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What to order
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Beef Fillet
Recommended for its excellent quality and tenderness, with reviews praising it as a main dish served with potatoes and cooked to perfection.
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Veal Schnitzel
Mentioned as a standout main course for its great taste in a highly rated meal, with the overall food and service described as excellent.
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Steak Tartare
Called 'very good' in one review and highlighted as a classic dish that matched the restaurant’s high standard of food.
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Calf’s Liver With Rosti Potatoes
Described as 'perfect,' making it one of the most positively singled-out dishes in the reviews.
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Veal Basel Style
Praised as part of an outstanding meal, with reviewers noting the veal, liver, sweetbread, and accompanying sides were delicious and cooked to perfection.
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Tenderloin Steak
Recommended for being extremely tender and yummy, and for being served with well-liked sides and sauces.
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Pumpkin Soup With Lemongrass
Highlighted as a starter in an amazing dinner experience, with the meal overall described as high quality and delicious.
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White Asparagus Soup
Mentioned as a main dish in a memorable historical dining experience, with the meal described as excellent and on point.
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Salmon With Beets
Noted as a special tiny appetizer that stood out in a business lunch for being distinctive and enjoyable.
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Lamb Fillet
Recommended as part of an amazing meal in Basel, with the reviewer specifically calling out the dish positively.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Schlüsselzunft
Creative European dishes in a centuries-old tavern with an ornate tiled oven & striking chandeliers.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Schlüsselzunft known for?
It is known for creative Swiss and European dishes served in a historic guildhall setting, with reviewers often highlighting the tasting menu and the polished service. The restaurant’s standout experience is the combination of high-end food and the centuries-old atmosphere in Basel.
What dishes are most recommended at Schlüsselzunft?
Reviewers specifically call out the white asparagus soup, beef fillet with potatoes, beef steak, duck, and the salmon with beets appetizer. The set menu and small sweets at the end also come up often, along with praise for the bread with olive oil and the corn salad mentioned in reviews.
What is the atmosphere like at Schlüsselzunft?
The vibe is historic, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with a striking interior that includes a glass roof, wall painting, chandeliers, and a guildhall feel. It suits lunch or dinner for couples, groups, and solo diners who want a refined but welcoming setting.
Is Schlüsselzunft good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is CHF 100+, so this is a higher-end restaurant rather than a budget option. Reviewers still describe the food as excellent and the service as very good, which suggests the value comes from the quality of the set menu, wine selection, and overall dining experience.
When should you visit Schlüsselzunft?
Lunch reservations and dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant is popular for both lunch and dinner as well as solo dining. Reviewers mention a business-lunch option and a relaxed pace of service, so booking ahead is especially useful if you want a quieter meal in the historic dining room.
Is parking available at Schlüsselzunft?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Schlüsselzunft have vegetarian options?
Yes, Schlüsselzunft offers vegetarian options.
Is Schlüsselzunft kid-friendly?
Yes, Schlüsselzunft is good for kids.
