Est. 1898. The first and oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world! A large & popular facility with modern decor. The menu is 90% vegan. Has a buffet, self-service and takeaway, a la carte menu, a bar-lounge, a cooking studio, and a shop. View vegan options on the website 'food and drinks' section by clicking the vegan box at the bottom of the page. A five-minute walk south of the main train station. Open Mon-Thu 7:00am-10:00pm, Fri 7:00am-11:00pm, Sat 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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Sihlstrasse 28 (at St Annagasse), Zurich, Switzerland, 8001
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Last update on 20 Oct 2023 by mdzmr
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227 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
EstelleGH
Points +22
Oldest vegetarian family restaurant in Zürich - Edit
, J'y vais depuis plus de 30 ans. Je connaissait déjà les parents qui nous servaient. Toujours un service excellent, des plats diversifiés et frais. Ensuite 2 fois agrandissement et rénovation pour le meilleur. Le fils a repris. Je le voyais servir avec sa femme, une française je pense, et ensuite s'occuper de sa famille grandissante. Aujourd'hui un local adapté à la jeunesse et au goût dune communauté de tout âges et provenance. Et ont suivit les Tibits, on peut dire une join venture entre deux famille. Chez Tibits 80% végétale, donc végétarien et vegan.
Read morePros: Vegetarisch, Vegan,, Service, Buffet
Cons: Preise sind gesalzen für kleine Budgets, Stammkunden wie ich, mit Familie und wenig Geld, w
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OndineSherman
Points +245
Wow - next level - Edit
Had the buffet and was spoiled for choice- so many delicious dishes and the desserts were amazing. Could return every day! The restaurant atmosphere was lovely too…
Read morePros: Tofu curry , Blueberry crumble , Chocolate mousse
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MarcusK
Points +1146
Dream come true - Edit
I learned of Hiltl and the long rich legacy over 12 years ago and tonight was my opportunity to indulge and visit this amazing restaurant. I was not that hungry but I wanted to sample the huge number of vegan options in the buffet. I ate until I felt like I was going to pop. My family loved the food too. I was mindful of how many famous vegans/vegetarians must have dined at this historic establishment. I’m glad to have experienced it. It was very expensive but for a once in a lifetime experience it was worth it. Make sure you make reservations- it’s extremely busy for good reason
Read morePros: Incredible selection of vegan options , Beautiful decor
Cons: Very expensive , Very busy, hard to get server attention
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taquitodecoco
Points +40
had high expectations - Edit
ordered the grilled planted steak and the plate was 80% fries plus the steak itself was too salty and dry, tried some of the dishes my family ordered and they were good but still left disappointed after paying so much for it (though I guess that's a normal price in the city)
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wilsonschneidg
Points +3017
A must visit - Edit
Came here for the breakfast/brunch. Loads of vegan choices and some great options that you don’t often get. A little expensive for a tourist but normal prices for the area. It’s a large restaurant with lots of seating, the interior is stylishly done and it had a nice atmosphere.
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peasandpeanuts
Points +394
Historical - Edit
Only came here for breakfast pastries/coffee. Quality is really good and prices are aligned with the city. Just wish they had more breakfast options like sandwiches, bagels, etc. Also would love for the restaurant to have adhered to 100% plant based by now. There's simple stuff (like brownies) that could have been easily adapted and are not vegan
Read morePros: Quality of food, Good atmosphere
Cons: On the high price end , Not everything plant based
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AngelaThurstance
Points +75
Great food and good value - Edit
We ate here twice during our stay in Zurich. I like the self service area. Great choice of food, most dishes are vegan. Really good value for money and tasty food.
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wRONGxx
Points +247
Great taste and flavourful! - Edit
The food is so awesome! And there are clear labels to indicate which food is vegan, and the vegan choices are aplenty! On a side note, I think the food is on the pricier side than the one at Tibits. But overall, I enjoyed relishing the vegan meal and even went twice in a day.
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Giraffiathek
Points +136
Paradies für Veganer und Vegetarier - Edit
Zufällig reingestolpert und total begeistert. Noch nie habe ich ein meterlanges Buffet mit leckersten veganen und vegetarischen Speisen gesehen. Außerdem total nettes Publikum.
