Sternen Grill + Sternen Grill Restaurant im oberen Stock.

We ate at the sit down restaurant style Sternen Grill upstairs, it was probably my favorite meal in Switzerland. The staff was so friendly upon our arrival. They even saw us struggling with the menu and pointed out the QR code we could scan for English. Our server Marcel was so helpful! He helped us choose the best options and making sure what we did and didn’t need. And he was right! Everything was so delicious. Then he offered a Grappa with dessert, which we never had before and loved it!!

Whenever I have business in Zurich, I try to make a quick stop here. My favorite spot is the outdoor terrace on the second floor overlooking the bustling Bellevueplatz. Seating is limited; it's first come, first served. The service was always attentive and friendly. I can recommend everything on the menu, from the simple Swiss veal sausage and the seasonal salad to the hearty Zurich veal strips with rösti or fresh veal liver. Naturally, the wine list is meticulous and well-chosen. Like everything in Zurich, this comes at a price. Don't be alarmed, just enjoy! See you soon, perhaps? Just to mention, I've had today a Cesars Salad with chicken, some sparkling water and 20cl Pino Grigio weisswein...CHF 50.- plus a 10% tip. The sauce could have come with a bit more "Raffinesse", but was ok.

Yes, it is fast food but it is delicious and definitely tastier and fresher than any other average fast food option there. Especially appreciated on Sundays when everything is closed and you can just stop for a quick bite in a very central location. The prices are insanely reasonable considering it’s Zurich and the centre of town and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. 🌭 💖

I had a great experience at Sterner Grill in Zurich. Downstairs they offer a more relaxed takeaway or bar-like setting that’s perfect for a quick bite, while the second floor feels more like a restaurant with an amazing view—cozy, welcoming, and ideal if you want to sit and enjoy. The service was excellent throughout. I especially enjoyed the Swiss white wine by the glass, and the veal sausage with the famous Bürli was simply perfect. The different salads were also outstanding—each one better than the last. The location is very convenient, the pricing is fair for the area, and the overall atmosphere makes it a place I’d happily return to. Authentic flavors, warm service, and a setting that adapts to both quick stops and relaxed comfy meal. Almost forgot! we had a dessert w merengue and yogurt ice cream w red berries sorbet that was to die for!

Their specialty is sausages. When I tried them, I loved them. The only problem was that the bread was EXTREMELY hard (inedible), and the sauce was too spicy. It's traditional food there, but I would never return to this restaurant, and it's very expensive.

A true gem in Zurich - it’s got my golden seal of approval! You owe it to yourself to check it out. Don’t be scared off by the long line at the entrance – the service is so fast that in just 5 minutes, you’ll already be ordering. No joke, this might just be some of the best sausages I’ve ever eaten. We tried both the veal and pork options, and they were both an absolute delight. The bread is magical. It’s super crunchy on the outside and might seem a bit hard at first, but the inside is soft and plays a key role in your overall experience at this restaurant. Watch out for the mustard! It seems like it’s a bit of a local legend. We were warned by our guide that it could be quite spicy, and she wasn’t kidding. You might feel your life flash before your eyes when you try it. It’s definitely not for everyone, but you simply can’t leave without giving it a shot. If I ever return to Zurich, this spot will undoubtedly be one of my first stops.

Terrible experience last October 6, 2025 at around 8:30pm. My friend and I paid for our drinks and we decided to just get the drink later on while they prepare our hotdogs. The reason for this is that we don’t want the drinks to be warm after they finished preparing our food. Then the guy working at that time, who appears to be of South American origin, accused us of not paying. This is in front of other customers. The other staff there can confirm that we did pay for our drinks and we were charged for the payment but for some reason he didn’t even confirm with his co-staff. The nerve to embarrass us for just a drink is beyond despicable. Their approach is certainly unprofessional and unacceptable. They definitely did not have the right customer service training on how to verify a transaction based on their point of sale machine if we, did not pay. They will just resort to accusations. I am not recommending this restaurant due to our experience. Terrible treatment of customers. This also reflects on how management trains them. Poor service and customer relations.

It's another restaurant that people say is hard to catch because you need to queue. Actually, the queue is about 10 people long with approximately a 10-minute wait - not very long because the queue moves quickly. After eating, I was quite indifferent - nothing impressive. It's just ordinary sausage, not bad. I ordered three pieces for about 30 CHF. The restaurant is located on the main street and not difficult to find. If you're asking whether it's worth visiting, it's not really necessary - it's like any other regular sausage.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Traditional sausage grill in Zurich! Not cheap ($25 USD for two sausages and two hunks of bread and some mustard). Service is efficient, the sausages are tasty. There's seating, beer, what more could you want from a sausage place?

