Dishes served in national restaurants of Zurich are a wonderful combination of Italian, French and German culinary traditions. Foie gras is very popular among gourmet dishes, and fans of more delicate dishes prefer to order "cheese fondue" - a dish made from excellent white wine and Gruyere cheese. In local bars visitors are offered to try a great selection of sorts of beer, the most typical snacks for which are numerous frankfurters and homemade sausage.
Rösti potato is a very popular dish that is often chosen as a side dish to bacon and other meat dishes. When it comes to desserts, Swiss chocolate remains the undisputed leader here. Coffee lovers can enjoy a special sort of drink called "ristretto". Even connoisseurs of coffee call it divine. Many restaurants in Zurich serve typical Italian dishes - pizza, risotto and pasta with widest choice of spicy sauces and vegetables. Some restaurants resemble German pubs - the beer flows like water in them, and main snacks are meat assortments, sausages and salami. Refined tourists will surely love "French" restaurants with their rich selection of sparkling wines, seafood and light desserts.
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