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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238 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
AlexanderSiqueira
Points +162
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 +742
Very nice. - Edit
Nice cafe. All vegan options labelled. Very friendly staff and Nice food
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RitaDomi
Points +204
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 +979
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 +197
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 +710
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 +181
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 +826
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 +250
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 +3547
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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pujapaz
Points +62
Most extensive buffet - Edit
I was very overwhelmed when i visited this legend of a restaurant. There are so many options, you will never have the chance to taste them all. But what i did have, was very good, and the service was fast and efficient, and spoke fluent english. Vegan dishes are clearly labeled
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RhiannonB
Points +39
Lovely historic restaurant - Edit
Lovely building and lots of history to the restaurant. A la carte menu or buffet - I really enjoyed the buffet. It’s not all vegan but ingredients are all marked. Right by the Old Town area of Zürich. A bit posh and rather expensive, but Zürich is expensive in general.
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nnchvt
Points +18
life-changing - Edit
love the Hiltl. When I first went vegetarian/vegan i didn‘t know where to go eat with my non-veg friends. luckily, everyone knows this restaurant and many of the customers aren‘t even v/vg😄the choice is huge and local, food is vegetarian and vegan. buffet or à la carte, brunch on the weekend sweet and savoury. staff friendly! also check out Tibits restaurant 🌱
Read moreyou can find them on facebook and instagram
Pros: vegan options, @hiltl, @tibits_restaurants
Cons: costly
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AniaP
Points +71
Excellent! - Edit
We came here for my partner’s birthday lunch. We got a table upstairs which has an à la carte menu and a buffet (which is a bit pricier than the one downstairs). My partner ordered the Banana Madras and I had lots (and lots) of little bits of different buffet dishes. All were absolutely amazing.
Read moreThe staff were very friendly; effortlessly switching between multiple languages to accommodate their guests.
The meal was quite pricey but definitely worth it for a special occasion. Another time I’d also want to try the (cheaper) buffet downstairs.
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andygray_ch
Points +41
Very lovely dinner - Edit
The food choice and the level of service here are extraordinary. I loved my meal here and can't wait to return.
Read morePros: Amazing choice, Delicious
Cons: Expense (but worth it)
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chiicoree
Points +410
Sehr lecker! - Edit
Ich hatte eine Auswahl vom Buffet, welche sehr lecker war. Die Auswahl dort ist riesig. Es war aber sehr teuer!
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iddewes
Points +33
Great place for a special occasion - Edit
Really great food - I think the buffet is best to get but there is a menu too. Lovely restaurant. Quite posh so not for every day but worth it for a special occasion or holiday meal.
Read morePros: Lots of choice on the buffet , Ingredients clearly marked
Cons: Expensive (but worth it)
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Naturalia
Points +244
Wowwowwowwowwow - Edit
Must visit, most amazing place for vegetarians and vegans! Modern, chic, so much to choose from!! It's nice to try a little bit of everything. They have several locations in town and a shop with lots of vegan goodies next door. Make sure you're very hungry!!
Read morePros: Vegan items clearly labeled, Countless options, Nice selection of desserts
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hokusai77
Points +13599
Great food experience - Edit
We have been here for lunch on Sunday, the place is beautiful and the staff very welcoming and professional.
Read moreI had a seasonal pumpkin coconut soup, delightfully spicy, followed by a traditional Züri-Geschnetzeltes made vegan: a nice creamy seitan with wild mushrooms, with traditional rösti as a side.
I’m looking forward to trying their vegan gelato next time I am here, as well as their rich Sunday brunch.
Pros: Beautiful place, Wonderful dishes , Nice staff
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Fox_to
Points +40
Very appetizing food and nice and calm environment - Edit
Food is great, staff is very polite and smiley, the environment is very cozy. Definitely recommended.
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