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
MrReef
Points +47
The Top! - Edit
Very nice vegetarian food with traditional Swiss options. Food I'd delicious but the prices are hefty!
Read morePros: Large vegetarian Menu with something for everyone, Nice ambient
Cons: Expensive ! Really
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TheStation
Points +50
My place to go - Edit
Whenever I am in Zürich that’s where I go. Somehow I never get to order from the menu because I end up to choose the buffet.
Read moreGreat place, great concept.
Pros: Food is delicious, Great variety , Beautiful interior
Cons: Bit pricey , Maybe bit too hipster
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lukepapa
Points +213
Outstanding - Edit
Perhaps the first 100% vegetarian restaurant I ever went to, I used to go to this restaurant religiously in the 90s, and it still is outstanding today.
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Rawmagna
Points +93
Really good - Edit
In our food expedition, stopping here it was a must!
Read moreWe had the weekend brunch option.
Most of the dishes were vegan.
There's a large selection between cold dishes, sauces, dips and warm plates.
Unfortunately there wasn't so many vegan dessert options.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
Cons: Poor selection of vegan dessert
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marmiteman
Points +23
Really Good - Edit
Buffet and A-la-carte both have very good selection and many vegan options.
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NadineC
Points +30
Favourite! - Edit
Amazing food, every time! You can choose between the buffet or table service.
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steveveg
Points +2368
Huge and varied buffet - Edit
The buffet here is huge with many options, with many vegan. It is pay by weight, at CHF 5.30 per 100 g. Our main plates came to between CHF 17 to 22, with desserts an additional CHF 7 to 10. The price was reasonable, but we were not big eaters. The a la carte menu seemed more expensive. The food was great. The service nice and efficient. We had a very enjoyable dinner.
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hoandis
Points +47
lots of options - Edit
loved the desserts
Read morePros: stylish, nice vibe
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ConnyChiwa
Points +188
Fantastic buffet, so many vegan options - Edit
Züri Geschnetzeltes - perfection!
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49Hudson
Points +181
A must in Zurich - Edit
I booked my hotel across the street specifically to have Hiltl right at my door step, and it was awesome!!! As with previous reviews, there are a TON of options here, and all of my choices were delicious. All offerings are very clearly marked with symbols, so no language hang-ups or guessing at all. Yes, it is pricey for sure, but worth it IMHO.
Read moreMake a point to check it out.
Pros: Many vegan options, Easy set-up, Chill decor
Cons: Expensive
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AlexanderSiqueira
Points +100
One of the best buffets in the world! - Edit
This was already one of my favorite restaurants even before I became vegan.
Read moreThey have a large variety of dishes from several countries and all of them are really delicious!
Pros: Everything is fresh and tasty. , Most options are vegan. , Even non-vegan/vegetarian people will love it.
Cons: A little pricey, like any other Swiss restaurant.
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Banana Buzzbomb
Points +833
Don’t let the word buffet turn you off - Edit
Had no idea about Hiltl until we researched vegan-friendly places the night before. When we learned that it is the oldest vegetarian restaurant and they have a ton of vegan options we wanted to give it a try. Whoa! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. As other people have said, it’s buffet-style, but don’t let that turn you off. There is something for everyone. It’s based on weight of your plate and pricey in our book. That said, everything is pricey here! Also be warned that if you’re driving in, parking can sometimes be challenging but drive a couple blocks this was or that way and you’re good. All in all, worth the price and headache of trying to find parking.
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Zanne
Points +70
Favorite vegan place in Switzerland - Edit
I go to enjoy delicious meals at this place every time I'm in Zurich. Food is always fresh, creative and very tasty, definitely my favorite vegan friendly place in Switzerland!
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NJ220
Points +719
Very nice. - Edit
Nice cafe. All vegan options labelled. Very friendly staff and Nice food
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RitaDomi
Points +198
Simply the best - Edit
This is simply the best vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland and probably in Europe. The food is super tasty. I have been to the restaurant several times and I have never been disappointed. I always try something new and it is always very tasty. The restaurant works as a buffet and you the price depends on the weight. Very good option if you're around this area. Recommended.
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BlankSpace
Points +930
Fantastic - Edit
Wish I'd been here more than once. Fantastic food and service. Tons of options. Only great things to say about the place.
