Centre Travel

International Nomad Eatery & Bar Brunngassein 8 4062 Basel T:   +41 (0) 61 690 91 60 E:   eatery@nomad.ch W:   www.nomad.ch/eatery

Japanese Negishi Sushi Bar Gerbergasse 80 4001 Basel T:   +41 (0) 61 263 26 36 E:   barf@negishi,ch W:   www.negishi.ch

International Mr Pickwick Pub Steinvorstadt 13 4051 Basel Tel:   +41 (0) 61 291 86 67 E:   pivi basel@gastring.it W:   www.picwick.ch

Asian MISTER WONG Steinvorstadt 23 4051 Basel Tel:   +41 (0) 41 281 83 61 E:   wongbasel@gestrag.ch W:   www.misterwong.ch

Mediterranean Isaak Zum Munsterplatz, 16 4051 Basel Tel:   +4 (0) 61 261  47 12 E:   info@zum-isaak.ch W:   www.zum - isaak.ch

Haute Cuisine Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl (Les Trois Rois) Blumenrain 6 4001 Basel Tel:   +41 (0) 61 260 50 07 E:   chevalblanc@lestroisrois.com W:   www.lestroisrois.com

French Mo - Sa  11.30 - 23.45 Au Violon , Brasserie im Lohnhof 4 4051 Basel Tel:   +41 (0) 61 269 87 11 E:    info@au-violon.com W:   www.au-violon.com

French Open:   Di - Do   11.30 - 14. 17 - 24              Fr  11.30 - 14 & ab from 17                 Sa ab from 18 hr Atlantis Klosterberg 13 4051 Basel Tel:   +41 (0)61 228 96 96 E:   info@atlan-ris.ch W:   www.atlan-tis.ch

Oriental Open:   10 - 24 hrs Aladin Barfusserplatz 17 4051 Basel Tel:   +41 (0) 61 261 57 31 W:   www.aladinbasel.ch

Wein & Kultur Dorfplatz 7 Tel:   +41 79 821 65 81 Restaurant Adler Dorfstrasse 9 Tel:   +41 41 620 14 54 Restaurant Schafli Buochserstrasse 41 Tel:   +41 41 620 13 77 Restaurant Klewen - Pub Kirchweg 20 Tel:   +41 41 620 11 30 Rutenenbeizli Rutenenstrasse 160 Tel:   +41 41 610 95 40 Bergrestaurant Alpstubli Sunnigrain 11, Klewnalp Tel:   +41 41 620 31 44 Web:   www.alpstubli-klewenalp.ch

At the Holy Cow they sell quite a choice of burgers, all fast-food style. You order and pay at the counter, the food is then , and the brought  to your table when it's ready. Listen out for your number being called, so you make sure you get the burgers you actually ordered.  The Elvis blue cheese burger we got was tasty, with a distinct blue cheese taste and nicely cooked meat.  The bun was a little floppy though, we'd have preferred it toasted. Nevertheless a good choice for a quick, inexpensive burger   - very popular with students and the like. Restaurant Holy Cow Zahringerstrasse 38 Zurich Central, www.holycow.ch  

This new bar in the main hall of the railway station is a pleasant mix of cafe', American deli and wine bar,  The black furniture and dark parquet floor are quite elegant. A lovely touch in the modern interpretation of a stucco ceiling with intricate asymetrical refiefs an a 50s style chandlier constructed of flourescent tubes. This is a fast moving place, with a small but sensible choice of sandwiches (e.g. with pastramu', salads, desserts (e.g. New York Cheese cake) and just two wines, which are however served in quite opulent glasses. At the outside tables in the hall smoking is permitted with blankets provided for chilly days. Cafe' Oscar Bahnhofplatz 15, Zurich Tel:   +41 44 217 15 15 Web:   www.cafe-oscar,ch Tram:   Haupbahnhof

They do a great mezze platter here, with hummus, baba ganoush (aubergine puree') okraq in tomato sauce and many more hot and cold options.  Some are with meat or cheese, many are vegan.  The warm pita bread is served in little brown paper bags so it dosen't dry out - a nice touch. The pleasant, light room with the lovingly selected second-hand tables and chairs feels just as right for extended coffee in the morning as for an evening meal with beer.  Free Wi-fi. Moudi's Lecker Cafe Kronenstrasse 48 Zurich Tel:   +41 43 810 03 45 Web:   www.leckercafe.ch Tram:   Roslistrasse

