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Gran Café Motta — Café in Zürich

Open now · closes at 21:00

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Gran Café Motta

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About Gran Café Motta

The Gran Café Motta, a tradition-rich café on Limmatquai in Zürich, offers its guests an unforgettable experience in an ambiance that celebrates Italian coffee culture. Founded in 1928 in Milan, this café quickly won favor as a popular meeting point among locals. The charming atmosphere and the elegant interior design, created by the renowned Swiss architect Tilla Theus, give the café a touch of nostalgia paired with a modern touch.

Here, visitors can enjoy a breather from their city stroll through the picturesque lanes of Zürich's old town. As soon as the temperatures allow, numerous tables on the boulevard invite you to linger. The Gran Café is a place where you can not only drink coffee but also enjoy the Italian way of life to the fullest. The menu offers classic Italian coffee specialties, delicious sweets, and light snacks that go perfectly with a cup of coffee.

Customers who visit the Gran Café Motta find not just a coffee here – they experience a piece of Italian culture in Switzerland. Whether alone, with friends, or with family – the café is the perfect place to celebrate life and take a small break from the hectic everyday routine. The offering is aimed at coffee lovers, tourists, and local visitors seeking an authentic Italian café experience. The central location on Limmatquai makes it easy to fit the café into a city visit. With its unique combination of tradition and modern style, the Gran Café Motta is an indispensable destination for everyone who appreciates good coffee.

Services

Coffee specialities
Italian café atmosphere
Boulevard seating

At a glance

Historic coffee house concept since 1928 (Angelo Motta, Milan)
Interior designed by architect Tilla Theus
Long-standing meeting place on Limmatquai in Zurich's Old Town

Menu

Suppen

  • Weissweinschaumsuppe
    CHF 12
  • Gulaschsuppe nach ungarischer Art
    CHF 14

Salate

  • Caesar Salat
    CHF 16

Vorspeisen

  • Vitello Tonnato
    CHF 26
  • Schweizer Rindstatar
    CHF 26

Fleischgerichte

  • Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
    CHF 42
  • Original-Wienerschnitzel
    CHF 42
  • Kalbs-Cordon Bleu
    CHF 42
  • Rindsfilet Stroganoff nach Grossmutterart
    CHF 46

Würste

  • Zürcher Kalbsbratwurst
    CHF 26

Traditionelle, vegetarische und vegane Gerichte

  • Älplermagronen
    CHF 26

Käsefondue

  • Königstuhl-Fondue nach eigener Hausmischung
    CHF 32
  • Trüffel-Gourmetfondue
    CHF 39

Desserts

  • Kaiserschmarrn
    CHF 13
  • Crème brûlée Parisienne
    CHF 12
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gran Café Motta located?

Gran Café Motta is at Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich, 8001 Zürich in Zürich. Map, directions and route are right here on this page.

What is the quickest way to reach Gran Café Motta?

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Is Gran Café Motta open right now?

The live status of Gran Café Motta — open now — is shown at the top of this page, along with the week's opening hours.

Does Gran Café Motta offer Einrichtung von Architektin Tilla Theus?

Yes, Einrichtung von Architektin Tilla Theus is listed among the features of Gran Café Motta on this page. For further details, just ask.

What are the opening hours of Gran Café Motta?

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Is Gran Café Motta open on weekends?

The opening hours of Gran Café Motta for every day of the week, weekend included, are listed at the top of this page.

Opening hours

Open now · closes at 21:00

Monday07:30 – 21:00
Tuesday07:30 – 21:00
Wednesday07:30 – 21:00
Thursday07:30 – 21:00
Friday07:30 – 22:00
Saturday08:00 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 21:00

Address & contact

Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich
8001 Zürich

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