Burgstein's Gasthaus Penalty in Zürich

Your Russian serving breed "Olga" has a stinky smell. If you want to attract guests Mr. Ladinig and Ms. Zouhir, you should choose better service staff. Otherwise the food and drink is great!

Amazing place. Delicious food (we tried different Cordon blues and Schnitzels), big portions, and absolutely fair prices. Service is great. Pets and people friendly :)

Yummy food, big portions and friendly staff. One of my locals favourite place to eat. 100% Swiss quality. I recommend this place. 😊

Unique cult restaurant, Sebastian creates magic in the kitchen with passion, love and pure craftsmanship. An institution and every visit an experience. Simply great!

very good Wienerschnitzel with potato salad. The Kaiserschmarrn is also top notch. Great value for money. Service was also very friendly and accommodating.

We always enjoy coming to see you :-) for me the Cordon Bleus are the best in Zurich. The cheese noodles are great and the salad dressing is delicious. And finally, the world's best kaiserschmarrn. What more could you want :-) the restaurant is small, you feel comfortable in the rustic surroundings and back in time. A truly unique piece. A big thank you goes to Cinzia's top service ♥️

Cute restaurant. Expensive. HORRIBLE service. Older female bartender acted like a child - slamming flatware, kussing us in a foreign language. May be great for locals but NOT for tourists RUDE!

The very best place to eat with Austrian specialties. Best Wienerschnitzel in Zurich and the surrounding area. Service quick and charming.

The perfect gem in Chreis 4 - for something rustic after a Jass (afternoon) - you feel like you were in the original Züri in the 50s - 80s. Be sure to reserve 🙏

Very good food and perfect service in a pleasant atmosphere. Bravo - keep it up.

Absolutely great! Good home cooking, great quality & service 👌 Tip: Spätzle - if you can, then you can. You can get fries everywhere, but not SUCH spaetzle 😍

Coolest military kitchen in Zurich. Simply great!!❤️🙏🏼Thank you

Was in the penalty spot for the first time today. I really enjoyed the very fine food in the cozy restaurant. The service was very warm. I'll definitely come back when I'm in Zurich

Burgstein's Gasthaus Penalty bar is a true local gem in the heart of Zurich. Swiss charm envelops this cozy spot, making it a favorite among locals. The ambiance is warm, the drinks are authentic, and the experience is quintessentially Swiss. A must-visit for those seeking a genuine taste of Zurich's local culture!

Good cuisine, great service. Thanks

Dear Penalty Team, excellent food and always delicious. Thank you very much for being here 🤗. A repeat offender who likes to come back again and again 😉. A special thanks goes to dear Jacky 🤗

The large schnitzel is of course great

Yes, it's really comfortable at Sebi. Simply a super warm, old school host. Who does everything right with his team!! The food is varied and amazing. Likewise the wonderful desserts. Mmmmhhh. !! You can feel very comfortable here and every visit is worth it. Thank you Sebi for existing!!!

A stroke of luck, a very quiet atmosphere, the food was simply delicious and the service to match. Not a fancy inn, but a real inn from back in the day. Those who always drink their beer there sit at the front of the bar and people eat at the tables. There were a lot of young people there, so it was a place for young and old. I'd love to go there again.

The cordon Bleu was soooooo good. Good job Sasha

Great Cordon Bleu!!!! Super Service!!! Recommended🥰

We had the Robespierre beef fillet with fries. Not only did we wait half an hour for the waitress to come and take our order, but the disappointment was even greater when we ate our paper-thin beef fillets for the price of CHF 46. We were also charged CHF 4.80 for the extra fries. Very disappointed. To flee.

Pleasant place to watch the people of Zurich outside. Friendly and prompt staff.

My friend just wanted coffee and it was not available in the hotel lobby so we went across the street to get some from them. We waited for it on an outdoor high stool 2 seater table. When the lady came back, she said i can’t sit on the chair because I didn’t order. This is about 11pm when they’re about to close and they clearly can’t give the other chair to anybody for my friend was already seated on that table. I just stood there awkwardly while he drank his coffee. I guess that was more polite than walking out and leaving my friend there.

Perfect place to enjoy a delicious Cordon Bleu. The inn not only offers the normal Cordon Bleu, but also a good number of additional variations. I chose the Stinkerly. But be careful, no face to face meeting the next day. The garlic still has an effect! Always happy again, very tasty! With outdoor seating in summer.

It was just a great evening where everything was just right. The food was super delicious and to the point! The wine was a good selection and the service was great! Very direct but very heartfelt and that's exactly how it should be. Guests are friendly here, you can laugh and you are simply welcome. Gladly again, good luck!!

Excellent food as always the best Zurich has to offer

Great place, excellent cordon bleu, wonderful service.

