Haus Hiltl Zürich
€€ · Vegetarian Mediterranean
Haus Hiltl is the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant, on Sihlstrasse 28 in central Zürich. Founded in 1898 and run by the Hiltl family since 1904, it holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest continuously open vegetarian restaurant. The centrepiece is a pay-by-weight buffet of over 100 hot and cold dishes, from Mediterranean plates to the Indian curries the family added decades ago, with clear labelling for vegan and allergy needs. Alongside the buffet there is breakfast and brunch, an a la carte menu, a bar, the Hiltl Akademie cooking school, catering, and a shop with cookbooks and gifts.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Haus Hiltl notable?+
It is recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest continuously open vegetarian restaurant in the world. Founded in 1898 and run by the Hiltl family since 1904, it is now in the fourth generation.
How does the buffet work?+
You choose from over 100 hot and cold vegetarian and vegan dishes, your plate is weighed, and you pay by weight at the table. Dishes are labelled for vegan and allergy needs, and the range spans Mediterranean plates to Indian curries.
Where is Haus Hiltl located?+
At Sihlstrasse 28, 8001 Zürich, in the city centre near Bahnhofstrasse.
What are the opening hours?+
Open daily. Monday to Wednesday 07:00 to 22:00, Thursday and Friday 07:00 to 23:00, Saturday 08:00 to 23:00, and Sunday 10:00 to 22:00.
Is there more than just the buffet?+
Yes. Besides the buffet there is breakfast and brunch, an a la carte menu, a bar, the Hiltl Akademie cooking school, catering with pickup and delivery, and a shop with cookbooks and gifts.
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