Read morePros: Speisenauswahl, Preis/Leistung, Stimmung
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JenPainting
Points +132
Great history, worth a visit - Edit
We wanted to say we'd visited the oldest veg restaurant in the world.... So we did. Great food buffet, 80% vegan. Pricey (but it is in Zurich) and the service is a tiny bit lack lustre. Overall, would def go again 👍🏻
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-19
Pros: Lots of Choice!, Nice clean /cool environment
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EmiliaXoXo
Points +53
Great but - Edit
HILTL has very large selection of food and while most of the food seems to be targeted to meat eaters instead of to vegetarians, simple amount of options is so large once can always find something to nice to eat. I do wish half of the fried options would be changed to something more healthy and that they would make the price more reasonable thou or at least bring back all you can eat option price gap they used to have before.
Read moreIt was expensive but at least you wouldnt need to take your food to scale like in some school cafeteria.
Also desert options are bit dull but since usually so full from main, this does not bother me personally.
Pros: selection
Cons: price, no price gap anymore it seems
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jrdelisi
Points +554
So many excellent choices! - Edit
Loved the food and service here. Visiting from the US and I really wanted some vegan versions of some traditional foods. Hiltl had the perfect menu with tons of choices and an extensive buffet. Our waiter was fun and friendly, too. A great experience!
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J_eats
Points +172
Great Vegan Buffet! - Edit
Vibe: 4/5
Read moreEasy to find location, and nice interior.
Food: 4/5
Yummy vegan buffet. Food is clearly labeled if it is vegan or vegetarian.
Price: 2/5
Quite expensive. But everything in Switzerland is expensive.
Service: 3/5
You serve yourself. It was a bit confusing what to do at first as no one was there to direct you.
Pros: Vegan Buffet
Cons: Service
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apells
Points +249
SO GOOD OMG - Edit
Loved this place! Ate here on my way out of Switzerland and it was so good! I did the self service buffet. So many vegan options, and lots of variety in general. I got a little bit of everything and it was all really good. They have to-go boxes available for the buffet as well and outdoor seating. Loved it! Highly recommend😋🌱💛
Read morePros: Variety, Good food , Friendly staff
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Sosolade
Points +30
Loved it! - Edit
It's expensive, but I loved the service and the delicious food! And as a vegan person, there were sooo many choices.
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lydia.dn
Points +95
Vielfälltige Auswahl - Edit
Sie haben eine sehr grosse Auswahl an verschiedenen Speisen beim Bufet, vieles auch vegan.
Read morePros: Auswahl Veganes Essen, Geschmack sehr gut
Cons: Preis
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theexternvoid
Points +507
Delicious but too expensive - Edit
The food was great. It has authentically German foods without the meat - a rarity for German cuisine. My only complaint was that it was the most expensive meal I had during my Swiss vacation. I had meals at other places in Switzerland that were as good for less cost. On the other hand, it was the best menu I found in Switzerland.
Read morePros: Amazing menu
Cons: Expensive
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julelikesfood
Points +545
Paradise - Edit
Just for this cool fact of history of the vegetarian movement it’s already worth checking out. But the food is what makes it incredible! So much choice it’s actually impossible to try everything. They have a self-service and a served section. The served one is slightly more expensive but worth it in my opinion because you weigh the food yourself and get a bill, so it is easy to get multiple portions (and go back for dessert!)
Read moreI agree that it is quite expensive, but if you want to treat yourself this is amazing.
