The Facts
On January 18, 2024, Kunsthaus Zürich announced that gastronome Moudi Fayad will take over its museum restaurant in the iconic 1950s glass cube, opening "Bei Moudi am Kunsthaus" on March 21, 2024. The restaurant will feature a sharing-plate concept called "The Art of Mezze," focusing on vegan and vegetarian dishes alongside select meat and fish options. Lunch prices range from CHF 18 to CHF 29; dinner from CHF 34 to CHF 85. Weekend brunch costs CHF 65 per adult with 50% off for children. Hours are 8:30 AM to 11 PM daily, with takeaway available. The Zurich-based Swiss-Lebanese restaurateur, who runs multiple local venues, won the lease through a public tender process conducted by the Stiftung Zürcher Kunsthaus, the foundation that owns the museum buildings. The announcement follows temporary pop-up interventions at the site in 2023 by artist collectives "Summer of Something" and "Clubhaus – Home of the New," as well as a culinary interim use by Kunstschmaus.ch.
The Signal
The appointment of a well-known local operator signals Kunsthaus Zürich's strategy to reposition its restaurant as a destination dining venue that draws a diverse, city-wide audience beyond museum visitors. Extended hours and takeaway options reflect a broader trend among major European institutions using ground-floor commercial spaces to increase public engagement and neighborhood integration. The pricing, set in the mid-range with a weekend family brunch, also suggests an intentional bid to attract local residents, students, and office workers rather than relying solely on the day-trip museum audience.
- People: Moudi Fayad, Ann Demeester, Matthias Alber
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
- Prices: CHF 18, CHF 29, CHF 34, CHF 85, CHF 65
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