Vegan
International
Take-out
Catering

Upscale vegan European restaurant serving regional, seasonal, and organic food. Note: Reported temporarily closed Feb. 2024. Please let HappyCow know when it reopens. Open Tue-Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm.


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19 Reviews

First Review by HC-Zurich

PhilippeH

Points +1046

Vegan
03 Oct 2023

Too expensive for what it is

We dinned at NOW in early March.

The restaurant has a somewhat industrial / hipster feel to it, which is stylish, but doesn’t provide a very warm atmosphere in the evening. The service was fine, although we felt like the vibe was a bit off from the beginning.

The food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. There weren’t any unusual or interesting flavor associations and the dishes were pretty unremarkable, despite the promising menu that got us there in the first place. The “Blattspinat Salat” was an ok starter and the “Pas de boeuf Bourguignon” did its job veganizing a traditional dish. The club sandwiches were a huge letdown, as they were quite bland, somewhat unbalanced and not easy to eat either due to their small size. The desserts sounded interesting on the menu, but we really only enjoyed the icing on the carrot cake and the small pieces of meringues. Their homemade bread was not to our taste.

The biggest issue we had with the restaurant was that the prices didn’t match the quality and quantity of the food offered. The dishes weren’t bad on overall, but they didn’t justify their inflated prices, especially the mains. We are used to paying a bit more in Zurich and vegan dishes often come with a premium, but in this case it was a bit exaggerated and didn’t match our expectations. We ate à la carte and cannot judge the value for money provided by their tasting menu experience or their lunch menu.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-03

llanelli

Points +15

Vegetarian
10 Aug 2023

Schlicht grandios!

Essen im „Now“ ist wie eine schnurrende Katze auf dem Schoss: So liebevoll, so sinnvoll, so geschmeidig, so herzerwärmend! (Und klar: sehr tierlieb:-)

Sunnyblue

Points +54

Vegan
06 Aug 2023

Immer super!

Das Essen ist immer super yummy und die Athmosphäre stimmt auch. Freue mich auf den nächsten Besuch😊

JoYaJoYa

Points +41

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Very delicious food

Seasonal, regional and delicious food!

Pros: Seasonal food, Friendly staff, Regional food

Cons: A little bit expensive

MariusKamber

Points +73

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Quick, easy and casual Lunch

Low guest volume at the momen, due to construction next door.
Evening is currently closed as they are part of a Popup that runs until the middle of june.
Food was tasty, the venue is quite cozy with a small outdoor seating area. Menu is in german but if you ask they will translate.

Monkey02

Points +131

Vegetarian
06 May 2023

5 course dinner for a reasonable price

We had the 5 course menu which was really good and the price very reasonable for Zürich. Only downside is that the portions are quite small.

Pros: Simple but delicious food, Reasonable price

Cons: Small portions

Noly

Points +333

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Very good quality

The menu is small but ingredients are seasonal and local. It is the second time we went there, food was always delicious. Highly recommended

Aldona💫

Points +1128

Vegan
23 Mar 2023

Delicious

I would have licked the plates if there weren’t so many people around :)) Everything on the 5 course menu was exquisite, very well balanced and delicious.

Cons: Expensive

ClaireRodenbourg

Points +1926

Vegan
27 Jan 2023

Sehr gutes veganes Restaurant

Nettes Personal
Schöne Atmosphere
Leckeres Essen

vegan-t-rex

Points +794

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

Delicious food but a bit pricey for the portion size

If you come with the intention of eating a minimum of three course meals, you will be delighted. Creative and organic food, on the pricier side but worth it for a special occasion. Wouldn't recommend for casual dining in a "one-meal and you're full" kind of way, the portions of the main courses are too small for that. Nice interior design, the music was a tad too loud. Unisex bathrooms and LGBTQ friendly. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-09

KamaM

Points +555

Vegan
05 Jan 2023

Outstanding food, regional & bio produce, hip ambiance

This newly vegan restaurant is a must! Wonderful balanced and seasonal menu with tasty regionally sourced organic products. Great, friendly and attentive staff, and good prices. Small menu, which caters to a range of tastes and desires. Perfect balance achieved between cool, friendly ambiance, plus the tastes of fine dining without the hauteur or expense. Small enough to keep quality high. A gem in Zurich. Options for alcohol free pairings. #Veganuary

Pros: Local favourites made vegan, Balanced, fine food, great wine list, Vegan dining at realistic prices.

Cons: Honestly, none. Impressive place.

PatiLamour

Points +1142

Vegan
11 Dec 2022

💚

I really like this place. They serve a small selection of seasonal food, made with love.

Tituspla

Points +189

Vegetarian
28 Oct 2022

Fantastic experience

Calm and slightly fancy atmosphere, LGBTQIA friendly, and graceful service by the owners.

Pros: 100% vegan , Local products, Delicate and modern cuisine

djadjou

Points +87

Vegan
28 Oct 2022

Wonderful

Now is a trendy and fully vegan venue with a sophisticated yet simple menu. We had seasonal starters and main dish with tasty vegetables and tofu.

Pros: Hype and inclusive , Vegan wine, Subtle focus on flavours

SusanneRiesen

Points +210

Vegan
14 Oct 2022

Great concept

Food was delicious, staff very friendly, all food is regional and organic, nice atmosphere - I liked it a lot!

HC-Zurich

Points +39530

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

Very vegan aware, very tasty, great presentation

We were there at lunchtime and the way the food is served is quite peculiar: You get some of the ingredients on the side and you can decide you don't want the coriander in your food. The lunch menu comes with a vegan dessert. The curry was very good, while the hamham is probably good, too, but personally I didn't like the (smoked?) eggplant taste too much. Reduced menu at lunchtime but vegan options guaranteed.
EDIT: Now fully vegan but no longer Vietnamese. Only offers one option at lunchtime, which in our case was ground corn and well made. To avoid food waste, they serve small portions with option for supplement, which is okay, but the supplement was on the small side, too.

Updated from previous review on 2020-03-15

herrtralala

Points +16

Vegan
06 Jun 2022

Very delicious!

Lots of local and seasonal ingredients and very vegan-aware zero waste approach. You get a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts that change as the seasons do.
Staff is super friendly and dishes are reasonably priced in terms of Zurich.

LoloPalomo

Points +2832

Vegan
08 Apr 2022

Very creative

I especially liked the creativeness of the dishes and stuff was super friendly.

babidi

Points +2886

Vegan
01 Apr 2022

4.5 stars

All dishes are vegan and contain lots of local and seasonal vegetables. No meat substitutes are used.
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly service. I really appreciated being asked if we wanted a little break between the courses. My starter (fried wheat balls with safron-celery puree) was mind blowing delicous. The main course (celery ravioli) didn't taste quite as good to me as the starter, but was also ok

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-01




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