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Gran Café Motta — Café in Zürich

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Gran Café Motta

3.9(1’653)Ratings via GoogleCafé

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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Prices may vary — the venue’s current menu prevails. All information without guarantee.

Opening hours

Opening hours
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

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Key facts

Gran Café Motta (Café) is located at Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich. On Google, Gran Café Motta is rated 3.9 out of 5 from 1’653 reviews. Opening hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–21:00, Fri 07:30–22:00, Sat 08:00–22:00, Sun 08:00–21:00. In the Hero Score for cafés in Zürich, Gran Café Motta ranks 10 of 84.

Address
Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich
Google rating
3.9 / 5 (1’653 reviews)
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 07:30–21:00, Fri 07:30–22:00, Sat 08:00–22:00, Sun 08:00–21:00
6 more facts
Prices
CHF 15–41 (middle half of the menu)
Features
Brunch, Terrace
Specialities
Coffee specialities, Italian café atmosphere, Boulevard seating
Hero-Score
Rank 10 of 84 in Zürich
Category
Café
Website
autogrill.ch

Source: CityHero directory, ratings via Google · data as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gran Café Motta located?

Gran Café Motta is located at Limmatquai 66, 8001 Zürich. CityHero lists 84 cafés in Zürich in total.

What does Gran Café Motta charge for Caesar Salat?

According to the menu, Caesar Salat costs CHF 16. That is CHF 3.50 below the median for comparable offers in Zürich (CHF 19.50).

What is on the menu at Gran Café Motta?

The menu of Gran Café Motta lists 15 items, for example Älplermagronen (CHF 26), Weissweinschaumsuppe (CHF 12) and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (CHF 42). Sections: Suppen, Salate, Vorspeisen and Fleischgerichte and 3 more.

What does Gran Café Motta specialise in?

The listing of Gran Café Motta names Coffee specialities, Italian café atmosphere and Boulevard seating.

How does Gran Café Motta compare with other Cafés in Zürich?

In the CityHero Hero Score, Gran Café Motta ranks 10 of 84 Cafés in Zürich. The score weighs Google rating and review count, request activity and profile completeness.

How can I reach Gran Café Motta?

By phone on 044 252 31 19. Website: autogrill.ch.

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