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title: "Ecco Restaurant – Zurich’s gourmet palace with a view"
description: "Ecco Restaurant in the Hotel Atlantis by Giardino. Much buzzed about. Often praised. Does it live up to the promise? Let's go check it out..."
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# Ecco Restaurant – Zurich’s gourmet palace with a view

> Ecco Restaurant, located in the Hotel Atlantis by Giardino at the foot of Zurich's Üetliberg mountain, is a celebrated gourmet destination where Executive Chef Stefan Heilemann leads an ambitious kitchen brigade delivering elaborate multi-course tasting menus with a spectacular view of the city.

## Destination
Hotel Atlantis by Giardino, Döltschiweg 234, 8055 Zürich, Switzerland — at the foot of the Üetliberg mountain.

## Why visit
A highly acclaimed fine-dining experience featuring creative, meticulously presented multi-course menus that extend well beyond the official course count with waves of amuse-bouches and petit fours, paired with an elegant interior and panoramic rooftop terrace views over Zurich.

## What to see
- **Rooftop terrace with Zurich panorama** — Open-air terrace offering a spectacular view over the city of Zurich.
- **Elegant restaurant interior** — Described as dazzlingly elegant, matching the refined Giardino hotel aesthetic.

## What to do
- **Multi-course tasting lunch or dinner** — Menus range from 3 to 8 courses (CHF 148–204), with numerous additional amuse-bouches, pre-appetizers, and petit fours served throughout.
- **Wagyu beef experience** — Grained Wagyu beef is a highlight; the pan-fried Japanese Wagyu skirt entrecôte is available as a chef's special for an additional CHF 98 per 50g.
- **Hublot 'Big Bang Tutti Frutti' dessert** — A theatrical dessert presented in a jeweler's case created in collaboration with watchmaker Hublot.

## Good to know
Prices for set menus run CHF 148 (3 courses) to CHF 204 (8 courses). The article recommends booking for lunch rather than dinner to allow more time for digestion given the generous number of courses served.

## Photos

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