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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213 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
MsDW
Points +429
Brilliant breakfast buffet - Edit
We met a friend here for breakfast. The buffet is veggie and vegan and everything is well labelled. There are a lot of options for breakfast/brunch. A lot is not your typical breakfast fayre but that’s ok! There are a lot of different tofu dishes and tofu ‘egg’ mayo.
Read moreThe coffees are excellent and there is a good selection of juices.
This place is a weight restaurant and you weigh your food to determine the price.
Cakes are also available but we didn’t indulge this time!’
Pros: Variety
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CaleighC
Points +426
Classic Vegetarian Place - Edit
I honestly have to go against the grain here.
Read moreIf this were fifteen years ago I'd be over the moon with this place. Like, oldest veggie restaraunt in the world and has vegan options?! Wow! But tbh.. Today? It can do better..
Buffet is insanely expensive for what it is. Sit down meals are more often than not, only veggie - and my supposedly vegan meal even came to my table veggie. I had multiple bites before anyone came to change my plate out with a vegan dish.
Everything was good, sure! But quite basic fare. If you want to eat at the 'oldest vegetarian restaraunt in the world' (an unconfirmed and undoubtedly only european record, btw) come here and say you did. But when the meal comes out to like 200 francs for two people? Meh..
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SergAMox
Points +412
Amazing buffet - Edit
This is the vegan pig out place. Some dishes are vegetarian but vegan options are clearly labelled. Just an abundance of delicious food. Come hungry.
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StevenCraft
Points +228
Superb buffet - Edit
An amazing selection of vegetarian and vegan food on the buffet with about 80% vegan. The food was all very tasty, hot and the buffet was kept very clean and replenished. It isn't cheap, but neither is Zurich. You pay by the weight of your plate, but with so many amazing options it is hard to not weigh your plate down!
Read morePros: Incredible choice, Well maintained buffer, Delicious
Cons: Expensive, but Zurich is expensive
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brdm
Points +748
Love it! - Edit
I‘ve been there several times and I love it! I‘d say it‘s one of the most famous vegan/vegetarian restaurants because it has several locations and because it has existed since 1898! This is definetly the nicest location since it has the biggest buffet!
Read moreI love that it has a buffet where you can choose from everything (most of it is vegan) and it‘s super delicious! And on the top floor there’s an á la carte menu. I had a burger and the rest also sounded really nice but I prefer the buffet. Even though it can get a bit pricey when you‘re hungry I can really recommend a visit there!
My favourites are the „Züri Gschnätzlets“ and „Ghackets mit Hörnli“. And I love that they offer free water to drink.
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EC5
Points +2258
Delicious and historic! - Edit
Had the buffet: everything is clearly labeled and most of the options are vegan. The food was delicious and it was exciting to eat at the oldest veg restaurant in the world!
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Pissenlit
Points +929
Oldest vegetarian restaurant in Zurich - Edit
I went twice to this place. Once just for smoothie and a brownie, both were really delicious. A second time for the restaurant. You have the choice between choosing on the menu or choose at the buffet (you can then weight your plate for price).
Read moreAs we didn’t not fully understood there were these two options, we ordered on the menu. A rösti with mushrooms and a burger. They were both really good! I will definitively go back!
Pros: Lot of vegan options, Buffet seems really nice
Cons: Not fully vegan, Pricy
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JaneZawadowski
Points +103
Superb buffet, staff, decor - Edit
The buffet had probably 30 vegan hot food choices, and 5 desserts, definitely the majority of the offerings. And so delicious! I was blown away.
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daham.vegan
Points +1512
Best vegan Brunch ever - Edit
This was by far the best vegan brunch I have ever been to. The selection is really wide from warm to cold savoury dishes, salads, bakery goods, juices and different varities of sweets. If you are in Zürich I can only recommend going here for brunch!😄
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xiaofeiji
Points +21
Best vegetarian restaurant - Edit
Buffet line has a wide variety of vegan/ vegetarian food. Service is excellent too.
Read moreAlso offers ala carte options which looks delicious too.
A must visit in Zurich!
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PatrikSchiess
Points +151
Oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world - Edit
I was blown away by all the delicious vegan options available at their buffet. If I had stayed longer in Zurich, I probably would have eaten there everyday to really try everything.
Read morePrices were also more reasonable than many other restaurants we went to in Switzerland.
Our waiter kindly sat us on a patio behind the restaurant which was more quiet than the one on the busier street.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-26
Pros: Variety , Quality of the food , Friendliness of staff, price, ambiance…
Cons: I truly have nothing negative to say.
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maggiehersey
Points +18
Avoid the buffet - Edit
We chose the buffet pay-by-weight option after being lured in by the novelty of dining at the worlds oldest vegetarian restaurant.
Read moreWe both carefully piled up a modest amount of food, which totaled to 30 and 35 chf. Most items were mediocre & bland at best. One curry I got weirdly had a strong urine smell and foul taste.
We walked away feeling very disappointed. The service was friendly enough, and the menu items looked promising. However For the price/quality I would avoid the buffet.
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RobinGood_eating
Points +479
Massive buffet and so delicious 😁 - Edit
I came together with my clients to finish off out bootcamp and we had a great time!
