Restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland
Michelin-recognised plant-based dining at €€ prices.
DAR is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised plant-based restaurant in Zurich's Aussersihl district, running a Spanish-Moroccan sharing menu at an accessible €€ price point. Back-to-back Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, a 4.5 Google rating from 582 reviews, and a communal format make it the strongest value-for-money plant-based option in the city.
Yes — with the right expectations. DAR (Weststrasse 20, 8003 Zürich) is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised plant-based restaurant running a Spanish-Moroccan sharing concept, and it earns that recognition at an accessible €€ price point. If you are looking for a creative, vegetable-forward meal in Zurich that does not require a fine-dining budget, DAR delivers more flavour-per-franc than almost anything in its tier. It is also the kind of place that works well for a considered special occasion — not a white-tablecloth anniversary dinner, but a meaningful meal with someone you want to impress without the ceremony of a three-Michelin-star room.
Chef Zineb Hattab and the DAR team have built a menu around Spanish-Moroccan influences, with vegetables at the centre and dairy incorporated into many dishes. The sharing format is the right call here: it suits the cuisine's range of flavours and textures, and it makes the meal feel communal rather than transactional. According to We're Smart , a recognised authority on vegetable-forward cuisine , the bread is a must-order, the no-nonsense approach is a deliberate feature rather than an oversight, and the kitchen's commitment to flavour over performance is consistent. Those are useful signals for anyone deciding between DAR and a more theatrical plant-based option.
Fully plant-based diners are accommodated, but it requires some attention to the menu: dairy appears in a number of dishes, so 100% vegan guests should select carefully from the small menu rather than assuming every dish qualifies. That small menu is itself a feature , it keeps the kitchen focused and reduces decision fatigue, which matters when you are eating in a sharing format.
Google reviewers rate DAR at 4.5 across 582 reviews, which is a strong signal of consistent execution rather than occasional brilliance. For a €€ restaurant with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, that consistency is arguably the strongest reason to book.
DAR's sharing concept makes it a natural fit for groups, and the communal format works well for birthdays, small celebrations, or a business dinner where the goal is relaxed conversation over good food. The €€ price point means a group dinner here costs a fraction of what the same number of covers would run at IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada or The Counter, both of which sit at €€€€. If the occasion calls for something celebratory but not extravagant, DAR is the smarter spend.
For private dining or a fully exclusive group experience, the venue data does not confirm a dedicated private room, so larger parties or those requiring total privacy should contact DAR directly before booking. What the sharing format does offer groups is a built-in sense of occasion: dishes arrive in the centre of the table, conversation flows around the food, and the Spanish-Moroccan flavour profile gives the meal a sense of somewhere rather than anywhere. That is harder to find at this price tier in Zurich than it should be.
Solo diners are also well-served by a sharing-format restaurant at this price point, since ordering a selection across the small menu without the pressure of a tasting menu commitment keeps the experience low-stakes and self-directed. The relaxed atmosphere implied by the We're Smart assessment , no-nonsense, convivial , suits solo dining more than a formal room would.
Zurich has a growing number of vegetable-forward options, but very few that combine Michelin recognition with a €€ price point and a distinct regional influence. KLE sits at €€€ and offers a more polished vegan tasting experience if budget allows. Marktküche takes a market-driven approach that overlaps thematically but differs in execution. For a broader view of where DAR sits relative to the city's leading tables, the Pearl Zurich restaurants guide covers the full range from neighbourhood favourites to destination dining.
Switzerland's fine-dining circuit beyond Zurich is worth knowing if you are planning a wider trip: Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, Hotel de Ville Crissier in Crissier, and Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel represent the country's highest-tier restaurant options. Memories in Bad Ragaz and 7132 Silver in Vals are worth considering if your itinerary extends further. For plant-based dining at a comparable level internationally, Légume in Seoul and Plates London offer useful reference points for what the format can achieve at its ceiling.
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Address: Weststrasse 20, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland. Cuisine: Plant-based, Spanish-Moroccan influence, sharing format. Price: €€ , among the most accessible Michelin-recognised options in the city. Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 and 2025; recognised by We're Smart for vegetable-forward cooking. Google rating: 4.5 from 582 reviews. Booking difficulty: Easy. Dietary note: Dairy is present in some dishes; fully plant-based guests should select carefully. Groups: Sharing format suits groups well; confirm private dining availability directly with the venue. Dress: No confirmed dress code , the no-nonsense ethos suggests smart-casual is appropriate.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAR | Vegan | €€ | The menu at Dar – Home – is plant-based. The team of Chef Zineb Hattab brings Spanish-Moroccan cuisine with vegetables taking center stage, but also incorporating dairy. The dishes are full of flavor, and bread is a must! However, 100% pure plant options are possible—just choose the right dishes from the small menu. At We’re Smart, we love the no-nonsense vibe you get here, the sharing concept, and the desire to make the world a better place by offering healthy food. Top chef!; Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | Easy | — |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | Sharing | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| KLE | Vegan | €€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Kronenhalle | Swiss, Traditional Cuisine | €€€ | World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| The Counter | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Eden Kitchen & Bar | Italian | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how DAR measures up.
DAR's sharing format is designed for groups, but solo diners can still work through the small menu without much waste given the €€ price point. The no-nonsense vibe noted by We're Smart suggests a relaxed, unfussy room where eating alone won't feel awkward. Order the bread — it's a consistent highlight across reviews.
DAR's menu is plant-based by default, and 100% vegan options are available — you just need to select the right dishes, as some incorporate dairy. The small menu makes this easy to navigate with staff. If you have strict requirements, flag them when booking so the team can guide your choices.
Yes — the sharing concept is built for it. DAR works well for birthdays, small celebrations, or group dinners where a communal format suits the occasion. At €€ per head with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition two years running, it's one of the more affordable options in Zurich for a group meal with genuine culinary credentials.
It works well for low-key celebrations where the food matters more than the formality. DAR's Michelin Bib Gourmand status (2024 and 2025) gives it credibility, and the Spanish-Moroccan sharing format creates a social, engaging table. If you need a high-ceremony dining room, look elsewhere — DAR's appeal is its directness, not its grandeur.
For a step up in format and price, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada also runs a sharing concept but at a significantly higher spend. KLE offers a more refined tasting experience for occasions that call for it. The Counter is a closer price-range peer if you want something casual without the Moroccan-Spanish angle. DAR is the clearest choice if Michelin-recognised plant-based cooking at €€ is the brief.
At €€, DAR is among the most accessible Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants in Zurich. Two consecutive Bib Gourmand awards (2024, 2025) confirm the value-to-quality ratio is genuine. If you're after plant-based cooking with real flavour depth and Spanish-Moroccan character, it's a strong yes — especially since very few Zurich restaurants combine Michelin recognition with this price point and a distinct regional cuisine.
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