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Zurich, a vibrant Swiss city, blends medieval charm with modern flair. Typical cuisine includes Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, a creamy veal dish, often served with Rösti.

Kle

Kle

Zweierstrasse 114, 8003, Zuerich, Switzerland

Wine • Pasta • Burgers • Chocolate


"There were six of us at Restaurant Kle for dinner and we paid around CHF 1,000 for the 3 or 4-course menu with accompanying wine. After that we left hungry. The amuse bouche consisted of half-baked rolls that were doused with oil, plus there was a mini bowl of pickled vegetables, a red tomato paste, hummus pureed beyond recognition and mayonnaise. I didn't find it very pleasant to smear mayonnaise on a warm, undercooked roll. The starter was a kind of large cracker topped with beetroot slices that actually tasted very good and was the only dish that had an appealing texture. This was followed by the main course which consisted of two small, halved carrots with an undefinable jus and a spoonful of undefinable puree. As far as I understand it, two half small carrots are not a main course, they are not even a side dish but at best a garnish. When I first saw this plate, I thought it was a joke. But no... The dessert at the end was a spoonful of chocolate mousse with a spoonful of peppermint ice cream, doused with peppermint oil. The chocolate mousse was too firm, the peppermint ice cream slightly watery. I can't say anything about the taste, as the intense peppermint oil killed any other aroma. Overall, neither the aromas nor the textures were convincing in the whole menu. The mini portions reminded me of 80's nouvelle cuisine. When it comes to nutrition, you feel like you've been transported back in time: This cuisine offers far too little protein and vitamins. There's a lack of freshness, there's no crunch, it's all too soft, too musty, too one-dimensional. The expert service and the interesting wines, which were well explained, remain positive memories. Unfortunately, the ratio of price to performance does not fit at all. Ultimately, I expect a convincing culinary experience from a restaurant of this quality and I don't want to go home hungry and have to make myself a few more sandwiches. For us it was the first and probably last visit to the Kle. Pity!"