Single best vegetarian restaurant I've been to in my life. I went to two different locations…read morebecause I couldn't believe it was so good. A buffet with fifty or so super fresh offerings at a great price. They say they're the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. Maybe. I'd check China and India.

Yelp Review 2026 #64:…read more I'm not vegetarian and definitely not vegan. But I will dabble with the veg from time to time. Hiltl is popular for being the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. Here's information I will share that I wish was available before planning to come here. You must make a reservation for lunch/ dinner because that's when they're busy. Breakfast is for walk-ins and they don't do reservations. Hop on their website and be sure you're on the right location because they have several within a 2-mile radius...some on the same street. I went here to try their breakfast buffet. I wasn't sure how busy they got for breakfast so, I got here at 6:30am because I got the wrong information online! They open at 7am. Different locations have different hours. Check their website for actual hours and don't trust review site information because it's wrong! They're not busy for breakfast at all. There's 2 ways to do their buffet. You can pay a fixed price and fill your plate multiple times or go and fill your plate once and pay based on the weight of your food - you get free bread. I did the pay-by-weight option. I have a whole day of eating planned so, I wasn't about to fill up for breakfast. When they opened at 7am, they were still putting the food out one by one. By 7:20, all the food was out which was fine. I was in no rush. The spread includes fresh fruits, cheeses, butter, margarine, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, mango mousse, mango chia pudding, banana chocolate brownie crumble, a pear dessert (with cream, vanilla and orange), rosti, scrambled eggs, potato salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, beets, chickpeas, olives, couscous, corn salad, olives, asparagus, green peas, feta cheese, hardboiled eggs, curry salad, dolmades, broccoli and edamame, artichoke salad, bulgur salad, tabbouleh, orecchiette tofu salad, Thai salad, hummus, guacamole, muhammara, etc. They have 6 types of bread. Slice a piece and toast it yourself. Vegan and vegetarian food tend to taste strongly of coconut/ coconut milk and I don't like that. My favorites from the buffet include chocolate mousse, mango mousse, banana chocolate brownie crumble, dolmades, asparagus, orecchiette tofu salad, and Thai salad. I got a mango lassi to drink which I didn't like. It had curry powder. Service was pleasant. The restaurant was clean.

A self-service buffet where you pay by weight. Lots of choices, almost overwhelmingly so. Though…read moreultimately no stand outs and seemed a bit overpriced for what it was. Vegan Buffet: Was the suggestion of co-workers, not my choice. Though I wanted to like this place since I do like the vegan agenda, but just couldn't get into it. And I did try a bunch of items to be fair. Nothing really stuck out to me. And a lot of the dishes tasted similar to each other. Also, my plate ran about 29 CHF which seems pretty pricey given that I could get about 3 sausages and tons of bread rolls from Sternen Grill not far away.

The falafel was one of the best I've ever had but what really stood out was the friendliness of the…read morestaff. Great environment filled with great people, highly recommend.

If you want to get the vibes of a rowdy Swiss restaurant, Zeughauskeller is simply a must-go!…read moreTables are super close together and the vibes in this place are loud and bustling. Super delicious schnitzel. I think this restaurant has many great renditions of the classic dishes like schnitzel, cordon bleu, and sausage. I got the schnitzel and it was really delicious-- great crunchy crust, good salty flavor, and it came with generous portions of potato salad and salad. Would definitely recommend!

An excellent, popular and fun restaurant…read more Communal seating, be aware that you likely will share a table. It's part of the vibe. We ordered as many thing as we could. Saiccison smoked sausage : delicious. Great smoky flavour special limited edition sausage : wife loved it. Average to me whole pork shank : large portion. Good if you like pork shanks pan fried sliced veal and mushrooms in creamy sauce : pretty nice. Sauce is great.

We landed in Zurich and were walking down the beautiful lake "gold coast" and all the walking made…read moreus hungry and we found this place on Yelp. The outdoor seating was wonderful, especially for us first time visitors to Zurich - to "street watch" - especially on a lovely summer evening. Service was friendly and we were extremely appreciative of the fast service - we were hungry !!! I had been very specific that we wanted "regular water" but they charged me and my colleague for mineral water (4.00€ per person) which was disappointing. We ordered one order of the Veggie Spring rolls (8.00€) Super Small portion (see picture) & only 2 pieces. My colleague ordered the Khao Suey with Shrimp (29.00€) which was extremely well presented and delicious. My red curry (vegetarian - 23.00€) was pretty to look at BUT I asked them to make it spicy and it wasn't very spicy. However it was warm and comforting and I was hungry enough that I pretty much ate everything that is pictured. In all, I went in with not very high expectations but left satisfied and wonderfully full and it was a great way to end my Day 1 in Zurich.

July 23/2022: Dinner w Schnitzel & my Al…read more Our first meal in Zurich. Outdoor seating, since it was still very warm. My was the Veggie Spring rolls (8.00€) Small portion. Small rolls & only 2 pieces. My main was the Sweet & Sour Chicken (27.00€). That was delicious. Very tasty with a side of white rice. I would have preferred brown rice. Our small group of 3 ppl (2 alcohol servings + 3 mains & 3 apples) cost a mere 142.50€! That's almost $215 Cdn. Very costly meal for Cdn standards! BTW...it was 4.00€ for tap water!

