One of the oldest vegetarian restaurants and a gem in Switzerland. It's a buffet where you pay by the weight of your food or can do the all you can eat price. Even though it's buffet, the quality of the food is not compromised. There are lots of different options from different cuisines. The interior and ambiance is super cute and they have the cutest match boxes for people to use and take. Service was great, everyone was very nice and helpful! read more

Hiltl - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Walking around Zurich, and ran into the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe. Just happened upon it and went to the upstairs formal dining area. The service, food, ambiance, wine selection were all superb. Definitely worth it if in Zurich and are tired of bratwurst and potatoes. read more

We came straight away after arriving to the city center from the airport. It is in a very convenient location, very close to the train station. We came here for Saturday brunch buffet. The all you can eat was about 55 francs per person, so we opted to do the weighted version. There is about 3 floors to the restaurant, all with the same selection on each floor - a testament to how busy it could get. The buffet is pretty easy to use, you fill a plate, way it on their tare system, take a ticket and leave it on your table where a waitress/waiter will add it to your tab for your table. This could get complicated if you are a mixed table of friends and family so be sure to tell them before hand. The food was delicious. We didn't get dessert because we were stuffed by the end of the meal but there was a wide selection of Asian inspired dishes. I highly recommend this to vegans! read more

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Wow. Wow. Wow. Take it from this meat eating, gun carrying, red blooded American when I say that this food was some of the very best I've ever had. Super skeptical, but was blown away at the food, and atmosphere. Loved every second. read more

So so so glad that I was able to pull up this place via Yelp and Google when I was in Zurich. Traveling as a vegetarian family of 4 is always difficult, especially when one of the members has a large aversion of anything with onion or garlic in it. Hiltl made all of our worries disappear with the great variety of vegetarian items and amazing labeling that let us know what was in each dish! When you walk into this place, you are greeted by a giant variety of dishes from all the different cuisines you can think of. You grab a plate and get all the items you'd like and then head to the register to pay for your food by weight. I definitely overloaded my plate as I grabbed a few deep fried items, noodle dishes, curries, meatloaf, ratatouille, etc. Everything was seriously so delicious -- except the meatloaf which was a bit bland -- and I was so happy to be able to eat literally everything in the restaurant for once. Everyone in the family was able to eat a filling meal, even the ones who were trying to avoid onion and garlic. Prices are fair for the area and the variety makes it so that everyone can find a food item that they love or want to eat. I definitely recommend dropping by this place if you're vegetarian or have dietary restrictions or if you are an omnivore who just wants to load up on some delicious food. read more

Hiltl - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

I was pretty underwhelmed by Hiltl. Almost all the food I ate was overly salty. Nothing stood out as particularly tasty. I wouldn't come back unless I was with a vegetarian. There is a buffet upstairs and downstairs. Apparently upstairs is more expensive than downstairs? We couldn't figure out what the difference was, so we just ate downstairs. You grab a plate or to-go container and are charged by weight. I think it's CHF 5.50 for 100g, which is about CHF 22 per pound. Compared with most American pay-by-weight places, where I've never seen anything more than $10/lb, it's very expensive. I like that they subtract the weight of the container. I also like the fast casual vibe. Although it is the "oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world," it has been newly renovated. The atmosphere is trendy and very hip, although very crowded, so that you need somewhat sharp elbows to get a table. read more

Hiltl - Saag paneer, tofu tikka masala, eggplant curry, Hitl tartar, some samosas. - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Als passionierte Vegetarierin bin ich immer auf der Suche nach köstlichen fleischlosen Gerichten, die mich umhauen. Und ich muss sagen, die Bällchen mit Tomatensauce in diesem vegetarischen Restaurant haben mich wirklich beeindruckt! Zunächst einmal muss ich die Konsistenz der Bällchen loben. Sie sind perfekt geformt und haben eine angenehme Textur, die nicht zu trocken und nicht zu matschig ist. Sie sind auch schön gewürzt und haben einen würzigen, aber dennoch subtilen Geschmack, der perfekt mit der frischen Tomatensauce harmoniert. Es war einfach nur lecker. Ich kann es jeden empfehlen. read more

Hiltl - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

AMAZING!!!! Loved this place! I got to try a little bit of everything and it was so good!!! So many different kinds of cuisine and lots of variety overall. Lots of seating available and loved the ambiance. Would eat here again in a heartbeat! read more

