Daniel Zeindlhofer
Affiliation
IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada
Head Chef at IGNIV by Andreas Caminada in Zürich with two Michelin stars[1][3]
i. Biography
Daniel Zeindlhofer is an Austrian chef and head chef at IGNIV by Andreas Caminada in Zürich, Switzerland, where he has led the kitchen to achieve two Michelin stars and 17 Gault Millau points. Born in Linz, Austria, Zeindlhofer completed a dual apprenticeship in cuisine and service before working at Andreas Caminada's three-Michelin-starred Schloss Schauenstein and Vista restaurant in Sagogn. Since moving to Zürich in 2020, he has rapidly established himself as one of Switzerland's leading chefs, earning recognition as part of La Liste's 1000 best restaurants globally and receiving the Gault Millau 2025 award of 17 points.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
![Daniel Zeindlhofer's work: Head Chef at IGNIV by Andreas Caminada in Zürich with two Michelin stars[1][3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590422749900-54e60bc21004?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 01
Head Chef at IGNIV by Andreas Caminada in Zürich with two Michelin stars[1][3]
![Daniel Zeindlhofer's work: 17 Gault Millau points at IGNIV Zürich (2025)[3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610631066894-62452ccb927c?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 02
17 Gault Millau points at IGNIV Zürich (2025)[3]
![Daniel Zeindlhofer's work: Rapid ascension to prominence in Swiss gastronomy since 2020[2]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581337204873-ef36aa186caa?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 03
Rapid ascension to prominence in Swiss gastronomy since 2020[2]
![Daniel Zeindlhofer's work: Culinary philosophy: 'What I don't like, I don't serve'[2]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523688882866-fcaf25b290df?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 04
Culinary philosophy: 'What I don't like, I don't serve'[2]
![Daniel Zeindlhofer's work: Restaurant ranked 659th in La Liste's 1000 best restaurants worldwide[1]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544965850-6f9a9138cefd?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 05
Restaurant ranked 659th in La Liste's 1000 best restaurants worldwide[1]
Focus 06
Collaboration with sommelière Ines Triebenbacher (Hostess of the Year 2024)[3]