Zurich
Choosing a healthy restaurant in Zurich is easier when the menu matches the occasion. This guide brings together fresh poke bowls in Altstetten, filling vegan takeaway on Langstrasse, plant-based brunches near Rigiplatz and practical lunch options in the city centre.
Check opening times, booking needs and whether pickup, delivery or a sit-down meal suits your plans before setting off.
The ordering reflects the clarity of each restaurant’s food offer, its location, useful service options and how well it fits common occasions such as office lunches, quick dinners, brunch or a relaxed plant-based meal. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.
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#1
Vegitat is a fully vegan restaurant and takeaway on Langstrasse, built around filling bowls, wraps, cigköfte and vegan döner. Fresh ingredients, balanced seasoning and generous portions give the menu a satisfying edge, while vegan tiramisu provides a considered dessert option.
With delivery available as well as dine-in and takeaway, it suits plant-based lunches, quick dinners and travellers seeking a dependable vegan meal in central Zurich.
#2
Anoah is a vegan fine-dining restaurant at Rigiplatz 1, pairing plant-based cooking with a calm, polished setting. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with an inviting terrace when the weather allows.
The set menu can be matched with wine, non-alcoholic or mixed pairings, making it a distinctive choice for a considered vegan breakfast or celebratory daytime meal.
#3
Weekday lunch buffet
The South Indian serves vegetarian Indian cooking in a spacious, cosy setting on Mühlegasse 14. Dosas are a natural starting point, joined by well-portioned dishes and an authentic menu designed for a relaxed meal.
The weekday lunch buffet, served from 11:30am to 1:30pm, adds a practical option for office lunches, while the central location and generous seating also work well for groups and leisurely dinners.
#4
Calm central setting
Roots on Lintheschergasse 15 focuses on plant-based food made with fresh, real and sustainable ingredients. Its calm central setting suits an unhurried breakfast or light daytime meal, with combinations such as avocado and mango on toast offering a fresh, modern feel.
Friendly service, clean surroundings and a clear vegan focus make it a strong choice for travellers seeking nourishing food close to Zurich’s city centre.
#5
Organic, Ayurvedic-inspired cooking
Mohini brings organic, Ayurvedic-inspired cooking to Weinbergstrasse 15 in central Zurich. The cosy setting, India-influenced décor and homemade local products create a calm lunch destination, while vegan and vegetarian choices suit plant-focused diets.
The menu changes daily, making it useful for regular weekday visits, and the business also offers cooking courses and books for a deeper connection with its culinary approach.
#6
Roots at Am Schanzengraben 19 is a vegan restaurant built around plant-based food, fresh ingredients and sustainable cooking. Its waterside setting makes it appealing for a relaxed breakfast, brunch or daytime meal, with seating nearby for extending the visit outdoors.
The menu includes satisfying dishes such as daal bowls and savoury waffles, while reservations and take-away options add flexibility for different occasions.
#7
Vegetarian and vegan bistro
LOI is a vegetarian and vegan bistro at Limmatstrasse 268/270 in Zurich, with a format suited to a focused lunch, take-away meal or private event. Its offer is centred on plant-based dishes, and reservations are available for planned visits.
The bistro is currently marked for a summer break, so its opening status is the key practical detail for anyone planning a meal there.
#8
Klara’s kitchen is an all-vegan café on Universitätstrasse 17, offering affordable weekday lunches from 11 am to 3 pm. The menu covers soups, sandwiches, smoothies, juices, superfoods and sweets, including cakes made without refined sugar.
It is a practical stop for a quick midday meal or a lighter sweet treat, with enough variety to suit both regulars and newcomers to vegan food.
#9
Nama Take Me Out Altstetten specialises in fresh, generously portioned poke bowls at Hohlstrasse 506. It is a convenient choice for a lighter lunch or dinner, with pickup and delivery options alongside its health-food focus.
The bowls work well when you want a colourful, ingredient-led meal without a long sit-down occasion, and the Altstetten location is clearly separated from Nama’s Dietikon branch for ordering.
