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<div>Doctors, pediatricians and dentists are plentyful given the way the Swiss health system is setup. <br />
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'''Note from Per''':<br />
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I would prefer not to see purely personal recommendations here - much more I would prefer to see some general information (in English) about the Swiss health-system, followed by recommendations for <language>-spoken doctors etc.<br />
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== Dentists ==<br />
Dentists are unbeliveable expensives in Switzerland, and they change everything. For a simple examination you will spend CHF 80, easilly. <br />
In such big cases it is cheaper to fly to your hometown than get treatment in CH.</div>Tafernandohttp://www.swisswiki.ch/index.php/RestaurantsRestaurants2009-05-08T10:51:39Z<p>Tafernando: </p>
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== General Comments ==<br />
Restaurants are very expensive in Switzerland, also do not expect a good service. Not all restaurants have the menu in English, so be prepared to order unknown food.<br />
Tips are not mandatory but (of course) it should be nice. You can not give tips using credit cards, only in cash.<br />
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== Brunch ==<br />
* '''8032 Zürich - Bohemia ''', am Kreuzplatz, 8032 Zürich, 01 383 70 60, http://www.bohemia.ch <br />
Has good food normally but also great Sunday brunch including English breakfast or American style pancakes. This is on Kreuzplatz (Tram 11). [[Image:Nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Zürich - Movie restaurant ''', by ABC Cinema<br />
Reasonable grub at all-in price. Busy in summer too, when you can have your brunch at the outside tables.<br />
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== Cr&ecirc;perie ==<br />
* '''8037 Z&uuml;rich - Cr&ecirc;perie Gr&uuml;ntal ''', Breitensteinstrasse 21, 8037 Zürich, 043 366 85 02<br />
Has great cr&ecirc;pes. I had the one with salami, leek (lauch), olives, chilli and Mark had the smoked trout with Cr&egrave;me Fra&icirc;che. Sweet cr&ecirc;pes are also available. It is also open later in the evening. Located in Wipkingen, near Escher-Wyss Platz. [[Image:Nosmoking.png]]<br />
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== Chinese ==<br />
* '''8005 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant Beyond''', Zollstrasse 20, 8005 Z&uuml;rich, 01 366 83 45<br />
This is restaurant offers Shanghainese/Chinese style cuisine, and is also where the staff from the Chinese Embassy go to eat. There are two menus available - one is a “westernized" menu where they also offer Thai dishes, the other menu offers food that is quite different. This is just across the road from the Hauptbahnhof, on the Landesmuseum side. [[Image:Nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8002 Z&uuml;rich - Entehuus''', Alfred Escher Strasse 11, 8002 Zürich, 01 201 44 90 <br />
Peking duck and some other Chinese dishes. Went there for Peking Duck and was surprised at how inexpensive it was. [[Image:Nosmoking.png]]<br />
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== French ==<br />
* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Romantikhotel Florhof ''', Florhofgasse 4, 8001 Z&uuml;rich, 044 250 26 26, http://www.florhof.ch/ <br />
This is our favorite restaurant. It’s French and the food is always good. The chef lives in Colmar and goes home on the weekends. Sometimes the restaurant is open on weekends but you should call in and check first. I really recommend this place for a great cozy meal. You don’t really need to dress up but you can. We usually go to the restaurant in jeans. If you have a birthday, just let them know and the chef will make a cake. We have never been disappointed. [[Image:Nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Lumiere''', Widdergasse 5, 8001 Z&uuml;rich, 044 211 56 65, http://www.restaurant-lumiere.ch/<br />
French bistro-style food served by friendly staff. The food is well-prepared and reasonably priced, and the restaurant is very dog-friendly! [[Image:airconditioning.png]] [[Image:Dogfriendly.png]]<br />
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== Ethiopian ==<br />
* '''8003 Z&uuml;rich - Marathon ''', Zurlindenstrasse 21, 8003 Z&uuml;rich, 044 463 59 24 <br />
A brief but good Ethiopian, and Italian menu. I recommend the vegetarian sampler for three people plus a portion of the key tibs (beef) as a good mix for four people. The service is friendly but a bit slow, and inexpensive for Zurich. We will definitely go again. Note that the restaurant has moved to nearby Weststrasse 192 [September 2006]. Closest tram stop is Schmiede Wiedikon on the 9 or the 14. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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== Indian ==<br />
* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - King's Kurry''', Freyastrasse 3, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 043 268 48 28, http://www.kingskurry.ch<br />