Read moreSo many options!
Pros: Lots of options , Delicious food
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cwise
Points +46
Amazing gnocchi - Edit
I had the gnocchi mit Safran-Velouté and it was soooo delicious. I’m usually not a fan of mushrooms but these were savory and meaty and the sauce was so rich and delicious! Highly recommend.
Read moreDownside is that when sitting outside you have to content with street noise from a busy street.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious, Menu symbols to help you identify allergens etc
Cons: Expensive , Outdoor seating is right near a loud street
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Tamy
Points +3368
Delicious buffet! - Edit
Delicious food with many great vegan choices. Their buffet offers a wide array of dishes—from curries, to roasted veggies, to falafel, to cold salads, and more. You can find healthy options, junky options and everything in between. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was delicious and very well prepared. I personally really enjoyed their jackfruit curry, their green hummus, the mango bircher muesli, and the blueberry cobbler. Expect to pay at least $35-40 per person for a moderately filled plate of food.
Read morePros: Tasty, Varied options
Cons: Pricey
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Charlie Behrens
Points +627
Fabulous 😍 - Edit
Don't pause. Just go here. Seriously, this is a must visit for all vegans.
Read morePros: Excellent menu, completely marked , Perfect flavors, Held our luggage at the reception desk
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lnitzel
Points +41
So much choice and so delicious! - Edit
We went to brunch here and it totally blew our minds. I was so grateful for the allergen information since my kids are celiac. I would eat here all the time if I lived in Zurich and was rich ;-). Really amazing place!
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LiseJK
Points +89
Interesting and delicious options - Edit
Had cauliflower “wings” and vegan Geschnetzelte with rösti, very good. Servings are quite big, sharing is a good option.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very flavorful, Good drinks and cocktails
Cons: A bit on the heavy/greasy side
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Dämsch
Points +1868
Immer wieder ein Besuch wert! - Edit
Sehr reichhaltiges grosses Buffet mit vielen veganen Optionen, warm, kalt, Dessert. Restaurant und Buffet auf 2 Stockwerken. Á la carte ebenfalls möglich. Speisen auch zum mitnehmen. Alles sehr lecker, jedoch eher obere Preiskategorie.
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maxb97
Points +56
Unglaublich lecker - Edit
Sehr leckere Speisen, sowohl vegan als auch vegetarisch unglaublich vielseitige Auswahl! Jederzeit wieder gerne!
Read morePros: Tolle vegane Optionen
Cons: Teuer
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InkaliebtgutesEssen
Points +90
Ein Schlaraffenland auch für Veganer - Edit
Es schmeckt alles gut bis spitzenmäßig, die Auswahl ist riesig durch das große Buffet und die Angebote der Karte, Kombinationen Buffet und a la carte sind möglich. Für Einsteiger gibt es viele bekannte und authentisch schmeckende Gerichte, das Personal ist super freundlich und sehr entgegenkommend. Das Ambiente gefällt mir persönlich sehr. Natürlich ist es für ausländische Gäste recht teuer, aber es lohnt sich. Man kann online reservieren, was auch zu empfehlen ist.
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dlamo
Points +166
Simple buffet ou all you can eat - Edit
On aimerait avoir encore faim
Read morePros: Plats très goûteux , Possibilité de réserver
Cons: Très cher
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vannyy.o
Points +1481
Best vegan food spot in Switzerland! - Edit
Absolutely loved it there, big vegan/vegetarian Buffet, food tastes very very good. 😍 always a good place to stay for dinner!
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jeanpauljh
Points +45
Always a great visit - Edit
I always love visiting Hiltl when I’m in Zurich. Their excellent buffet is varied in cuisine and style, offering delicious food with allergens clearly identified.
Read morePros: Sumptuous buffet, Great atmosphere, Varied flavours/cuisines
Cons: Can be a little pricey
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GeezFeedz
Points +153
Oldest Vegetarian Restaurant in the World 🤩 - Edit
Had a delicious buffet lunch here which had so much choice! We both cleared our plates as the food was delicious. It also had all the allergens clearly marked which was great for me as a coeliac (still loads to choose from).
Read moreIt’s walk ins only but we got a table right away and seems to be a high turnover rate so pop in whenever you can.
Be warned that it is priced by weight of the plate so choose wisely 😉
Pros: Lots of choice, Buzzy atmosphere , Delicious food
Cons: Pricey but it is Switzerland I guess 🤷♀️
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Jeanne_C
Points +2218
Très nombreuses options véganes - Edit
Hiltl la maison mère de Tibits. Un incroyable et gourmand buffet avec 80% de plats véganes.
Read moreUn décor agréable. On y retourne toujours avec plaisir.
Pros: Beaucoup d’options véganes
Cons: Encore des plats contenant des produits animaux..
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Javierj
Points +40
Limited choice for those not taking allium - Edit
Tasty food. Nice ambience. But very limited choice for those not taking alliums for Ala-carte. No options to exclude alliums.
Read moreTried the buffet next day, have a wider variety of choices. But seems pricer 😅
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-14
Pros: Tasty food
Cons: Less than 5 dishes without alliums for ala-carte, No options to exclude alliums
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