The Counter

After a successful stint at two-star restaurant 7132 Silver in Vals, Mitja Birlo has made the move to Zurich. Here, in an impressive building next to the main railway station – a prime city-centre location – he unleashes his cosmopolitan culinary concept. In a relaxed, modern and elegant interior, diners take their seats on comfortable bar chairs at the eponymous counter right next to the open kitchen to observe the creation of a surprise menu of numerous exciting delicacies, some larger, some smaller. One example is their sophisticated take on celeriac: it is served as a roasted slice, as an aromatic purée and as a tower of thinly sliced celeriac pastrami, finished with a fantastic sauce that exudes the fruity, earthy tones of beetroot and the pleasingly mild spiciness of black pepper. In addition ot excellent wine pairings, there is a high-calibre alcohol-free alternative. The accomplished service team led by Florentina Birlo ensures that everything runs smoothly. Smaller groups can also reserve the Chef's Table.

• Chef's-counter theatre: diners sit at a U-shaped counter facing the open kitchen, with service built around a multi-course surprise menu.
• Mitja Birlo in Zurich: after leading 7132 Silver in Vals, Birlo opened this 23-seat room beside Zurich's main station.
• Pairing-driven experience: both wine pairings and a full non-alcoholic pairing are offered, vegetarian or pescatarian menus are available by arrangement.

Signature Ingredients

• Celeriac: roasted slice, aromatic puree, thin-sliced "celeriac pastrami"
• Beetroot and black pepper: used in a fruity, earthy sauce and seasoning
• Kohlrabi, yuzu, buckwheat: bright, clean opening flavours
• Hamachi and shiso: lightly cured fish, herbal lift
• Caviar and scallop: briny, sweet shellfish notes in the menu
• Cod: paired with a spiced sabayon and fruit heat (apricot, fermented jalapeno)

Tasting menu

• Surprise tasting menu (dinner, Wed to Sat): CHF 320 per guest
• Tasting menu (Saturday lunch): CHF 220 per guest
• Wine pairing: CHF 195 (dinner), CHF 115 (lunch)
• Non-alcoholic pairing: CHF 170 (dinner), CHF 95 (lunch)

Chef's counter seating beside the open kitchen, up to 23 guests.