Roter Delfin
Aussersihl, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Roter Delfin is a practical Zürich pick for a lively Langstrasse night rather than a formal destination meal. Go for a casual celebration, date, or small group plan where atmosphere matters more than a published cuisine category, price tier, or awards signal.
About Roter Delfin
Roter Delfin is a Zürich venue with a casual dress code and a schedule that is most useful for evening plans from Tuesday to Friday, plus a longer Saturday opening. Beyond those practical details, the verified public information is limited, so it works best as a place to check directly before building a detailed dining plan around it.
Use the confirmed hours as the starting point: Roter Delfin is closed on Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday through Friday from 6 PM to 12 AM, open Saturday from 11 AM to 12 AM. That makes it a practical option to consider when your timing falls within those windows, especially if you want a casual setting in Zürich.
Use it as a repeat-visit room, not a once-only destination
With no verified cuisine category, chef name, awards, price range, menu format, or seating style available here, Roter Delfin is not a venue to judge from technical claims or a highly specific dining brief. The safer read is practical: it is a casual Zürich option with evening hours most of the week and a Saturday daytime-to-late opening.
For occasions, keep the plan flexible. If you need confirmed details about the menu, service format, prices, dietary accommodations, or reservations, check directly with the venue before committing. Based on the verified information, the clearest fit is a casual visit during the published opening hours rather than a formal or highly structured meal plan.
The practical call: go when the night can run late
The schedule favors evening plans during the week and adds a Saturday daytime option, while Sunday and Monday are closed. If timing matters, the confirmed windows are Tuesday to Friday from 6 PM to 12 AM and Saturday from 11 AM to 12 AM.
The verdict: put Roter Delfin on the shortlist when you want a casual Zürich venue and the hours work for your plan. Do not rely on unverified assumptions about cuisine, pricing, awards, seating, drinks, or service style; confirm those details directly if they are important.
Quick reference: Casual dress code; Zürich; open Tuesday to Friday 6 PM–12 AM and Saturday 11 AM–12 AM; closed Sunday and Monday.
Planning details
- Location
- Langstrasse 31, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- roterdelfin.ch
- Phone
- +41442910088
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Roter Delfin reads as an unpretentious, street-level spot that leans into Langstrasse’s character rather than trying to escape it. The red-dolphin signage announces a room that feels plainspoken and immediate: a place where the neighbourhood’s edgier history is an ingredient in the atmosphere. Service and presentation favor directness over formality, and the overall tone feels casual and lively. For diners who want something firmly of Zurich’s District 4—a counterpoint to the city’s white-tablecloth dining tier—Roter Delfin delivers a grounded, approachable experience that sits comfortably on the neighbourhood’s current pulse.
Best For
The restaurant is structured around a clear lunch-to-dinner dynamic: daytime service attracts a local, value-conscious lunch crowd while evenings shift to a different clientele and pacing. That makes Roter Delfin a reliable midday destination for workers and a relaxed evening option for neighborhood diners who prefer straightforward cooking to haute cuisine. The kitchen’s focus on direct, familiar dishes—highlighted by the signature toast and egg-forward items—means the room works well for casual meals across lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, rather than formal celebrations or destination fine dining.
Ordering Tips
Keep orders simple and emblematic: the signature toast, scrambled eggs on toast and the grilled cheese are listed as standouts and illustrate the kitchen’s direct approach. Expect straightforward preparations that emphasize value and familiarity rather than elaborate technique. If you’re building a casual meal, start with one of the toasted options and pair it with lighter accompaniments; the menu rewards pared-back choices that reflect the venue’s neighborhood sensibility and its lunchtime-to-dinnertime shift.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Celia, Notable alternative
- Kobal Curry Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Bababaos, Notable alternative
- Kafi für Dich, Notable alternative
- Yuma, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Roter Delfin when the priority is a lively Langstrasse setting and an easy evening plan. Against Celia, Kobal Curry Restaurant, Bababaos, Kafi für Dich, Yuma, its clearest advantage is the relaxed, late-running profile rather than a clearly defined culinary lane.
For value for money, the safer move is to compare menus before choosing, since Roter Delfin does not publish a price range here. If the group wants a more cuisine-led decision, cross-shop Kobal Curry Restaurant or Bababaos. If the brief is coffee, daytime ease, or a softer social setting, Kafi für Dich is the more natural comparison.
For ambiance, Roter Delfin is the better fit when the night benefits from Langstrasse energy. Celia and Yuma are stronger cross-shops if the group wants to compare a fuller restaurant experience before deciding. Booking difficulty looks easier here than at venues where the main draw is a specific cuisine or occasion format, so keep it in play when plans are forming late.
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Compare Roter Delfin
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Roter Delfin | Zürich | No published awards |
| Celia | Zürich | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Kobal Curry Restaurant | Zürich | No published awards |
| Bababaos | Zürich | No published awards |
| Kafi für Dich | Zürich | No published awards |
| Yuma | Zürich | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Roter Delfin?
The verified dress code is casual. There is no need to plan for formal dress based on the confirmed information.