Probably the Indian restaurant with the best reputation in Z&uuml;rich. The service can sometimes be a bit slow but the food is good. It is located near Bahnhof Wiedikon. <br />
1. The food tasted as though it had been made the day before. [[Image:nosmoking.png]] [zc] <br />
# ''Err, Indian food is normally cooked that way - the overnight marinade draws the flavours together and improves all curries. If you didn't like the food could you be more specific about exactly why?''[http://www.nzz.ch/magazin/restaurantfuehrer/kingskurry_1.87667.html Reviewed in the NZZ 2003-7]<br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Masala''', Stauffacherstrasse 27, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 044 240 03 61, http://www.masala.ch <br />
Similar to UK Indian restaurants. We like it. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8048 Z&uuml;rich - Spice Route''', Badenerstrasse 505, 8048 Z&uuml;rich, 044 491 65 00, http://www.spiceroute.ch <br />
Used to be a very good place. Opposite Letzigrund Stadium. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8037 Z&uuml;rich - Ravi's''', R&uuml;tschistrasse 29, 8037 Z&uuml;rich, 044 361 66 56, http://www.ravis.ch<br />
This is in Wipkingen and they have different things. Also good but perhaps not as good as the top restaurants - but different cook, different tastes. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''5424 near Baden, about 30 km from 8001 Z&uuml;rich - Curry Beiz''', 5424 Unterehrendingen, 056 222 56 61, http://www.curry.ch <br />
Wonderful all-you-can-eat buffet, including vegetarian selections. The website lists their <em>&agrave; la carte</em> menu. Reservations recommended. [zc] <br />
# Update Nov 2006. I regret to report that the quality of our last meal there was quite unacceptable. There was a party going on in the main part of the restaurant, and we opted to order <em>&agrave; la carte</em> instead of the buffet. I don't know if that was the problem or what, all I know is that we were served uninspiring, mediocre dishes. Sad...<br />
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* '''8002 Z&uuml;rich - The Spice Gourmet''', Seestrasse 43, 8002 Z&uuml;rich, 044 2011 05 66, http://www.thespicegourmet.com <br />
Located about 50 meters from Bhanhofstr. Enge. This is a tiny place, so book ahead. Food is nicely spiced and flavorful, but the portions are very small. They offer homemade lemonade which is good but pricey (CHF 6). The naan was excellent but dessert was a complete disappointment. [at]<br />
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* '''8700 K&uuml;snacht - Malabar Garden''', Hörnlistrasse 16, 8700 K&uuml;snacht, http://www.malabargarden.ch/<br />
[http://www.nzz.ch/restaurantfuehrer/2006/03/30/go/articleDPCMJ.html Reviewed in the NZZ, 30 March 2006]<br />
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== Indian/Pakistani ==<br />
* '''8050 Z&uuml;rich-Oerlikon - Handi''', Schwamendingenstrasse 16, 8050 Z&uuml;rich-Oerlikon, 01 311 80 38, http://www.handi-restaurant.ch <br />
Just recently tried Handi in Oerlikon and quite liked it. Service was a little slow, but hey, one has to relax with Indian food. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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== Indian/South Indian ==!<br />
* '''8057 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant Kerala''', Hofwiesenstrasse 188, 8057 Z&uuml;rich, 01 364 45 77, http://www.keralarestaurant.ch <br />
Very good South Indian food. I can recommend their buffet on Wednesdays and Sundays. A good place to try South Indian food. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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== Indian/South Indian ==<br />
* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant King's Kurry''', Freyastrasse 3, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 043 268 48 28, http://www.kingskurry.ch <br />
Very good Indian food. Lunch buffet every day during the week. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
Also try www.kingskurry.ch/southindia for South Indian food - Birmensdorferstrasse 191, 8003 Zurich!<br />
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== Italian ==<br />
* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Il Golosone''', Uraniastrasse 20, 8001 Z&uuml;rich, +41 44 212 4008<br />
For the best pizza in town, Il Golosone on Uraniastrasse. No bookings possible at lunchtime so get there early....reservations possible for evening session.<br />
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Behind Jelmoli carpark has very good pizzas. Very fresh ingredients. Always crowded on the weekends so either book or go early. Currently, our favourite pizza place but place is tied with Don Leone (see below). [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Pizzeria Don Leone''', B&auml;kerstrasse 31, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 044 241 01 01, http://donleone.ch<br />