There is honestly not very much to not like here. It's your very standard German, Swiss food that is pretty much perfectly grilled fresh. While the line might be intimidating because there's always a long line out the door it goes really fast. You can also get a draft beer next-door, and there are plenty of tables in between the buildings that are shaded even on a hot day. The currywurst was actually my favorite, even though I generally do like bratwurst and overall I find the food here to be much less heavy than any place in Germany we went the year before. It's also a pretty fast meal so if you're in a rush, it is right in between some major tourist sites so you can grab a quick bite to keep going.

Our first brats in Switzerland! We passed this place while walking around and knew we had to try. There was no line at about 2pm on a weekday. This place is authentic (read- no translations on the menu) so I ordered the first thing I saw which was the st galler. It was very good and had a mild flavor. My husband had the wiediker and I wish I had gotten this as it had much more flavor and came with sauerkraut. The spicy mustard is indeed spicy.. it made my eyes water at times but I did really enjoy it. Looking at reviews now I wish I had ordered the currywurst. Service is efficient and I did feel a little rushed ordering but I know they are trying to have a quick turnover. This place is worth a try!

We asked at the hotel for an authentic lunch spot. Lots of people here, but it is in a heavily touristed area so who knows. I did enjoy 2 of the St. Galler brats with Sternen Senf ( mustard) and an order of Pommes frites. My wife and I split the order and it was plenty for us. We chose the outdoor seating area, as to do some people watching. Service was fast and the staff helped with our decision. They also came around for table service but we had placed our order at the counter. I enjoyed trying the local flavor, but I'm not sure how to describe it, I thought it was on the mild side but the Senf added a bit of a kick to it. The Pommes frites were seasoned with salt and had a nice crunch and a soft middle. I look forward to fries in Europe, I think they are superior to what we have in the Unites States.

We LOVED the Sternen Grill which has excellent fresh food, friendly waitstaff and fair prices. We loved trying the various wursts and as I don't eat much meat, I really enjoyed the green salad with felafel and herbed yogurt sauce. Avoid the ubiquitous takeout line and eat upstairs on the terrace! Fun atmosphere up there. We made it a point to eat here twice on our trip to Zurich. Highly recommend!

Best place I've been to in Zurich so far. Great food, great beer, great service. Ambience was fun , came early and by the time I finished my food there was a line out the door. Highly recommend

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Pretty cool chain mostly for sausages and a beer. Decent amount of seating including in the separate room in the back.

Service was quick. The order line moves fast and the food is handed to you and you sit or stand outside to eat. They were out of quite a bit of things by the time we got there so we didn't get to try much. I got the spicy sausage and I was a fan. There were a ton of people dressed from casual to business attire grabbing a quick bite. It is along the street so kind of busy.

Menu 1 (pictured) was a exactly what I needed after 5 1/2 hours of nonstop sightseeing in the Old City. Food is ready quickly for takeaway and this combo was delicious.

Excellent place to stop for a bratwurst and some onion sauce. Rosti was tasty & well done., how I like it. The beer went down fast. The service was very good and attentive. We sat on a balcony overlooking the street, facing the lake, which made for a nice backdrop. Not too noisy. Good food at a good price

Great place for a quick casual bite to eat. We had eaten here a n previous visits and enjoyed it and still do. There is always a line and it goes quickly. The place is full of energy with locals and tourists elbow to elbow. This visit was special...still May so the had the white asparagus!!!! Although we ordered too much it was still very reasonable for Zurich prices. We ordered the white asparagus with hollandaise sauce and the St Gallen Brat with a golden Bürli roll. Along with the hot mustard we ordered the curry wurst sauce and the brown gravy with onions. We dipped and dipped and couldn't finish the excellent sauces. I even added some of the curry sauce to the hollandaise sauce....awesome. The brat was cooked perfectly and I might add huge. We could have gotten out of there for about $29 Ch but no, we had to add the asparagus and the extra sauces....glad most time we are there when those white beauties are not in season! Highly recommend. Upbeat place across from the lake. Service was outstanding.

