Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Western
Buffet
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
European
Breakfast

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.


255 Reviews

First Review by Stevie

JillCNH

Points +247

Vegan
22 Jul 2026

So many options

So many options that were clearly labeled to distinguish vegan from vegetarian. Desserts were particularly yummy

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-22

Pros: Options, Clear labels

patelsr

Points +5484

Vegan
18 Jul 2026

Amazing food, choices and clearly marked allergens

We were shocked to learn that the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world! I would have thought that the oldest restaurant would be in India, where most vegetarian live and where the largest number of people are vegetarian.

We had to visit this restaurant when we were in Zurich. The inside vibe is so good. The tables were being constantly cleaned. The buffet was being topped with fresh or new items. After we filled our plates they were weighed and paid for. A bit expensive but the quality of the food was top notch. Most of the dishes we tried were vegan and were very good. The flavour, some spicy dishes were very well spiced (not too hot spice).

Some dishes were Indian, Thai, Chinese, Western, Middle Eastern. So many choices. And good ones.

Definitely a must visit while visiting Zurich specially if you are vegan

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-18

Pros: Choices of dishes that are vegan, Clearly marked vegan choices , Quality of the food is amazing

Cons: A bit on the expensive side

ToraSpigner

Points +15

Vegetarian
15 Jul 2026

Great food in a great city!!

Just discovered this place today and LOVED it!! Variety of hot and cold foods, entrees and desserts made me happy.

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-15

Pros: Variety , Selection , Tasty

Cons: Price was a tad high but willing to pay it again

dilloyd54

Points +134

Vegetarian
13 Jul 2026

Huge choice of salads, hot food and desserts

There’s a huge choice of vegan and vegetarian salads and hot food on the buffet here. Everything I had was delicious. Wine is a bit pricey

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-13

adel.cara

Points +365

Vegan
13 Jul 2026

Delicious and huge range of vegan options

The buffet at Hiltl was mindblowing. Ot was huge and full of so many options, either the vast majority being vegan (and clearly marked as such). The food was delicious and tasty but also felt quite healthy and homecooked (in a fancy way). The staff were very helpful. The sole downside is it was very expensive, they charge by kilo and for a well sized (but not even hugely portioned) main and a bowl of desserts it was £70 🥲 but then again Switzerland is famously expensive, and I wouldn’t say it was necessarily more expensive than most other good restaurants in Zurich.

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-13

Pros: Huge range of options, Delicious food, Great flavours

Cons: Expensive

CaminoPaul

Points +313

Vegan
09 Jul 2026

Traumhafte Auswahl

Es gibt eine riesige Auswahl veganer Gerichte. Man schafft es gar nicht alles zu probieren. 😋
Die Bezahlung erfolgt nach Gewicht.

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-09

Elias#001

Points +615

Vegan
27 Jun 2026

Very good

What can I say? Really good food

RebekaM

Points +402

Vegan
19 Jun 2026

Vegetarian Buffet

The food was tasty, but a lot of options are just vegetarian and not vegan, which made me sad. But there was a vegan tiramisu which I got for a dessert and it was super nice.

Updated from previous review on 2026-06-19

SimoneGasser

Points +15

Vegetarian
11 Jun 2026

Bester Brunch in Zürich

Anstatt viel Geld auszugeben für einen Brunch, wo man dann eh die Hälfte nicht essen will/kann, besser hier ans Buffet und nur so viel schöpfen, wie man mag, Bezahlung nach Gewicht.
Super feines Essen, das vegi Tartar ist der Hammer.
Natürlich auch fein am Abend.

Updated from previous review on 2026-06-11

Pros: Grosse Auswahl, Lockere Atmosphäre , Das Hiltl geht mit der Zeit und bleibt nicht stehn

GarethCheesman

Points +16

Vegan
04 Jun 2026

Fast option, Das Original

Lots of space inside and plenty of choices from the buffet. Be prepared to spend more than you expected as the food looks so appealing. Not everything is vegan but everything veggie is clearly labelled. Lots of different style and options for different tastes.

Pros: Lots of different choices, Plenty of space, Free bread and water to keep the cost down

Cons: Can be high price if you put lots on a plate

LauraCatherine15

Points +1274

Vegan
05 May 2026

Interesting to try

The first door on the left takes you to the self service buffet and door on right is for seated service with a menu. Buffet had a lot of options, nice salad bits etc, I had a small plate which was 15 and my partner added a few more items than me and his was 25. Tap water available and you can pick 1 piece of bread free.

cocoldn

Points +1124

Vegan
24 Apr 2026

Good selection

The food here was varied and delicious, it gives you a chance to try a bit of everything. It’s just a bit expensive for what it is, even going in with that knowledge I found it very pricey.

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-24

Cri.cri

Points +637

Vegan
27 Mar 2026

Ce ne vorrebbe uno in ogni città

Mi sono innamorata di questi enormi buffet che si trovano in Svizzera! Si tratta di un locale vegetariano, ma le opzioni vegan sono tantissime ed è tutto molto gustoso! Si può scegliere tra la formula self service o con menu alla carta. Anche gli accompagnatori onnivori rimangono sempre piacevolmente sorpresi dalla qualità e dalla varietà del cibo. È un ristorante dove tornerei tutti i giorni!

