Zürich Restaurants: Hiltl
Meat is Murder used to be the cry of the Vegetarian brigade, but in Zurich there has been no need for that for, well, ages.
Zurich is home to the Hiltl Restaurant, which is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Europe, having opened it’s doors to the public back in the 19th century.
It’s just had a bit of a makeover, but the traditional vegetarian buffet is still there, along with a selection of fantastic dishes.
It’s so good we take even pure carnivores there, there really is something for everyone, and they also do a party service, which I’m happy to say I used on my relatively recent "round" birthday.
There’s also a bar/club, and there are cookery schools should you wish to educate yourself.
It’s also excellent value (Meat is Expensive – would be a better battle cry in Switzerland) so if you are on a budget, take your taste buds along for a treat.
Hiltl is at Sihlstrasse 28, and close to Pelikanstrasse so can be easily reached from any tram that goes down Bahnhofstrasse.
It’s also likely to be open, from 6am to 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 6am to midnight all other days.
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3 Comments
The restaurant I will miss most now that we’ve left Zurich!
It’s a good idea to make reservations during peak lunch or dinner times – it’s one popular place. Reservations are easy via the website or by phone.
Yes, I’d definitely miss it!
Booking is a good idea, but somehow we’ve always managed to squeeze in, maybe after an extra 30 mins shopping
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