AuGust in Zürich

Food and service was amazing except when it came to paying for the meal. We requested twice to get the bill, we then received it and it took 36 minutes for the waiter to come back with the card machine (during that time 2 couples were told to wait for a table). Even though everything else was great this did not leave a good impression of the restaurant. Dine there if you have 3 hours ahead of you!

Fresh, creative & delicious food. Also very friendly staff & quasi show cooking. Despite this, no overpowering kitchen smell. Gladly again.

Currently my personal number one in Zurich! The pork ribs, salad, and rösti were all delicious. I went on a Thursday night and it was busy, so I recommend making a reservation.

Fine restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The food tastes good and delicious according to the price. Everything seemed fresh to us. The service is also friendly and accommodating. It's a bit of an expensive restaurant, but overall you'll have a pleasant evening. Recommended for in between.

The restaurant in the hotel is open to visitors. Delicious meat dishes with excellent service and a large assortment on the menu! Self-made mustard, desserts complement the taste of lunch or dinner!

The meat is very strong and the taste and texture are outstanding! The duck spaghetti is also great The food is delicious 👏🏼👏🏼 The service is very good👍🏼

A casual store Great service and friendly The food is delicious and the pork ribs are of good quality.

First we were refused seating and were told to wait 40 minutes. Then we saw people leaving so that was a lie. Their service is appalling.

We were told to wait 40 minutes for a table which funnily enough became empty immediately. We were also refused seating initially. We found somewhere a lot better around the corner, with better service and polite people

A lovely restaurant for meat lovers! Attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. We had fleishcase, the pulled beef burger and a pea burger (yum).

Great service and nice atmosphere. The food came in a rush. Delicious meat!

Amazing food and great service!

Very cozy, the food is very good and homemade, no frozen stuff.

Unfortunately, the food didn't convince us

It is very expensive for what it is. The plates are very small. The glass of wine was a drop, more than a cup. All small. Not suitable for people with good food.

Great food and service. Also, they were very accommodating with a nut allergy and had a card that listed all the ingredients/potential allergens in each dish.

I was on a layover exploring the city. This Swiss restaurant was open and had good reviews. I tried the Caesar salad with sausages and Swiss cheese, the meatloaf with poached egg, and had the first beer on the menu. ALL were phenomenal. I couldn't thank the waitress enough for her recommendations. Incredibly tasty Swiss cuisine!

My go-to place every time I visit ZRH

5* for the food. The caesar salad with stir fried chicken, main course luma beef pattie with celery , mushroom, jus, roast vegetables and mille-feuille "rennweg" dessert were all superb. Good value for money considering swiss prices generally on high side in Europe. Attentive service throughout. Recommended fine dining Michelin Bib Gourmand at it's best. £££

Food great, but pricing not consistent with menu. $55 fir buttered noodles for two kids and $90 per adult is insane!

The food was super nice, next time I'll be in Zurich I'll come back there! Highly recommend

Average food, prices also high for what they offer, but the thing I least liked was discovering that water (from the tap) is sold for 7 francs per person with the formula "as long as you want" than on a table of 4 where 3 people get beer and one gets water, they still all pay 7 francs each (which is also specified in the menu) we got a rosti and some sausages, good but nothing special and for the price they ask I would say a little too too much but we are in Zurich and that's how it is… Offered bread and butter appreciated.

Even though the restaurant was almost empty, we were given a place right next to the cloakroom. Change possible. The service was not very attentive, food was served across the table to my partner from my side, white wine was lukewarm and the cheapest price for 1 dl by the glass is CHF 10.-. The food was good but not exceptional. Service then got a little better. What can be criticized is the poor ventilation. Everything smells like grease, what a shame!

A must-visit restaurant when you come to Zurich, and I recommend a very delicious entrecote steak 👍🏻

We stopped in at AuGust late on our first evening in Zurich. We didn’t have a reservation & they were busy but this was no problem. Good food - quite meat heavy but very tasty. Friendly service 😊

Very good food and atmosphere, friendly staff.

Extraordinary Tagliatelle Pasta with Duck and Truffle.

