Where to Dine in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich has a meat-free dining scene with historic vegetarian restaurants and modern vegan options. Listed below are vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants categorized by their style and atmosphere. Each venue listed is meat-free, offering vegan or mostly plant-based menus. [Prompted by TVD and fully generated by Google’s Gemini as of March 31, 2026. These purported venues are entirely identified by Gemini and have not been linked herein or verified by TVD, and so, should you decide to visit any of these venues, please review their website, online presence, and their Google Maps profile.]
Upscale Dining in Zurich
KLE is a Michelin-starred plant-based restaurant, off Weststrasse and Zweierstrasse, in Wiedikon. With chef Zineb Hattab at the helm of the restaurant known for its flavorful tasting menus, KLE highlights seasonal Swiss produce using global influences. It has been a part of the city’s upscale vegan scene since 2020.
Marktküche is recognized on the Michelin Guide as a fully vegan restaurant located off Feldstrasse and Hohlstrasse, in Aussersihl. The kitchen uses seasonal, local ingredients to create tasting menus that use vegetables rather than branded meat substitutes. The establishment has been a part of Zurich’s fine-dining scene since 2014.
Anoah is a contemporary plant-based restaurant, off Universitätsstrasse and Vogelsangstrasse, in Oberstrass. It offers a “gourmet-style” experience with seasonally rotating, five-course or six-course menus. Anoah’s venue is a modern spirited atmosphere that’s a setting for evening service on Wednesdays through Saturday as well as weekend brunch. The restaurant was established in 2021.
Haus Hiltl is a historic vegetarian restaurant, off St. Annagasse and Sihlstrasse, in Altstadt. It’s been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously operating vegetarian restaurant in the world. It offers an upscale dining experience of eclectic menu items and also has brands that offer a more casual experience. The Zurich-based restaurant opened in 1898.
Neue Taverne is recognized on the Michelin Guide as a vegetarian restaurant located off Glokengasse and Strehlgasse, in Altstadt. The menu focuses on vegetable sharing plates, using reductions and textures to elevate plant-based ingredients. They offer classic tavolata and even a tavolata grande, that allow diners to enjoy seasonal highlights and selected a la carte items. The venue opened in 2019.
LOI Vegetarian Bistro is an elegant vegetarian venue, off Limmatstrasse and Gerstenstrasse, in Industriequartier. It offers a refined take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern vegetarian cuisine, serving as an upscale bistro destination for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant began operations in 2022.
Mohini is a long-standing vegetarian restaurant, off Weinbergstrasse and Hochfarbstrasse, right on the border of Oberstrasse and Altdstadt. It emphasizes organic, Ayurvedic principles, serving daily changing menus that prioritize wholesome, farm-to-table ingredients. The establishment has been a fixture of the local scene since 2006.
The South Indian is an authentic vegetarian restaurant, off Mühlegasse and Niederdorfstrasse, in the Altstadt. It offers traditional South Indian cuisine, notably its wide selection of dosa, idli, and regional thalis. The restaurant officially opened in 2016.
Saravanaa Bhavan is a specialized vegetarian restaurant, off Limmatstrasse and Hafnerstrasse, in Industriequartier. As a globally branded restaurant, it offers a vegetarian menu of Indian classics with a high standard for authentic flavors. The Zurich location has been operating since 2013.
Casual Dining in Zurich
DAR is a modern plant-based restaurant and cocktail bar, off Weststrasse and Werdstrasse, in Wiedikon. It’s a Michelin recognized Bib Gourmand dining establishment and a sister concept to KLE. The menu blends Moroccan and Spanish culinary traditions in the form of shared plates. It is reportedly to have previously earned a Michelin Green Star for sustainability. The restaurant was established in 2021.
COR Wine & Pintxos is a plant-based Spanish wine and tapas bar, off Weststrasse and Bremgartnerstrasse, in Wiedikon. Established by chef Zizi Hattab, and a sister project to KLE as well as DAR, it brings Catalan culinary culture to Zurich. It offers a small, refined menu of vegan pintxos like tortilla de patatas with aioli and pa amb tomàquet. The venue is celebrated for its curated list of biodynamic wines from small Spanish and French producers and its cozy, minimalist atmosphere. The restaurant began operations in 2023.
Phở Na Vegi is a fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant, off Quellenstrasse and Limmatstrasse, in Industriequartier. The kitchen focuses on plant-based versions of traditional soups, spring rolls, noodles, rice-based dishes, and more menu items that emphasize delightful, aromatic flavors. This venue opened in 2024.
An Chay is an authentic Vietnamese vegan restaurant, off Sihlfeldstrasse and Zypressenstrasse, in Aussersihl. The menu offers flavorful, traditional appetizers, sides, bahn mi, noodle bowls, desserts, beers, lemonades, teas, coffees, and more. The kitchen often opts for fresh herbs and soy-based proteins. The restaurant began operations in 2018.
