House of Mezze
Oerlikon, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
House of Mezze is a practical Zürich pick for a relaxed shared-plates meal, especially when the group wants flexibility over ceremony. Booking is listed as easy, so it works well as a lower-friction option in Oerlikon rather than a long-planned destination dinner.
About House of Mezze
House of Mezze is a Zürich venue with a casual dress code and daily opening hours. Use it as a direct option when timing and ease matter more than a highly documented set of menu, price, or service details. If you are comparing it with Zürich options such as SimSim and Zekisworld, the clearest verified distinctions here are practical ones: House of Mezze is in Zürich, casual, open every day.
Plan for a casual visit, not a formal tasting arc
The most reliable planning note is the dress code: casual. That makes House of Mezze a sensible candidate when the group wants a relaxed Zürich option rather than a formal occasion. Specifics about menu format, pricing, seating, or service style are not verified here, so first-timers should avoid building plans around assumptions that are not confirmed.
Hours are the other useful planning point. House of Mezze is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM. Those broad daily hours can help when choosing a Zürich stop around the rest of the day, but confirm any details that matter directly with the venue before you go.
Zürich makes this a practical city choice
House of Mezze is in Zürich, which keeps it easy to include in a city shortlist without relying on unverified neighborhood or address details. For a broader city shortlist, use 's Zürich restaurants guide alongside other comparison options such as Bánh Mì Bao, Jao Praya, SimSim, Venus, Zekisworld.
Because only limited planning details are verified, treat House of Mezze as a simple Zürich option rather than a fully profiled destination. For hotels, bars, wineries, or activities around the same trip, 's Zürich guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences are better tools for building out the rest of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Franklinstrasse 8, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- house-of-mezze.ch
- Phone
- +41796116242
The take
The Take
The Vibe
House of Mezze centers on the ritual of sharing: plates are cumulative, the table moves as a single conversation and the meal unfolds at an easy pace. The writing frames the restaurant as rooted in an Eastern Mediterranean tradition, so the atmosphere tilts toward the timeless rather than the trendy. Located in Oerlikon — a neighbourhood described as newly mixed and less bound to formal, expense-account dining — the restaurant feels neighborhood-focused and relaxed. It favors convivial, unhurried evenings where the social choreography of mezze matters as much as the food itself.
Best For
This is a place built for groups and social dining: friends, families or colleagues who want to share plates and linger over an evening. The format explicitly discourages single-dish ordering and formal tasting sequences, so it is not pitched as a special-occasion tasting-room; instead it suits casual hangouts and communal dinners in Oerlikon. Guests who value conversation and a leisurely pace will find it rewarding, while anyone seeking a tightly structured, plated tasting menu should look elsewhere.
Ordering Tips
Approach ordering as a cumulative process: start with several cold dishes — dips, raw preparations, pickled and cured items — and allow them to arrive together as a spread; only then bring out hot plates. Treat the bread as a utensil rather than an afterthought. The description warns that getting the sequence wrong produces frustration, so resist ordering as if each diner wants an individual entrée; the meal works best when plates are picked from collectively and the table remains a shared tableau.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try SimSim first if the group wants a similar casual, shareable direction. Pick Bánh Mì Bao instead when speed and simplicity matter more than sitting down for a longer meal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Zürich
Choose House of Mezze over Venus when the priority is an easy shared meal with low booking pressure. Venus is the better cross-shop if the group wants a different room feel or a more conventional restaurant choice, but House of Mezze is the cleaner recommendation for casual ordering and mixed appetites.
Bánh Mì Bao is the stronger call for a quicker, more focused bite; House of Mezze is better when the table wants to linger and order communally. Jao Praya makes more sense when the group is set on Thai food, while House of Mezze is the easier neutral option for diners who want sharing without locking into one narrow order.
Against SimSim and Zekisworld, the decision is mostly about mood and planning. House of Mezze is the low-friction choice; SimSim and Zekisworld are useful alternates when this style is the goal but the preferred time is not available.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full House of Mezze guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare House of Mezze
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| House of Mezze | Zürich | No published awards |
| Venus | Zürich | No published awards |
| Bánh Mì Bao | Zürich | No published awards |
| Jao Praya | Zürich | No published awards |
| SimSim | Zürich | No published awards |
| Zekisworld | Zürich | No published awards |
How House of Mezze Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to House of Mezze?
Keep it casual. The verified dress code for House of Mezze in Zürich is casual, so neat everyday clothes are appropriate.
What should a first-timer know about House of Mezze?
House of Mezze is in Zürich, has a casual dress code, is open daily. Specific details about menu format, prices, seating, service style are not verified here, so plan around the confirmed hours and check directly for anything more specific.