Friends have checked out this place and it passed their inspection too. Service can sometimes be slow though. Sort of place you go to take your time. So I wouldn’t recommend going there before a movie even though it’s around the corner from Stauffacher’s Metropole cinema. Owner also owns Franco's Pizza in Oerlikon. I know some Italian friends who work nearby and go there for lunch everyday. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8055 Z&uuml;rich - Grottino 77''', Aemtlerstrasse 11, 8003 Zürich, +41 44462 19 12, http://www.grottino77.ch <br />
I've been going there for 11 years and the pizza and paste is great; service friendly. I feel very at home there.<br />
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* '''8037 Z&uuml;rich - Bindella''', H&ouml;nggerstrasse 115, 8037 Z&uuml;rich, 044 276 60 60, http://www.bindella.ch<br />
Another really good Italian place. Currently they have really good Piemontese truffles. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Zurich - Contrapunto''', Waaggasse 5/7 off of Paradeplatz, 8001 Zurich, 044 211 65 25<br />
Good Italian place that actually makes their pasta al dente. I like the carpaccio and the spaghetti with clams. Not too smoky, always a plus. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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== Japanese ==<br />
* '''8008 Z&uuml;rich - Ginger ''', Seefeldstrasse 62, 8008 Zürich, 044 422 95 09<br />
I don't know much about Japanese food but Ginger on Seefeldstrasse is nice but expensive. It is located across the road from Tiffins. The chef prepares all dishes in the center (sushi/sashimi) and places it on a conveyor belt. The restaurant is very small and you can chat with chef and watch the preparation. It’s a bit pricey but the quality is good. I don’t like fish, but I always find something to eat because they also do stuff with beef and eggs and vegetarian. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Isakaya''', Waisenhausstrasse 5, 8001 Zürich, 043 344 89 29 http://www.isakaya.ch/index1.html<br />
Pretty good sushi for Zurich; they sometimes even have toro (fatty tuna). Convenient to the main station, and actually appears to be run by Japanese people. Closed on Sundays. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant Bar ISHI''', Badenerstrasse 97, 8004 Zürich, 043 243 30 00 http://www.ishi.ch/ <br />
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== Lebanese ==<br />
* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant C&egrave;dre''', Badenerstrasse 78, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 044 241 42 72, http://www.libanesisch.ch/<br />
This has always been a good option for a mixed group of vegetarians and meat-eaters. Le C&egrave;dre is probably the most well known in Z&uuml;rich. Booking is usually required on weekends unless you're really lucky. We’ve never been disappointed. Mezzeh has always been yummy. Belly dancers on some days. Unfortunately, this means that all discussions cease while extremely loud music is played while she goes from table to table. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant Arabesque''', Werdstrasse 66, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 044 242 53 59, http://www.libanesisch.li/<br />
Another option (for Lebanese food) is Arabesque. The food is also good and the mezzeh is slightly different to Le C&egrave;dre's. Also has belly dancers on some days. Same deal with the loud music. Would recommend booking on weekends. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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== Greek ==<br />
* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - V.P. Catering''', Ankerstrasse 16, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 043 243 80 46, http://vp-catering.ch/ <br />
HGreek food for eat-in or take-away. If the weather is nice, they have outdoor seating, as well. Good prices for Zurich, and popular among my colleagues for a quick lunch. Closed Sundays, no dogs allowed. Closest to Bezirksgebauede on the 2 or 3 tram. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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== Swiss/Modern Swiss ==<br />
* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Heug&uuml;mper''', Waaggasse 4, 8001 Z&uuml;rich, 044 211 16 60, http://www.restaurantheuguemper.ch/ <br />
Heug&uuml;mper -- is pretty good. In die Altstadt. Worth a try. [[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8008 Z&uuml;rich - Blinde Kuh''', Mühlebachstrasse 148, 8008 Z&uuml;rich, 044 421 50 50, http://blindekuh.ch/zuerich/eingang.html<br />
Blinde Kuh serves pretty good food in a unique setting -- the restaurant is completely dark, and the servers are all blind or visually impaired. Really interesting experience. Be sure to make reservations, as it is fairly small and usually booked in advance. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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* '''8003 Z&uuml;rich - Zentraleck''', Zentralstrasse 161, 8003 Z&uuml;rich, 044 461 08 00, http://www.zentraleck.ch/<br />
