Frau Gerolds Garten in Zürich

The place, especially the ambience, is always an experience. The ice cream from the gelateria was excellent but we ordered 2 scoops. The balls were half balls, you can't call them balls. The Easter egg hunt was a bit disappointing. As a reward for the children, a silly shock egg, not satisfactory. The free drink for the adults was very tasty! In our opinion, the employee was very exhausted and easily irritated. Despite everything, we will visit the garden again because of the great ambience and the good atmosphere!

Great fun place to grab a drink and some food.

Overall a lovely experience with friends and/ family. Definitley have to book a table in advance.

We (7 people) went for fondue last week. The waitress was stressed from the start about taking the order even though there were still people missing. When the two arrived, they hadn't even sat down properly, let alone looked at the menu, and the question about what to order came up again. Then the question came as to whether we would like wine after the aperitif. Some said no and the rest said we'd sort it out between ourselves and see if we could drink a bottle together with dinner. Whoosh, she cleared away our wine glasses. We then ordered a bottle of wine with our meal. The answer from the waitress: Oh, now you want wine...? It went on like this all evening. The service was unfriendly from the start. I'm sorry, but when you leave several hundred francs behind, you can expect the service to be friendly. She then emptied the wine from the new bottle onto the wine from the aperitif. You never mix old and new. The fondue was very tasty, but it was amazing that those who ate a fondue in pairs (300g/person) struggled to get the caquelon empty and we (three of us - three "small" eaters) had the caquelon empty and looked at us wondering if that was really 300g/person in our pot. We weren't full. What a shame! The bill was then the next battle. Division - almost an impossibility. The waitress had a calculator and the invoice, which listed all the prices individually and in total for each product, but they simply wanted to stand in the way. The colleague who paid first rounded up to the nearest 10 to make it easier to calculate (his consumption + tip). That wasn't understood. It was explained to us that we now all had to pay like that and not based on what each individual had consumed... that wouldn't work anymore. So we made the remaining Twint payments in such a way that the final amount was exactly right to the nearest centime. As a result, the waitress ended up with no tip. We later evened it out between ourselves using Twint, because the last person to pay would otherwise have paid significantly more than the rest. Those at our table from the restaurant and hotel departments just shook their heads, like the rest. None of us understood what the problem would have been with deducting the paid items from the invoice and continuing to collect. At the end, the bill simply has to be paid and if the waitress has done her job well, you add a tip. Although we were otherwise Geroldsgarten fans, we were disappointed with the overall experience. Finally, something positive: The ambience was very nice, although a bit cramped. The oven in the middle gives the whole thing a certain cosiness, romance and charm. Conclusion: In the future, it would be better to go outside again in the summer, with self-service and friendly people behind the bar.

Payment method somewhat inflexible, e.g. partial invoice not possible. Otherwise good personal service. The benches in the tent are a bit close together and after 2 hours you can feel your back. Food is good, especially the onion sauce with bratwurst.

Great for an event or a larger group We hat a reunion, and a fondue evening Was perfect

Very cool place in general. Just there is not many people working there to put some order. This is the only disadvantage I believe.

I planned a team event inside the Fondue Winterstube. It was fantastic!! The prices were absolutely reasonable and the quality of the food we received was great. On top of this, the cosy atmosphere and friendly staff made it an evening to remember.

Went there for fondue with the team. Lace is really worth recommending.

Great ambience with industrial charm. Unfortunately in summer it is usually very crowded and the prices are also rather high. It's good for a relaxed lunch/afternoon, later it gets too crowded, especially on weekends.

Had my first date with my ungrateful ex here before she unceremoniously dumped me for «being able to give to much». Still a good memory tho, and one of many. Just a the drinks at Frau Gerolds.

a bit narrow, seating is on benches without backrests

Fondue moitie moitie and a white wine ... simply delicious 😋

Really nice place to go in both winter and summer. You can spend in summer just time outdoors with friends (there are areas covered in case it rains. The environment changes in winter and there is a cozy wooden restaurant to have a fondue. Drinks are around 7-9 CHF and the food restaurant would be around 30 CHF per person. Important: in winter, the outdoor area is opened only from Thursday to Sunday

Really special ambience to enjoy .......but the recommendation is more towards an aperitif or after-work drink. In the winter room when we were eating fondue, it was "crammed" full and we (25 people) couldn't even really understand our vis a vis >>>>>>Noise level in the direction of Oktoberfest - a young colleague even put on earplugs >>> really bad . It's a shame that the whole beautiful ambience is no longer of any use. As a farewell, there was also a salty recalculation of "several hundred" francs, which was "in no way" comprehensible for us...