I’ve fallen in love with these huge buffets you find in Switzerland! It’s a vegetarian place, but there are so many vegan options and everything is very tasty. You can choose between a self-service formula or an à la carte menu. Even non-vegetarian companions are always pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of the food.
It’s a restaurant I would go back to every day!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27

vanattaboy

Points +1478

Vegan
11 Dec 2025

Incredible buffet!

I was blown away by the wealth of options! Each was delicious. The drinks and vibes were fun too!

Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11

ShayAmber

Points +141

Vegan
07 Dec 2025

So much choice

Even my omni hubby was happy with the selection. There was so much choice for vegans, and that was even without me looking at the cold salad bar. So many delicious curries, I had 3 with some rosti, spelt potatoes, and broccoli. Loved every bite. Then vegan tiramisu, mango mousse and some mango pieces for dessert. Yum!
It’s charged by weight so you can try little bit of lots of things. I’ll definitely visit again if I get the chance.

Updated from previous review on 2025-12-07

Pros: Selection, Friendly staff, Flavours

Cons: No orderly queuing system

ChrisyGint

Points +169

Vegan
28 Nov 2025

So so so so empfehlenswert

Absoluter Traum für Veganer:innen!!
Soooo viel Auswahl. Waren zum Frühstücks-/Mittags-Brunch da.

Pros: Vegane Auswahl, unterschiedlichste Hülsenfrucht-Gerichte Curries.., Bedienung

JenningsCouch

Points +32

Vegan
20 Nov 2025

WOW

We were blown away. Such a beautiful place. Incredible buffet selection and A La Carte menu. And ALL veggie / vegan. It was a great experience, albeit a bit expensive.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere

Cons: Expensive

dgproff

Points +943

Vegan
12 Nov 2025

Fantastic food!

All vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Food was fantastic! I got the mushroom starter and the plant steak. It is the second best vegan steak that I ever had (first place=The Botanist in Zadar). Service and atmosphere were great. Seemed a little pricy, but we just flew in from a long trip in cheaper climate (Albania/Turkey), so I may just be over-sensitive. Truly an outstanding experience overall!

Pros: Extensive vegan choices, Great service

Cons: 4 people with 4 glasses of wine was 215CHF/$270

UlaLane

Points +106

Vegan
26 Oct 2025

Great variety

Huge variety of vegan food in a buffet style setting where you pay per 100gms. Decided to get a little bit of everything and was not disappointed with anything on the plate!
Went back for dessert and had the bread and butter pudding with passion mousse which was divine. Would have liked the crumble but it ran out and was not replaced quickly.

Pros: Food options, Food quality , Ambience

Cons: Food not replaced quickly when it runs out

ScottCline

Points +3782

Vegetarian
26 Oct 2025

Excellent!

We really enjoyed our visit to Haus Hill. We had been looking forward to it for months and it was worth the wait. We started with the yummy pumpkin coconut soup and the delicious Korean BBQ cauliflower. My husband had the Madras Banana and absolutely loved it and I loved the green Thai curry. The pumpkin cheesecake was also yummy

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-26

Pros: Veggie!, Wonderful service, Great variety and choices!

Cons: A bit pricey but worth it!

Discerning

Points +430

Vegan
26 Oct 2025

Wide choice, good quality

A huge popular place with many options. They seem to keep quality up despite huge throughput. Crowded and noisy on Friday night...they are doing a great job.

Pros: Wide options., The spicy hot curry was great temp

Cons: Not for a quiet intimate dinner, Noisy

TheEthicalFoodie

Points +2113

Vegan
29 Sep 2025

Great variety of vegan dishes

Buffet with a great variety of vegan dishes but the menu a la carte also has some great options. I would give it 5 stars if it was all vegan.

Updated from previous review on 2025-09-29

itsrinokt_

Points +6486

Vegan
22 Sep 2025

Highly recommended

We wanted to try variety of foods before we leave Zurich and we were glad we chose this place. There were plenty of vegan options including dessert.

Myrglomedi

Points +149

Non Veg
15 Sep 2025

Excellent Vegan Burger

Everything on the menu is either vegetarian or vegan. If you want it vegan just ask and they’ll try to make it vegan. You can have food from their buffet or order a la carte. I ordered their vegan HIlTL Burger. It was wonderful!

Pros: Good service., Great food., Vegan wine.

nolas

Points +358

Vegan
27 Jul 2025

sehr gut

Alle probierten Speisen waren sehr lecker. Klassisches Buffetrestaurant mit Abwiegen. Staff sehr freundlich und aufmerksam.

LisaSpykers

Points +10783

Vegan
14 Jul 2025

Very good selection and flavorful!

Every dish selected (except the rösti oddly enough) was flavourful and yummy. The best dishes imo were the Asian ones. The cream in the vegan dessert lacked flavor too, but overall, the food was pretty high quality for a buffet.

I just wish they kept the vegan bread rolls separated from the vegetarian ones. Although there was a chart indicating which was which (as there are several types) some of the rolls looked quite similar making it a little tricky to distinguish.

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-14

marcus.gleriano

Points +464

Vegan
03 Jul 2025

Good buffet

It’s a good buffet, same as Tibits, with many vegan and delicious options. There are many vegetarian options with dairy and eggs, so be careful to watch and confirm the labels. I would give 5 if it was all vegan.

Pros: Many vegan options

Cons: Many dairy and egg products




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