We were staying at a hotel within sight of the restaurant so we decided to try it out for dinner. We sat outside. The server was very friendly. We all ordered wienerschnitzel and local beer. Everything was fresh and delicious. The schnitzel was light with a nice crust. We enjoyed our evening!

My name is penaldo the camel give me penalty or I retire 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤑🤑🤑🤑

Simply good Austrian cuisine, it’s also suitable for Bavaria 😉 Many thanks Esther & Sebastian “I liked it so much”

Just a very cool place. Our meeting point for the sailing evenings

Really great place to relax with friends and enjoy a meal or drink. Very friendly staff and the Food itself was really good. Had the alpenzeller cordon bleu and was not disappointed. Would recommend to make a reservation.

Very, very tasty 😋 food and made with a lot of love. Everything homemade including knöpfli or rösti. A table reservation is recommended.

If you're really looking for real Swiss cuisine, Burgstein's Gasthaus Penalty is the right place for you! Unfortunately, there are very few restaurants in the city of Zurich that still offer real, authentic Swiss cuisine. The owner and chef Sebastian is a very personable and very friendly host. His absolute culinary homemade and very fresh hits on the menu are the real Viennese veal schnitzel with cranberries and a side dish of your choice. A real insider tip: the homemade spaetzle! Various cordon bleus, schnitzels in large or small portions, various salads and a large selection of culinary highlights from Switzerland.🇨🇭 Sebastian definitely knows his craft 💯! However, you should have plenty of time when ordering. Not suitable for restaurant guests who are pressed for time. At Sebastian's, things are relaxed and you just forget about time, so everything goes well and everyone is happy. I'll come back and enjoy the Swiss hospitality!

Never experienced such an unfriendly employee as in this rest. today 2:20 p.m.!!! Disrespectssss!!!!! As soon as I was sitting, I stood up immediately!!!!so my 2 friends won't be consuming anything there anymore!!!

The schnitzel was okay, but the highlight was the mixed salad. It was definitely worse than the packaged salads from Aldi. It looked and tasted like it came from the compost.

The waitress was either falling asleep or definitely had no motivation. My employees would have been at work for the last time... The pork schnitzel was acceptable. But not really a “hit”. However, it's surprising that fries weren't included given the price. Since the waitress didn't come, I had to ask her to pay. All in all, very disappointing. Good luck on your journey ahead.

We went here for dinner on my birthday. The Viennese schnitzels were terrific, the service was friendly and the landlord himself was also very personable. I like the rustic, old-fashioned pub atmosphere. You don't see one of these very often anymore, especially in the cities. I will definitely come back. Big praise to everyone.

Best restaurant in Zurich! Very friendly service and above all EXCELLENT food! Very pleasant to drink after dinner!

Nothing fancy, just very solid and good food! I had the cordon bleu and it was just lovely. Highly recommend!

The best Cordon Bleu experience!

Great place for meeting Very good cuisine

I can't understand all these good reviews for fried meat. I didn't like it at all, definitely once and last time

Amazing food and best service!! Highly recomended

Gordon bleu is legendary, as are the typical Austrian specialties and desserts. It is advisable to be very hungry because the portions are huge, but so delicious that you simply cannot stop eating until everything is eaten.

Very friendly facility and staff. I'd love to come back!

Great place for authentic schnitzel. Though, full disclaimer I don’t have considerable experience.

Truly enjoyable experience in a traditional Swiss restaurant. Cordon bleus are massive and super tasty. The atmosphere is very cozy with nice staff and cool setting. Possibility to go during game nights as they broadcast most games. Go to place for a large meal with beers Booking in advance is always recommended if you want a table

Good host with delicious cordon bleu

Great selection of delicious Cordon Bleues. Service and ambience are also great.

Super Cordonbleu also affordable! Nice service top!

Well - something for Züri-Checker - it was good, but the price was also high. Unfortunately, on our second visit, the service at reception was very unfriendly - so we left again and won't come back.

A real insider tip. Under no circumstances should you be deceived by the perhaps somewhat outdated "pub atmosphere" - the best schnitzels, cordon bleus, etc. in the city are here. Excellent. Every time. Friendly service and a friendly chef who definitely knows his craft! And: MUST have the spaetzle as a side dish!!

It's always a pleasure to eat at Sebastian's. Good food, fast service and the kitchen is also open after 2 p.m.

We came here to watch the Germany Spain soccer game at the 2022 world championship. We found a very cozy atmosphere with neatly arranged small tables and a decently sized TV that was showing a local sports channel with the game on. It felt a bit more intimate as opposed to a big sports bar. Aside from soccer, the snitzel I ordered was big and delicious and served relatively quickly so I left the place satisfied.