What a wonderful experience. Very cozy, relaxed and hippie place. The food was great. We ordered a bit too much. We ordered fondue for 4 people but didn't pay attention that it was 300gr per person so we ended up not eating everything. We ordered the traditional fondue with bread and potatoes. It was a bit salty for our taste but it was such a wonderful experience. Maybe because it was a bit warmer +10 degrees outside we didn't get the proper experience. Still this is a place with high demand. They had everything booked on Fridays and Saturdays till January. So for almost 3 months. They are also very systematic. They only have the waiters needed per night. So it can be that there are empty tables but not enough waiters to serve it.

Less people than usual. This place use to be fun and happening, not anymore.

A unique and romantic place... nothing but happiness on these cold evenings by the fire!

We ate fondue in the winter room. The taste and the ambience were really great. My girlfriend has a gluten intolerance and therefore can't eat the bread at fondue. We asked if there was gluten free bread as an alternative. Unfortunately this wasn't available, which wasn't a problem for us and we then asked if there was another alternative e.g. Potatoes are available for allergy sufferers. The waitress then rudely pointed out to us that we would have to pay an extra charge of 7.00 per portion for potatoes. We found this a bit incomprehensible, that you can't be a little friendlier towards allergy sufferers, and we also found an additional charge of 7.00 totally exaggerated. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the entire stay. The concept is really great, but the implementation still needs some work.

Was just outside at the bar. Very comfortable despite the cold. The knit gives you warmth...

In terms of quality, one of the better places for fondue in Zurich in winter. When entire companies are present, the noise level is immense. The ambience is well done, and the fireplace in the middle of the “tent” is also nice. The prices are, as usual for Zurich, high. Compared to recent years, the service is no longer at the appealing level it once was, although there are exceptions. The toilets aren't that great either. What's nice, however, is the extra wardrobe so that your coat doesn't smell like cheese. The outdoor area is also nice with fire bowls and the wooden, covered, colorfully lit terrace. Ms. Gerold's concept in the warm season is simple and effective: self-service for food and drinks and seating on several levels. The area is beautifully designed and they have managed to ensure that it is still “in” even after years. The prices are typical for Zurich and the food is rather simple. A place to be, talk and enjoy.

We were in the Fonduestübli. Food was good. Service was slow and unfriendly.

Good atmosphere, super nice place. In winter there are bonfires to warm you up if you want to stay outside having a drink, but there is also an enclosed area for dinner.

nice atmosphere, get your own drinks depending on how crowded the place is

The atmosphere on the days is really great, one drawback is a little cold. The lighting at night creates a great atmosphere. It is suitable as a meeting place with friends to have a drink and snack on something. We were a little disappointed with the food: the quality-price ratio is not adequate. Very small portions, the regular sausage and the fondee very delicious. A 10 for the cleaning staff, all of Zurich impressed me with its cleanliness.

Nice hippie esque market with places to eat and some stores. Don't go early is dead-empty. Edit: @Frau_Gerolds_Garten the doors were wide open when we arrived. There was a person there (guess a worker of one of the establishments) and said nothing about being closed. Some other tourists were walking around the same places we did. Looking for any open stablishment. Big mistake to make the false assumption tha we climbed and tresspased...

The fondue Moite-Moite - simply brilliant!

Absolutely excellent fondue with fresh bread…..very nice ambience decorated for Christmas❄️😍 Service staff patient, friendly, young, dynamic... Talking to each other would be more relaxed if the music was a little quieter...

