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Vorderer Sternen

Theaterstr. 22, Zurich, Switzerland (Hochschulen)
044-251-4949
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Ranked #142 of 1,054 restaurants in Zurich
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night
Neighborhood: Hochschulen
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Pavia, Italy
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72 reviews 72 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

If you're looking for a great bratwurst in an informal setting and (most importantly in Zurich) at a reasonable price, this is the place! Bratwurst is served with bread (fresh and crunchy) and an incredibly balsamic mustard. The place is always busy but well worth a visit.

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Sydney, Australia
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70 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013 via mobile

We were hungry and thought we'd try a bratwurst or 2. The food was great - the mustard was superb! My only issue was the staff member who served us our sausage. He was rude - basically threw the sausages down on the bench and didn't say a word to us and was basically unhappy and very rude. Great food... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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165 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
186 helpful votes 186 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

This place is known for their bratwursts, which are basically large veal sausages from St. Gallen, extremely mild in flavour, grilled over flames, and served with an unleavened extremely crusty bread roll (bürli) and mustard (senf). Do not expect to taste veal, you won't. The sausage is extremely mild and clearly made from off cuts and offal. I do not... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

When visiting Zurich (or even live there) you should not miss this spot where you can get the best "Bratwurst" in Zurich. Eat it with some hot mustard and a piece of "Bürli" (some type of bread) and be happy watching all those busy people passing by. A very nice experience.

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Indiana
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

The brats were good, not the best I've ever had, but definitely good. The mustard was awesome, however. It's not cheap, but it's a heck of a lot more affordable than most places in Zurich

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Zurich, Switzerland
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

Supposedly the best wurst house in Zurich. The braatwurst was tasty - I'll give you that. But I wouldn't say it's the best sausage I've had in town. Slightly pricey, seating area a bit of a mess, but it's one of those "must do" things in Zurich

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Brats from Sternen Grill are TRULY "the best of the wurst." (They serve rotisserie chicken too, but I haven't gotten around to those yet...) Choose between their signature St. Galler Bratwurst made of veal and pork, or the Servelat which is a thicker red sausage made entirely of pork. Both are fantastic and served beautifully grilled & piping hot. Whatever... More

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NYC
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

So said our 16 year old son, which is high praise indeed! Stick to the wonderful bratwurst and crusty burli, be prepared to sneeze when you taste the essential hot mustard, don't blanche at the SF5 for a bottle of water, and enjoy a true taste of Zurich, for insiders and tourists alike.

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Zurich, Switzerland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

Good, traditional Swiss food in nice atmosphere. Good service.

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Zurich, Switzerland
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137 reviews 137 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011 via mobile

Should you decide to give them a visit based in previous reviews - you will find that the house has disappeared. What remains - in an altered american Camper mind you - is the legandary Rosaly's Vorderer Sternen Grill - parken on the also legendäre "Sechsläuten - Wiese" on the otherside of the road. Thank God they are still open... More

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