Ember & Thyme

Modern European Kitchen · Est. 2019

Zurich · Bahnhofstrasse

Ingredient-First Cooking

We let the seasons guide our kitchen. Every dish begins with what is freshest -- sourced from local farms, foraged from nearby forests, and prepared with techniques rooted in tradition but open to invention. Our menu changes weekly because the best ingredients will not wait. At Ember & Thyme, we believe that restraint is a form of respect: for the ingredient, the craft, and the guest. What arrives at your table is the honest expression of a season, a place, and a point of view.

Michelin Guide 2025 ◊ Gault Millau 16pts ◊ Best New Restaurant -- ZKB ◊ TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice ◊ Michelin Guide 2025 ◊ Gault Millau 16pts ◊ Best New Restaurant -- ZKB ◊ TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice ◊

Meet the Chef

Dominique Hartmann

Born in Lyon, trained in Zurich, and shaped by kitchens across Europe, Chef Hartmann brings two decades of culinary mastery to Ember & Thyme. His philosophy is deceptively simple: honour the ingredient, respect the season, and never overcomplicate the plate. After earning his stripes at three-star establishments in Paris and Copenhagen, he returned to Switzerland to build something deeply personal.

"Cooking is listening. The best dishes are the ones where you let the ingredient speak."
This Week's Special

Roasted Langoustine & Black Truffle Risotto

Hand-dived langoustines from the North Sea, gently roasted and served atop a Carnaroli risotto finished with aged Parmigiano and shaved Périgord truffle. Accompanied by a delicate shellfish bisque foam and micro herbs from our rooftop garden.

CHF 58

Private Dining

Our intimate private dining room offers an exclusive experience for your most important occasions.

Capacity

Seated dinner for up to 14 guests

Standing reception for up to 24 guests

Minimum spend applies for Friday & Saturday

Ideal For

Corporate dinners & client entertainment

Milestone celebrations & anniversaries

Wine tasting events & pairings

Amenities

Dedicated sommelier & service team

Custom tasting menus available

AV equipment & presentation screen

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

"An extraordinary evening from start to finish. The duck breast was the finest I have had outside of Paris, and the sommelier's pairing was inspired. This is the standard by which I will measure every restaurant visit hereafter."

Markus W.

via Google

★★★★★

"We celebrated our anniversary here and every detail was perfect. The private dining room felt like our own secret restaurant. Chef Hartmann even came to the table to present the dessert course personally."

Sophie & Andreas L.

via TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"The seasonal tasting menu is a revelation. Each course told a story about the ingredients and the region. The wine pairings elevated the entire experience. Zurich finally has a restaurant worthy of a detour."

Elena R.

via Google

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The Perfect Gift

Give the gift of an unforgettable dining experience. Ember & Thyme gift cards are available in any denomination and can be used for dining, private events, and our curated wine selection. Beautifully presented in our signature embossed envelope.

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Find Us

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Address

Bahnhofstrasse 42
8001 Zürich
Switzerland

Restaurant Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 18:00 -- 23:00
Wednesday: 18:00 -- 23:00
Thursday: 18:00 -- 23:00
Friday: 18:00 -- 00:00
Saturday: 18:00 -- 00:00
Sunday: Closed

Bar Hours

Tuesday -- Thursday: 17:00 -- 00:00
Friday -- Saturday: 17:00 -- 01:00
Walk-ins welcome at the bar

Parking

Valet parking available
Friday & Saturday evenings