Sustainable Restaurants in Zurich
Eating sustainably in Zurich means more to me than just using organic ingredients. It’s about making conscious choices along the entire value chain: healthy soils, seasonal products, respectful use of food, fair working conditions, and honest craftsmanship in the kitchen. In collaboration with Soil to Soul, and under the theme “Soil-conscious dining,” I’m featuring restaurants that truly live this approach and are willing to go the extra mile.
You’ll now find the new tag “Soil to Soul / Sustainable” among around 60 combinable filters across the categories of cuisine, occasion, and location, which you can use to filter my restaurant, café, and bar recommendations in and around Zurich. Find your perfect restaurant recommendation easily via my full list or directly on the map.
- Vegan and plant-based cuisine ANOAH | DAR | KLE
- Fine dining with a sustainability focus: EquiTable | Rechberg 1837
- Vegetable- and market-driven cuisine: Neue Taverne
- Modern cuisine with sustainable values: Silex Restaurant und Weinbar | Wirtschaft im Franz
On this page, you’ll find my personal recommendations for sustainable restaurants in Zurich, sorted and briefly explained.
Details below 👇
ANOAH – Plant-Based Fine Dining with a Sustainability Focus in Zurich
ANOAH is one of the most exciting vegan fine-dining restaurants in Zurich. The food is creative, precise and full of depth. Even as an omnivore, I missed nothing.
🍳What makes ANOAH special
- fully plant-based cuisine
- seasonal menu, changed every two months
- deep umami flavours
- quiet location near Rigiblick
⭐My tip
The three-course theatre menu
💡Good to know
Perfect before or after a visit to Theater Rigiblick
DAR – Plant-Based Sharing Cuisine with Spanish and Moroccan Roots
DAR combines Spanish and Moroccan influences in a fully plant-based sharing concept. I love the vibrant atmosphere and bold flavours.
🍳What makes DAR special
- plant-based cuisine
- sharing-style dishes
- seasonal and regional ingredients
- global flavour inspirations
⭐My tip
The DAR sharing menu
💡Good to know
Brunch is also available on weekends
EquiTable – Sustainable Fine Dining for Special Occasions in Zurich
EquiTable is one of my top choices in Zurich when everything needs to be just right. Food, service, wine and values.
🍳What makes EquiTable special
- Michelin and GaultMillau awarded
- regional, seasonal and fair products
- precise, elegant cuisine
- attentive but unobtrusive service
⭐My tip
7-course menu with wine pairing
💡Good to know
Vegetarian menus are always available
KLE – Creative Vegetarian Fine Dining in Zurich
KLE deeply impressed me. The vegan cuisine is bold, emotional and incredibly creative.
🍳What makes KLE special
- high-level vegan cuisine
- international influences
- surprising textures and flavours
- very personal cooking style
⭐My tip
Order several dishes to share
💡Good to know
For date nights, I recommend the table right next to the entrance
Neue Taverne – Vegetable-Driven Market Cuisine in Zurich Old Town
At Neue Taverne, vegetables take centre stage. The menu changes seasonally and is perfect for sharing.
🍳What makes Neue Taverne special
- vegetable-focused cuisine
- seasonal market-driven menu
- small sharing plates
- relaxed old-town atmosphere
⭐My tip
Share 4–6 dishes for two people
💡Good to know
Also available as a surprise menu
Rechberg 1837 – Historic Restaurant with a Local and Seasonal Concept
Rechberg 1837 combines historical inspiration with modern sustainable cooking. The focus is clearly on vegetarian dishes.
🍳What makes Rechberg 1837 special
- regional and seasonal ingredients
- focus on heritage vegetables and grains
- modern techniques
- cultural events
⭐My tip
6-course menu
💡Good to know
Located in a historic building from 1837
Silex Restaurant & Wine Bar – Sustainable Cuisine and Natural Wines
Silex seamlessly blends wine bar and restaurant. I enjoy starting with an apéro and staying for dinner.
🍳What makes Silex special
- strong focus on natural wines
- sustainable producers
- open kitchen
- sharing-friendly dishes
⭐My tip
Combine small and large plates
💡Good to know
Also available as a tasting menu
Wirtschaft im Franz – Modern Swiss Cuisine with Regional Organic Products
Wirtschaft im Franz serves honest Swiss cuisine with a modern twist. The open kitchen creates a welcoming, transparent atmosphere.
🍳What makes Wirtschaft im Franz special
- small, frequently changing menu
- modern Swiss cuisine
- organic quality
- open kitchen
⭐My tip
Serviette dumplings
💡Good to know
Great for both lunch and dinner