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Experience French cuisine at this Zurich gem, rated 4.6/5. Discover delightful dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. Book your table today!
Mediterranean · European•$$•4.6(615)•Zurich
Contemporary fine dining option at Hotel Krone serving Mediterranean & Swiss plates & tartare.
About Differente
This charming French restaurant in Zurich offers a delightful culinary experience, boasting an impressive 4.6/5 rating from over 600 diners. Priced at a moderate $$$, it's a favored spot for those seeking quality French fare. Diners frequently praise the specialty tartares, with the "Tartare Symphony" tasting menu being a particular highlight, featuring six distinct and delicious variations. The ambiance is noted as pleasant, complemented by good service, making it a lovely choice for both intimate meals and gatherings. While some mention potential wait times, the overall consensus points to a rewarding dining experience worth savoring. Outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails add to its appeal.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Differente
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.6 / 5.0(615 reviews)
Would have given 5 star if only waiting time is less than an hour. 1pm, most tables were already on desserts. Only offered 1 small bread despite an hour waiting time. Tartare Symphony was good nonetheless. Very good Swiss restaurant with nice ambiance and great service. Their specialty is various tartars - make sure to order the taster that includes six different kinds (they are all incredibly delicious). Highly recommended. Reservation was easy via Google. Food was not super fantastic but still good & acceptable. Highlight would be the staff nicknamed Dori. Dori was absolutely delightful. She even made special efforts knowing that I came here to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Having experienced so many rounds of bad restaurant services elsewhere, she definitely made our day here. For her amazing service, I must award 5-star rating to Differente.
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Sagi W.
June 12, 2025
Would have given 5 star if only waiting time is less than an hour. 1pm, most tables were already on desserts. Only offered 1 small bread despite an hour waiting time. Tartare Symphony was good nonetheless.
Ilya N.
June 6, 2025
Very good Swiss restaurant with nice ambiance and great service. Their specialty is various tartars - make sure to order the taster that includes six different kinds (they are all incredibly delicious). Highly recommended.
Teddy T.
September 8, 2024
Reservation was easy via Google. Food was not super fantastic but still good & acceptable. Highlight would be the staff nicknamed Dori. Dori was absolutely delightful. She even made special efforts knowing that I came here to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Having experienced so many rounds of bad restaurant services elsewhere, she definitely made our day here. For her amazing service, I must award 5-star rating to Differente.
Tomislav Z.
April 27, 2023
Tasty food, nice atmosphere, great service and friendly personnel. One of the best chefs in Zürich, imho. Well worth the hike uphill from the center. But be sure to book a table at least an hour in advance, on some night it's quite packed. Do not miss the deserts, there is a separate menu for them, I almost missed them. And go for the small versions, the big are huge! Highly recommended!
Anni Y.
April 6, 2023
Fancy yet simple food! 😍 Beautiful presentation with very distinct colourful plates. The fish was super tender and well cooked. The tartar was unique with 6 types in one plate. Salad was also very tasty with the perfect seasoning. Price: ~ 80CHF per person 🍴
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Differente special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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