After asking some friends and also doing several searches, I came across this place to try fondue. Initially they made us sit among other unknown people, but since my friend has mobility problems we asked if they could let us change, and after a few minutes they very kindly made us sit in a better position. We then ask for the menu and the problems begin because the fondue is for at least two people but it didn't suit my friend because he is lactose intolerant and so we had asked if we could have a fondue for one person (which we had been strongly advised not recommended because there was the problem that it would have burned) and my friend the bratwurst but after a few minutes the waitress comes back saying that there was no more bratwurst, so my friend asks for a salad (which was in the appetizers section), but after a while another guy arrives and tells us that it wasn't possible to get a fondue for one and the other an appetizer, but he would have to get a mains course that had a higher price, something I've honestly never seen before because I don't see the obligation of having to force someone to eat something larger and which costs more to give them this greater profit, also because if someone is not hungry what can they do? Is he kicked out? Or if I had gone alone it wouldn't have been the same and they wouldn't have earned the cost of the salad anyway? Well in the end I was very nervous because honestly this thing had disturbed me a bit but my friend with great calm and flexibility still told me to get a fondue for two, just to let me try it and make me happy, even though he knew that I wouldn't he would have eaten for almost nothing. Oh well, this fondue comes with some bread, good, even if in the long run it gets boring, the flavor is a bit strong but good, but the thing that surprised me in the end was that even though we had left some of it and the fire was still on access, in any case it wasn't burnt or stuck at all, on the contrary, the pot was so non-stick that it was completely smooth and clean at the bottom, so I would even say they were a bit taken for a ride, just to sell the fondue for two people. Conclusions? Good fondue, yes, if it's a minimum for two I'd say it's a bit of an injustice, also because I had gone alone I wouldn't have eaten the rest of the options on the menu, which aren't even that interesting, the obligation to eat 2 mains, it was not written anywhere and it was very misleading as well as the question that fondue cannot be made for one person because it sticks and burns but when in fact this is not the case at all. Total 68 francs for fondue for 2 and water

Thank you for the perfect table on 🔥 and then for a spontaneous request on Saturday evening! We had a super delicious 🫕! THANK YOU 🤩 for the wonderful evening! Thanks for the 🍸 Thank you Ms. Gerold “Ari”

We had a very lovely evening here and the Fondue was very delicious. Loved that they have a lot of options when it comes to side dishes. We took them all! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thank you so much!

Truffle fondue didn't taste like truffles at all, it was very crowded and loud.

Because we were told three times by the receptionist with an Austrian accent that our table could theoretically not be free, even though the restaurant was empty and there were free tables advertised outside (we came at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.) and we were told that we We were supposed to come at 7 p.m. when we made a reservation at 7 p.m., we felt so unwelcome that we immediately turned back. It's a shame when you are treated like that by a supposed "host".

Very groovy place amongst the shipping containers that form the buildings. Nice place to relax with friends on a nice day, sometimes with live music, check their calendar. Pity it’s open to the sky when it’s a snowy or wet day, but as a Summer or Spring venue it’s great. Service only 4 stars? You have to take the food to your table yourself, that’s all, not a problem.

It's just a great place to be all year long. And now, before Xmas is just wonderfully decorated and not even too busy during weekdays.

Great place for biers or Glühwein 🥳

The decoration is almost correct, not overloaded, with the air of a shanty town. It is outdoors, without heaters (they leave you a blanket), and with only one indoor location that is a restaurant. Not recommended for any time of the year, except summer. They have some food trucks and bars with substitute beer. Expensive for what they offer.

Great place with lots of bars and restaurants. wonderful mood now.

At the aperitif for a registered group you have to prepare the snacks yourself; nachos come in a sealed package, as do the dips. Also with mulled wine self service, in paper cups. Fondue very tasty, noise level very high.

The food was very good, unfortunately the service was very bad. A pity!

Fun place to hang out with friends for food and drinks

Wonderful experience in eating and atmosphere.

Good food but very expensive, very expensive. The atmosphere is very good, it is recommended but these prices mean that I will not go back.

One of the cutest outdoor place in Zürich

Gorgeous winter atmosphere and very tasty fondue. Some of the staff was rude but otherwise great!

We ate fondue and got a little drunk beforehand, it was a really cozy evening and the fondue was very flavorful! 😁

As for someone who is working 50m away from this place, i was going with my colleagues very often there (2-3 times a week). Today we all decided not to go there anymore. With the new concept and design you don’t have anyplace to have a seat and enjoy your drink anymore specially when it’s raining. We went to 2 different tents and they kicked us out in a very unfriendly way.

Extremely unfriendly, untrained and rude employees. The food was also extremely mediocre.

Very cute outdoors spot with stacked cargo containers and several huts to get a drink. There is an outdoor club/bar (electro on that night) and several huts which offer Raclette and fondue. We went to the inside place and had the fondue which was absolutely delicious 😋

winter room; The seats were quite uncomfortable, the waiting time felt like a time travel, and the food was little to skimpy and rather expensive. And as a special treat, no one, apart from the hidden text of the online terms and conditions, told us that cash probably triggers an allergy to anachronism. It's a shame, our women had no desire for a revolutionary uprising, otherwise we would have taken a chance. But, to be fair, I have to admit, the waiter was so quick, friendly and efficient that he probably saved the whole thing.