Charging 4. (something) franks for a glass of tap water is a shame! Edit: i dont think it was a mistake because i explicitaly asked her if you are charging the water from tap and she replied to me that yes you do.

I love dining with fellow countrymen. A fried chicken at its best. Very friendly service, cozy atmosphere and Sebastian, the boss, is super friendly👌🏼🌺 🙏 Thank you and see you soon ❣️

Unfortunately for me a disappointed visit to the rest. Penalty. The schnitzel was ok, but nothing more. Big and thin as it should be, but unfortunately the taste is boring. I've had better French fries, too dry and a small portion. Price-performance wasn't right for me.

Very tasty and at reasonable prices! Always my pleasure! And the waitress is simply sensational

Nice place, outdoors, cold beer and hot typical food

Always good. Delicious food, funny host who still has his heart in the right place. I feel like I'm at home. Sebi's naturopathic tips are also legendary. It helps to have a roomy neck😜

Great fried chicken! Prompt service

Wiener schnitzel xxl, one of the best i ever eat. Cordon blue, excellent 👍👍🙏🙏 compliment to the chef 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

This is my absolute favorite restaurant for hearty Swiss cuisine. The Cordon Bleu is big and really packed full of cheese (and whatever else - lots of variations are available). Their club sandwich is the best I've had anywhere in the world. Plus, they sell beer in Munich-sized portions, if that's your preference.

Yummy food, great and friendly staff. Well recommend! My new local restaurant in Zurich 😋😋😋

We stop here on a lark and found that they had authentic German beer and food. We highly recommend this if you're in the area in touring Cologne

Best Wiener Schnitzel I've ever had!

Best schnitzel in town! Definitely worth it.

Everything was great, from the service to the kitchen, excellent. Keep it up!!!

Legend - Cordon Bleu - huere guete - Miss in the shot

Very unpleasant lady, from Spain and speaking in English must not suit her very well, bad gestures. The food was delicious, but very expensive for what they offer. I give it 2 stars for the food, the attention and the treatment is everything!

Simply amazing delicious cuisine😋

Die beste Suppe in Zürich! The most recommended Russian restaurant in Zurich

I have had many cordon bleus The best there is. Simply awesome And homemade Spätzli more than Wältklasse ifach de Hammer. Thanks !

Great, the best Wiener Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn far and wide!

Home cooking. Austrian specialties like schnitzel, etc., great selection of different Corden Bleu's... It was delicious. Thanks

Cozy restaurant with excellent food and cozy guests. The staff very friendly. Gladly again

Down-to-earth and good atmosphere - top location

Best Schnitzel & Cordon Bleu (Stinkerli / Knobli) in Town 😉 Always happy 👍🏻 Thanks to Sebastian & crew 👏🏻

Very tasty, honest and fresh cuisine! We had nothing to complain about and would be happy to come back...

great service and the best wiener schnitzel in the city. Thank you!

That was a really good Wienerschnitzel! We'll be back soon

Very fine food! Highly recommended!

One of the best schnitzels in Switzerland 😍

Sebi is a great cook and host! I've known him for a long time and it's always fun to visit him. A visit to the restaurant is worth it!!

Great and delicious food. Nice and friendly owner and an efficient and professional service Crew. Very fair priced. Go there for a good night out. You will not be disappointed. Outdoor seating during Summer in a quiet neighbourhood

It's still my favorite room other than mine. Even in these difficult times, the team is doing its best to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Pleasant little restaurant with some of the finest, prepared and beautifully served Austrian specialties.....! Friendly, good protection concept implemented, which did not negatively change the ambience.

wonderful atmosphere, good smell in the room and great sound. All in all 11/10 points. #penaltysunk! happy to resist.

Great food, very friendly service. The boss also has time to grab one with the guests...Really worth a visit, but only for someone who appreciates it...like me because I'm also Austrian and know how it should taste. Best regards Alois

👎 Hospitable is different! You can only come to eat, you can't come just to drink :(

Very good food. Friendly and humble. Highly recommended

Was here for lunch with my partner at 2:15 p.m. today. It's simply sensational that you can still choose from the entire large menu at this time. The tartare is freshly prepared and absolutely great!!! The cordon bleu was great and the fries were nicely seasoned with a spice mixture. A big thank you🤗

The food is traditionally Austrian. But of course also with some special other specialties. Very tasty and the waitresses are all friendly.

Had the Wiener Schnitzel as a takeaway, everything was great!

Very good Cordon Bleu's and pleasant service... Also invites you to linger. Homely and a joy every time😁👌🏽👍🏼

Very comfortable with friendly service. You get into conversation with people. Oh yes and the coffee was great 😁

Traditional and home-style cuisine. A real “Spunte”.

The food was very good but also very loud. Conversation at the table of four was almost impossible. Good ventilation in the restaurant.