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Hiltl is world-renowned for being the oldest vege-haus in Switzerland. So naturally, as a veggie-lover and pescatarian I knew I had to make it in. For Swiss standards and prices, I'm sure Hiltl is a cult favorite. They have the concept that many health-conscious and trendy American spots like Lemonade and family-friendly spaces like Souplantation embody. You scoop a little here, grab a small 'light" dessert there, and before you know it your breakfast is over $20 USD. We all grabbed a warm plate from their stack and began looking over each tub, plate, and offering in their "lunch line" setup. Because it was breakfast, I got more of the muesli, yogurt, and mango bites...but it was definitely not what I was used to portion-wise for a solid $20. I didn't even fill up my entire plate. We came here for breakfast right when it opened, and literally all six of us were freezing our butts off waiting for them to open. Nothing in Zurich seems to be open before 9AM! It's crazy...so buy bread the night before or get groceries so you're not starving in the morning, dear travelers. Hiltl is easily walkable after you get off public transportation, and it's not hard to miss. Service is friendly, and multi-lingual which is always a nice and comfortable touch. Their ambiance is very earthy and bright, and the space is clean and diverse in seating arrangements. We were instantly warmed when we walked in, and they even have cute complimentary postcards to take home if you want. Definitely worth a visit for a healthier and pay-your-food-weight option. However, I'd say I've had well-priced and even more delicious vegetarian food back in the States/elsewhere hands down. read more

Hiltl - Storefront - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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very interesting! What? A plate of whatever! I was able to try a bit of everything which you can easily get carried away! I like that there are allergen signs on all the dishes! Overall it was excellent, all vegetarian options! Environment Very open environment, plenty of seats available whether it is inside of outside. Niceness of the staff I had little to no interactions with the staff since everything was self-serve and then you check out. Dollar I thought it was expensive... but I think it is just Switzerland pricing. Yes? I would yes. read more

Superb selection of vegetarian delectables, easy to access, terrific service staff. Remarkable heritage.

I don't usually write nor take photos for Yelp while in the EU because I am too busy (reading books). But every time I return to Zurich, I always eat at Hiltl at least one time because the quality is consistent, and the price is competitive compared to other restaurants. There is an endless supply of variety of fresh food. One can find Asian, Moroccan, and other ethnic foods at Hiltl as well. Also, do not think you have to dine and dash. You can still sit to enjoy your after meal coffee with or without dessert at your leisure. Or have an endless conversation catching up with your friends. During sunnier days, the outside eating areas at any of the locations in the city is bustling with conversation and people watching. read more

Amazing selection of vegetarian food. We all mentioned how the biggest issue was deciding what NOT to put on our plates. My wife, in her scooter, was able to enjoy as well (though the buffet area is tight, especially during high traffic times). The staff was helpful, efficient and friendly, so no complaints. read more

OMG. Really, what more needs to be said? We've been to one German and two Swiss vegetarian restaurants over seven days. This is clearly the Grande Dame of the genre. It's the oldest and the best.with two floors, classy interior design, very professional wait staff, and a large buffet of delicious choices. Dishes are clearly marked so gluten free dining is possible. That was a critical feature for us. We were guests of good friends so it's difficult for me to comment on the price, but I think it matches the high end decor, service, and quality of the food. In other words, it's pricey. read more

Vegetarian heaven! Fresh, unique, healthy food from a trail blazer in the vegetarian restaurant world. So many delicious items to choose from, we decided to go for the all-you-can-eat buffet for 59 CHF. We didn't regret it! So nice to be able to try everything you wanted and not worry about the weight. The only problem... I ate too much! You will love it whether you are a vegetarian or not. read more

The absolute cutest vegetarian "buffet" ever! I am sad that I didn't even try everything, and that was with me stacking my plate with literal single tablespoon servings of everything that enticed me, and I ended up skipping out remorsefully on half the entire restaurant! Suffice it to say I am determined to make it back there, one way or another! read more

Plant based people--welcome to the first ever vegetarian restaurant--if I'm remembering my facts correctly. So much diversity to the options, with a weight-based self-serve option or an all-you-can-eat option for payment--Hiltl is a must pilgrimage for any foodie passing through Zürich. read more

i wish i had this near me i would come all the time. there were so many good food options i loved this so much. read more

