Restaurant Beke
Aussersihl, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Restaurant Beke is worth considering for a low-friction Wiedikon meal, especially if timing flexibility matters more than a clearly defined cuisine or special-occasion format. It is an easy-booking, neighborhood-leaning choice, not the strongest pick for diners who need a named chef, awards, price clarity, or a structured tasting-menu experience.
About Restaurant Beke
For Restaurant Beke in Zürich, the planning details are simple: it has a casual dress code and published hours that run from 10 AM to 12 AM Tuesday through Saturday, with a shorter Sunday opening from 10 AM to 4 PM and closure on Monday.
That makes Restaurant Beke easier to assess as a practical Zürich option than as a destination built around a clearly documented culinary hook. If your decision depends on named dishes, a tasting-menu structure, a specialty, or a stated price point, those details should be checked directly before committing. If your priority is a casual venue with broad opening hours on most days of the week, there is enough to start planning.
Choose it for a casual Zürich meal, not a trophy dinner
Restaurant Beke makes the most sense when the occasion does not require a formal dress code or a highly specific published format. The dress code is casual. That does not rule it out for an easy meal, but it is best not to frame it as a special-occasion restaurant without checking the details that matter for your plans.
For planning around the city, use Our full Zürich restaurants guide first, then compare other options such as BUNZAI - Genuine Smash Burgers, Gertrudhof, ROSI, Transylvanian Street Food, and ZENWICH. If the night involves more than dinner, pair the restaurant search with Our full Zürich hotels guide and Our full Zürich bars guide.
Useful if the schedule matters more than a named format
The strongest reason to keep Restaurant Beke on a Zürich shortlist is schedule flexibility. It is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM, and open Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Those hours can be useful when the group needs a casual option with daytime and evening availability on most operating days.
For cuisine, menu format, prices, take-out, delivery, allergy information, or awards, check directly before making overly specific comparisons. Use Restaurant Beke as a casual Zürich listing with clear hours, then compare it with other dining according to the details that matter for your visit.
Planning details
- Location
- Bertastrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- beke.restaurant
- Phone
- +41433668502
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant Beke sits comfortably within Zurich’s District 3, inhabiting a late‑nineteenth‑century streetscape and operating as a quietly confident neighbourhood spot. The piece emphasises the address and residential context, ground‑floor units in a part of the city built for inhabitants rather than visitors, so the room reads as low‑key and personable rather than theatrical. Staff, regulars and neighbours shape the rhythm here: service and pacing skew toward the relaxed and familiar, the sort of place where word‑of‑mouth keeps the tables moving and the general mood stays intimate and unpretentious.
Best For
Beke works best for local meals and informal get‑togethers that prioritise familiarity over fanfare. Its neighbourhood footing and reliance on walk‑in regulars make it a sensible pick for casual hangouts and relaxed dinners with friends who appreciate straightforward, ingredient‑driven European fare. Because the restaurant is embedded in a residential block rather than a tourist corridor, it also suits diners seeking an authentic local experience: plan for an easy, unhurried evening where the focus is on the food and the communal, down‑to‑earth atmosphere.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen leans on seasonality and sourcing, so expect the menu to shift with what the team can procure. From the signature items mentioned, try the Cordon Bleu and Cow Tartare, and sample the Quark Pizokel or a Plättli with the house sourdough to get a sense of the kitchen’s approach. Given the neighbourhood orientation, 'walk‑in regulars and word‑of‑mouth' over reservation‑platform visibility, drop‑in visits often work well, and it’s worth asking staff about daily specials that reflect current produce and sourcing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting with a fashionable yet comfortable atmosphere; charming outdoor seating under church trees in warmer weather.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Organic focus
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Cordon Bleu
- Cow Tartare
- Quark Pizokel
- Plättli with homemade sourdough
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Bertastrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- BUNZAI - Genuine Smash Burgers, Notable alternative
- ROSI, Country cooking, €€
- Gertrudhof, Notable alternative
- Transylvanian Street Food, Notable alternative
- ZENWICH, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Zürich
Restaurant Beke is the safer choice when the priority is scheduling flexibility and an easy table rather than a tightly defined food category. ROSI has the clearer proposition for diners who want country cooking at a stated €€ level, so it is easier to recommend for value-sensitive planning. Beke is better for a flexible Wiedikon meal; ROSI is better when the group wants a more legible cuisine and price expectation.
BUNZAI - Genuine Smash Burgers, Transylvanian Street Food, and ZENWICH read as more category-driven choices. Pick them when the craving is specific and the meal should be quick or casual. Choose Restaurant Beke when the setting and availability matter more than committing to burgers, street food, or sandwiches.
Gertrudhof is the cross-shop if the group wants another Zürich neighborhood option without making the meal feel like a special-occasion production. Between the two, Beke's practical edge is its broad opening pattern; Gertrudhof is the alternative to check when Beke's timing or location does not fit.
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Compare Restaurant Beke
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Beke | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| BUNZAI - Genuine Smash Burgers | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| ROSI | Zürich | Country cooking | €€ | No published awards |
| Gertrudhof | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| Transylvanian Street Food | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
| ZENWICH | Zürich | , | , | No published awards |
How Restaurant Beke Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restaurant Beke good for a special occasion?
Restaurant Beke is best approached as a casual Zürich option unless you check more details directly. The dress code is casual, so look into awards, chef, cuisine, price, or tasting-menu details before treating it as a formal special-occasion venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Beke?
The hours show daytime and evening availability Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 12 AM. Sunday is shorter, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Monday is closed. Check separate lunch or dinner menu details directly.
How far ahead should I book Restaurant Beke?
For booking policy or reservation guidance, check with Restaurant Beke directly. This is especially useful if timing matters for a specific day or group size.
What should a first-timer know about Restaurant Beke?
Start with the schedule and dress code: Restaurant Beke is closed Monday, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM, open Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and has a casual dress code.
What are alternatives to Restaurant Beke?
Other comparison names to check include BUNZAI - Genuine Smash Burgers, Gertrudhof, ROSI, Transylvanian Street Food, and ZENWICH. Choose based on the specific hours, menu, and format you check for your visit.