The sausages of the day took almost an hour. For this - a minus. The rest is a solid four.

The food was very good, but 7 francs for a small bottle of water is insane. It's just a disgusting way to do business.

Absolutely top...I can only recommend it

Food simply unimaginative and overpriced… Food was sometimes cold and portions were unevenly distributed. Try a little harder.

What a complicated experience. The food was lovely; my bride enjoyed a decidedly not American "burger." It was delicious. I had an absolutely terrific stew. We highly recommend both. Our concern/problem/issue? Well, we couldn't help but feel that the waiter found our presence in the restaurant annoying. We are experienced, global travelers; sensitive to the local community and appreciative of the service professionals we interact with. We enjoy, appropriate, banter with the staff should time allow. (This restaurant was mostly empty.) That said, our waiter found it annoying to review the menu with us. While he was present and attentive to our neighbors, he never seemed to care if we wanted or needed anything. It would be inappropriate to call him rude. He was not; he simply ignored us while being quite busy with others. My parting comment as I left...."sorry for disturbing your afternoon." He ignored that too. Go for the food. Not the service.

The staff was very friendly and the food was really good.

Very good service. The food was very delicious! If I would return. We ordered the pulled beef burger and a beef stew.

On my second day in Switzerland, I tried Swiss food for the first time. I didn't have a reservation, but they kindly let me in. The staff are friendly. Cream-cooked meat stew, handmade pasta, seared beef salad with cheese, and something like a potato cake (I left this one after the volume). It was very delicious ❤ However, the cream is getting too strong for Japanese people 💦

Extraordinary duck & truffle tagliatelle

wonderful food and sensational service

From the dining room you can watch the chefs preparing the fresh food - I think most of it is homemade. The service is quick and friendly. Prices are okay - you just have to be careful with the wine, it's good but in my opinion it's priced out of context...

Tables close to each other, food was fine, although we were the only guests at the beginning, we ordered a meal and the food only came after 25 minutes

For a quick snack in between, whether meat or sweet - everything is included

August, a Michelin-starred establishment in Zurich, Switzerland, presents a contemporary interpretation of conventional Swiss gastronomy. Situated in a former factory hall in the urban core, the restaurant offers patrons an exceptional and unforgettable gastronomic encounter. Seasonal dishes prepared with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients emanate from the kitchens of AuGust's farms and producers. Consistently delectable and gratifying, the words are artistically crafted and presented by the restaurant's exceptional staff of chefs. The Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary potatoes and roasted vegetables, the Seared scallops with Jerusalem artichokes and truffle vinaigrette, and the Grilled beef fillet with chanterelle mushrooms and truffle sauce are some of the establishment's signature dishes. Additionally, August offers an extensive wine list, 100% produced by Swiss wineries. The wine list is thoughtfully curated to complement the menu, and the staff is accommodating and well-informed in assisting patrons in selecting the ideal wine to complete their course. The service provided by AuGust is outstanding. The attentive and cordial staff goes above and beyond to ensure that each diner has an unforgettable experience. Additionally, they are well-informed regarding the menu and wine list and are delighted to respond to guests' inquiries. The ambiance at AuGust is inviting and warm. The restaurant is exquisitely appointed, featuring wood beams and exposed brick walls. Additionally, the restaurant features a beautiful terrace ideal for dining al fresco during the warm summer evenings. In its entirety, August is an exceptional dining establishment that provides patrons with a memorable supper. The ambiance is inviting and warm, the service is outstanding, and the food is delectable. If one is searching for a unique dining establishment in Zurich, August is the ideal choice.

One of your waiters is extremely racist. He is bold, Caucasian and between 30-40 years old. I’m not the only person commenting about this on Google. I encourage you to take action and amend this unfortunate circumstance. My trip to Zurich was ruined because of that waiter. Not going back.

AuGust is a lovely restaurant. We enjoyed a delightful meal, and the service was pleasant and speedy. The only minor drawback is the tables being somewhat closely arranged. Without a doubt, a place I would recommend!

