I have tried Google and recommendations from friends, but have had no luck in finding a good vegetarian restaurant in Zurich. So my vegetarian friend always ends up eating plain pasta or an iceberg salad.
I know that there is a vegetarian restaurant next to the Hauptbanhof, but it is always closed when we're ready to eat.
Does anyone have any recommendations? It doesn't have to be fully vegetarian--just a place that has a good selection of non-meat dishes. I'd be very grateful. Thanks.
As Swisspea says. Hiltl rocks, great and extensive buffet and their à la carte is also very good. Great ambience and whilst not cheap, you get a great atmosphere as well the best veggie food in Zürich.
There is a Tibits in Winterthur as well as the one in Zurich; vegetarian buffet with tonnes of variety. Highly recommend.
Most restaurants can usually make a Gemuseteller if you're desperate, and rather than a Butterpretzel, you can usually grab a salad or plate of veggies at cafeterias above most dept stores (Jelmoli, Manor, Coop City).
Asian restaurants usually have plenty of vegetarian choices too I find.
there is also a vegetarian restaurant on Langstrasse called Samosas. It s right next to Lily's (where they also have some vegetarian options). Never been to Samosas, just walked by it.