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Hiltl

Sihlstr. 28, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
044-227-7000
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Ranked #10 of 1,054 restaurants in Zurich
Price range: $26 - $102
Cuisines: Vegetarian, International
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Description: One of Switzerland's oldest vegetarian restaurants, this establishment was opened in 1898 by the Hiltl family and bears their name even today. That said, its age is hardly apparent as a result of a number of modernisation efforts throughout. The hallmark of such renovations was not decorative frippery, but rather chic elegance. The Hiltl is normally full and not just due to the impeccable quality of the food, but also the original way in which the meals are prepared here. A diverse Indian buffet particular to the restaurant has gained citywide recognition, alongside a mammoth selection of different salads.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We love a big plate splurge at this place. Enormous selection of thoughtful vegetarian options that even a meat lover can appreciate. You pay by weight, so do a small sampling on round one and then zone in for the second. Gotta love it.

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Rolf_Hiltl, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
23 May 2013

And we love you for this great review! :) Thanks and see you soon at our buffet with "splurged" plates! More

Zurich, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Excellent vegetarian restaurant, cool atmosphere, a bit expensive... Tibits offer the same food but as take away, also worth trying for heathy food

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Rolf_Hiltl, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you so much for your compliments! In addition to the "À la carte"-restaurant we also offer our buffet in "self-service" (less expensive) as well as "take away" (even more favorable). Hope to see you soon! More

NY
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61 reviews 61 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

It's one of my FAVORITE places to eat in Zurich. I'm not a vegetarian but I find the Swiss cuisine to be a bit rich and hearty. So if you want something lighter, this place gives you a great variety of fresh and tasty food. You can eat in their seated restaurant or go self service and choose from a... More

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Rolf_Hiltl, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you very much for this great review and your recommendation! The Asian/Indian influence in our kitchen comes from the 1950s, when Margrith Hiltl (Rolf Hiltl's grandmother) traveled as a Swiss delegate to the World Vegetarian Congress in India. We are looking forward to your next visit! More

Wyncote, Pennsylvania, United States
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36 reviews 36 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This was our first time to Zurich and to Hiltl. We chose to do the buffet, which as many have noted, is quite extensive and all vegetarian. Too many choices, as everything looked great. Not a whole lot was particularly creative (the usual dals, curries and falafel were ever-present), but the food was very good and flavorful. But as with... More

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Rolf_Hiltl, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thank you very much for your feedback and your compliments regarding the quality of our buffet. We thank you equally for the comments about the prices which we take in serious consideration. Quality and variety are our prime objectives and we have more than 40 cooks preparing a range of roughly one hundred different dishes daily from scratch in our... More

Frankfurt, Germany
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Awesome vegetarian and vegan food, we had a lot from the buffet and something from the menu (Veg Tatar and Couscous with beans). Pricey as everything in Zurich, but very good variety and one of the few places in Zurich where you can get good vegetarian Indian food. Relatively small dessert menu. The atmosphere could be a bit nicer, outside... More

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thanks a lot for the great review. More

Austin, Texas
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Veggie Hiltl is certainly my home when I am in Zurich. We've been going for 40 years and they never let you down. Best vegetarian restaurant in the world.

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Greg This is one of the most beautiful reviews we've ever received! Thank you very much and we are happy to have guests like you all over the world, who are loving Hiltl as we do. Thank you! The Hiltl-Team More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Had a trip out to Zurich, Switzerland and chanced across this start looking restaurant; great choice of foods and really tasty. Relaxed surroundings and good service. It wasn't until I had already been round the buffet twice and chosen my plate of food that it finally dawned on me that it was vegetarian. So congratulations guys! I'm not one who... More

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you very much for your great review! We are happy and proud that our guests do not miss the meat in our delicous vegetarian meals! We are looking forward to your next visit. More

Zurich, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We chose the buffet dinner option, which means that you can eat whatever you want from the buffet downstairs. It was great, I tried at least 15 dishes, and all of them were great. Sometimes you can't tell that the meal doesn't contain meat. If I had to pick some recommendations, I'd say the onion rings, almost all of the... More

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
13 May 2013

What an honor, thank you Mister meat-eater :) We hope you come back soon to enjoy our veggie specialities and we will work on the hot meals. Thanks for your input. More

Bristol
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We called in around 8pm and got one of the last available tables. The staff were very friendly and helpful. As a vegetarian I always enjoy a meal when every dish tastes unique and different and this meal didn't disappoint. A huge choice of hot and cold dishes on the self-service buffet. We had a very memorable family meal. Thanks

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
7 May 2013

This is great, thank you and see you soon. :) More

Munich
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Very nice food. A variety I have never seen for vegeterians. Prices are fair for Zürich. Dishers are between 25 and 30 Swiss Francs.

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Rolf H, Inhaber at Hiltl, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thanks for the nice review! More

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