Délices de l'Orient
Aussersihl, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Zürich pick for a casual meal when location and timing matter more than ceremony. Choose Délices de l'Orient for an easy, low-friction lunch or dinner plan; cross-shop if you need confirmed pricing, chef-led cooking, awards, or a more defined dining format.
About Délices de l'Orient
In Zürich, Délices de l'Orient is best presented with modest, practical expectations. It has casual dress and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, with Sunday closed. Beyond that, public details on cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, chef, awards, seating, or service format are limited.
A practical Zürich choice when convenience matters more than ceremony
The reason to consider it is utility: daytime-to-evening hours during the working week and on Saturday give it flexibility for a midday, afternoon, or evening visit. That can help when timing matters more than building plans around a known menu or a formal dining arc.
Set expectations accordingly. There is no tasting format, chef profile, awards history, price signal, or specific menu detail to treat this as a special-occasion booking. That is not a knock; it just means the decision is about fit. If the goal is a relaxed, practical option in Zürich with minimal planning, it may belong on the list. If the goal is a more room, a clearer culinary identity, or a meal built around confirmed dishes, compare other options before committing.
Who should choose it first
Diners who value casual dress and direct hours are the clearest match. For first-timers, the right mindset is simple: use it when Zürich and the schedule line up, not when the meal needs to carry the day.
For broader planning, use our full Zürich restaurants guide to compare nearby food options, or check our full Zürich hotels guide, our full Zürich bars guide, our full Zürich wineries guide, and our full Zürich experiences guide if the meal is part of a wider city plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Aemtlerstrasse 18, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- delicesdorient.ch
- Phone
- +41764323205
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Délices de l'Orient sits firmly in Aussersihl's neighbourhood fabric, offering a relaxed, everyday counterpoint to Zurich's formal lakeside dining rooms. The copy frames the restaurant as part of a pluralist, migrant-shaped precinct, so the mood reads as quietly inviting rather than showy. Rather than chasing tasting-menu ambition, it leans into approachable Middle Eastern cooking and local accessibility. For diners seeking an unfussy, characterful stop on Aemtlerstrasse, the restaurant feels like a worthwhile, quietly charming find within the city's broader dining map.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot geared toward routine visits: casual hangouts, quick solo meals and post-work dinners are all sensible uses of the space. It serves reliable, unpretentious Middle Eastern plates. It works well for locals and visitors who want an authentic, accessible counterpoint to Zurich's high-end restaurant scene and who value neighbourhood access and straightforward flavours.
Ordering Tips
Middle Eastern cooking spans a broad geographic sweep, with falafel, shawarma and hummus as signature items. When ordering, treat those three as the core touchstones: falafel and shawarma indicate the kitchen's take on classic street and grill preparations, while hummus signals the quality of its mezze foundations. Because the restaurant positions itself against white-tablecloth formality, expect straightforward, neighbourhood-style portions and flavours rather than elaborate tasting-menu constructions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Homey atmosphere with welcoming, patient staff that encourages repeat visits.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- falafel
- shawarma
- hummus
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Aemtlerstrasse 18, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
If the meal needs a more social neighborhood feel, try Piazza am Idaplatz. If the group wants something more focused and casual, Richie's Chicken is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Zürich
Choose Délices de l'Orient when ease is the priority. Against Richie's Chicken, Alba, and Yokita, the safer recommendation here is for a casual, schedule-led meal rather than a planned-out dinner with a defined culinary angle.
Tillsamman and Piazza am Idaplatz are better cross-shops if ambiance is doing more of the work for the occasion. For value, Délices de l'Orient is easier to justify when the group wants convenience and low pressure; for a more intentional night out, compare the before choosing.
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Compare Délices de l'Orient
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Délices de l'Orient | Zürich | No published awards |
| Richie's Chicken | Zürich | No published awards |
| Alba | Zürich | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Yokita | Zürich | No published awards |
| Tillsamman | Zürich | No published awards |
| Piazza am Idaplatz | Zürich | No published awards |
How Délices de l'Orient Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Délices de l'Orient good for solo dining?
It can be a practical option for solo diners who want casual dress and broad daytime-to-evening hours in Zürich. Seating format is not specified, so check directly if you have particular seating preferences.
