Top 9 Vegan Restaurants In Zürich, Switzerland

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Aarti
Aarti 
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When you’re in Switzerland, visiting Zurich is a must! Situated at the north end of Lake Zurich, in northern Switzerland, this city is known for its picturesque lanes of the Old Town along Limmat River. Zurich will interest you with a range of stunning attractions. It could be Bahnhofstrasse - the main street lined with high-end shops, Grossmünster - a 12th-century cathedral, Uetliberg - a mountaintop city, Alps, and lake views, and multiple art museums. Other than the attractions, you’ll need good, fresh, and healthy food to keep you charged up at all times. And vegan cuisine is the way to go about it. Continue reading to learn more about the best vegan restaurants in Zurich, Switzerland.

1. Haus Hiltl

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Founded in 1898 by Ambrosius Hiltl, Haus Hiltz is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe. And to date, the restaurant is run by the same family for nearly four generations. The restaurant’s a la carte menu offers several mouth-watering dishes like Casimir fruits with basmati rice, green Thai curry with basmati rice, and more. You could also try out the vegetarian “beef” tartare. You can thank us later for it. Along with this, the cooking at the restaurant has both Swiss and international roots.

Haus Hiltl

Address: Sihlstrasse 28, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Haus Hiltl

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 9am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 10pm

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2. Dapur

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Craving for Indonesian food while out and about in Zurich, Switzerland? Who would’ve thought it’d be so easy to find one in the heart of Zurich? Indonesia may be far from home, but Dapur offers an array of Indonesian dishes, where the tastes of each dish have been pulled straight off Bali or Jakarta streets. That doesn’t mean that you’ll not get anything vegan here. The restaurant transformed into a completely vegan restaurant in 2018, and it has since been following a fully plant-based diet on the menu. Rendang, Rica-Rica, tahi isi, Bala-Bala, rendang nangka, and Soto Betawi are just some of the classic dishes you’ll find on the menu.

Dapur

Address: Schaffhauserstrasse 373, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Dapur

Opening hours: Tue: 6pm - 9:30pm; Wed: 11:30am - 1:30pm, 6pm - 9:30pm; Thu: 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 6pm - 9:30pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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3. Tibits

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Nestled in the heart of Bellevue, Tibits is a vegan haven in Zurich, Switzerland. Serving vegetarians for the past 15 years, the restaurant serves top-quality, vegan, and vegetarian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant’s service is as fast as a food chain service, but that doesn’t mean it loses any comfort and charm of a real restaurant. Visitors at the restaurant will be spoilt for choice here. They can pick from an array of different salads, desserts, and other hot and tasty dishes. You could also choose between a-la carte or take away options.

Tibits

Address: Falkenstrasse 12, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Tibits

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

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4. Vegelateria the Sacred

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Posted by The Sacred mit Vegelateria on Wednesday, July 28, 2021

On a hunt for a super-rich, delicious dairy-free ice-cream? Then head to Vegelataria the Sacred whenever you’re out and about in Zurich. While you’re there, make sure to also sample a range of flavors, including coconut, mango, raspberry, matcha, and so many more. That being said, Vegelataria the Sacred isn’t just about ice-cream. Here, you also get to enjoy a vegan buffet bar with an array of wholesome dishes. Make sure to try out the tofu curry, raw cakes, and aubergine stew, along with many other options.

Vegelateria the Sacred

Address: Müllerstrasse 64, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Vegelateria the Sacred

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)

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5. Samses

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Posted by Samses on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Situated in the famous district called Langstrasse, Samses is a vegan and vegetarian restaurant whose grey and red-hued decor exudes a comfortable ambiance. Visitors coming to this informal restaurant can fill up their plates with over 35 mouthwatering dishes from the buffet. The prices of the buffet are determined by the weight, which means you’ll be paying a reasonable amount for the ever-fresh salad or vegetables you’ve stocked up on your plate. And in the evenings, the restaurant provides its visitors an a-la carte menu in an intimate setting. Try the veggie burger while here.

Samses

Address: Langstrasse 231, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Samses

Opening hours: Wed - Sat: 5pm - 11pm (closed from Sun - Tue)

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6. Marktkuche

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The theme of the Marktkuche restaurant is ‘creative cuisine rather than limitations’ and the restaurant follows it diligently. The restaurant doesn’t believe in using meat substitutes, but it uses healthy, organic ingredients sourced from the motherland. Marktkuche’s menu sees variations depending on the seasonal availability and it is sure to satisfy all the taste palettes. Some of the restaurant’s outstanding dishes include herb butter, artichoke, foam and spinach, and more.

Marktkuche

Address: Feldstrasse 98, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

Website: Marktkuche

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 5:30pm - 11:30pm; Sat: 5pm - 11:30pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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7. Chimy's

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Posted by Chimy's on Friday, June 11, 2021

Love Asian cuisine but you’re also a fan of vegan food? Chimy’s is the restaurant for you. This restaurant is known for its all-you-can-eat buffet, especially during lunch and dinner. Chimy’s serves healthy and fresh food that hails from Thailand, India, Tibet, and other Asian countries. The buffet offers a wide variety of delicious items like Tibetan momos, kimchi, vegan sushi rolls, salads, etc. And for dinner, they offer an a-la-carte menu. Chimy’s is also known for serving brown rice.

Chimy's

Address: Neugasse 76, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Chimy’s

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 6pm - 11pm; Sun: 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)

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8. Roots

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Boasting a cool, casual, and urban vibe, Roots in Zurich, Switzerland, is a coffee, juice, and vegan food bar known for serving an array of tasty soups, salads, smoothie bowls, wraps, and sandwiches. If you’re vegan, know that you’ll get everything vegan here, except for the dairy-free milk option. But that shouldn’t stop you because everything else that is served here is delicious. Some of the must-try dishes here are the avocado toast, green smoothie, couscous, acai bowls, miso soup, and bagel sandwiches.

Roots

Address: Lintheschergasse 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: Roots

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 7pm; Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm

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9. The High Heel Gourmet Restaurant

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Posted by The High Heel Gourmet on Thursday, February 27, 2020

The High Heel Gourmet Restaurant has a beautiful blend of Latin American and Asian touch to American cuisine. The menu features a balance between healthy eating and comfort foods. It comes with a range of options like gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. All the meals prepared are made using only local ingredients. While here, try out the acai bowl, pizookie (pizza cookies), cheesecake, smoothies, and so many more.

The High Heel Gourmet Restaurant

Address: Zentralstrasse 72, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland

Website: The High Heel Gourmet Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 2pm; Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 8pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 10am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 4pm (closed on Tue & Wed)

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Although you’re planning to visit a plethora of landmarks in Zurich, it would be incomplete without trying out delicious food. That is why you must visit some of the best vegan restaurants in Zurich, Switzerland, to indulge in mouthwatering dishes that only add a whole lot of goodness and flavor to your holiday.

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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