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Must Visit in Zurich - Edit
As it is the longest continuously operated vegetarian restaurant, Hiltl was a must-visit restaurant for me in Zurich. We had the buffet and there were plenty of vegan options (estimate 75%) and I especially appreciated that there were some regional foods I would not have been able to otherwise try (Züri Geschnetzeltes- mushroom and seitan in vegan cream sauce, stroganoff,rosti,etc). They also had a variety of other types of cuisine, such as falafel, Thai curries, Indian curries, tofu and veggies,etc. The buffet space is crowded, but it was no problem to find a table. I was very happy with the food, my husband thought the food was just okay for the price. It is quite expensive (It was ~30 CHF for a fairly full plate of weight, all you can eat is $60), but not so out of line with other restaurants in Zurich.
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Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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HappyPigJo
Points +193
Great creative choices for vegan - Edit
Hiltl continues to be creative and inventive for vegans. Worth saving up to visit once in a while!
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talisma
Points +543
Amazing buffet - Edit
Many vegan options, clearly marked. The buffet is huge and the food is incredibly tasty. Staff very friendly.
Read morePros: Choice of vegan food. , Yummy vegan desserts
Cons: Could be very crowded.
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Alsi
Points +38
Fresh and tasty buffet - Edit
Very descriptive signs made it easy to choose according to preferences.
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SaanchiVShah
Points +71
Pleasant surprise - Edit
We felt privileged to have dined at such an old vegetarian restaurant. It was a good spread and considering it was Zürich, it wasn’t that pricey. I liked the pay by weight concept as well. The ambience was very good. There were so many options for desserts, salads and main course. Another advantage is that Hiltil is quite popular and has several locations there. I would just go to Hiltil or Tibits in Switzerland.
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darthkipsu
Points +157
Always a pleasure - Edit
Haus Hiltl is the biggest of the Hiltl restaurants with pay by weight buffet (including take out which is a bit cheaper) and serviced areas. Food is always tasty and plentiful and the are several well marked vegan options. Also serves homemade juices, lemonades and cocktails.
Read morePros: Many wonderful vegan options, Stylish decoration, Tasty desserts
Cons: Always crowded, Can get expensive
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CaraS
Points +42
My favorite Restaurant in Zürich! - Edit
Hiltl is definitely my favorite place to eat vegan ♥️
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Big selection, Veery tasty
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SamanthaVictoria
Points +781
One of my favorites - Edit
I’ve eaten here many times and I’m always happy to come back (my wallet isn’t though!). They weigh your plate so be careful how heavy it gets, brunch can easily be 30-40CHF, especially if you order a beverage. The mango is always perfectly ripe and they have free water. The seated / reservation dining area is also nice, and if the portion is not big enough once you’ve finished you can ask for more at no extra charge. I wish they had vegan pancakes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Extra portions (table service upstairs) , Plenty of seating
Cons: Expensive , No vegan pancakes, Hard baked goods (vegan cookies and croissants)
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Jessica_Marie
Points +416
A must see - Edit
A dream come true for all of us that have the common experience of having either nothing or one item to choose from in a muggle menu. There will be something here for you simply because there so much to choose from.
Read morePros: Massive selection
Cons: Not fully vegan, so read signs on dishes
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Sdramos
Points +230
Excellent Selection! - Edit
So many vegan options to choose from! And it’s buffet style (pay by weight) so you can only take a little of everything to try as much as you want. It is kind of expensive if you ask me but I really enjoyed everything I had.
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sglcklch
Points +3081
Good buffet but very busy and expensive - Edit
Came here for dinner. The interior is modern, trendy, with tables cramped close together. It was packed full even on an early Thursday evening and the noise level was high. To be honest the whole place was a bit of a zoo. We even had to jostle for the food.
Read moreThe buffet spread was impressive with clear labeling for every dish. The food was pretty decent for a buffet—fresh tasting and quickly replenished—but the price was excessive for what it was at CHF4 per 100 grams or about CHF18 per pound. A moderate plate of food will set you back CHF20 easy. Add a round of dessert and you're looking at upwards of CHF30, assuming you’re good with water, which you’ll drink out of plastic cups. You'd think for the price they charge they'd provide real drinking glasses. Personally I hate to use disposable tableware of any kind.
Overall, I enjoyed the food just fine but the whole experience left something to be desired. I suggest not coming hungry or you’ll end up paying an arm and a leg. If I were to come back, I’d try the a la carte menu upstairs.
Pros: Nice spread , Good food
Cons: Expensive, Single-use plastic cups, Crowded
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