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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221 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
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 +1925
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 +49
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 +2531
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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kxtie
Points +477
Must-visit - Edit
Incredible range of vegan choices and all allergens are clearly marked. We ordered from the seasonal menu and every item was vegan. The a la carte has plenty of choices from burgers to curries. The buffet looked great also.
Read moreI had the potato truffle soup (w vegan bacon, chives and truffle oil) which was really tasty then the hiltl wellington. The wellington was tofu which was surprising but had good flavour, the gravy was delicious and the cream savoy cabbage was a highlight! I then had the buffet desert bowl and the range of vegan cakes and sweet treats was amazing.
My boyfriend had the carrot lax tatar for starters and chlausreis for main, both of which had super strong flavours. Not personally for me but they were definitely very flavourful! He also had the baked apple desert which was super yummy.
This place is really cool - lovely seating areas, staff were incredible, easy location. Only downside really is the price but it’s Switzerland so as expected.
It’s also cool to be in the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world, would definitely recommend.
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NickCarter
Points +25
VERY GOOD - Edit
this is a very good restaurant , top location and top food , we could discuss about
Read moreprices but it is Switzerland ....I strongly recommend ....
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djadjou
Points +87
Anything you like - Edit
Went several times to the Dachterasse with the buffet but first time at the restaurant with a la carte dishes. Took the burger with all vegan alternatives. Very tasty with good home made patty unlike many industrial options in other restaurants.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly atmosphere , Home made ice tea
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Liya:)
Points +1485
Tons of options - Edit
We took the starters à la carte. They were very delicious. For the main course and for the dessert we went to the buffet. There are so many vegan options and it's a pity that you can't try them all. I had a hot chocolate as well which was also very tasty. It's similar to Tibits but I liked the view better and it's great that you can order à la carte.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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vegansheep
Points +2843
Awesome! - Edit
This place is almost identical to Tibits and overall I’d say they were equally as good (amazing), though this place is slightly better on dessert!
Read moreFantastic buffet, with soo much choice!
At least 70% of options are vegan, and there’s a brief English description of each food item
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-22
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monilacoco
Points +43
FIRST VEGAN AND BEST RESTAURANT IN ZÜRICH - Edit
They have vegan options
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reisend
Points +164
Huge buffet... hard to decide what to eat! - Edit
Recently I visited Hiltl again.
Read moreUnfortunately, I didn't check out the web site beforehand for discounts, unfortunately they changed it, thus I payed an enourmous amout for just one plate picked from the buffet in the bar section. Last time I visited about one year ago, I payed like 1/3 less for a similar amout of food!
I like their food it is delicious worth 5 stars, the staff mostly is exceptionally friendly.
Cons are the the awful and loud music (needs improvement) and it's always kind of crowded.
Unfortunately, the staff isn't paid that well as at other places.
That's why there is only 3 stars overall.
Updated from previous review on 2015-08-07
Pros: delicous, friendly staff
Cons: price to pay v.s. hourly wages for the staff, music, crowded, even during non-rushhours
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ConnorMaria
Points +75
Tolles Ambiente!!! - Edit
Die Vielfalt an veganen Speisen!
Read morePros: Sehr viele vegane Optionen, Von Vorspeisen bis zu Dessert , Extrem lecker!!!
Cons: Extrem teuer
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nicolas18
Points +231
Ton assiette vaut-elle ce prix ? - Edit
Une jolie diversité de plats d'inspiration asiatique 😍
Read moreOn adore les desserts peu sucrés
Vaut mieux avoir un appétit de moineau
Pros: Que du végétarien / vegan , Tu peux ramener ton tupp et payer
Cons: Un peu moins cher serait bien , Le client se sert lui même
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delphinenutrition
Points +256
Buffet oriental et veggie/vegan - Edit
Grand choix de plats, entrées, desserts veggie et végétariens sous forme de buffet.
Read moreDéco style industriel,
Bien pour déjeuner et dîner sur le pouce, un peu lieu de "passage".
