Frisk Fisk — Restaurant in Zurich

Disappointingly underwhelming flavors and variety, drastically over priced.

OK I get it, Frisk Fisk styles itself as a Scandinavian upmarket restaurant focused on salmon. Unfortunately, having fresh and high-quality ingredients does not always result in flawless execution from the kitchen. In fact, as we experienced, the ingredients are also sometimes questionable.

We ordered the five course “Chef choice“ menu. Four of the courses were served cold, with only the final course as a warm option (more on this below).

By the third course, the “go to” garnishing of dill and parsley, started to bore us. Additionally, although artfully presented - beyond the visual, there was very little flavor to be found in each of the dishes. Dining is also about flavor and the atmosphere in which it is served.

The three biggest disappointments included the second course, which was a single scallop on a bed of kale, with flavorless mustard seeds. The scallop tasted as if it was prepared in well in advance, and simply placed on the shell when we ordered. Thankfully, under the kale was a surprisingly tasty sauce, which almost compensated for the overly dried up scallop.

The third course, a ceviche, which had a sauce so plentiful, unbalanced and acidic, that the drenched seafood ingredients were completely lost. I can only surmise the kitchen needs a place to dispose of near spoiling ingredients.

The final course, a salmon fillet, with yes, you guessed it – more dill and parsley, arrived at our table, barely lukewarm and somewhat undercooked. A very nice cut of salmon, but completely devoid of any flavor or seasoning, and the temperature was a complete turn off.

At Fr.300 for two people, this restaurant exemplifies how millennial generation Swiss will spend money for anything trendy and Instagram ready.

Make no mistake, this restaurant enjoys its success to the fact that there are so few seafood options in Zurich. Put this restaurant anywhere in Scandinavia, and it would close within a few months. Frisk Fisk - Michelin prices for truly...

5 stars all around! I had wanted to visit this restaurant for some time now, and my (high) expectations were absolutely met and even exceeded. First of all, the interior is beautifully designed, and we loved the plate ware and cutlery. Spacing of tables is generous, something I highly appreciate in times where many restaurants tend to fill the available rooms to the brim. We were received by the incredibly knowledgeable and friendly service team and got seated at a bit of a "Chef's Table" with a view into the staging area of the kitchen - a little highlight in itself! You could immediately tell that only very high quality products are used and that the kitchen and service team work in perfect sync. We started with a delightful sourdough bread and the whipped butter (to die for!) and followed it up with the fish popcorn and the salmon tartare, both expertly seasoned without overpowering the fish as the star of the dishes. The Skagen toast was a highlight for me: I loved the buttery brioche in contrast to the soft shrimp topping. The four mains that followed were just as good, my standout dish of the night was the Swedish-meatball inspired fish cake in a sweet sauce that reminds of roasted meat but was balanced just right to go with the pollack. Another incredible dish was the halibut in shellfish hollandaise - comfort on a plate. Since everything had been so good, we also had dessert and I can only recommend you ask for the smoked vanilla ice cream, topped with a spoonful of caviar if you like sweet and salty combinations. On the more acidic side, the buckthorn sorbet was also delicious! To sum it up - a restaurant that offers something new beyond the standard fare and does so in absolute perfection. I would return without hesitation, eat everything again exactly as ordered, and probably get everything else on the menu too, stomach...

We had a really lovely evening at this restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, a truly easygoing place. Our table was well placed, and the staff worked incredibly smoothly and professionally. Everyone was friendly, well trained, and had a great presence. We really want to highlight that.

We absolutely loved the concept of the menu and the presentation of the dishes. When the starters arrived, we were blown away. The oysters were simply perfect, the sardines were fantastic, and the shrimp were unlike anything I had ever tasted. They were just the best. It was a dream start to the meal, and we were excited for an amazing dinner.

But then, unfortunately, things took a turn. It started with the soup. It was unbearably salty, almost like drinking pure saltwater. The presentation was beautiful, and we could tell that the soup itself had great flavors, but the salt level made it impossible to enjoy.

The same happened with the main course. My cod had absorbed so much salt that it was simply inedible. I could not eat it. My husband tried, but even for him, it was just too much. The risotto was another issue. It was not just salty, it had an odd sourness to it that was so strong it actually made my throat tighten up. We barely touched the side dishes. I only managed to eat four small bites. And the sauces were just impossible for us to eat.

A general note. This restaurant uses a lot of sauces. If you are not a fan of heavily sauced dishes, be aware of that.

That said, I would definitely come back for the oysters and the shrimp, anything that does not require...