Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter

Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter is the Best of the Best 2026 winner for the best restaurant in Zürich's Niederdorf. At Niederdorfstrasse 70, in the middle of the old town, this Swiss restaurant and brasserie serves Swiss classics in the atmosphere of a traditional brewery, 365 days a year – and with more than 6,400 Google reviews, it is one of the most reviewed restaurants we checked in Zürich.

Why Johanniter is the best restaurant in the Niederdorf

Few restaurants in Zürich are talked about as much as Johanniter. It has 6,409 Google reviews (6 November 2026), and new ones arrive every day: the five newest were all written on the same day. In 2026 alone, Johanniter has collected more than 4,000 Google reviews with Rating Matters' review system – proof of how many guests leave happy enough to share their experience. Its average of 4.5 stars is below the 4.8 we normally require for this award. We made an exception because of this volume of guests, the steady flow of feedback and the consistent praise for its service.

Quality: Swiss comfort food, served with heart

According to the restaurant, Johanniter works with regional producers and serves seasonal dishes alongside Swiss classics, with quality as the foundation of its work. The menu highlights read like a guide to Swiss comfort food: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with crispy Rösti, a crispy roasted pork knuckle with homemade sauerkraut, Swiss bratwurst, Cordon bleu – also as an XL version – and Rösti in several variations. The reviews we read mention generous portions, fast service even when the restaurant is full and good value, and above all the staff: guests regularly thank their waiters by name for warm, attentive and good-humoured service, and one guest noted that the manager stops by the tables to ask whether everything is right.

Brand: a Niederdorf brasserie with a 100-year story

Johanniter's brand is built on tradition and togetherness. The restaurant describes its story as more than 100 years old, rooted in tradition, culture and Swiss identity, and invites guests to become part of it. Guests describe a rustic, cosy brewhouse with Swiss beers on tap and a mix of locals and visitors – lively and sometimes loud, which is part of its charm for many. The restaurant welcomes everyone, from a quick drink to families and groups, and also offers an event room. Open every day of the year in one of the most beautiful corners of the old town, it is a fixed point of the Niederdorf.

Good to know

Restaurant Brasserie Johanniter is open every day. Reservations by phone on +41 44 253 62 00 or by email to info@johanniter.com.