Luxury self-service street food at ridiculous prices, mind you, and often overcrowded (?). Was there a few times, when the weather was nice, I never really liked it, it's overpriced for my budget and too loud and noisy, crowded with too many hipster people, just stressful and not a comfortable place to hang out. I don't recommend it, the price/performance ratio is average to poor considering that you have to order both drinks and food at a bar and pick them up yourself.

Very cool place for sure. Cheese fondue is the dish here, not much else. Side dish mushrooms was great. I was a bit overloaded by the cheese and bread. The white wine I chose was not great for the price. But a very nice place, seems more for friends to drink and small foods.

Really lovely (and very trendy) spot. Not easy to get a seat, but a really fun place for a drink!

A super atmospheric place for cozy evenings. Definitely, Raclette is a must to try there. It is extremely convenient to order the food online, pay by card, and then receive the notification when ur food is prepared ☺️

Rating applies exclusively to the winter room. Unfortunately the fondue was very stretched and crumbly. There is clearly better fondue. However, the ambience is very nice.

It only has digital services as a payment method.

Frau Gerolds is a must visit place if you're traveling to Zurich in the fall/winter. Also known as the Winter Garden, they only serve Fondue in the winter. This was my 3rd trip here and it does not disappoint. Fantastic assortment of cheese fondue and a bunch of dipping options. Be sure to wear your stretchy pants because you're going to gain a few pounds from this meal. The hut is very warm and cozy, you're seated at picnic style tables next to other guests - very family style. Highly recommend making a reservation as Ms Gerolds garden is always packed.

Simply top and highly recommended!!. My son Fabian is a chef in the kitchen. Many greetings to the team in Switzerland

I really like Gerolds, but you should consider selling high-quality coffee yourself. Of course you'll find Vicafe around the corner - but on Sundays or in the evenings when Vicafe is closed, you'll be served instant coffee-like grits. Some already pre-mixed with milk. Of course that's enough for coffee schnapps, but why you don't have a portafilter machine is a mystery to me. That's just as input ;)

Used to be our favourite place but this time we were very disappointed. Booked a table for 7 for 20.15 - at 18.30. The waiter, or the manager? Let me know on the phone that they close at 22, which for us was fine. We arrived at 20.15 and waiting till 20.30 our friends that unfortunately were stuck in traffic. As soon as they join us, they come and tell us they we have five minutes to order. 30 seconds later - literally 30 seconds later!! They come again to tell us that the kitchen closes in 1 minute! So the five minutes became 1 min - ridiculous. The fondue arrives, and guess what, they forgot bread. 2 minutes waiting for them to realise we didn’t have bread. When we ask for more bread, they look at our table letting us understand that we have two baskets and it should be enough ? Then after we looked a bit shocked it brings it to us. The waiter comes and asks for desserts at 21.30 telling us AGAIN that they close at 22 (men we understood it, we came at 20.30 and you repeated already 5 times!!!) and that if we want desserts the people in the kitchen have to stay longer and he cannot send it home. Was it necessary for us to know it? If you’re closing at 22 you just ask for desserts without specifying it and hoping that people avoid to take it. You better close on Sundays or do not work on the evening if you have so unprofessional workers who just care to go home earlier. We had for the whole night the feeling that we were bothering them, and not guests. At least you’re not going to see us again, and our money either. But remember: if you don’t love your Job, you better change it. People who come having dinner at your place would like to feel welcomed and have a lot pleasant night, not to feel to bother you. Moreover: make it clear that you close at 22 but the kitchen closes at 20.40, because it wasn’t written on the website.

An awesome outdoor food and drink park. Seat yourself at any of the tables and you can scan the QR code at the table to order food from one of the vendors. There’s also a walk up bar with beer, wine (incl. by the bottle), and cocktails.

A rainy day in October might not be the most attractive time for a visit. But it's easy to see the potential for relaxed socializing.Several offers of food and drink in a unique environment

Nice atmosphere but restaurant closes really early and there are only two low quality snacks are available Not fitting the whole alternative concept Drinks are ok

Nice location with a pleasant atmosphere. The only drawback is that you sometimes have to wait in line for a long time to order something.

Cool location and exudes a cozy atmosphere at dusk. A little music wouldn't have hurt for us. Since it is currently being remodeled, it appears narrow and winding. The food has room for improvement. Had the "Poulet" baguette with potato salad. For 24CHF we received a cold sandwich and the baguette was anything but crispy. The potato salad tastes good. We expected more for the price in question.

Nice place, a lot of different providers

Great atmosphere, unfortunately now a bit expensive. When the weather is good it is still very well attended. Due to the food prices, it's only suitable for an after-work beer.