Our longtime Zurich friends had time to give us a quick tour of the city and this was one of the main attractions. They didn't seem to have enough superlatives to describe the experience and now we understand why. Strangely enough, we managed to arrive at a time when the line was minimal. The St. Galler bratwurst looks ridiculously hearty but is relatively subtle in character and a nice counterpoint to the massive chunk of crusty bread accompanying each one. While you can eat indoors, the tables are very tiny; just big enough for the tiny tray of sausages and bread. But once you bite into that delicious sausage, you won't care about anything else!

Best sausage in Switzerland!!! Go to the upstairs restaurant and enjoy the view to the river and relaxed atmosphere. Great local beers (2) on tap. Self serve water. English menu via QR was helpful. Service was great.

I've been coming here for the last ~10yrs during family trips and no trip has been complete without a stop (or two) at Sternen Grill. The line can be long but it moves quickly, and service is efficient. To help the line move faster, they now provide an online menu w/ QR code for customers to review before they get to the counter. If you're overwhelmed by numerous options, I suggest sticking with the classic St. Galler Bratwurst (Cervelat) which is a white sausage (veal) that isn't readily available in the US. It's well balanced, tender, and grilling gives the exterior a nice crispy texture. Don't forget to grab your own bread roll + mustard which is next to the register. Even if you don't THINK you'll eat much of the bread, DON'T LEAVE IT BEHIND as its crust is amazingly delicious. My standard order: "MENU SET 1" = St. Galler Bratwurst + Potato salad. Add a beer or soda AND add a couple jars of their famous spicy mustard to bring back home for yourself or as gifts. Plenty of seating or tables to stand by; weather permitting, enjoy your lunch lakeside.

Perhaps the most reasonably priced meal I've had in Zurich. You could easily fill up on a sausage costing under 10 CHF with the crusty bread roll and sinus clearing mustard. But at this price point, live a little and get two sausages and maybe a beer! St. Galler Bratwurst: The classic. A huge bratwurst that is browned crisp on the outside and tender white on the inside. Perfect texture contrast and not dried out at all. Spezial Servelat: Thick like the bratwurst, but a nice reddish pink color and quite smoky. A really great combination with the bratwurst since they each have quite different textures and flavoring. This one's texture is a bit meatier while the bratwurst is smoother. Currywurst: Essentially the bratwurst, but cut into large slices and floating in a bowl of curry. This one goes especially nice with that crusty bread, which can absorb the sauce that's made with a lot of interesting spices. Wiediker Schweinsbratwurst: Pork based. Thinner, longer and with a snappier texture than the bratwurst. The most hot dog like of the sausages I tried, so I can see why they offer this as a sandwich (which I didn't get). Still fun to eat by hand and dipping in that spicy mustard.

Food was good--nice food introduction to Switzerland. Good food and service, clean, well managed . . . And expensive. Casual dinner for two, no alcohol or desert--over $75!!! But that's the norm. Americans: for everything assume double your price expectations for food, lodging, events, etc.

This place is a must go! It has the best bratwurst I've ever tasted! We had the traditional with a roll and also tried the bratwurst with sauerkraut and onions which was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend and the line goes super fast, they're very efficient! Enjoy!

Our friend who lives in Zurich brought us to this restaurant because he claimed they had the best bratwurst and I would have to agree. We tried quite a few other places throughout Switzerland and this was the winner! They have outside seating as a bonus and we couldn't have been happier.

When we travel, we rarely go to the same place more than once. After all, there are so many new dishes to try and never enough time on a single trip. Well, we went here twice. Yes. They are GOOD. It's not only the quality sausage, quality crusty bread, and tasty beer...it's just a fun atmosphere to get your food, chill out, and people watch. It's situated at a busy intersection, so you get to see a lot of bustling activity from tourists and locals. You're in good company with others who just want to have a leisurely lunch and enjoy life.

Always a great place to stop for a snack or meal while in Zurich! Though there is typically a line, it definitely moves fast and might as well grab a cold one while you wait.

Had a St Galler bratwurst. It was decent (apparently servalat is hard/coarse). You get the bread & mustard yourself. The mustard is pretty strong so don't put too much in your mouth at first!

Food was good nothing exceptional. Everything is a La carte. No table service. Friendly staff. Good location. Cheaper than most in Zurich but still Pricey. I think you'll find better elsewhere even if paying a lot more. A popular staple of the area.

A casual spot for some fast, quality Bratwurst. After getting our food at the counter, we sat outside as the sun was going down to enjoy. I especially loved the potato salad and the curry bratwurst, which had a sweet sauce that was great for dipping our bread in.

