Quaglinos, Dufourstrasse, Zurich

Quaglinos sits right behind the Opera House and is a quaint looking, french style Bistro. Not much happening shortly before Christmas, but seems cozy enough for a nice meal. The baguette wasn’t fresh, but at least the spread and the rustic presentation made up for that oversight partially. Next dish was a foie gras terrine with a slab of sauteed duck liver. The liver was overcooked and it wasn’t very good, but the terrine, apple and brioche were nicely prepared and tasty.
Onion soup is always a must have at a place like this, but left me slightly disappointed. The broth was too tomatoey, my partner in crime called it a good tomato soup and he was right, it just didn’t remind me of an onion soup. Also the bread and cheese should have been toasted more and showed off a little browning to give it that lovely roasted aroma. The veal ragout with white sauce was nice, especially the way the vegetables were blanched and a good main dish since it had enough sauce to go with the angel hair pasta. The place has potential, but some more attention to detail is in order.