Pink sunset over the LAGO terrace in Horgen

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

Lunch menunew every day

Restaurant · Bar · Terrace — Horgen

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 Zurich
Horgen · terrace right on the water
Drawing of a set table at the edge of Lake Zurich, with a sailboat and the far shore behind
Long table set for a celebration on the lakeside terrace
Table for two at the water with a sailboat on Lake Zurich
LAGO table card on a terrace table by the lake
Long table under cream parasols on the lakeside terrace

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.

See the menu

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.

Plan your wedding
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.

Enquire about an event

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.

Opens your email app with the request ready to send to reservation@lago-horgen.ch.

Sunset over the LAGO terrace in Horgen
Evenings on the terrace

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 cuisine: fresh fish, homemade pasta, pizza and selected meat dishes. Signature dishes include Risotto al Lago, Linguine al Tartufo with fresh black truffle shaved at your table, and a whole grilled sea bream with salsa verde.

Are there vegetarian dishes?

Yes – for example Caprese with buffalo burrata, and the pizzas Margherita, Funghi, Contadina with grilled vegetables or Gorgonzola. 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 11–56. Starters cost CHF 11–26, pasta and risotto CHF 28–38, pizzas CHF 19–29 and main courses CHF 35–56, VAT included. The full menu with every price is on our menu page.

What our guests say

4.3

33 reviews on Google

Read the reviews on Google – and tell us about your evening by the lake.

Visit LAGO in Horgen

044 726 27 72

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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