Lovely place with a stunning atmosphere

Very nice there, delicious food and drinks. Industrial style ambience - Go there!

A very nice place to have a drink or something to eat in the evening. Everything is extensively decorated and the fairy lights and plants create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere

Very impressive buildings The so-called Instagrammers with their photo sessions disrupt the atmosphere, but the garden can't do anything about that Surprising oasis in the otherwise beautiful surroundings of Zurich

Great environment, confortable, Amazing, casual and alternative. Great Place to be in Zurich, nice lights surraunding the area. Nice garden, feeling like at home with few mates & cool beers. Great selection of good drinks, including local beers. I would suggest to improve the quality of food, It would be a great idea to have a grill bar and serve fresh BBQ meat, fresh wurstel and Chips. Btw this Is an experience worth to try in Zurich. Have a try, enjoy the night in Zurich ❤️

Lovely place for outdoor drinks. Less for food.

Very nice atmosphere. Good drinks

I like them, they give me watermelon

Nice, charming place. Would recommend to come in tue evening to appreciate the lights. A lot of places to chose food and drinks from.

We were thrilled with the space and concept, didn't know that you could only pay by card, had circulatory problems and pain, needed some water, stood in line, ordered, wanted to give the money and then we were told, only card payment. We didn't have the wallet with us, just the loose money in the bag. They didn't even give out the water for 5.-, they didn't make any exceptions even though people could see that I wasn't feeling well. Without any ifs or buts, they took the water back.

Nice outdoor dining with options for all dietary needs. Probably not ideal when it rains and it's cold

A pleasant outdoor gathering location with some drink outlets and an ice cream stall. Not fancy, rather cosy with its dimmed light bulbs and flower decoration. The ice cream was a bit overpriced for my taste, but yet delicious.

Great trendy place to eat on the go. Very friendly decor and atmosphere, I recommend

Interesting concept. Fells like small city inside Zurich city.

A magical place, reminiscent of the bars in the ruins of Budapest!

Wonderful green oasis with great attention to detail in the middle of the concrete desert around the Hartbrücke Zurich in the area of ​​the Primetower. It's a good place to relax, especially after a stressful day at work. No cash payment possible, but that didn't bother me.

A rustic sit down place in the middle of the city where you can have a nice beer and have some good finger food to give you the old world vibes.

Great place to meet friends for a drink

I give 2 stars for: - The outrageous price considering it’s average coffee and seriously CHF 6.50 for a Latte and SELF-SERVICE in an industrial area - no cash accepted - should be forbidden in a country of freedom (choice is freedom)

Cool atmosphere for an aperitif

Lovely atmosphere to be soaking in.

Alternatively designed garden with ramshackle charm. Friendly team ensures quick processing. While you eat you can watch the intense train traffic at Hardbrücke station (but there are also quieter places 😉

Fantastic winding place for a cozy get-together and chilling out. More suitable for drinking. Food (bowl) is moderate and little.

Great for after work! You sit here in the green, there are different stands for food and drinks.

I love chilling with you. Simply a wonderful place in Zurich 🥰

Positive atmosphere with ongoing improvements like new gelato shop. However, service could be better. Long wait times of 20-30 minutes are common, which seems inadequate for a venue of this size.

The atmosphere here is amazing. Garden-style, very cozy, perfect place to chat over beer. Beer costs you 7-8chf.

Great spot for a drink or a bite to eat. Fun and fun festive atmosphere!!

Totally overrated...we know that drinks in Switzerland are hoops, but Gerolds Garten takes the expensive thing to another level, adding that they are quite not tasty...a good place if you just want to appear status and give away the money

A garden in the middle of the city. I'd love to have a beer and something from the grill. After work, lots of people and therefore long waiting times.

Relaxed atmosphere and nice cocktails

As usually.... the place to be and relax after working.

Ms. Gerold's Garden is an absolutely great restaurant that puts a smile on my face every time I visit. The atmosphere is unique and welcoming, with plants everywhere and a relaxed, friendly vibe. What also makes this place really special is Bea and her outstanding service. Bea is a true pearl in this garden paradise. Your warmth and attentiveness to guests is remarkable. She always goes the extra mile to make sure you feel at home here. Her recommendations are always spot on, and she has this special ability to make the atmosphere even more pleasant. Together, Ms. Gerolds Garten and Bea create an irresistible combination of excellent service and a relaxed environment. Coming here feels like a little vacation every time. I cannot recommend this place and Bea enough. They make every visit an unforgettable experience.