This was our last meal in Swiss which turned out to be the best! Maybe it was early dinner time. We were served without a reservation. I had tried both dishes of beef tongue and calf liver. My husband had ordered BBQ pork. Both of us was extremely happy with a quantity and quality of our dishes, especially very special tasty and tenderness from the beef tongue! The price seems reasonable high, it worths any penny. I liked that Side order is an option in this restaurant instead of like most of other restaurants, you pay more for a whole meal with a large portion of side order, such as hash potatoes or French fries.

As someone who has traveled internationally A LOT, I understand the beauty of easy-going service in European cities. However, my family and I waited quite long for service, even for drinks, as i saw a table get seated after us but served first. They even got bread and we were never given bread - I ended up asking in the end. Despite a very clear request for a large salad, got served a small. We ended up needing to flag down a waiter and anytime we did get service, make sure its known we will order something else - otherwise we don't know when they will ask us again. Even some of the utensils were clearly dirty, not just soapscum (which is usually understandable). We don't know if it's because we're "brown" or American but the service was severely disappointing. We were patient, excited and grateful to sit and eat at a delightful establishment. If you choose to dine here, the food is great, just be ready for mediocre and slow service.

Wanted a drink at 4pm and there were 3 free tables. I was brushed off with the words that you can only sit down to eat. Also a way to scare away high-paying customers.

The service was great and food was super tasty!

As this was our 1st time in Switzerland, we were all looking forward to having our 1st meal here seeing how great the reviews were. However, we were sorely disappointed by the terrible service. When we were ready to order, we turned to approach the wait staff by the name of Samuel as he was right behind us (literally 1-step away from us) as he was stationed there. We tried calling out to him several times (even by his name as we were close enough to read his name tag) and was blatantly ignored. This refusal of service was honestly quite humiliating. It then struck us that he simply did not want to serve Asians. We often hear horror stories of Asians experiencing similar treatment by service staff in Europe, but to experience this ourselves left us pretty shaken and confused. Fortunately, this was salvaged by a younger staff by the name of Jo-an. She was attentive, cheery and gave us her recommendations. We had feedback to who we assumed to be the manager who assured us he will have a word with him. We then later observed that Asians who did not make reservations before coming were turned away on the basis that they were fully booked, while Caucasian couples were invited to wait for a seat (we were seated right by the reception area, so we could hear conversations that took place). Fortunately (or unfortunately), we made reservations which secured us a table. By the end of dinner, Samuel was tasked to settle our bill. We were lucky to have spotted an error of CHF45 at the last minute, upon check the receipt again. This meal definitely left a bitter after taste. We really hope Samuel's attitude is not typical/representative of the general Swiss populace.

Great lunch spot on a lovely street.

Really great, delicious food, fine wines and trained staff who know how to deal with challenges well.

Hearty local food, reasonable prices, dignified ambience. The Widder team has come up with something great here. Gladly again!

It's easy to clean up something fleshy

We went for a coffee and a cara, as an afternoon snack, and they didn't like it very much, but we ate it anyway and it was delicious!

First day in Zurich N stopped by this restaurant by chance to turn out to be the best meal I’ve tasted in a long time .. food with love is what’s described the food here Sanja I think that’s her name was soooo helpful she recommended the talightelle pasta with burrata n zucchini OMG the best sauce n pasta n presentation in my life!! No kidding The chicken cesar salad was AHmazing!! Good job guys keep it up 👍 I

Walked by and liked the ambiance! The Caesar salad with sausage was superb! The tartar was also amazing (very spicy, not at all heavy on mayo…) and the bread and butter was chef’s kiss.

AuGust did not disappoint. Best spare ribs I've ever had. The sausage of the day was cooked to perfection and the luma beef patty with chanterelles was mouthwatering. Jan was a wonderful server!

Tasty Swiss dishes. Refreshing salad, quality ingredients, and nice outdoor seating.

Great restaurant in the middle of Zurich. Recommendation for meat lovers

Good ambience, very friendly service and fine food. I only had meatloaf but you can mess that up too.

One of the rare place to be open over lunch in the city center of Zurich on a Sunday. Meat is good with a large selection of wines and beef cuts. Terrasse is nice and located in a walking street so despite being busy, the area is calm and quiet. Would 100% for a Sunday lunch

Had a great Fruit Tea, Burrata Salad, and Ice Cream locally sourced. Service and Food was delicious.