La notion de self service a cette limite de ne pas être orienté service clients, ce qui rend le service du staff un peu impersonnel.
Pros: Beaucoup de choix, Grand buffet
Cons: Service un peu impersonnel
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Lululaloba
Points +72
Good but expensive - Edit
It was my first time ever visiting Hiltl. My expectations were very high since it is very hyped and expensive. It was good but not more. I had a small salad as a starter, then the tatar and for dessert a banana-chocolate icecream. the salad was okay but nothing special. tatar was good but you can easily make one at home that tastes more or less the same for almost no money. the ice cream was very delicious. service was also very good.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
Cons: expensive, Wow-factor is missing
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VeraKho
Points +87
Excellent - Edit
The crew all nice, even in busy circumstances. They clearly mark all the food in buffet or in a la carte menu. So do not worry if you have some prohibited ingredients for yourself ( onion, garlic, gluten, milk, etc ). They have choices for everybody.
Read morePros: Many choices with clear mark , Buffet or ala carte choice, Nice dessert
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Mashenka
Points +723
A big classic - Edit
“The” vegetarian restaurant should turn vegan to be up to his name, otherwise will always look as an outdated place in comparison to his history.
Read moreThe place is big, the buffet too but with too many non vegan options.
The quality of the food is out of discussion though.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-15
Pros: Food quality , Big space (outdoor too), Good selection of food
Cons: Too many lacto-ovo dishes , A bit expensive
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Maurice-Roermond
Points +180
Too overrated - Edit
Nice to have vegan buffet options, but I do not understand the hype of this restaurant. My food was low temperatured and they could have been more creative with what they offer. I have seen and tasted better buffets in the world.
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3297
Legendary for sure - Edit
Love the quality, variety, and flavors of everything offered here. This place is a MUST.
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papagoChao
Points +47
So much selection, wow - Edit
So much selection of everything, also learned allergens beyond my soy/gluten/nuts problem!
Read morePros: Carefully listed all the allergens
Cons: Very pricey
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microfauna
Points +1886
Impressive Veg Buffet - Edit
Haus Hitl holds the title of the oldest vegetarian restaurant (at least in Europe). You wouldn’t be able to tell from the hip, modern vibe inside.
Read moreThis is the mothership of a collection of satellite restaurants throughout the region. You walk in, select items from the buffet, weigh it, and find a seat in the bar/cafe. You can also do sit down. There is free self-service tap water, postcards, and matches.
There must be around 100 vegetarian options representing 10 or more international cuisines, some I’ve never heard of before. Most are vegan. In my opinion, the curries and fruit-flavored whips stood out in regards to flavor. Otherwise, the food was good but not great.
You can save some money by being your own rake away container, but this place is double the price of what you’ll pay in other expensive countries like the US. You’ll easily spend €25-35 on a plate, which is about the average cost of meals in Zurich.
Pros: Incredible variety, Upbeat, hip vibe, Free souvenirs
Cons: Very expensive
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Señor_Tofu
Points +64
Sehr gutes Restaurant - Edit
Das älteste Vegetarische Restaurant ist ein echtes muss in Zürich. Es hat eine riesige Auswahl an Veganen Speisen.
Read morePros: Seeehr gute Speisen, Coole drinks
Cons: Relativ Teuer, Nicht rein Vegan
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SuperFunkyMonkey
Points +326
Legendary vegetarian restaurant - Edit
It's a must to visit in Zurich. Huge selection of options and it's a buffet. Many vegan dishes. Try the sauces, some are excellent and make sure to go back for dessert as mango mouse is fantastic.
Read moreIt's really expensive though, even for Zurich so better not to load up on basics as price is per weight (my 5year old wanted chips and ketchup and it made my eyes water).
Very nice fresh lemonades, friendly service and a lot of space to sit.
Pros: Lots of choices, including many vegan options, Clearly labelled allergies, Tasty food, deserts and drinks
Cons: Expensive
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