Excellent German sausages and beer in a relaxed small town atmosphere. Nothing fancy - order at the counter at reasonable prices and find a seat inside or outside sometimes sharing a table with tourists or locals.

Barbecue with an attitude, in a European frame of mind. Wonderful place, fun staff. Prices? Ugh... high from my perspective, but that's the nature of the beast.

Friendly service, delicious food, nice atmosphere, sidewalk seating with street views available, great for people watching.

Bratwurst is really good, nearby the lake, the shop is over 60 years, atmosphere is really chill, must try in Zurich

Here you can taste traditional Swiss cuisine while admiring history. We came here twice during our trip to Zurich and all the food was great, but I would recommend ordering from the last page where all the most ordered items are listed along with pictures of the food. Their sausages are also really delicious.

If you sit upstairs, you won't have to wait in line! Excellent team like staff atmosphere, everyone willing to help us. Great food, I highly recommend their mustard. Good cold beer and fair prices. I would go back!

Fantastic sausages and bratwurst! Goes really well with the beers. Super long line outside but service is fast so the line moves swiftly too. Lots of tables, quick turnover.

I don't really see what the fuss is about. I suppose it's a cheap meal in a very un-cheap city. First you stand in line. When you get to the counter, you tell the person on your left what sausage you want and they grab it off the grill and put it on a plate for you. Then the person on your right rings it up. Sausages range from CHF 7 to CHF 8.50. Next to the cashier, you grab your own bread and mustard. I got the Salsiccia Piccante, the St. Galler Bratwurt and the Spezial Servelat. They were all okay -- the spezial was probably my favorite -- but nothing to write home about. The bread looks amazing, but tastes dry and stale. The mustard has a super strong horseradish flavor. I felt like I was eating Passover maror.

Long line but it moves fast since pretty much everyone is just getting a sausage, bread, and a beer. Simple meal but it's a popular local spot for a reason: the sausages were tasty, the bread had a tough exterior but complemented the sausages well, but the spicy mustard was the real star - it packs quite a kick and does the horseradish/wasabi thing where it flushes your sinuses. You can buy a small jar of the mustard on your way out!

Legit sausage place. Bread and sausages were on point. Salads were miserable excuses for salad. Mustard most delicious. Not pricey. Would return. It's near the lake.

pretty good bratwurst, always busy, but you can grab and go and eat beside the lake. The mustard is pretty good. My local friend mentioned this is the best bratwurst in the city

We ate a fast lunch here at the take away counter. I had the schnitzel sandwich, which I really enjoyed. It comes with a little slaw and a sauce on a baguette, and it's truly delicious. My friend had one of the sausages they're famous for, but she didn't love it, probably because it was veal and not pork. This is a great choice for a fast lunch.

Amazing place! Great sausage options and the mustard was delicious with a convenient location right in the center of town. Would recommend!

I love sausages. Long, eight inchers. Thick and plump that burst with juicy, fatty goodness when you snap their natural casing. Blistered sausages, that have burst open from cooking. Heaven! For fast take away of incredible meat in a tube, it doesn't get better than Sternen Grill in Zurich. A small chain, this, the Bellevue location by the Lake has a sit down restaurant. The 30+ person line out the door and crowds around every standing space to eat tells the tale. Tip: If there is no place to stand, go across the street and eat on the risers by the lake. Open consumption of alcohol is allowed. Just don't feed the swans, it's illegal. It doesn't get much simpler or better than this. 1. Choose a sausage: St. Gallenr Bratwurst (7.50CHF) - The national sausage of Switzerland cooked the way they love it, blistered, crisp and bursting open. Delicious veal with excellent seasoning, and a hint of that unique Swiss mountain herbs. Juicy and fatty. Good eats. Spezial Servelat (7.00CHF) - A Zurich specialty made of beef and pork, lightly smoked, loosely flavored like a kielbasa (meaning no disrespect with the elementary comparison). Thinner, longer, with a richer and bolder taste. Currywurst (9.00CHF) - A German classic, essentially the excellent St. Gallen bratwurst seasoned with curry spices that help bring out the sweetness of the veal. 2. Grab a container of very hot mustard (used on the bread NOT on the sausage). 3. Grab a chewy, crusty, roll. Its sourdough flavor works with the mustard to make a super satisfying meal. 4. Devour. Note: the sausage is served alone wrapped in paper, not in a bun. It's better that way. Trust. Friendly counter service. German with very little English spoken. Just point. Sorry no pics. Sausage, roll and mustard in one hand, beer in another... I NEVER eat at the same restaurant while traveling to a new destination. I made an exception three times for this.