Amazing Michelin restaurant, excellent service (the staff speaks at least German and English), faster and better service and the food is incredibly delicious. We ordered the Burrata salad (small portion) 18 CHF, Ghackets mit Hörnli 24 CHF (the portion is huge and you can ask to pack it with you for free) and Eistee “AuGust” (author’s iced tea based on hibiscus, very tasty) 6 CHF I advise you to visit if you are in Zurich.

Great specialties, very nice service

Other reviews are unfortunately right - the service is very poor. The food was just OK, but the mediocre service and lack of attentiveness from the staff is disheartening.

Asked for a table at 9:05 p.m. on a Saturday evening: “I’m sorry, our kitchen has already closed”

Food was good (simple but well executed) - I didn’t find anything special in the menu. What we ate as well was just fine… but I felt service was a bit lacking (took them a while to come to our table ask about drinks, then came very fast and a lot of times to ask about what we wanted to eat… took them a while to identify the drinks we’re finished and ask if we wanted more… took a while to bring bread - which we wanted to eat with the burrata…) - maybe it played a role the way we were dresses: post-workout, tired, full of bags… but it’s summer and we were in the balcony so… we didn’t care much about how we’re dressed. But the overall experience was not bad. I just don’t know if I’d ever come back.

Unfortunately we experienced unfriendly service.

I ate a delicious burger. It was a bit pricey(maybe the most expensive burger ive ever eaten) but it's totally worth it. Service is good, quick and friendly. Outside is a nice spot to eat at the streetside. So if you're ready to pay a bit more then usual, then go here for a delicious meal.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 I was hungry so I rushed in, but around 5:30 they said there was one table left. I ordered veal soup, ravioli, and sausage, and they were all basically salty. In particular, I do not recommend sausages as they are very salty. The beer here was delicious. However, the prices are typical of Switzerland. (I think it cost about 180,000 won) There is no reason to come and eat.

Great spot for sitting outside for lunch. The food was great.

Regarding the restaurant August in Zurich, I must say that the location and decor are pleasant. However, my experience with the food quality was quite disappointing, as it left much to be desired. Furthermore, the staff's behavior was unacceptable, as we noticed they were rude and unhygienic. The most concerning part was witnessing a girl cutting a slice of cake, dropping it on the floor, picking it up, and licking her fingers before serving it to a customer. This situation left a negative impression, and unfortunately, I do not plan to return to the restaurant. I believe it is essential for the establishment to improve the quality of service and kitchen hygiene to provide a more enjoyable experience for their customers.

Food was okish...there was too much salt in it..service was bad. They were rude to us.

Excellent meal, fresh and high quality product, very welcoming staff

The food is super good and tasty but the service is horrible, hope you are lucky not to be served by Teresa. She bumps into everyone, her service is just blunt and you are forced to ignore her in order to have a nice experience.

Great place for any time of the day. Great food, great service!

Everything is super fine! Staff very friendly!

