Tao‘s

I was invited by a friend that has been dinning here since she was a teenager and I know for sure I’m inviting other friends with me next time. It was that good! We sampled a couple of things and everything was so good we ordered for the exact food a second time! I arrived too early so I was invited to their extremely cool cigar lounge with a speakeasy vibe. The staff were really nice, ambiance was picture perfect too.

Food is ok. We ordered 4 starters, 2 main and 1 side and found most dishes sweet and sour based, similar in taste. Vegetables dimsum aren’t good enough, especially the filling. We really like the shrimp truffle dim sums though. I ordered the spicy udon as a main dish and it turned out to be a spaghetti. Lousy and disappointing. Cocktails menu is interesting and my spicy Mexican mule was alright. The table service could have been better.

Tao’s is very weird place depending when you go and where you seat. It is a lovely place in terms of decoration, layout with beautiful terraces and courtyards. Interior is nice too and comfortable. However the bar side, especially outside during summer is full of a very very questionable clientele in terms of elegance, feeling very cheap but in the dinner side it is quite nice with a nice vibe. I do strongly recommend the backyard terrace for a lot intimate atmosphere. The food overall is great quality, service is fine despite very high prices.

It was amazing, so cosy, the service were so kind and welcoming. The food were so tasteful even if the dishes are no so big. Congrats ! I will come back for sure.

Food was outrageously good. Had the Cripsy chicken tacos, the US Entrecot, and the Cheescake for desert. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. 9,5/10 as the steak side of fries wasn't entirely up my alley. Other than that, just great

What an amazing restaurant. Good was spectacular and service was over the top!!!

The restaurant is very beautiful with tasteful decor. The food is very good, in fact, it's delicious, but the service is terrible; they have no regard for etiquette. They don't know how to maintain proper posture when speaking to you, and when they hand you the menu, it's almost as if they're throwing it at you. They wander around in front of us doing things and don't even look to see if you need another drink. The next course was a complete disaster, and I'm very sorry about this because they even forgot a dish we ordered, and we sat at the table for 35 minutes without anything, and no one came to ask us. We were even sitting across from the checkout table upstairs. Unbelievable. And finding a waiter to serve us was quite difficult because everyone was very busy and no one looked at us. Then all the waiters served us at once, but none of them communicated with each other. A disaster, zero for service. This isn't the first time this has happened; it's the same every time we go. We've been four times already, and this isn't an isolated incident. It's unbelievable that a restaurant with an Asian culture hasn't bothered with proper restaurant etiquette. The background music also doesn't match the style, decor, or personality of the restaurant. The restrooms are in dire need of cleaning. The doors are filthy, blackened with dirt. The door frames clearly look like they were given a quick, rushed cleaning. They should give all the restrooms a thorough cleaning, which is incredible in Switzerland because everything is always spotless there, and here, they clearly don't spend money on cleaning. Another terrible thing. I hope the manager takes this criticism constructively, as I believe it helps improve the business. I wish them all the best and continued success.

The best restaurant! I live in Basel everytime i come in zurich i eat by Tao ! The best meat filet ! If i will be millionaire i will eat each day here! I hope you will stay long time with this quality from food ! The best

Such amazing food and good service. The drinks are strong and the staff was attentive and very nice. We had the lamb, the duck salad, the steak, and the crispy tuna. Everything was yummy and perfectly cooked. We had a lot of delish food and a lot of fun while hanging out in Zurich. Highly recommend this restaurant with the hidden cute garden.

In Zurich, Switzerland, the Michelin-starred Tao's restaurant serves contemporary interpretations of traditional Chinese fare. The restaurant has gained recognition for its inventive menu options, crafted using premium, uncooked ingredients. Although the menu at Tao's fluctuates with the seasons, the following are signature items: Black truffle shavings and truffle vinaigrette drizzled over seared scallops. Duck with hoisin sauce, spring onions, and pancakes. Black pepper sauce on Wagyu beef with stir-fried vegetables Tofu map with rice Ice cream made with black sesame seeds and deep-fried Tao's additionally offers a comprehensive wine list comprising various domestic and international wines. An enthusiastic sommelier curates the wine list and is always willing to assist diners in selecting the ideal wine to complement their entree. The service is exceptional at Taos. They are accommodating and congenial and exert additional effort to guarantee a memorable dining experience. The restaurant exudes an air of sophistication and refinement, characterized by its exquisite dining room and intimate bar. In general, Tao's is an exceptional dining establishment that provides an exceptionally distinctive gastronomic encounter. The establishment is characterized by a sophisticated and refined ambiance, delectable fare, and outstanding service. It comes highly recommended to anyone in Zurich seeking a banquet venue for a special occasion.

Everything was perfect. We missed it the night before and came back. Im so glad we did! It was magical!