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Ryah.Mayer
Points +311
Not exactly what I was hoping for… - Edit
Probably my own fault for not doing enough research but I didn’t realize you had to weigh your plate each time. Wow very expensive. My husband and I went, I got an alcoholic drink, he got a water, we each got one plate and spent 80.00 and were still a bit hungry… good food (there were two really great things), very Indian heavy especially for vegan items. It was very nice everything was labeled clearly. I know Zürich/Switzerland is pricey but I wanted a bit more out of this experience. Also- we noticed that ALOT of dishes were getting cleaned out by staff and not replaced well before closing time so if you want the most variety a really early dinner or late lunch is probably best. We went around 8pm and found about 1/3 or more were taken away.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan items
Cons: Expensive
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laurer
Points +531
Riesige vegane Auswahl - Edit
Das „älteste vegetarische Restaurant der Welt“ ist zum Glück zu 80-90% vegan (nur das Dessert habe ich mir nicht genauer angeguckt). Riesige Auswahl, man kann gar nicht nicht glücklich werden. Am besten erstmal ne Runde drehen, bevor man sich den Teller volllädt😄Wir würden wiederkommen!
Read morePros: Auswahl, Traditionelle Gerichte veganisiert, Super freundliches Personal
Cons: Klassische Zürcher Preise, Keine Tellerwaage am Buffet, erst an der Kasse
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Bunny97
Points +1350
A veg(etari)an Institution - Edit
Sehr leckeres Essen, unglaubliche Auswahl beim Buffet und wunderbar arrangiert. Die einzige Gefahr für mich ist immer, mir zu viel aufzuladen, dass es meinen Magen und finanziellen Rahmen sprengt 😅
Read moreFreue mich auch jedes Mal, in einem Restaurant mit solch einer Tradition zu essen und zu sehen, dass es heute mehr den hier angenommen wird 
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Chloe(Artemis)
Points +774
Buffet for outdoor seating - Edit
If you want to sit outside then you have to use the self service buffet. If you sit inside there is a set menu to order from.
Read moreI chose to try the buffet and sit outside. The host told me I could take a plate, weigh it, pay for it, and then outside was free seating.
I went in and got a plate. There are fried foods, cold foods, and hot foods available as well as dessert, fruits, and bread.
They all have labels and they had an easy to find vegan symbol. The ingredients are also listed in English so it was really easy to find the vegan things.
I wanted a bit of everything that was vegan so I took small scoops of everything from salad to spring rolls to ratatouille. It was expensive, but that is on par for Zurich. For me to fill my plate and have a drink was €43.
Once you weigh your food and pay they give you a fork, knife and napkin and then you can head outside to sit down.
The food was delicious and I was glad I got a little of everything because there were so many different flavors of things to try. I had a good mix and I enjoyed it all a lot.
I would recommend this restaurant for vegans. They have several locations around Zurich and they are worth going to because each one is a little different.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Easily marked vegan items
Cons: Expensive
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Squiid
Points +634
So many options! - Edit
Most of the options are vegan. I suggest walking around and looking at everything BEFORE you start loading your plate….. I didn’t realize how much food I was getting until it was too late and I ended up paying WAY too much. Don’t make the same mistake!! Food was good. Staff very friendly and were very happy that I was trying to speak German😄
Read morePros: Options!, Clearly labeled, Friendly staff
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GF Cookie Monster
Points +882
Delicious buffet, expensive but worth it! - Edit
You're not just eating great food, but also a slice of history. Oldest vegetarian restaurant! Vegan and gluten free items labeled. Spicy foods labeled.
Read moreEVERYTHING was extremely good. Try a tiny bit of each thing, there are a million dishes to taste. The red lentils and all the curries were exceptionally tasty.
Pros: MANY gluten-free & vegan foods, Variety - good for a group w/ vegans & vegetarians, Staff speak English & are very helpful
Cons: Not many gluten-free desserts
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leporem
Points +13
Great - Edit
Super veggie options in great city location.
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shjipstone
Points +573
Good buffet, quite pricey and modern - Edit
Loved this buffet, wonderful plate of home cooked food. Priced by weight, and mine was 43 franc which is a lot. For the oldest veg restaurant it felt very very modern inside; perched bar stool style seating, a lot like a hotel lobby
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HP131
Points +339
Buen ambiente - Edit
Estuvimos de noche y el ambiente es genial, para comer tienen buffet libre con muchas opciones veganas. Buenos sabores y calidad. Se paga por peso y el precio es normal por ser Zúrich. Probé el cóctel de la Geisha y me encantó. Servicio rápido y amable.
Read morePros: Muchas opciones veganas , Buen sabor , Ambiente animado
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