German Version: Nachdem wir die Augustinerkirche besichtigt hatten, beschlossen wir, in diesem Restaurant eine Mahlzeit einzunehmen. Es bietet Schweizer Küche an. Das Essen hier ist großartig, besonders die gut zubereitete Salami, Kalbfleisch und gebratene Hähnchen. Bestellt unbedingt das gute Eis, den Käse und die Cremeschnitte. Die Weinkarte ist vielfältig und kann die Bedürfnisse aller Besucher befriedigen. Im AuGust wird großartiger Espresso serviert. Das zuvorkommende Personal arbeitet hart, bleibt positiv und macht diesen Ort großartig. Der spektakuläre Service ist etwas, das die Gäste hier zu schätzen wissen. Ihr werdet angenehm überrascht sein von der niedlichen Einrichtung. Dieser Ort wurde mit dem Bib Gourmand Award für leckere Gerichte zu erschwinglichen Preisen ausgezeichnet. English Version: After visiting Augustinerkirche, we decided to come to this restaurant for a meal. It serves Swiss cuisine. The food here is amazing, especially the nicely cooked salami, veal, and roasted chicken. Make sure to order the delicious ice cream, cheese, and cremeschnitte. The wine list is diverse and can satisfy the needs of all visitors. At AuGust, they serve great espresso. The accommodating staff works hard, stays positive, and makes this place great. Spectacular service is something that clients appreciate here. You will be pleasantly surprised by the cute decor. This place has received the Bib Gourmand award for tasty meals at affordable prices. My Review: Once upon a time, my friends and I decided to explore the beautiful city of Munich. After a long day of sightseeing, we found ourselves in front of the impressive Augustinerkirche. Our stomachs were growling, and we knew it was time to find a place to satisfy our hunger. That's when we stumbled upon this charming restaurant. As soon as we entered, the aroma of Swiss cuisine filled the air, tantalizing our taste buds. We were greeted by the friendly staff who seated us at a cozy table near the window. The menu offered a variety of mouthwatering dishes, but we couldn't resist trying the salami, veal, and roasted chicken. Each dish was prepared to perfection, with flavors that danced on our tongues. We couldn't help but savor every bite. To end our meal on a sweet note, we indulged in the good ice cream, cheese, and cremeschnitte. The desserts were heavenly, leaving us craving for more. We washed it all down with a glass of wine from their diverse selection. The sommelier recommended a perfect pairing, and we were not disappointed. What impressed us the most was the impeccable service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was exceptional. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and always had a smile on their faces. It was evident that they took pride in their work and genuinely cared about their guests. The restaurant itself had a delightful ambiance. The cute decor added a touch of charm, making us feel right at home. We couldn't help but admire the attention to detail in every corner of the establishment. It came as no surprise to us when we learned that this restaurant is a top pick.

Excellent service and food. Nice and friendly environment and outstanding location. I had no chance to enjoy the food outdoor but it was nice to feel the restaurant sound.

The four of us were here for a coffee and a cake, but it took way too long before the drinks arrived. The coffee was already cold when we got it. We ordered one more drink but this also took 10 minutes for a drink. When we asked to pay, the waiter first asked other customers if they wanted anything.

Really good food. Delicious sauce, delicious burger, delicious sandwich, delicious sausages! Very friendly service. Very high prices (such is Zurich).

Enjoyed an early evening meal here, enjoyed the food and service was good too.

Roger's service was the reason we will never eat here again. Additionally, the portion size is incredibly small for the price. (Gazpacho for 17CHF was a small cup, after a "large" portion of pasta with tomato sauce for 28CHF my stomach was still growling.)

Amazing food, great staff, very clean, delicious deli.

That’s the most terrible burger I ever had. Probably one of the most expensive too.

The way we were received was unacceptable, if you can even call it a reception, as soon as we approached the restaurant, the fact that we spoke a different language. We were rejected in a very ungrateful way and nothing, I came to Zurich because of its openness and cosmopolitanism. I am very disappointed with this gentleman who is the manager of the restaurant as half of the seats were empty.

Upscale restaurant with excellent food and good service. We'd love to come back.

Rudeness at its finest. Especially if you don’t speak Swiss German, your money are valued as s**t.

Very nice outside area, extremely friendly service. The club sandwich is filled with meatloaf, you have to like it... and read the menu more carefully!

Exactly what was advertised, excellent service, great ambiance and price.