Great food. Clean bathrooms for guests. Excellent English. Fast service. Go for it!!!!!!!

I am only giving Sternen Grill five stars because I cannot give them six! This is fast fresh food! You sit wherever you want and a waitress will take your drink order. You go to the counter and order your food. They are constantly cooking because they are busy with locals!

My picture shows the food menu, drink menu, St. Galler Bratwurst (comes with baguette) and mustard horseradish sauce. (Careful with the sauce! The horseradish taste is very potent!) Overall this place is awesome. Worth the stop in both in taste and in price - we actually came back for a second time. Don't get discouraged by any long looking lines as they move very fast. In addition, this restaurant is open on Sundays. The first time that we came in we got the currywurst and Schweinszwicker (no picture, sorry). The currywurst comes in a cup with curry sauce and you grab a baguette. It was good and different but I don't think I would get it again - the curry is quite sweet and has sort of a pumpkiny taste to it. I think it's really popular here though!The Schweinszwicker is really tasty and large. It comes with sauerkraut and onion in a baguette. The beers on tap are ok, just your standard beer. The beers in the fridge are just ok as well. I really enjoyed the rose and would recommend. The Cabernet Sauvignon was very well bodied and oaky.

Zurich is an expensive city, but Sternen Grill is not expensive at all. I had the currywurst and my husband had a sausage. Both come with a free piece of bread. My husband also grabbed a beer and this was one of our cheapest meals in Zurich. It's fast, easy, and you can use their downstairs restroom.

Good sausages. The schweinszwicker is better than the bratwurst as it is tastier. The roll that comes on the side is actually out of this world. Lunch * Bratwurst (Good) * Schweinszwicker (Great) * Curry bratwurst (Ok) * Fries (Good)

The menu is simple but it's done very well. This is a great spot to have a bratwurst and some beer! It's also an affordable dining option since dining in Switzerland can be pricey. It's not fancy by any means but it is surely satisfying! The mustard has a kick to it but it is a must with your grilled wurst. While we ate here, we noticed a line form so it does tend to get busy.

A relative took me here some years ago and it was my first time to taste some Zurich kinda cakes and bread, Believe me, it was yummy yummy and am still creating out some good times to visit again on vacation

Terrific meal, and finally - great food at reasonable prices in Zurich! Everything is bare bones. Jump in line, order, and pick up your roll and spicy mustard. Once you've got your food find a table. People stand at the table tops or crowd together (get comfortable and don't be surprised if a stranger asks to at your table when it's crowded!). Staff was really helpful. Food was fast, tasty, and flavorful. Sauerkraut with crunchy onions was delicious. Highly, highly recommended.

Yum yum yum! Long queue but line moves quickly. We ordered the first three wursts on the menu. The st galls was mild, the stezial bold and smoky, and the wiedeker on a baguette with sauerkraut, and a poulet as we have a big kiddo. The female cashier was super nice and reminded us to grab a roll and mustard. We had everything precariously balanced on one plate but that was ok. Everything was tasty . Yes, the toll is very crusty but a very yummy crumb and perfect to support the bread and mustard. The poulet was not big but not dry and well seasoned. Lots of people ordering the chicken nuggets and frites. Lots of tables outside. Clean bathrooms in the lower level. We took the water taxi from the central station for 4.40 chf and got off at the Bellvue stop. Loves the water views! Worth going and trying!

One of my favorite places in Zurich. The bratwurst has the perfect amount of spices and is made to perfection. Comes with delicious brot and the mustard is amazing. This is our must have in Zurich!

So amazing, the best of German street food. Note that they are in a temp location for a while and the listed address is wrong by a half block--they are off Bellevue. I had the special brat with spicy mustard, a crusty roll, and a house beer. The sausage is grilled perfectly and has fantastic flavor on its own. The spicy yellow mustard is pretty hot, and I loved it. The roll is is a miracle, hard and flaky on the outside, soft and yeasty inside. I wish I knew how to make bread like this. House beer was fine, a lager I'd say. Interesting flavor, it was a good match for the meal. Tables fill up at prime meal times, maybe visit off peak. Located next to the lake and tons of shopping. Open very late!

By far the best bratwurst in Zürich. It is extremely close to where I work so I find myself eating there very often. The food is on the higher end of pricing in Zürich but nothing outrageous. #1 takeaway in Zürich and the restaurant upstairs is also great.