A boiled sausage made with caraway and spices, frequently found at Zurich's outdoor markets.
4 top-rated spots found
Zeughauskeller
Appenzeller Siedwurst with Chäshörnli
Traditional Swiss
· $$
· City Center / Paradeplatz
★★★★½ 4.5
13,845 reviews
ClassicHistoricLocal Legend
8
Flavor
7
Value
10
Vibe
Housed in a 15th-century former armory, this is the most iconic place to eat sausage in Zurich. The Siedwurst is prepared with a snap that purists demand, served in a boisterous, communal atmosphere that feels like a living museum.
📍 Bahnhofstrasse 28A, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland · View on Maps
Rheinfelder Bierhalle
Appenzeller Siedwurst with Mustard and Bread
Swiss Beer Hall
· $
· Niederdorf
★★★★☆ 4.3
3,105 reviews
Hidden GemBudget FriendlyLocal Legend
8
Flavor
10
Value
8
Vibe
This is where locals go to escape tourist prices. It offers a no-frills, authentic 'Stammtisch' vibe. The Siedwurst here is celebrated for its honest, caraway-forward seasoning and massive portion sizes for the price.
📍 Niederdorfstrasse 76, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland · View on Maps
Restaurant Alpenrose
Regional Appenzeller Siedwurst
Authentic Swiss
· $$$
· Kreis 5
★★★★½ 4.7
643 reviews
AuthenticCozyInstagrammable
9
Flavor
7
Value
9
Vibe
Alpenrose is a 'time machine' restaurant with ornate wood paneling and etched glass. They source their Siedwurst directly from traditional Appenzell butcheries, ensuring a flavor profile that is more refined and herb-heavy than mass-produced versions.
📍 Fabrikstrasse 12, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland · View on Maps
Restaurant AuGust
Gourmet Appenzeller Siedwurst
Swiss Boucherie
· $$$
· City Center
★★★★½ 4.4
850 reviews
GourmetChicClassic
10
Flavor
6
Value
9
Vibe
Part of the prestigious Widder Hotel, AuGust is a meat-lover's paradise designed like a modern butcher shop. Their Siedwurst is the 'Gold Standard' for texture—silky yet firm—and is treated with the same reverence as a fine steak.
📍 Rennweg 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland · View on Maps