Good vegetarian choices but they don't have any plant based proteins like tofu or pumfu. Vegetarian dishes are priced similar to meat options. Server was not knowledgeable of the wine list. We were 4 adults and 3 well behaved children aged 6.5, 12 and 14. But, we were seated in the backside outdoor patio away from main patio which has no music. Lastly, server chose to give us tutorial on tipping in Switzerland vs US . food makes up in flavor despite poor service, poor seating and lack of plant based protein.

Came here via recommendation from someone we met who lived in Zurich for 6 years. We had two appetizers (soup and bar) and two mains (chicken and salmon), all of which were not great but not necessarily bad. Overall seemed very simple and lacking in flavor or complexity. We also had some sake and a few cocktails. Our server was very nice but pretty busy as it was Saturday night and lacking attentiveness. For example, a few times my drink ran out and it took her 5+ minutes to realize and check in each time. The ambiance was my favorite part. They had different areas of the restaurant- nice outdoor, pet friendly patio, good lighting, different rooms inside for dining. The bill was quite expensive given the quality of food and therefore I would not recommend this restaurant to a friend.

Came here for a spontaneous after-work dinner with some coworkers on a Monday night. Never heard of this place before and was pleasantly surprised to walk past the non-descript entrance off Bahnhofstrasse to find cute, little lights dotting the stone pathway all the way to the door. The only bar available doubled as a smoking lounge, and there were 2 guys at the entrance puffing on huge cigars. Yuck. Really comfy seating on a plush bench with pillows. Dim lighting cast a soft, romantic glow. My dinner low-down: 1. Dim sum appetizer steamed to perfection with succulent, chewy dumpling skin. (CHF 28) 2. Chicken on a hot stone plate was tasty but a bit dry and needed the gooey teriyaki sauce for some moisture. (CHF 34) 3. Side of creamed spinach was rich and creamy, but really salty. (CHF 7) 4. Utterly heavenly rosé champagne and refreshing sweet white wine spritzer. (CHF 12 for the spritzer, and I thought the champagne was 16... but it was probably more like 21?) Something weird after we paid--the waitress followed me to the restroom to ask for CHF 2 because we were short on the bill. ?!?! I couldn't figure out what happened, except perhaps the champagne cost 5 more per glass than we thought? There was only 1 rosé listed on the menu at CHF 16, but we couldn't reconcile to our total bill. Weird. Anyway, a beautiful restaurant with pricy food that was ok but not out-of-this-world. Delicious drinks and a lovely place to hang out with friends.

The food here is really REALLY good. The service here is really REALLY good. The price here can get pretty darn HIGH. So, now that you know that, I shall explain the wonderful culinary adventure I was taken on during my time here. My boyfriends Aunt and Uncle took me here for an early dinner. We started with the TAO's Journey (32chf). It included 3 spoonfulls of sashimi (not sure what type of fish) glazed with some oil and peppers. I ate all three because they're not fans of raw fish- lucky me! It also included three servings of beef tar tar atop a toasted baguette, 3 sauteed chicken skewers, 3 tomato and mozzarella skewers, 3 spring rolls, and 3 meatballs. The bites were small, but absolutely delicious. After 2 glasses of prosecco and sharing that, I didn't want too much for an entree, so I decided on the TAO's Chicken salad- small portion (25chf). It said the salad was topped with fried chicken, so I was expecting fried chicken slices. Instead the entire breast was fried first and then cut into pieces. I really loved this because it left a slight crunch on the chicken, but didn't overpower it with having every side breaded. The dressing was delicious, and the outside of the chicken was still crispy but inside was juicy. Underneath was a cooked egg. It was an amazing salad. Somtimes I'm bothered when restaurants charge so much for a small amount of food, and you see this often in Zurich, but what I ate here was delicious, unique, and well worth the money. I was also able to try the Vegetable tagliolini with beef stripes- (38 chf) on a red curry sauce. It was delicious as well, but sometimes it's hard to pay 38chf.

This place is amazing. Hands down one of the best in Zurich the the tiger shrimp are my fav wasn't crazy about the tuna tartare.great service!

I'd heard great things about this place but I have to say I was underwhelmed. The food was ok but just not special. I had the US tenderloin (which was good but tiny) but did come with a large grilled tiger prawn. The nondescript orange sauce that came with it had no taste and felt fatty and grainy. Side dishes of wok veg (overcooked and VERY over salted) and thin cut fries. My friend had salmon with a nice spicy orange chutney with mashed potato Wine was the best, a great Ribero de Duero at 86.00, not so bad for Zürich. But all in all, 277.00 (we had a glass of champagne each first and one desert - Mango salad) is very expensive for just ok food. The chairs BTW are cool, on castors so you can move around easy, but they are so low it's actually uncomfortable to eat and the heating was set so high I had to take my jacket off and loosen my shirt. And finally, if you don't like salty food stay away. The whole meal was very salty and I had to drink a lot of water at home to get rid of it all.

A fantastic location, beautiful old house, idyllic garden and modern interior. A place to see and to be seen. The euro-asian dishes are tasty, but slightly overpriced.

Nice setting, great food. Service can be slow..depending on time of day.