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The most popular vegetarian restaurant in the Blick community is the Hiltl in Zurich.
Vegetarianism is a diet in which mostly plant-based foods are consumed. Food derived from dead animals such as meat, fish, seafood and any products derived from them are rejected.
Around 50 kilograms of meat are eaten per capita and year in Switzerland. The numbers are declining, not least because of increased awareness of environmental and animal welfare issues. The vegetarian trend is booming, and in addition to a larger range of meat alternatives, there are also more and more restaurants specializing in meatless nutrition. We asked the Blick community about the best vegetarian restaurants in Switzerland. These are the most common suggestions:
1. Hiltl, Zurich
Several locations in Zurich
By far the Hiltl in the heart of the city of Zurich was mentioned the most by you. The oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world has been nominated as the best vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland more than 40 times. “Everything is right here,” enthuses Blick reader Zoltan Kelemen. «The selection is huge, the service friendly and the dessert unbeatable. I’ve even been there with two open-minded meat fans and both were thrilled.”
2. Tibits
Locations in Zurich, Basel, St. Gallen, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne, Winterthur
In second place is Tibits, with locations in various Swiss cities. The vegetarian restaurant, which was founded by the Frei family together with the Hiltl family 20 years ago, has won over the Blick community because of the wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes and the cozy atmosphere. “I think it’s nice that I can eat there in all the big cities and everything tastes good!” writes Blick reader Tamara Müller.
3. Karl’s herb, Lucerne
Lucerne, St.Karliquai 7
Karls Kraut is a vegan restaurant in the city of Lucerne. “The cooking here is very seasonal,” writes reader Lukas Bürer. Reader Sandra Reichling particularly likes the atmosphere and the fact that there are always new dishes.
4. Market kitchen, Zurich
Zurich, Feldstrasse 98
The market kitchen in Zurich’s district 4 only offers meatless dishes. The restaurant is very popular with the Blick community. “Head chef Tobias Hoesli is quite simply an artist,” praises reader René Truninger. «With good, local products, he interprets a vegetarian cuisine that is second to none.»
5. Sincerely, Liestal BL
Liestal, Rathausstrasse 66
In Liestal BL is the favorite vegetarian restaurant of Blick reader Hans. “The food tastes great, it’s regional and the staff is very friendly.”
6. Samses, Zurich
Zurich, Langstrasse 231
The Samses on Langstrasse in Zurich’s district 5 offers vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Blick reader Michaela Meier writes: “As a real meat eater, Samses convinced me that it’s also delicious without meat! The buffet is clean, fresh and never boring.”
7. Swing Kitchen, Berne
Berne, Laupenstrasse 4
The vegan fast food chain Swing Kitchen offers various vegan burgers and nuggets in Bern. Sustainability and regionality are important here. Plastic is avoided in this fast food restaurant.