Hiltl - buffet - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

This establishment is not to be confused with Hilti, "a Liechtenstein multinational company that develops, manufactures, and markets products for the construction, building maintenance, energy and manufacturing industries, mainly to the professional end-user [wikipedia]." I came with five friends, some of whom were already fans of Hiltl. I was a bit skeptical of the vegetarian aspect but made a perfectly fine dinner out of a spicy green curry and a scoop of homemade ice cream. I enjoyed the Stadt Zürich pinot noir because of its hyperlocal aspect would never order it outside Zürich. The prices at Hiltl are reasonable for the city. I liked the spacious dining room and explored the large building somewhat before leaving. The personnel were friendly and helpful. I am delighted that we chose this restaurant for our dinner. read more

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Great variety for a vegetarian restaurant. Nice location. Usually has seats available. read more

Vegetarian food can be made more interesting. Indian food at its worst, in our opinion. We had Thai papaya salad and palak paneer with 2 pieces of the 'naan'. read more

What a cute find! It's a pay-per-plate vegetarian restaurant. It's up-top on a building and literally has any food choice you can think of. It's clean, people are nice, and the vibe is chill. Only four stars because food adds up in price quicker than you think (we spent 30/plate), plus it's a bit confusing if you've never been to a hiltl before. We found ourselves just guessing and going with it. Overall I would recommend. read more

Hiltl - Get whatever you want on your plate - it's pay by weight - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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Looks nice and crowded. Lot of variety of mediocre food, probably produced en masse. We had the green papaya salad (it was good - a bit too thick raw/green papaya noodle and covered in too much peanut saucey.. Also ordered Indian thali based on TripAdvisor recommendation. It was mediocre at best. Everything is from the buffet, and definitely not Indian made. We could barely finish eating. Water costs $6. Remember I said it was nice and crowded as my first impression? Well, it was too warm, too scented and too crowded for me that I got pretty uncomfortable real soon. I had to step out to get fresh and cool air!! This was our anniversary special dinner :(.. big let down!! read more

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Excellent buffet. Ample choices for any picky eater. Everything was prepared well. Ambience was great. We were seated on the second floor and were not thrilled about it but really didn't mind the fact as the food was excellent. Our waiter wasn't friendly or helpful and that made the experience a bit meh so taking away one star. Service should be better at this price point. But everyone at the buffet was super nice and helpful. read more

Loved this experience. The buffet was wonderful with lots to choose from. It's definitely worth a visit - They do vegetarian right!

As a vegetarian it's amazing to travel somewhere where the most popular restaurant chain caters to me. This is a full buffet or you can visit the 3rd floor which is the same food but served to you. There is a long wait for tables and I recommend reserving ahead. This place is packed breakfast, lunch and dinner time. You also get a surprise with your Zurich Pass, too bad we forgot to redeem. You pack your plate with food () and then pay at a weigh station counter and order drinks there. It looked like some tables ordered and payed for apps, meal, dessert in separate plates. Highly recommend ! read more

Is there a 3.5 star? No reservations needed for this vegetarian-pay-by-weight buffet. Be mindful of what you load on your plate though! Things can add up very quickly and you'll find yourself at the register selling your first born child to pay for your breakfast and coffee. When you walk in, put your coat down to claim your seat and make your way to the food area. Grab a hot or cold bowl or plate and WALK AROUND the lines to eye out what you want to eat FIRST. The last thing you want is to load up on eggs and potatoes and not have room for the good stuff at the end. I was a fan of the mango Bircher and the blackberry rice pudding. The mangoes and papaya were also on point. Who knew you could get such good tropical fruit in the winter in Switzerland. Imports. The bread is free and bottomless, so keep that in mind too. If you're any type of coffee snob, I'd stick to the americanos and stay away from any specialty coffees here. I ordered a 7F matcha latte and didn't drink any of it. Sad face to waste all that money. read more

Amazing vegan restaurant in the heart of meat and potato country. All week I couldn't get a decent salad and my last meal was eaten here. The Indian items were the standout performers. read more

Hiltl - Believe the hype. - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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This is the coolest restaurant in Zurich. I found them through Instagram and was intrigued that it was the longest continually maintained vegetarian restaurant. We went for dinner one night and it turns into this hip place with low lights, a dj, and a buffet of food options. It's the cafeteria style restaurant of your dreams. Everything you could want plus outdoor seating options. The food was amazing with tons of different styles and options plus a whole delicious section for dessert. I would recommend anyone go here especially if you're trying to meet some ladies as there were so few men. I'd also say it would be a fun date spot. read more

