The Kronenhalle (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁoːnənˌhalə]; known colloquially as Kronenhalle restaurant) is a Swiss cuisine restaurant in the Bellevue area of Zurich, Switzerland founded in 1924.[1] It has been an institution for classic and traditional cuisine.[2][3][4] Since Gustav Zumsteg, son of the founder, passed away in 2005 it is managed by his foundation which was established in 1985.[5][6]

Kronenhalle
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Restaurant information
Established1924
Owner(s)Zumsteg Foundation
Previous owner(s)Hulda Zumsteg
Gustav Zumsteg
Food typeSwiss cuisine
Street addressRämistrasse 4, 8001 Zürich
Websitewww.kronenhalle.com

History

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The original predecessor, Hotel de la Couronne, was established in 1862 and was already frequented by famous people from Zurich. In 1924, Gottlieb and Hulda Zumsteg (née Durst), previously tenants in another establishment, acquired the dilapidated building and reopened as "Kronenhalle restaurant". Their speciality was a mixture of Swiss, Bavarian and other classic dishes such as Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, Wiener schnitzel, Chateaubriand and Mousse au chocolat.

Under the management of the Zumsteg family, the restaurant became one of the best and most well known in Zurich. Under Gustav Zumsteg, several art pieces and paintings where added to the restaurant. Since he did not have any children, the restaurant today is owned by the Zumsteg foundation which manages the establishment and the permanent collection of art.

The restaurant is also the home of the Zumsteg collection which was partially auctioned by Christie's in 2006.[7][8] The permanent collection features the following art;

Chagall Hall

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Main Entrance

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Media

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References

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  1. ^ Cansino, Barbara (1987-01-04). "ZURICH'S HAVEN OF GENIUS AND JOVIALITY". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  2. ^ "A long weekend in Zürich with Daniel Humm". Christina Ohly Evans. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  3. ^ "Kronenhalle – Zurich - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  4. ^ Sherwood, Seth (2016-03-10). "36 Hours in Zurich". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  5. ^ "Hulda und Gustav Zumsteg-Stiftung". www.kulturfoerderung.ch. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  6. ^ "The foundation". Kronenhalle Restaurant & Bar. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  7. ^ https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/tagesschau/video/sammlung-zumsteg-versteigert?urn=urn:srf:video:a9261ac9-52f0-4b5d-9fc5-d16157d7552b
  8. ^ https://www.christies.com/en/auction/works-from-the-zumsteg-collection-20714/browse-lots