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A New Culinary Name in Zurich - Markus

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Where History Meets Modern Gastronomy

Zurich’s culinary scene has welcomed an exciting new addition. MARKÜS, the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef Markus Stöckle, opened its doors on 8 September 2026, bringing a fresh perspective to fine dining in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town. Located at Glockengasse 7, MARKÜS occupies a historic building with around 700 years of hospitality behind it. Yet this new destination is far from a traditional restaurant. It brings together heritage, creativity and contemporary gastronomy in a setting that celebrates both the past and the future. For food lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary, MARKÜS promises a dining experience that is as personal as it is adventurous.
Where History Meets Modern Gastronomy
Zurich’s culinary scene has welcomed an exciting new addition. MARKÜS, the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef Markus Stöckle, opened its doors on 8 September 2026, bringing a fresh perspective to fine dining in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town. Located at Glockengasse 7, MARKÜS occupies a historic building with around 700 years of hospitality behind it. Yet this new destination is far from a traditional restaurant. It brings together heritage, creativity and contemporary gastronomy in a setting that celebrates both the past and the future. For food lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary, MARKÜS promises a dining experience that is as personal as it is adventurous.
©Anna Roschatt

Meet Markus Stöckle: A Chef with a Distinctive Vision

At the heart of MARKÜS is chef Markus Stöckle, known for his imaginative approach to cooking and his ability to combine unexpected influences with exceptional ingredients. Drawing inspiration from his Bavarian roots, his experiences in Japan and his connection to Switzerland, Stöckle has created a culinary concept that reflects his own journey. His cooking brings together tradition, scientific curiosity, fermentation and seasonal produce, allowing familiar flavours to take on new dimensions. Following the chapter he established with his former Zurich restaurant, Rosi, MARKÜS represents a more personal expression of his culinary philosophy.
 
Rather than simply recreating traditional dishes, Stöckle explores how they can evolve while retaining their original character. The result is a style of cooking that feels thoughtful, playful and unmistakably individual.
Meet Markus Stöckle: A Chef with a Distinctive Vision
At the heart of MARKÜS is chef Markus Stöckle, known for his imaginative approach to cooking and his ability to combine unexpected influences with exceptional ingredients. Drawing inspiration from his Bavarian roots, his experiences in Japan and his connection to Switzerland, Stöckle has created a culinary concept that reflects his own journey. His cooking brings together tradition, scientific curiosity, fermentation and seasonal produce, allowing familiar flavours to take on new dimensions. Following the chapter he established with his former Zurich restaurant, Rosi, MARKÜS represents a more personal expression of his culinary philosophy.
 
Rather than simply recreating traditional dishes, Stöckle explores how they can evolve while retaining their original character. The result is a style of cooking that feels thoughtful, playful and unmistakably individual.
©Anna Roschatt

A Menu Inspired by Switzerland and the World

One of the defining features of MARKÜS is its commitment to seasonal ingredients and close relationships with local producers. The menu combines Swiss produce with international techniques and flavours, creating a dialogue between regional traditions and global influences. Fermentation plays an important role, adding depth and complexity while making the most of carefully selected ingredients.
 
Highlights from the opening menu include a contemporary interpretation of Älplermagronen, the beloved Swiss combination of macaroni, potatoes and cheese, alongside whitefish from Lake Zurich paired with fermented bean paste, spring onions and fresh sansho pepper. Japanese-inspired fermented vegetables and carefully prepared quail dishes further demonstrate the kitchen’s versatility. The experience is built around a multi-course tasting menu, with options for both vegetarian and meat-eating guests. Each course contributes to a larger culinary story, inviting diners to discover new textures, flavours and combinations. At MARKÜS, fine dining is not simply about technical perfection. It is about curiosity, a sense of place and the pleasure of discovering something unexpected.
A Menu Inspired by Switzerland and the World
One of the defining features of MARKÜS is its commitment to seasonal ingredients and close relationships with local producers. The menu combines Swiss produce with international techniques and flavours, creating a dialogue between regional traditions and global influences. Fermentation plays an important role, adding depth and complexity while making the most of carefully selected ingredients.
 