On December 17th, 2022 we spontaneously decided to enjoy a late lunch in AuGust. When we arrived we asked a lady, who turned out to be the service manager Nadja P., if there was still a table available for two people. She assured us that we could get a table in about 15 to 30 minutes maximum and suggested we hang out at the bar with a drink in the meantime. We were served at the bar by another employee who served us a cola and a ginger beer. After waiting for 40 minutes we thought it appropriate to ask for our table. Five minutes later we received a message from another employee that a table was finally ready for us. Despite the long wait, we hoped for some kind of compensation, perhaps some attention from the house. But this didn't happen. Instead, we settled our drinks bill at the bar, paid CHF 24 and gave an additional CHF 6 tip, and then went to the restaurant area. There we met Nadja P. again, who explained that she had lost sight of us at the bar. In the meantime the restaurant had noticeably emptied. We sat down and first ordered water. About 10 minutes later our waiter appeared to take our food order. We chose a salmon tartare, a goat cheese salad and, as the main course, Zurich Geschnetzeltes and a pulled beef burger. After another 20 minutes of waiting, we were served the starter. The accompanying toast was missing. Salmon tartare without toast… The waiter hastily assured us that the bread would be served shortly. But again we had to wait. After another 5 minutes we had to ask again about the whereabouts of the toast, which had already been waiting on the kitchen counter for a long time, but had now become cold and soft. Our water was empty in the meantime, but the waiter didn't notice this even when serving the main courses. Another 15 to 20 minutes passed before we even had a chance to order water again. Our plates were only cleared away 5 minutes after eating, while new tables were already being set next to us. In total we spent 2.75 hours in the restaurant - and that without ordering dessert. I have never experienced such poor service, especially in an establishment that stands out for its good service. As a final note, we had to pay our bill in the entrance area as no one came to ask us about dessert or the bill. This disappointing experience led me to report the incident to the F&B Manager of the Widder Hotel, whom a good friend of mine knows personally. Unfortunately the manager never responded to this message. This ignorance, coupled with previous experience, now leads me to leave this public review. Mistakes can happen. What matters is how you react to it. Apparently the company doesn't seem to care that quality has declined. I think that the management change in recent years has contributed to this development. A management that doesn't care about the guest's concerns.

I had a nice Cesar Salad with a sausage instead of chicken.

Good restaurant in the centre of Zürich but kind of expensive (7.- for fries on the side) but overall very good and warm place.

A beautiful place. Excellent food. Lots of variety and since I am VEGETARIAN but it is an almost specialized meat place, I thought I would not find many options, I was wrong, there are many meatless options. Delicious. IF MY OPINION WAS USEFUL TO YOU, LET ME KNOW AND FOLLOW ME :)

Consistently high quality and a large selection, especially of meat dishes. Try meatloaf! Impeccable service.

Cool restaurant, very well cooked and the service... awesome. The guest is the king

A very good time in this restaurant We were welcomed without reservation without problem The portions were correct and the service very pleasant.

Had one night in Zurich to explore and chose AuGust as our lunch spot, and we are so glad we did. I had the meatloaf, but got to taste the sausage, roastie, veal, salad and homemade ice cream dessert. Everything I tasted was marvelous. The meatloaf was spectacular especially when I added the AuGust mustard which they keep on the table. We would really like the recipe for the meatloaf and wish I had a case of the mustard to take home!!

Very good food and quality. Welcoming and professional service. Pleasant setting. The only downside is that Accompaniments are billed separately and this is not stipulated clearly enough. Who eats a stew or a veal sausage without it? Once the support is added, the prices become relatively expensive.

Absolutely amazing. The food itself tastes amazing. Be warned, the portions are bigger than you expect. The service was fantastic and very accommodating to me have never tried Swiss food before. And I appreciate not throwing me out of the restaurant for my horrible pronunciations. The atmosphere is fun, dark lighting but not hard to see and low music barely heard over everyone talking, but not too loud.

Came here due to a recommendation from a local, and it was right around the corner from the Widder Hotel where we were at grabbing a drink. We were there pretty late (8:30 PM) by Swiss (and American) dinner standards so the restaurant was pretty empty! The restaurant reminds me of a classy diner. It is pretty small, and I’m not sure if I would recommend this place for a group larger than 6. The tables are pretty tiny, so the restaurant might need to wait for multiple tables to serve a large party. We had the undivided attention of our waitress. She thoroughly explained the menu and made a few recommendations for traditional Swiss options. The cappuccino was delicious, and definitely gave me the much needed caffeine boost. The Fleischkase was made really well. It was the first time I had it so I wasn’t sure what to expect! It definitely had more flavor that I anticipated. The sliced veal “Zurich style” (not pictured) was the best dish I tried here. We requested the dish without kidneys, so not sure if that would have made a difference! The cream spinach was also a tasty side and complemented the other dishes well.