Kebi is a specialized vegan street-food spot, off Weinbergstrasse and Hochfarbstrasse, right on the border of Oberstrasse and Altdstadt. It focuses on the Middle Eastern “Kibbeh,” reimagined with a variety of plant-based fillings and served with fresh sides. The venue was founded in 2021.
Veganitas is a vegan fast-casual restaurant, off Brauerstrasse and Kurzgasse, in Aussersihl. It offers artisanal pita sandwiches filled with plant-based proteins, colorful vegetables, and house-made sauces. The restaurant began operations in 2018.
Vegitat is a vegan Middle Eastern restaurant, off Langstrasse and Zollstrasse, in Industriequartier. It is highly regarded for its traditional Turkish cigköfte, served in wraps or as platters. The dining atmosphere is relaxed in casual setting. The business was founded in 2014.
Kaltmiete Josef is a seasonal vegan pop-up restaurant, off Josefstrasse and Ottostrasse, in Industriequartier. It offers a creative and affordable street-food menu that includes lentil köfte, house-made lemonades, and more specialty items. This project launched in 2024.
Roots is a health-focused plant-based cafe with many locations including Münstergasse, Schanzengraben, Lintheschergasse, Maschinenstrasse, Förrlibuckstrasse, and the Zurich Airport. The brand offers nutritious wraps, energy bowls, avocado toasts, protein smoothies, and more. This largely vegan quick-service eatery serves as a premier destination for healthy, on-the-go plant-based meals. The brand has been operating in Zurich since 2015.
Hummus Tel Aviv is a largely vegan eatery, off Limmatstrasse and Hafnerstrasse, in Industriequartier. The brand’s menu offers freshly prepared hummus bowls with various toppings, alongside falafel, Mediterranean salads, and more. The establishment began operations in 2012.
Hiltl is a vegetarian brand of Zurich-based restaurants with casual dining venues, Hiltl Dachterrasse and Hiltl Sihlpost, in Altstadt (Beatengasse and Bahnhofstrasse) as well as in Aussersihl (Kasernenstrasse and Lagerstrasse), respectively. They are sister concepts to the Haus Hiltl. Each offers a scenic vegetarian rooftop restaurant bar as well as a modern bistro identity, respectively. The restaurant concepts were opened in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Tibits is a pioneering vegetarian restaurant brand with venues in Riesbach (Seefeldstrasse and Falkenstrasse) as well as in Oerlikon (Tramstrasse and Schaffhauserstrass). The Tibits (Seefeldstrasse) location is an original flagship location that helped popularize the pay-by-weight buffet model in Zurich, offering a vast array of global hot and cold dishes. A nearby Tibits Bistro (Falkenstrasse) brand is on the same block as the Tibits (Seefeldstrasse) flagship. Tibits (Oerlikon) serves the Zürich Nord area with their signature dining model. Tibits has been serving Zurich since 2000.
Vegi Zurich is a vegetarian fast-food restaurant, off Stauffacherqaui and Müllerstrasse, in Aussersihl. It’s a reliable destination in the historic center, that offers quick meals such as veggie burgers and pita wraps. The business commenced operations in 2004.
Cafes & Sweets in Zurich
Moon is a fully vegan bakery and coffee shop, off Bertastrasse and Badenerstrasse, in Wiedikon. This artisanal shop produces high-quality plant-based pastries, chocolates, and cakes with a focus on creative flavor pairings. The bakery was founded in 2021.
The Sacred by Vegelateria is a vegan gelato shop and restaurant, off Müllerstrasse and Rotwandstrasse, in Aussersihl. It’s recognized for serving a daily organic vegan buffet alongside its extensive menu of plant-based ice creams. The establishment began operations in 2012.
Juicery 21 is a health-focused vegan cafe, off Sihlstrasse and Selnaustrasse, in Aussersihl. It specializes in cold-pressed juices, shakes, coffees, and plant-based breakfast bowls. The brand operates in a modern, industrial space. The cafe officially opened in 2015.
Grainglow Vegan Kuchen is a vegan pastry shop, off Albistrassen and Florastrasse, in Adliswil. It is widely recognized for its refined, artisanal vegan cakes and “no-bake” treats made without gluten or refined sugars. The business began operations in 2018.
Eva’s Apples is a vegan boutique and cafe, off Schaffhauserstrasse and Rotbuchstrasse, in Unterstrasse. It serves as a hub for the plant-based community, offering quick snacks and a wide variety of vegan grocery items. The brand has been serving Zurich since 2013.
Klara’s Kitchen is an organic vegetarian cafe, in Unterstrasse (Weinberstrasse and Sonneggstrasse) as well as in Oberstrass (Universitätsstrasse and Sonneggstrasse), respectively. The brand focuses on healthy homemade lunches and a wide variety of sugar-free, raw, and gluten-free treats. The business began operations in 2014
Bakery Enzian is a community-focused vegetarian bakery and cafe, off Binzmühlestrasse and Schaffhauserstrasse, in the Seebach. It offers a large selection of traditional Swiss breads and pastries, along with many dedicated vegan and meat-free options. The bakery has been open since 2011.
