SMITH & de LUMA Zurich

Smith & de Luma sits on Grubenstrasse, tucked away from the frantic bustle of Bahnhofstrasse. It is a twenty-minute walk from the FIFA Museum, placing it in a pocket of the city that feels industrial yet refined.

The room runs smart and leans into a modern, international menu that avoids the predictable tropes of the city’s tourist-heavy hubs. While much of the centre prioritizes high-volume traditionalism, this kitchen focuses on creative plates that change with the season. It is a more considered, quiet choice for dinner compared to the loud, clattering brasseries closer to the main station. The space feels intentionally removed from the crowds, making it the right pick when you want a meal that demands your focus rather than competing with the surrounding noise.