Zentraleck has a short but very good menu that focuses on seasonal ingredients prepared in a modern, Western fusion style. They really pay attention to presentation and come up with interesting combinations of flavors and ingredients. Reservations recommended. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Zurich - Oepfelchammer''', Rindermarkt 12, 8001 Zurich, 044 251 23 36, http://oepfelchammer.ch/<br />
Really good modern Swiss fusion cuisine. Long-standing tradition involving climbing through the beams on the ceiling and drinking a glass of wine upside-down. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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== Swiss Fondue/Raclette ==<br />
* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Restaurant Le Dézaley''', Römergasse 7+9, 8001 Z&uuml;rich, +41 44 251 6129, http://www.le-dezaley.ch/en/index.htm Quality fondue at a reasonable price. Don't forget your Kirsch!<br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Fribourger Fondue Stübli''', Rotwandstrasse 38, 8004 Zurich, 044 241 90 76, <br />
Some of the best fondue in Zurich, in a cozier and less smoky atmosphere than Dezaley or Adler's (and cheaper, too!) They serve both vacherin fondue and moitie-moitie fondue. The chocolate mousse makes an excellent dessert. Closest tram stop is Bezirksgebaeude on the 2 or the 3. They are sister restaurants with Raclette Stube in Niederdorf, if you want something more central, with the same menu. [[Image:airconditioning.png]]<br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Raclette Stube''', Zähringerstr. 16, 8001 Zurich, 044 251 41 30<br />
Some of the best fondue in Zurich, in a cozier and less smoky atmosphere than Dezaley or Adler's (and cheaper, too!) They serve both vacherin fondue and moitie-moitie fondue. The chocolate mousse is an excellent dessert. Located in Niederdorf, they share the same menu as their sister restaurant, Fribourger Fondue Stübli. [[Image:airconditioning.png]] <br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Adler's Swiss Chuchi''', Rosengasse 10 8001 Zürich, Switzerland 044 266 96 66<br />
WARNING! Be careful about Adler - The hotel never mentions, but be careful about your group size. When we went there were four of us and the waiter told us we had to order four courses. When we said one of us was not so hungry and did not want to order, the waiter (not in a very polite way) said it was a rule and that we must order! Then we called the manager and he said we had to order but that it did not have to be a main course. The fondue was good but still the behavior of the waiter and this "rule" which was not so polite was enough to ruin our evening. I think they should inform you about this rule when you are making your reservation. Nevertheless the fondues were good.<br />
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* '''Innenstadt Z&uuml;rich - Fondue Tram''', departs Bellvue several times per evening in Fondue season http://www.vbz.ch/vbz_opencms/opencms/vbz/deutsch/Angebote/Extrafahrten/FondueTram All Aboard!<br />
This could possibly be an overpriced experience. You can't see out of the windows. The food is good, and you can have more if you ask. It is worth going at least once....<br />
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== Thai/Asian ==<br />
* '''8008 Z&uuml;rich - Tiffins''', Seefeldstrasse 61, 8008 Z&uuml;rich, http://www.tiffins.ch <br />
Tiffins offers great trendy Thai food. It is very crowded after 7:30 pm on most days but the staff provide very quick service. This is not a posh eatery! Good food, reasonable prices, wooden tables.[[Image:nosmoking.png]]<br />
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* '''8032 Z&uuml;rich - Nooba''', Kreuzplatz 5, 8032 Z&uuml;rich, 043 243 60 06 http://nooba.ch/nooba/ <br />
Smoke-free pan-Asian restaurant that is open on Sundays and also does take-away. [[Image:airconditioning.png]] <br />
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== Thai ==<br />
* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Roi-Et ''', Sch&ouml;neggstrasse 30, 8004 Z&uuml;rich, 044 291 58 30 <br />
Really good Thai place. It’s not “trendy” but there are plenty of delicate flavours in the food. Very extensive menu for such a small place. Bus Stop: 31/32 Militairestrasse, off Langstrasse. [[Image:nosmoking.png]] <br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Blue Monkey ''', St&uuml;ssihofstatt 3, 8001 Zürich, 044 261 76 18, http://www.bluemonkey.ch<br />
Another good restaurant in Niederdorf, that is has a trendy setup. Don’t go upstairs – it’s just same food for more money. Stay down, in the restaurant/caf&eacute;. The food is really good.[[Image:nosmoking.png]] <br />
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* '''8001 Z&uuml;rich - Ban Song Thai ''', Kirchgasse 6, 8001 Zürich, 044 252 33 31, http://www.bansongthai.ch <br />
Good but booking essential. Also in the Niederdorf. [[Image:nosmoking.png]] <br />
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* '''8004 Z&uuml;rich - Sala Thai ''', Kanonengasse 31, 8004 Zürich, 01 241 11 80, http://www.sala-thai.com<br />
