Turicum - Zuerich

Thought we'd try our local as it has changed hands. The outside terrace was very busy, so we decided to eat inside. The welcome was warm. Waiting staff very busy but we didn't have to wait long. The menu is decidedly Italian with a few staples such as Cordon Bleu thrown in. We chose a mixed salad each for starters and shared a Quattro Formagio with added anchovies We enjoyed beer and half a bottle of Primativo. The whole experience was excellent. We shall return.

This is probably my second-favorite restaurant in the immediate Altstetten area, coming in right after the La Taqueria. Food is always good and the value-for-money is also excellent considering Zurich prices). I live nearby, so I 've probably been here 15-20 times in the past year and a half since they opened, and every time am happy with the food and service. The pizzas are always great and with interesting variety including some with high quality special ingredients you don 't see elsewhere e.g. the Turicum pizza with mascarpone and boletus mushrooms is fantastic), all at very reasonable prices for Zurich ±18-25 chf, slightly cheaper if takeaway). The pastas also use freshly made noodles, which is pretty obvious from the taste, and the basics like carbonara are always delicious. There 's also a pretty wide selection of generic European cuisine, like steaks and cordon bleu, all of which is good but we tend to always get the specialties of pasta or pizza. Their specialty pizzas here are my favorite in Zurich although it 's not my favorite pizzeria in my entire life), and in general I find the food better than the big Italian chain restaurants like Santa Lucia and it 's miles better than the generic pizza and kebab restaurants that you find all over the place. I live close enough that it 's an easy visit for me every few weeks, but even if I moved to the other side of Zurich I 'm sure I would come back every now and then. The outside patio is great in summer, especially now that the construction at Farbhof is FINALLY finished after nearly 3 years. Well, there 's still construction, but now at least it 's 30 meters away across the intersection instead of directly in front of the restaurant, so it shouldn 't make it unbearably loud to sit outside this summer.

Particularly hospitable and you are always surprised with small bites from the kitchen. The food is excellent and deserves at least 5 stars. Balanced menu and something delicious to eat for all tastes. The take-a-way service is also recommended.

Several fine lunch menus to choose from, fair prices, very friendly service.

I was happy to be able to go to the toilet. That's why I enjoyed being able to have an after-work beer here in the evening.