Beef fillet with a sprig of rosemary in olive oil, ready for the grill

Fresh fish, homemade pasta and pizza – on a terrace at the water’s edge.

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Italian dining, directly on Lake Zurich

A place by the waterwith soul and character

On the left shore of Lake Zurich, between Zurich and Wädenswil, LAGO brings Mediterranean joy of life to Horgen: excellent ingredients, careful preparation and respect for Italian tradition. Some say it’s the best table in Horgen – we simply call it our terrace.

Our philosophy
Drawing of LAGO's garden terrace in Horgen: white parasols, red geraniums and a young tree in front of the restaurant
Dining on the edge
of Lake ZurichHorgen · right on the water
Drawing of a set table at the edge of Lake Zurich, with a sailboat and the far shore behind
Grilled Argentinian chorizo in olive oil with rosemary
Pizza Frutti di Mare with a langoustine
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes: sliced veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce
Homemade tiramisù with cocoa, whipped cream and fresh berries

buon appetito

“Great food doesn’t needto be loud to impress.”

Excellent ingredients, careful preparation and respect for Italian tradition – that is all our kitchen needs.

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Say yesby the lake

Weddings at LAGO: long tables on the terrace, Lake Zurich as your backdrop and an Italian kitchen that cooks for the people you love.

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Wedding table set on the LAGO terrace by Lake Zurich

Make your celebrationunforgettable

Weddings, birthdays, company dinners or music evenings – our lake terrace and lake-view rooms in Horgen are made for occasions with character. Tell us your date and we’ll shape the menu, the table and the mood with you.

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  • LAGO dining room: a crystal chandelier and a set round table, the arched door open onto the terrace and Lake Zurich
    Lake-view rooms for groups
  • Grilled beef fillet seasoned with fresh pepper from a wooden mill
    Grilled beef fillet
  • Black-and-white photo of an oyster being opened with a knife
    Oysters, freshly opened
  • Sole fillets with a langoustine, lemon and parsley on a white platter
    Sole and langoustine
  • Grilled beef fillet, cut to show its pink centre, on a jus with rosemary
    Beef fillet, cooked pink
  • Black-and-white photo of mussels
    Cozze
  • Calf’s liver Veneziana with onions and herbs
    Calf’s liver Veneziana
  • Meat and onions tossed in a pan on the stove
    Straight from the pan
  • Two pieces of grilled beef fillet on a white plate
    Beef fillet, medium rare
  • Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with mushrooms in a cream sauce, a crisp rösti beside it
    Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with rösti
  • Panna cotta with warm berries and mint, a dusting of cocoa on the plate
    Panna Cotta

Reserve a tablefor an evening by the lake

Tell us when you’d like to come and we’ll confirm by email or phone. Prefer to talk? Call us on 044 726 27 72.

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A waiter serves a starter at a set table by the window onto the terrace
Your table by the window

Find answersto your questions

Which restaurant in Horgen sits directly on Lake Zurich?

LAGO, at Hirsackerstrasse 46 in Horgen. Our terrace runs right along the water’s edge of Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) in Switzerland, and the dining room inside looks out over the lake through large windows.

Where exactly is LAGO and how do I get there?

You’ll find us at Hirsackerstrasse 46, 8810 Horgen, on the left shore of Lake Zurich between Zurich and Wädenswil. Horgen railway station is about 1 km away, and S-Bahn trains from Zürich HB take roughly 20 minutes.

What is a good restaurant on Lake Zurich near Zurich?

LAGO in Horgen – an Italian restaurant with a terrace right at the water’s edge of Lake Zurich, on the left shore between Zurich and Wädenswil. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 on Google (33 reviews). Expect fresh fish, homemade pasta, pizza and a sunset over the lake.

Is LAGO in the city of Zurich?

LAGO is in Horgen, in the Canton of Zurich – not in the city itself, but on the left shore of Lake Zurich between Zurich and Wädenswil. Horgen railway station is about 1 km away and S-Bahn trains from Zürich HB take roughly 20 minutes, so it is an easy trip for dinner by the lake.

What are LAGO’s opening hours?

LAGO is open every day of the week. Opening hours: Monday: 12:00–14:00; Tuesday – Friday: 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00; Saturday: 17:00–22:00; Sunday: 11:30–23:00. To book a table, call 044 726 27 72, email reservation@lago-horgen.ch or use the reservation form on this page.

Do I need a reservation?

We recommend booking, especially for a terrace table on sunny evenings and at weekends. Call 044 726 27 72, email reservation@lago-horgen.ch or use the reservation form on this page.

What kind of food does LAGO serve?

Italian and Mediterranean cooking with Swiss classics: fresh fish such as a whole grilled sole and crispy Lake Zurich perch, pasta and risotto, pizza from the oven, plus Zurich-style sliced veal, Wiener schnitzel and cordon bleu.

Are there vegetarian dishes?

Yes – for example vegetable risotto, ricotta ravioli in saffron cream sauce, saffron risotto with truffle, pasta all'arrabbiata, and the pizzas Margherita, Funghi, Vegetariana and Tartuffo. Ask our team about vegan options and allergens.

Can I celebrate a wedding or private event at LAGO?

Yes. We host weddings, birthdays, company dinners and private events on the lake terrace and in our lake-view rooms. Email info@lago-horgen.ch or call 044 726 27 72 to plan your event.

How much does a meal at LAGO cost?

Dishes at LAGO cost CHF 9–62. Starters cost CHF 9–30.50, fish main courses CHF 29.50–61, meat main courses CHF 24.50–62, vegetarian main courses CHF 28–35.50 and pizzas CHF 19–32, VAT included. The full menu with every price is on our menu page.

What our guests say

4.3

33 reviews on Google

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LAGO
Hirsackerstrasse 46
8810 Horgen

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–14:00
Tuesday – Friday
12:00–14:00 · 17:00–22:00
Saturday
17:00–22:00
Sunday
11:30–23:00
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