For a long time, people in Zurich searched in vain for vegan restaurants at fine dining level. However, there are now so many worthwhile addresses that it is difficult to choose. We can help you find the best restaurant in Zurich for vegan fine dining.
The view that vegan food tastes less good sticks like chewing gum to the soles of our shoes. And while many out there equate a plant-based diet with a sad portion of tofu, the chefs of the vegan cooking scene are winning one star after another. For those in need of vegan food enlightenment and those looking to pimp their restaurant list, we know the best addresses in Zurich for vegan fine dining.
KLE
The KLE restaurant in Zurich’s Kreis drei district has long since become a neighborhood hero. The reason for this, in addition to the homely atmosphere, which the restaurant owes to its manageable size and cozy interior, is the plant-based taste experience. “Seasonal main characters” are the stars here, which end up on the plates and impress both vegans and non-vegans alike.
KLE
Zweierstrasse 114
8003 Zurich
Tel 044 548 14 88
Tuesday to Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
restaurantkle.com
Maison Manesse
When it comes to fine dining, the name Maison Manesse is not far away. But if you’re expecting waiters in tails, you’re in the wrong place: the restaurant has a minimalist interior, the atmosphere is relaxed and the service is as friendly as it is competent. In terms of food, the restaurant impresses with fresh, creative creations that can be enjoyed in the form of various menus, including vegan options.
Maison Manesse
Hopfenstrasse 2
8045 Zurich
Tel 044 462 01 01
Wednesday to Saturday: from 6 pm
maisonmanesse.ch
DAR
Sharing is caring – also in the DAR. Because at KLE’s sister company, the dishes are ideal for sharing with loved ones. The Moroccan and Spanish influences can already be guessed from a glance at the menu, with delicacies such as “The Moroccan ice cream sundae” or “Corn tostada with kefta spread”. Afterwards, you can digest and round off the evening with a drink in the adjacent cocktail bar.
DAR Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Gasometerstrasse 5
8005 Zurich
Tel 043 211 00 33
Wednesday to Sunday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
en.restaurantdar.com
Restaurant blooms
Surrounded by vegetable patches, you will not only find yourself in a garden, but also in the latest addition to the Dolder Grand Hotel. The chic garden restaurant blooms is located in the open air and is therefore only open when the weather is fine. Even if the sun doesn’t always shine in Zurich, it shows up often enough to look forward to many evenings full of culinary delights.
Restaurant blooms
Kurhausstrasse 65
8032 Zurich
Expected to be open from July to September
Monday to Tuesday: 12 to 2 pm, from 6 pm
Friday to Sunday: 12 to 2 pm, from 6 pm
thedoldergrand.com
Kin
The menu at Kin is about as small as the restaurant itself. The Asian-inspired creations are convincing, the service is excellent and anyone who can’t help but think about their bank balance when it comes to fine dining can rest assured: The five-course Chef’s Choice menu is available here for a reasonable 85 francs.
Kin
Meinrad-Lienert-Strasse 1
8003 Zurich
Tel 077 531 52 03
Tuesday to Saturday: from 6 pm
kin.restaurant
Market kitchen
The claim that vegans can eat almost nothing is bullshit. And anyone who claims otherwise should visit the Marktküche restaurant to see for themselves. As the name suggests, the food here is conjured up with market-fresh ingredients. But the 15 Gault Millau points that Tobias Hoesli and his team have earned prove that this is not just a sad portion of salad.
Restaurant Marktküche
Feldstrasse 98
8004 Zurich
Tel 044 211 22 11
Monday to Friday: 17:30 to 23:30
marketkitchen.ch
New tavern
Fine dining is the order of the day at the Neue Taverne, but you can safely leave your high heels and tie in the cupboard. The reason for this is the pub vibe, which gives the restaurant a relaxed flair. However, the food here is not vegan schnitzel with chips, but delicacies such as “caviar of the field” or “courgette flowers in a rouille sauce”. Well, who doesn’t already have a growling stomach?
New tavern
Glockengasse 8
8001 Zurich
Tel 044 221 12 62
Monday to Friday: 12 to 14 o’clock, 18 to 00:00 o’clock
Saturday: 12 to 17 o’clock, 18 to 00:00 o’clock
neuetaverne.ch
elmira
There’s no need to worry about “balance too low” popping up on the payment terminal, because at elmira you pay when you make your reservation. And in general, this restaurant makes life easy for us: you choose your seat when you book, as well as the number of courses – you can choose between five or seven. As a guest, there is only one thing left to do: indulge in culinary delights. The restaurant, located in the basement of a former silo, also offers a unique chef’s table experience, where the kitchen team serves the modern and creative creations themselves.
elmira
Limmatstrasse 254
8005 Zurich
Tel 044 244 80 52
Open Wednesday to Saturday in the evening
Barranco
Lima stands for joie de vivre and diversity – even when it comes to food. If you want to enjoy Peruvian food without having to travel halfway around the world in a tin bird, then Barranco is the place for you. But let’s put the facts on the table: the Peruvian restaurant with a modern twist does not have a purely vegan menu – yet a large proportion of the dishes are plant-based. This makes Barranco the ideal place for dinner with the meat lovers in your circle.
Barranco
Sihlfeldstrasse 141
8004 Zurich
Tel 041 558 58 33
Tuesday to Sunday: 6 pm to 00:00 am
Selection of vegan dishes on the menu
barranco.ch
Fine dining not your thing? Then you’ll find Zurich’s best addresses for vegetarian and vegan food in casual style here.