#10
Roots at Maschinenstrasse 8 focuses on plant-based food made with fresh, real ingredients and a straightforward approach. Its relaxed atmosphere, spacious layout and daytime schedule make it a natural fit for breakfast, brunch or an easy lunch.
The avocado toast adds a distinctive touch with peanut butter and mango sauce, while the menu remains suitable for diners looking for balanced vegetarian choices in Zurich.
#11
Ethiopian and Eritrean flavours
Vegetarian and gluten-free choices
GEBETA Bar & Restaurant introduces Ethiopian and Eritrean flavours on Zypressenstrasse 50, with colourful, aromatic dishes designed for discovery and sharing. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices make the menu adaptable, while shared platters are a good way to explore several preparations in one sitting.
The relaxed bar-and-restaurant setting, quick service and Ethiopian beer option make it a distinctive choice for a sociable, flavour-led meal.
#12
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices
kookoo brings authentic Persian cooking to Theaterstrasse 12, with fragrant stews, varied rice dishes and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Meals can include Shirazi salad and cucumber yoghurt, echoing the way Persian food is traditionally served.
Its central setting and daytime opening make it a practical choice for a balanced lunch or an early dinner when you want something more distinctive than standard city-centre fare.
#13
Ample vegan choices
kaisin. talacker centres its menu on customisable bowls, including high-protein combinations such as miso salmon. The regular portions are substantial, and ample vegan choices make it easy to accommodate different preferences at the same table.
Staff are happy to help with pairings, which is useful when building your own bowl. Located at Talacker 35, it works particularly well for office lunches, pickup and quick city-centre dinners.
#14
Fresh, flavourful bowls with a high-protein focus
Delivery and pick-up options
At Alfred-Escher-Strasse 70 in Zurich, kaisin. enge serves fresh, flavourful bowls with a high-protein focus. It suits a quick lunch, a lighter dinner or an office meal, with delivery and pick-up options alongside in-store dining.
The atmosphere is welcoming, and attentive service adds to the experience. Bowl-based meals make it an easy choice for balanced eating without a lengthy sit-down occasion.
#15
The Artisan combines a restaurant, kitchen and urban garden at Nordbrücke 4, above Zurich’s Wipkingen station area. It works for brunch, dinner or a longer social gathering, with a menu spanning food and drinks plus a garden rotisserie concept.
The venue also accommodates events, groups, catering, meetings and workshops, making it more versatile than a standard neighbourhood meal stop.
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Map and areas
Use the map to compare locations before choosing where to eat. Altstetten works well for pickup or delivery, while Langstrasse, the Old Town and the area around Talacker offer convenient central options.
The map also helps you judge walking distance, combine a meal with another stop and spot clusters of restaurants around your route.
Use it alongside the full selection: location, travel time, and nearby alternatives often affect the final decision.
Nama Take Me Out Altstetten offers fresh poke bowls for pickup or delivery. Vegitat on Langstrasse is another practical choice, with filling vegan bowls, wraps, cigköfte and vegan döner available for takeaway, dine-in and delivery.
Vegitat, Anoah and Roots all focus on plant-based food. Vegitat is geared towards generous everyday meals and takeaway, Anoah offers a more polished brunch and special-occasion setting, while Roots suits breakfast and lighter daytime eating.
The South Indian offers vegetarian lunches and a weekday buffet from 11:30am to 1:30pm. kaisin.
talacker is also convenient for custom bowls, including high-protein combinations and vegan options that can work well for different preferences.
GEBETA lists gluten-free choices alongside vegetarian Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes. Because menus and preparation practices can change, ask the restaurant about current ingredients and cross-contact if you have coeliac disease or a serious allergy.
Anoah near Rigiplatz is the clearest fit for a considered vegan brunch, with service on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Its set menu can be paired with wine, non-alcoholic drinks or mixed options, so checking availability in advance is sensible.
