How much does The Counter menu cost?
From CHF 220 for the Saturday lunch tasting menu to CHF 320 for the tasting menu, per person in CHF, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| tasting menu | CHF 320 | CHF 640 |
| tasting menu with wine pairing | CHF 515 | CHF 1,030 |
| Saturday lunch tasting menu | CHF 220 | CHF 440 |
| Saturday lunch tasting menu with wine pairing | CHF 335 | CHF 670 |
Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT. Service is usually included, though some restaurants add a service charge; tipping is optional. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Counter before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Counter?
The Saturday lunch tasting menu, at CHF 220 per person. That’s CHF 100 less than the tasting menu.
- Saturday lunch tasting menu CHF 220Saturday lunch (also Sunday lunch from 15 November to 20 December 2026); alcohol-free pairing CHF 95 · CHF 100 less than the tasting menu
- IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada CHF 186The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Zurich, Creative
How to book at The Counter
Book online on SevenRooms or by phone on +41 44 244 32 16.
- When tables are releasedOnline through SevenRooms on the restaurant's website. A credit card is needed to book. For special bookings, email [email protected].
- Where to bookBook on SevenRooms Or call +41 44 244 32 16.
- CancellationsFree cancellation up to 48 hours before; after that the full menu price is charged if the seats can't be filled again.
- Groups and private eventsFor groups of four to six there is a Private Table, which can be booked online.
From The Counter’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Counter: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Counter have?
Two. The Counter holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 25 two-star restaurants in Switzerland.
Who is the chef at The Counter?
The head chef is Mitja Birlo.
Where does The Counter rank on critics’ lists?
The Counter is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 245 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026
- 88 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Zurich · Switzerland
- Open
- Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat openSun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001, ZurichOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is The Counter expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its CHF 320 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 4 two-star dinner menus in Zurich with a published price. The middle price is CHF 340, so it costs CHF 20 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas CaminadaZurich | Creative | CHF 186 | CHF 76 | – |
| The CounterZurich | Creative | CHF 320 | CHF 220 | CHF 195 |
| The RestaurantZurich | Creative | CHF 340 | CHF 150 | CHF 320 |
| Widder RestaurantZurich | French | CHF 350 | CHF 160 | CHF 255 |
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Starred restaurants near The Counter
The 6 nearest, all within 790 m.
- Widder Restaurant French · 560 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner CHF 350
- Neue Taverne Vegetarian · 570 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner CHF 105
- IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada Creative · 630 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner CHF 186
- La Rôtisserie Modern European · 670 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner CHF 352
- Shin Asian · 750 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner CHF 290
- ORSINI Italian · 790 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner CHF 240
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Sources Restaurant: the-counter.ch. Stars: The Counter in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).