After several disappointing Thai and Indian curries in Switzerland, this was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful food and quite reasonably priced. As we're used to curries in the UK, we asked for extra spicy, which was excellent, but not for the faint-hearted! Traditional Swiss decor is nice too. [erpm]<br />
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== Other ==<br />
* '''8001 Zürich - Cafe Zahringer''', Zahringerplatz 11, 8001 Zürich, 044 252 0500 <br />
Good food at reasonable prices for Switzerland. The restaurant is veggie-friendly. There are really good vegetarian soups that change every day. [[Image:airconditioning.png]] <br />
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* '''8001 Zürich - Manta Bar''', Bahnhofstrasse 42, 8001 Zürich, 043 344 85 00<br />
Popular place to get sandwiches downtown during lunch. They ahve a wide selection of sandwiches that can then be heated up and taken to go. Can be a bit pricey, but the sandwiches are quite good.[[Image:airconditioning.png]] <br />
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* '''8004 Zürich - Paninoteca Caffetteria''', Ankerstrasse 38, 8004 Zürich, 043 317 1333<br />
Friendly staff make hot or cold sandwiches to order, near-ish Stauffacher. Very reasonably priced, for Zurich, and the sandwiches are huge. [[Image:airconditioning.png]] <br />
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* '''8037 Zürich - Restaurant Die Waid''', Waidbadstrasse 45, 8037 Zürich, 043 422 08 08, http://www.diewaid.ch <br />
Lovely setting in Wipkinger Berg (?), overlooking the city and the lake. We enjoyed the food, but would even recommend the place just for the view and setting. We went on a somewhat hazy day and can't wait to go back on a clear one. [zc]</div>Tafernandohttp://www.swisswiki.ch/index.php/Drivers_licenseDrivers license2009-05-08T10:35:31Z<p>Tafernando: </p>
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<div>[http://www.swisswiki.ch/index.php/Expats-in-Zurich-FAQ Return to the Expats-in-Zurich FAQ]<br />
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== Getting your Driver's License ==<br />
* Go to the following website online http://www.stva.zh.ch/internet/ds/stva/de/home.html<br />
* Click on "Ausweise (F&uuml;hrer und Fahrzeugausweise)" <br />
* Then on "Umschreibung eines ausl&auml;ndischen F&uuml;hrerausweises" and you will find a downloadable (in German) sheet on how to get your Swiss license. <br />
* You can also call the Strassenverkehrsamt at 044 468 3111. <br />
* Your employer's HR person may also be of help.<br />
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== Licensed Drivers from the US ==<br />
If you are coming from the US with an American License you have one year (although they don't really abide by this time limit very strictly) to trade in for your Swiss License. <br />
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* You must contact the Strassenverkehrsamt via phone or online<br />
* Fill in the necessary document<br />
* Send in your American License with the completed for (keep a copy for yourself) with eye test results (from within the last 2 years)<br />
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You will receive your Swiss License in about 2 weeks with your American one back as well. <br />
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== Licensed Drivers from the EFTA & EU Countries ==<br />
Holders of licenses of many other "favoured" countries (EFTA and EU members states plus a few others) can also get a Swiss license without taking a test or a course, but your old license will not be returned to you.<br />
Swiss driver's licenses are valid for the rest of your life!! New EU driving licenses are only valid for 10 years (older ones had an unlimited validity).<br />
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== Licensed Drivers from BRAZIL ==<br />
If you are coming from BRAZIL with your Brazilian License you have one year (very strictly, suggest you apply before) to trade in for your Swiss License. If you apply after one year you will have to perform teoric and practical exam.<br />
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* Get the form at your Gemeinder, or contact the Strassenverkehrsamt via phone or online<br />
* Fill in the necessary document<br />
* Send in your Brazilian License (they will keep) with the completed for (keep a copy for yourself) with eye test results (you can do that everywhere in Switzerland)<br />
* Depending on the Kanton you will receive a mail with the date, hour and place for the exam. This may take 4 weeks to receive the letter plus another 2 months for the exam (total 3 months).<br />
* If you apply after one year you will have to perform teoric and practical exam.<br />
* If approved, you will receive the Swiss Driver licence by mail including some bills to pay. Sometimes they do not send your Brazilian licence back, which you have to ask.<br />
* Examinators may not speak English.</div>Tafernando