The Counter

What a wonderful experience! The ingredients were thoughtful and approachable, the service was friendly and instructive, and the ambiance was perfect. Our sommelier Eva was so knowledgeable and professional, and made the wine experience marvelous. I’d recommend this restaurant over and over again!

Excellent dining experience, after many (many) Michelin-star restaurants I felt The Counter definitely deserved its spot on the guide! I can't give it 5 stars though for a couple reasons: 1. The quantity of food was the bare minimum for such a tasting course. I feel they could have added at least a second Main (quail + something else, maybe a noble fish) 2. The wine glasses (without wine pairing) were very stingy. The champagne (34/35 chf) was a really little drop. Luckily I don't drink, I would have been pretty pissed off about that. The cuisine otherwise was absolutely excellent. I slightly missed a bit more mousses and reductions, but everything worked very very well together. The dessert was a pretty simple/standard combo of pear and chocolate, but the extra twists made up for its simplicity in flavor associations.

Great food, many very unique dishes. Expect heavy East Asian influence. Their seafood was some of the best I've had (especially the caviar). My favorite dish was the shaved ice before the main - creative, refreshing, and delicious.

Picked my 70th Michelin star here. Can truly recommend. Very creative and tasty dishes, surprising combinations of world cuisines at its finest. Love that every chefs will come and greet you and introduce the dishes. The service is attentive and you can genuinely feel that they like their job and not just to perform the routine - often you meet robot waiters who mumbles to explain the dish quickly so that the tick is done. Here I see that they are truly proud and happy to explain the dish to you. The design of the entire experience is also very good, from the door bell, the ‘salut’, the warm towels at the beginning and cold refreshing towel before dessert. Last but not least, say hi to Sebastian, a young talented chef, at your next visit!

I was really skeptical about this place, as I often am when dining out in Zurich; I feel it's hard to justify the return on investment compared to other countries. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The food is simply amazing—very creative and thoughtfully prepared. The tastes and textures are perfectly layered, with nothing too strong or too mild. It's just perfect. The service was excellent as well. The staff was very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The atmosphere is intimate, modern, and comfortable. For me, it's currently the best place in Zurich for fine dining. Don't wait until they get their first or second Michelin star, as prices will likely go up. Go as soon as possible; you won't regret it.

A Theatrical Dining Experience at The Counter Our evening at The Counter was nothing short of a wonderful, warm, and almost theatrical experience. This fine dining establishment offers a unique setting with an open interior that lets you step closer to the kitchen, truly giving you a glimpse into the incredible efforts that go into creating such a culinary "show." The food served was fantastic. The dishes featured classics from the region and around the world, each with a distinct personal touch. Every plate was wonderfully conceptualized and elevated to the highest level. I.e. the shaved ice dessert Kakigori - here with Campari syrup— revealed a delicate cream at the bottom that elevated the simple dessert to the next level. More highlights for us included the fish with incredibly flavorful beans, white asparagus, the Iberico and the cherry meringue caramelized with charcoal. Even those without a trained eye or palate can appreciate the meticulous work and preparation that goes into each dish. The service at The Counter was equally impressive. The staff was kind, welcoming, and highly knowledgeable. The counter concept places the guest on an eye-to-eye level with the staff, enhancing the already impeccable service and creating a more intimate and engaging dining experience. All in all, you can feel that the team around Mitja and Florentina is fully in-tune. One might be tempted to say that this is an experience for special occasions, but the team has left us yearning for more soon. Thank you everyone!

Went for lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Truly amazing!! Not only was the food was incredible but the service and atmosphere were top notch!! In addition the wine pairing was spot on - DELICIOUS!! They deserve both stars!! We will definitely be back!!

Just perfection and worthy of the stars the restaurant carries! I've been to many Michelin restaurants, and this is one that I would gladly return to. The tasting menu is a pleasure for the senses, and I have difficulty choosing a highlight: was it the crispy morels with poultry stuffing in broth, the bao with wagyu ham, the caviar, the ice cream sandwich, the succulent pork? I could not make up my mind, it's best to just go and let yourself be spoiled by the chefs. Also really loved the bread, both the milk bread and the sourdough, as well as the Snickers praline at the end of the meal. The wine advice is very good, and in terms of drinks, next time I will try the proposed peanut old-fashioned after my meal. The atmosphere sitting at the counter is great, you really get to watch the kitchen crew perform in the spotless environment. I also loved that the dishes are brought to you by different staff members - all of them did an excellent job and were a pleasure to interact with. For larger groups, I would propose the separate tables to be able to talk more easily.