I'd heard great things about this place from a friend who enjoyed the food so much they went 3…read moretimes in their stay in Zurich, forgoing their other restaurant plans. However, we were a bit disappointed in the taste of the food. We'd tried 2 other self-serve buffet-style plant-based places in Zurich and Lucerne and were very impressed, so maybe we went in with high expectations. The selection is smaller than the other restaurants we tried, and the dishes just didn't have my preferred textures and flavors. The dishes certainly seemed healthier since there was basically no fried food, but the protein they used (tofu, seitan, etc) didn't quite hit the spot. They only had a tiramisu for dessert which had a strange aftertaste. I think it is still a decent vegan option in Zurich, and prices were comparable. Maybe the experience depends on personal preferences, but I personally wouldn't feel like going again unless in a pinch. They do have a nice little store area with vegan products and a wonderful variety of gelato/sorbet flavors. I did really enjoy the passion fruit and stracciatella gelato! They had a new dragonfruit flavor that was good but tasted like cotton candy rather than dragon fruit. The staff were friendly, and the restaurant itself is beautiful and has plenty of seating!

Vegelateria is another vegetarian/vegan buffet option in Zurich. There are both an ample amount of…read moreoptions to choose from, as well as an ample space for small or larger groups. Being a buffet, the service is pretty minimal, but the team was helpful intro-ing my partner and I to the setup, as well as settling up at the end. While buffet meals tend to get a little blurry in my recollection, some of my favourite options in the trays were the indian style dishes, as well as the more fermented foods. If I hadn't filled up on the buffet, I would have really liked to try their gelato. If it's a warm day, leave room for dessert! As all places in Zurich, it is very pricey but if you've already had a couple meals elsewhere it perhaps won't be as much of a sticker shock.

Hilton is nestled in a cozy spot in Central Zürich, but you won't miss the bright green sign that…read moresays DACJTERRASSE. Just step inside, and you'll find a small, welcoming space. Once you're inside, you'll be greeted by a buffet and lots of lights. I discovered that this place is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Zürich, which is amazing! We were only able to sample the food, and the kitchen was closed, so we decided to grab a few drinks instead. The drinks are a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth it. I had a passion fruit martini, and my husband had a Moscow mule, and both were fantastic. The restaurant offers a panoramic view of Central Zürich, and it's worth stopping by both day and night. Cheers to Hilton--I'll be back soon!

Haus Hiltl has been serving vegetarian food since 1898 and that makes it the oldest vegetarian…read morerestaurant in the world. Imagine telling someone in the 1800s, one day people will voluntarily eat tofu and then proving them wrong for over a century. The buffet system is dangerous because you pile it high, weigh it, and dig in. Honestly a fantastic concept. Great location near the train station too, which is helpful because you may need immediate transportation after accidentally eating your body weight in all the options.

Fantastic buffet restaurant (pay by weight) that's all vegetarian with a ton of vegan options. You…read morecan eat there (indoors and outdoors) or take it to go. They have tons of both cold and hot dishes - greens, bean salads, grain salads, vegetables, tofu curries, samosas and calzones, falafel, dal, and a few desserts as well. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious - highly recommend.

I stopped by here on my way through the city early in the morning before a tour. I just needed a…read morecaffeine fix so I got a cappuccino and the girl at the front convinced me to get a chocolate filled croissant with it. The croissant was good but the texture was off as it was slightly undercooked. The cappuccino was fine but it was very milky and I didn't get the flavor of the cappuccino like in Italy and France. The place itself is clean and the service is quick but you are paying far more than what is reasonable since my cappuccino and croissant came to 9.00 CHF or about $10 USD. If you're in desperate need of caffeine this place does the job and that's about it.

Great lunch on a hot day. They had AC! I had the pasta…read moresalad with grilled chicken. It was excellent. The veggie pizza was good too. Nice fast service too.

Great basic Italian with a kid discount/menu. Wonderful location with outdoor seating.read more

We came to Zurich and wanted some authentic Swiss cuisine and was directed to Rhinefelder…read moreBierhalle. There were 6 in our party and every dish ordered was spectacular. I tried the Swiss Meatloaf, topped with Fried Eggs and it was absolutely delicious. My wife had Cheese Spatzli with Pork Steak, Bacon and gravy. That dish is on my list for our next visit, the tastiest Spatzli dish I had ever tried. The establishment was very busy for lunch, but it is worth the wait!

A favorite location to get a local Swiss meal. I chose the largest cordon bleu I have ever seen. I…read morewas hungry enough for most of it. I also enjoyed a local dunkel beer. the staff is casual and ready when you are. We sat at one fo the long tables this time. You share are other diners arrive.

The highlights: Staff is nice and have english menus…read more The food quality was very very good, although simple. Ambiance was middle of the road-- clean if a little plain. Quiet the night I was there. I'd say the only thing keeping this from 5-stars is the price.. a 10CHF hummus plate? Maybe it's just Zurich.

I have had better Lebanese in my life. However, this was not that bad either. The vombination of 8…read morevegetarian messe were on an average scale, but were good quantity wise. The price is a bit expensive when compared to the quality. Baklawa was a disappointment, was very very dry. But full marks for presentation.