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rémy
Aussersihl, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
rémy is a practical Zürich pick for diners who want a credible, low-friction restaurant rather than a high-ceremony destination meal. The 2026 MICHELIN Plate adds useful validation, but the lack of published cuisine and price detail means it is better for flexible solo diners, pairs, repeat visitors than for groups planning a fixed-budget occasion.
About rémy
rémy is a Zürich restaurant with verified opening windows at lunch on Tuesday to Thursday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. The confirmed details are limited but useful: it is closed on Monday and Sunday, has a smart casual dress code, holds a 2026 MICHELIN Plate.
Use it for a grounded Zürich plan, not an over-specified promise
The case for considering rémy is direct: it is in Zürich, its weekly hours are published, the 2026 MICHELIN Plate gives it external recognition. Beyond that, the available verified information does not specify the cuisine, chef, menu format, prices, booking difficulty, or room style, so it should not be framed as a tasting-menu destination or an occasion restaurant unless you confirm those details directly.
Because the cuisine type, chef, menu format are not specified, this should not be sold as a destination tasting-menu decision. Book it when the known schedule and smart casual dress code fit your plan, confirm practical details directly before committing a group or special occasion.
A schedule-led strategy works better than a single verdict
For a first visit, start with the opening hours rather than building the day around assumptions. Lunch is listed Tuesday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while dinner is listed Tuesday to Thursday from 6:30 PM to midnight and Friday to Saturday from 6:30 PM to 1 AM. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Cross-shopping should stay practical. If you want another option to compare, Wirtschaft im FRANZ is one possible reference point. Lou's Comfort Food and Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken are also names you may want to compare directly before choosing. For a broader scan before deciding, use Our full Zürich restaurants guide; travelers building the rest of the trip can also check Our full Zürich hotels guide, Our full Zürich bars guide, Our full Zürich wineries guide, Our full Zürich experiences guide.
Verdict: consider rémy if the goal is a Zürich restaurant with confirmed hours, smart casual dress, a 2026 MICHELIN Plate. Look elsewhere or confirm directly if the group needs a fully defined cuisine, published budget, named chef, or occasion-level certainty before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Kalkbreitestrasse 33
- Website
- remy.restaurant
- Phone
- +41 44 300 33 33
The take
The Take
The Vibe
rémy presents a quietly assured presence: a listed post‑war building whose mid‑century civic architecture sets a restrained tone that carries into the room. The dining space is unpretentious and friendly, deliberately avoiding theatricality — no printed tasting notes or ostentatious plating rituals — while the kitchen pursues serious cooking without performance. The result is a neighbourhood restaurant that feels both grounded and considered: measured design cues from the building meet warm, relaxed service and focused, attentive cooking, creating a low‑key but memorable place to dine that prizes substance over show.
Best For
rémy is best experienced in the evening, where its four‑ to six‑course surprise menu and attentive kitchen work make it especially suited to dinner occasions. Its combination of serious cooking and an unstudied, relaxed room fits date nights, business dinners and special occasions where the focus is on food and conversation rather than spectacle. The place rewards diners who appreciate seasonal, locally grounded dishes served in a calm neighbourhood setting — ideal for guests seeking a thoughtful meal without the formality of hushed, cathedral‑quiet dining rooms.
Ordering Tips
In the evening rémy serves a four‑ to six‑course surprise menu that leans on local and seasonal produce, so opt into the tasting format to experience the kitchen’s editing and narrative across courses. The menu is crafted rather than accumulative, meaning dishes are carefully balanced and intended to be eaten as presented; guests should expect a sequence designed to showcase technique and seasonal ingredients rather than à la carte choices. There is no hint of theatrical plating or extraneous ritual, so allow the kitchen’s selections to guide the meal.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
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Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Book Wirtschaft im FRANZ if the group wants modern cuisine with a clearer price tier. Choose Lou's Comfort Food or Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken if the priority is a casual, easier-to-read meal rather than a MICHELIN-noted option.
Restaurant context
How rémy compares in Zürich
rémy is the safer choice when ease matters: booking difficulty is easy, the 2026 MICHELIN Plate gives it more external validation than a purely casual fallback. Wirtschaft im FRANZ is the better pick if the table wants a clearer modern-cuisine brief and a visible €€€ price tier before choosing. Pick rémy for flexibility; pick Wirtschaft im FRANZ for a more defined dining brief.
For casual comfort, Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken and Lou's Comfort Food are easier to understand before booking because the premise is in the name. Gasthaus Zum Guten Glück and Tillsamman belong on the backup list if the group is optimizing for a relaxed meal rather than a MICHELIN-noted address.
The practical read: rémy is the exploratory booking, Wirtschaft im FRANZ is the structured modern-cuisine alternative, Yardbird or Lou's are better when the table wants comfort food with less ambiguity. For diners comparing value, the missing price signal at rémy means budget-sensitive groups should verify costs before committing.
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Compare rémy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rémy | Zürich | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Gasthaus Zum Guten Glück | Zürich | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken | Zürich | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Wirtschaft im FRANZ | Zürich | Modern Cuisine | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€ |
| Lou's Comfort Food | Zürich | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Tillsamman | Zürich | No published awards | ; | ; |
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How rémy Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rémy good for solo dining?
The verified details do not specify whether rémy is especially suited to solo dining. If you are dining alone, check availability directly and choose from the published Tue-Thu lunch or Tue-Sat dinner hours.
What should I wear to rémy?
rémy lists a smart casual dress code. The restaurant is in Zürich, the verified guidance does not call for formal attire.
How far ahead should I book rémy?
Does rémy handle dietary restrictions?
The verified details do not state which dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Ask when you make the reservation, confirm any specific needs directly with the restaurant.
