Loft Five — Restaurant in Zurich

The place was nicely decorated and looking cosy. That is it on the positive side. To be pragmatic: Service personnel was not trained to be polite or client-oriented. In the first 2 minutes- My friend brooked a table in their restaurant, so before going to there, we wanted to have a cocktail in the bar. I was told that one cannot book the bar table. I asked if I could take a free table by the window - the answer came - "it is booked" ???!!! The seats are beyond uncomfortable, with people literally placed on the top of each other. Not even 30 cm between the seats. The cocktail card had no mention whether the cocktail is long or short, nor any indication of its volume. That allows the barman to serve 80/100ml cocktails for Chf 20. To the quality of the cocktails: We tried two - one word- disgusting. Both came in light green colour, one - just plain lemon acid, another tasted of artificial flavours. The circus with the waiter started when I raised a question about to taste of the drink. He (bold-ish with 2-day unshaved face) bravely threw that it was me who ordered it. (So, as I understand, he thought I should just shut up and drink that melange). Sour beyond possible drink was sent back and received a "tune up" - lots of sugar syrup. Got sent back forever after this. The "Aperol spritz" was more difficult to spoil, so it was ordered instead. Taste - average. The Food. We ordered a cold cuts plate- received an average sized board with possibly 1 toast bread cut in 6 slices. Cost of the pleasure - CHF 28. Had to have more bread - 4 pieces were brought - 2.90chf appeared on the bill. The Bill. The sent back cocktail found itself on the bill :) YAY! On my comment: This CHF20 position should be replaced with Aperol (CHF14)- the short-tempered response was "well, deduct 2 franks". The math skills were clearly strong there. The Attitude. The guy clearly could not nearly keep his negative vibes unnoticed. And he showed it during the "brining the bill" phase without being shy about how he felt. Before we could pay- he walked off without any comment and reappeared ONLY AFTER we stood up and put our coats. The summary. Is this place worth the visit- NO, unless you adore arrogant service personnel and higher-than-usual prices for below-average quality of the offering (compared to other places in ZH). And I'd rather pay 22-24chf for a cocktail and it will be the...

LOFT FIVE is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Zurich's trendy Langstrasse district. From the moment you step off the bustling street, you are transported into a world of elegance and sophistication. The décor is modern and stylish, with a touch of industrial flair. The atmosphere is intimate and inviting, perfect for a romantic dinner, a business gathering, or a special occasion.

The menu features a creative and innovative take on modern European cuisine, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ingredients are of the highest quality, and the words are prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The menu changes seasonally to reflect the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available.

The wine list is also excellent, with a wide selection of local and international wines. The sommelier is knowledgeable and passionate about wine, and they are always happy to help you select the perfect pairing for your meal.

The service is impeccable. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a memorable dining experience. They know the menu and can answer any questions about the dishes.

Overall, LOFT FIVE is an exceptional restaurant with an unparalleled dining experience. The food is exquisite, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is elegant and inviting. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional meal.

In addition to the aforementioned, LOFT FIVE also offers a variety of tasting menus, allowing you to experience the best of what the chef suggests. The tasting menus are a great way to try a variety of dishes and to get a sense of the chef's creativity and culinary skills.

LOFT FIVE is also a great place to enjoy a drink. The bar has a wide selection of cocktails, spirits, and beers. The bartenders are skilled and knowledgeable and can create a drink to suit your taste.

Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner, a business gathering, or a special occasion, LOFT FIVE is the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable...

Don't bother to reserve: we had to wait 45min with a reservation.

We arrived on time for our table and when they confirmed our reservation they said to wait 5min (something very common and reasonable). After some time, they asked whether we prefer to wait there or at the bar (clearly it was going to be more than 5min), after some hesitation we went with the host to the bar, the host asked us what we wanted and told the bartender. After 30min, we were still waiting for our drinks (clearly we were backlogged), the host came and asked how we didn't have drinks (I guess expecting we didn't order them), we point out he had ordered them for us. He asked the bartender and he pointed out we were next. After 10min more (the bartender didn't stop working at any point), we got our drinks and we expected we would be seated down. The host came 10min later and instead of saying we will get our drinks at our table, I carried mine.

After a total of more than 50min we are given the menus to be able to order. I would expect that maybe those drinks would be courtesy of the house but clearly it was not the case.

For 75.- for two cocktails (they are pretty great though) and a burger per person, I would expect to have a better service, to be asked the level of doneness of the meat (it was overcooked / 'well done') and not have to wait 45 min when you have a reservation.

In summary, don't bother to reserve in advance and expect looks...