What's not to love about the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world? The buffet offers a wide range of flavors and approaches to vegetarian and vegan eating. It's not inexpensive, but definitely good value. read more

Great restaurant, and the very first vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland. We chose the first night in Zurich to take a container to go. Sticker shock as Swiss prices are high compared to the USD. I had a rather skimpy plate and it was around 18 CHF. The second night, we ate in, but since we did not do all-you-can eat (we did weighed plate instead), so we were told that we had to sit by the bar. Everything was delicious. There were dishes from around the world. We especially liked the Indian and Asian dishes. read more

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We had a reservation, we arrived pretty early and when we talked to hostess; she made sure we got our table and made the other arrangements. I loved this place you can weight your food or you can go with the option of " all you can eat", I ordered carrot juice and I enjoyed most of their Indian vegetarian options! Palak Paneer was tasteful, naans were awesome All the other foods were great, however it was very weak on the dessert part, from presentation and variety of your option this place was limited. Friendly staff, very huge restaurant, kids friendly and great location make this a great stop for visitors. read more

Keeping in mind that all of Switzerland is relatively and generally expensive, Hiltl offer an expensive but broad and delicious offering of vegetable based dishes ranging from samosas to teriyaki noodles. All delicious. It is self-service, and the staff keep all dishes replenished. The atmosphere is casual, clean and comfortable. Recommend this place. My plate came up to $66CAD! So took one star away for cost and value. read more

I had ginger panache beer and buffet. Amazing food and service was good too. If you're in Zurich, this is a must try. I was there for one day so I was very selective, I am glad I chose this place. Do your taste buds a huge favor, they're going to thank you. read more

Hiltl - Ginger panache and buffet - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Rock solid vegetarian restaurant in Zurich! In addition to standard dishes you can choose from the menu, what makes Hiltl special is that it also offers a buffet option with a huge selection of wonderful vegetarian options that you can choose to your liking. You pay for the weight of the dish -- essentially grab what you eat, then afterwards you put your plate on a scale which prints a receipt, and you keep the receipts until the end to pay. I went for the buffet option and boy, was it hard to choose what to eat. From different pasta options to salad items, from deep-fried goodies to items that could have fooled me into thinking that they were meat -- there's so much to try! My favorites were definitely a wakame seaweed salad, along with a mushroom-sauce pasta and pesto cheese pasta. The deep fried options were also very good, especially the falafel. They also have a wide selection in the dessert bar -- definitely recommend trying out their mousse selection. The mango mousse I had was out of this world -- the mousse so creamy and light and went so well with the refreshing mango flavor. For a total of 60-70 CHF per person, including a round of drinks and wine, this was a totally unforgettable experience and a must try in Zurich! read more

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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. read more

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I absolutely adore this vegetarian restaurant. It's a must visit in Zurich. Strongly recommend first timers opt for buffet because you can sample a variety of delicious dishes under affordable prices. You must try the fried foods (schnitzel, ladyfingers etc) because they are amazing. Jackfruit curry and Singaporean noodle have great flavors as well. Dessert wise, chia coconut pudding and mango mousse are divine! The atmosphere is casual and suitable for both small and large parties because of how big the restaurant is. On weekend nights they have dj parties going on. You can ask receptionist for free tickets:) read more

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This place was extremely nice inside and the service was wonderful, however the food although beautiful was just ok in taste and it like all of Zurich is expensive read more

Hiltl - A curry dish, beautifully presented but just ehh in taste - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

I was there in March 2019, we had to eat there 2 nights in a row my wife just was in love with all, service also outstanding! read more

I love me some meat, but this place was highly rated so I had to try it out. It's said to be the first and oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world, but definitely has upkeep and been renovated to stay trendy and hip. First off, be aware that the price you pay is based of weight! Do not go to town or you will be left with a hefty bill. I think its safe to say you can expect to pay around $25 USD, however my mate had a loaded plate and paid $35USD. It's hard to have self control here because everything looks and tastes so good!! We went here twice during our stay in Zurich. I would highly recommend coming here because if you dine in at McDonalds you will spend around $18USD~, why not spend a little extra and get something much better! Everything is solid here and the dessert bar is awesome as well! read more