Highlights from the opening menu include a contemporary interpretation of Älplermagronen, the beloved Swiss combination of macaroni, potatoes and cheese, alongside whitefish from Lake Zurich paired with fermented bean paste, spring onions and fresh sansho pepper. Japanese-inspired fermented vegetables and carefully prepared quail dishes further demonstrate the kitchen’s versatility. The experience is built around a multi-course tasting menu, with options for both vegetarian and meat-eating guests. Each course contributes to a larger culinary story, inviting diners to discover new textures, flavours and combinations. At MARKÜS, fine dining is not simply about technical perfection. It is about curiosity, a sense of place and the pleasure of discovering something unexpected.
©Anna Roschatt

An Interior That Balances Old and New

The restaurant’s setting is just as distinctive as its cuisine. Designed in collaboration with Milan-based Studio Dragó, the interiors create a striking contrast between contemporary design and centuries-old architecture. Bold red lacquered walls and black decorative details give the ground floor a dramatic, modern character.
 
Upstairs, the historic Goethe-Stübli offers a different atmosphere. Its original medieval wood panelling preserves a tangible connection to the building’s past, including its association with the celebrated German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This contrast between vibrant modernity and historic character gives MARKÜS a strong sense of identity. It feels rooted in Zurich while remaining open to influences from elsewhere. The result is a space where architecture, atmosphere and gastronomy form part of one carefully considered experience.
An Interior That Balances Old and New
The restaurant’s setting is just as distinctive as its cuisine. Designed in collaboration with Milan-based Studio Dragó, the interiors create a striking contrast between contemporary design and centuries-old architecture. Bold red lacquered walls and black decorative details give the ground floor a dramatic, modern character.
 
Upstairs, the historic Goethe-Stübli offers a different atmosphere. Its original medieval wood panelling preserves a tangible connection to the building’s past, including its association with the celebrated German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This contrast between vibrant modernity and historic character gives MARKÜS a strong sense of identity. It feels rooted in Zurich while remaining open to influences from elsewhere. The result is a space where architecture, atmosphere and gastronomy form part of one carefully considered experience.
©Anna Roschatt

More Than a Meal: A Celebration of Craft and Creativity

What makes MARKÜS particularly interesting is its approach to the relationship between food and innovation. Stöckle’s work extends beyond conventional cooking techniques, incorporating experimentation, fermentation and scientific collaboration. His interest in the processes behind ingredients allows the kitchen to explore new possibilities while maintaining a strong connection to the people who grow and produce its food.
 
This philosophy reflects a broader shift in contemporary gastronomy: exceptional dining is increasingly about understanding ingredients, celebrating provenance and creating meaningful connections between producers, chefs and guests. At MARKÜS, these ideas come together in a menu designed to be precise and sophisticated without losing its sense of generosity and enjoyment.
More Than a Meal: A Celebration of Craft and Creativity
What makes MARKÜS particularly interesting is its approach to the relationship between food and innovation. Stöckle’s work extends beyond conventional cooking techniques, incorporating experimentation, fermentation and scientific collaboration. His interest in the processes behind ingredients allows the kitchen to explore new possibilities while maintaining a strong connection to the people who grow and produce its food.
 
This philosophy reflects a broader shift in contemporary gastronomy: exceptional dining is increasingly about understanding ingredients, celebrating provenance and creating meaningful connections between producers, chefs and guests. At MARKÜS, these ideas come together in a menu designed to be precise and sophisticated without losing its sense of generosity and enjoyment.
Chef Marküs Stökle - ©Torvioll Jashari
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A New Address to Discover in Zurich

With its historic location, distinctive interiors and ambitious culinary vision, MARKÜS is an exciting addition to Zurich’s restaurant scene. It offers a fresh perspective on fine dining by bringing together Swiss ingredients, Bavarian heritage, Asian influences and contemporary technique. More importantly, it gives Markus Stöckle the opportunity to express his personality and creativity through a restaurant that feels deeply connected to his own story. For residents and visitors alike, MARKÜS is an invitation to experience Zurich through a different lens, one where tradition is not something to preserve unchanged, but something to reinterpret and bring to life.
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A New Address to Discover in Zurich
With its historic location, distinctive interiors and ambitious culinary vision, MARKÜS is an exciting addition to Zurich’s restaurant scene. It offers a fresh perspective on fine dining by bringing together Swiss ingredients, Bavarian heritage, Asian influences and contemporary technique. More importantly, it gives Markus Stöckle the opportunity to express his personality and creativity through a restaurant that feels deeply connected to his own story. For residents and visitors alike, MARKÜS is an invitation to experience Zurich through a different lens, one where tradition is not something to preserve unchanged, but something to reinterpret and bring to life.
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