A little bit off the beaten track on the upper edge of Niededorf, the Zum grunen Glas offers notable Mediterranean-style cuisine in the noble atmosphere of an old guild house.  The classic here is the beef tarter - it's served either with basil and olives or Asian-style with wasabi and mango chutney.  And yes, it's very tasty. You will find fish,meat and some typical Zurich dishes like geschnetzeltes and bratwurst on the menu as well. Zum Grunen Glas Untere Zaune Zurich Tel;   +41 44 251 65 04 Web:   www.grunensglas.ch Tram:   Neumarkt

We like the style at rhe basso - it's modern and pure, without being super-cooled.  The Italian- Alpine menu is also definitely worth a mention, offering e.g tasty tarter, excellent cheese lasagne, served not in layers but open, so to speak and some great cuts of meat too. They also have a wood fire oven for genuine pizze.  The service is attentive and fresh, and on a sunny day, their colourful outdoor tables just overlooking the Sihl canal are a lovely place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Bar Basso Silhstrasse,59 Zurich Tel:   +41 43 497 25 28 Web:   www.barbasso.ch Tram:   Sihlstrasse

The four Yooji's are well known in Zurich for good Japanese food.  The one on Bahnhofstrasse features two stories and works as a self-service restaurant.  Grab your sushi from the display cabinet and take a seat for take it out or sit at the bar and pick some more daring compositions from the conveyor belt. The following Yooji's feature table service. Yooji's Bahnhofstrasse Bahnhofstrasse 102 Zurich Tel:   +41 44 212 12 25 Web:   www.yoojis.com

This all new Sushi place is located in the newly renovated  main train station (towards Bahnhofstrasse).  The plain interior design and the calm Japanese sounds in the background make for a very relaxing atmosphere. The sushi creations on the kaiten conveyor belt come in four price categories  and feature freshly made classic sushi, sashmi, and maki creations and tofu cheese cake and pudding for dessert. We were pleased with taste and quality - as well as with the plum wine that went on the house. You can also order ready-made boxes to take away. Sora Sushi Bahnhofplatz 15 Zurich Tel:  +41 44 217 15 10 Web:   www.sora-sushi.ch Tram:   hauptbahnhof

If you are not good at decisions, you will have a hard time choosing at the Caribbean restaurant Trum, the vast menu reads almost like a zoo:  crocodile, kangaroo, beef, soups, salads and quesadillas.  The place is heavily decorated with plants and palms, contrasting with the old guild house it's located in.  Food is good and service fast - usually. The Trum, is hidden in the upper part of Niederdorf. Open: 10.00 - 24.00  Non-  stop kitchen until 23.30 Restaurant Trum Obere Zaune, 19 Zurich Tel:   +41 43 268 39 40 Web:   www.bei-tony.ch Tram:  Rathaus

While the heyday of Italian cinema may be over, this small ristorante brings cinema and italanita' together in the most charming way.  It stays lively well into the night, thanks also to the visitors of the Arthouse studio cinemas right next door.  Surrounded by Art Deco elements, guests squeeze into tight seats to enjoy a plate of pasta, something the Commercio has got off to fine art.  With a cinema ticket from Arthouse cinemas you get a price  reduction of 10%. Open :  11.00 - 24.00  Fri & Sat:  11.00 - 02.00 Restaurant Commercio Muhlebachstrasse, 2 Zurich Tel:   +41 44 250 59 30 Web:    www.commercio.ch

The Fujiya of Japan is all about teppanyke cuisine. The chef prepares your food directly at your table on a teppan - on a hot iron plate. He fries fish, prawns, scallops, steaks and vegetables and serves it with different sauces.  The fujiya offers a variety of menus with 5 to 9 courses  from salads and soups through to sashimi and sushi and deserts. Teppanyoki lets you enjoy the smell of the fragrant ingredients while the chef cooks cooks them in front of you  - definitely a remarkable though quite pricy experience. Fujiya Of Japan Tessinerplatz 9 Zurich Tel:   +41 44 208 15 55 Web:   www.ascot.ch Tram: Bahnhof Enge