Rotisserie

Whaaaaat? There’s no review for Storchen yet? Unbelievable!
I went to this restaurant because 1. they serve Chateaubriand 2. because of the Chateaubriand 3. you can easily imagine what a wonderful view this place offers.
The Chateaubriand was simply to die for. If you taste it and feel like dying: wait a bit and die later because the meat comes in two classy servings, different sauces and different sides. I remember I liked one sauce better than the other but simply based on personal preference. 1^st serving with mashed potatoes + that oh so delicious sauce bernaise, 2^nd: risotto with pepper sauce (gravy kind, not creamy). Have I mentioned yet it was delicious??? And veal ravioli as a starter? Yes order them! The kitchen staff really knew what they were doing.
Well, I could go on and on about the delicious food but I’d rather say go and try it. You can’t go wrong.
The atmosphere was initially as starched as the napkins. But after a few almost funny comments from my side the staff started to realize we were not looking for «ooh I’m so posh and hardly talk to the staff» atmosphere but a fun and relaxed evening. And that was what we ended up with.
I was impressed with the sommelier. Not only was he very friendly and pleasant, I think he also gave me a bottled wine by the glass. I told him I couldn’t drink half a bottle of wine and promise him I wouldn’t dance on the table but he understood I really was into wine. I highly appreciated the way he hosted us.
The view was indeed wonderful. It was too cold to sit on the balcony. First I was a bit disappointed but then I realized what a gem the inside was! Like the staff not a hip it place but an adorable traditional room with lots of wood. If you know what Zurich’s Zunft means, you get the idea. Despite sitting inside I saw the Grossmünster which I call the Twin Towers and I really love these towers. So I was sitting there, admiring the view and I was happy as clam.
The setting is very classy and there are a lot of 50y+ people. But I also think there is a romantic atmosphere to it. There were business men and couples and I could also imagine that a smaller group of friends could enjoy themselves as long as they do not feel the urge to get loud and behave crazily.
This is a place is like the heart of Zurich where you can feel it beat to a time-​honoured rhythm.