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Baur au Lac: Mediterranean Dining at Marguita in Zürich | WattAFork

The Saint-Tropez spirit on the lake

Baur au Lac's Marguita brings the relaxed energy of Saint-Tropez to Zürich, serving Mediterranean cuisine right on the shores of Lake Zurich. Chef Maximilian Müller anchors the kitchen with a focus on French and Mediterranean classics that feel effortless yet precise. Guests gather under a colossal sun umbrella on the terrace, where summer evenings draw up to two hundred diners eager for coastal flavors. The atmosphere balances hotel grandeur with a distinctly unpretentious invitation to linger and share plates.

Signature plates and seasonal favorites

The menu highlights a flawless fritto misto paired with jalapeño mayo and a vitello tonnato brightened by Amalfi lemon zest. A standout carpaccio of gambero rosso arrives with salted lemon, offering a briny depth that complements crisp seafood. Even simple sides receive attention; seven hand-selected salad leaves dress in a filigree vinaigrette accompanied by paper-thin zucchini slices. Chef Müller ensures consistency across the week, whether he is guiding the pass or overseeing the service, delivering dishes like sea bass baked in a salt crust or a bouillabaisse rich with scallops, mussels, and giant prawns.

Dolce, drinks, and shared tables

Dinners conclude with a white chocolate rose stuffed with apricot cream, served alongside verbena ice cream and apricot sauce. The beverage program features an extensive wine and drink list designed to complement the food. Marguita sources olive oil directly from a Catalonian family they have trusted for over thirty years, pouring it generously to set the table for leisurely lunches. The space encourages conversation and connection, turning routine meals into celebrations where friends toast to life's big and small moments.