maison Manesse, Modern European, Modern European
- Bü’s Hopfenau, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Bederhof occupies a different tier than Weisses Rössli (classic French, €€€) or Maison Manesse (modern European with tasting-menu ambition), those venues publish cuisine tags, price signals, and chef credentials upfront. For a splurge-worthy meal with documented execution, book either of those instead. Kai Sushi offers precision counter service if Japanese is your preference, and Napa Grill provides a clearer value proposition for neighborhood dining.
If you value transparency, published menus, pricing, and cuisine style, before committing to a reservation, Bü's Hopfenau is the safer bet. Bederhof works best for regulars who live in Enge and can test it multiple times without crossing the city; for everyone else, the lack of public detail makes it a lower-priority booking. If you're already dining in the area and want a backup option, it's an easy walk-in candidate outside peak weekend hours.
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Compare Bederhof
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bederhof | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| Napa Grill | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| Weisses Rössli | Zürich | Classic French | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Kai Sushi | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| Maison Manesse | Zürich | Modern European | , | No published awards |
| Bü’s Hopfenau | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Bederhof?
Bederhof is in Zürich and is closed on Mondays. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6:30–11 PM, Saturday 6:30–11:30 PM, and Sunday 10 AM–3 PM. The dress code is casual.
Is Bederhof good for solo dining?
For counter seating or bar seating, check directly. The weekday lunch window from 11:30 AM–2 PM may be convenient for a shorter visit, but seating format and availability should be confirmed directly.
What are alternatives to Bederhof?
Other options to compare include Maison Manesse, Weisses Rössli, Kai Sushi, Napa Grill, and Bü’s Hopfenau. Treat each as a separate choice, rather than assuming Bederhof matches their cuisine, price, or service format.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bederhof?
Choose based on schedule. Lunch is Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM; dinner is Tuesday through Friday from 6:30–11 PM and Saturday from 6:30–11:30 PM. Sunday service is 10 AM–3 PM.
