Organic Restaurants in Basel
Basel boasts an attractive selection of organic restaurants, markets, and shops. Here you'll find a complete overview of all organic restaurants (based on their own information) in Basel, listed alphabetically and including reader star ratings.
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14/ Rubino
16/ Restaurant tibits Basel
18/ Villa Merian
19/ Matt & Elly
20/ LoLa Neighborhood Meeting Point
22/ Bibliothek
23/ Lily’s
24/ Kozak Buvette
25/ Kuuhl
Castelrosso
Mainly organic.
A bakery featuring many homemade, vegan organic products.
At 'Castelrosso', you can expect an exquisite selection of fresh baked goods and ice cream specialties.
The wide variety of vegan and vegetarian products is particularly noteworthy.
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Castelrosso Bakery, Andreasplatz 14, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: castelrosso.ch | Image source: castelrosso
Mezzomezzo
Predominantly organic.
Focus on Demeter and organic products.
Mezzomezzo is known for its South Italian pizzas and pasta, primarily using Demeter and mainly organic ingredients.
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Mezzomezzo, Mülhauserstrasse 53, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: mezzomezzo.ch | Image source: Mezzomezzo
Jêle Café
Mainly organic.
This café values social and ecological justice.
Their culinary offerings are carefully selected based on organic, regional, and fair conditions.
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Jêle Café, Mülhauserstrasse 129, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: jelecafe.ch | Image source: Jêle Café
Gemeinsam Café
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Restaurant & Café offering as many organic products as possible.
The 'Gemeinsam Café' not only offers a variety of organic food but also helps refugee women enter the workforce. Whether for a fair-trade coffee or a delicious lunch, a visit is worthwhile. Prices are affordable – tips are very much appreciated. 😊
Gemeinsam Café, Markgräflerstrasse 14, 4057 Basel | Phone: 061 631 37 37
Bio Andreas Basel (Wood-fired Bakery)
Mainly organic.
Bakery & Restaurant with predominantly organic products
At Bio Andreas, you can not only enjoy delicious baked goods from the wood-fired oven but also fresh ice cream from the Eisstein.
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Wood-fired Bakery Bio Andreas, Andreasplatz 14, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Bio Andreas Schneidegasse, Schneidergasse 27, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Bio Andreas Market Stall, Marktplatz, 4051 Basel | Website: bio-andreas.ch | Image source: Bio Andreas
Bio Bistro Basel (Organic Certified)
100% organic. The only organic-certified restaurant.
Certified Bio Suisse Bud restaurant offering almost exclusively Bio Suisse Bud and ProSpecieRara food.
The Bio Bistro at Bürgerspital is the first organic restaurant in Basel to be certified with the Bio Suisse Bud . The wide selection of sandwiches, crisp salads, delicious menus, and à la carte options are predominantly made from regional and organic foods, as well as ProSpecieRara products – often even from their own cultivation.
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Bio Bistro Basel, Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: biobistro.ch | Image source: Bürgerspital Basel
Coop Restaurants
Individual menus/ingredients are organic.
Self-service
restaurants with Bio Suisse products.
95% of all Coop Restaurants offer a wide selection of organic foods that are marked with the Bio Suisse Bud . The beef, veal, and pork come almost exclusively from Switzerland, and fish is sourced from sustainable origins.
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Coop Restaurant Gundeli, Güterstrasse 190, 4053 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Pfauen, Freie Strasse 75, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Marktplatz, Gerbergasse 4, 4001 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Volta Zentrum, Vogesenplatz 10, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.coop-restaurant.ch | Image source: Coop Restaurant
Café frühling
Mostly organic.
Café offering organic, regional, and seasonal products.
Café frühling values a sustainable
and careful approach to its products. They are fresh, regional, seasonal, and organic. The coffee
comes from their own coffee roastery Spring Roasters.
The portion sizes are carefully balanced to ensure minimal food waste. If a portion is too small, a second helping is available.
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Café frühling, Klybeckstrasse 69, 4057 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.cafe-fruehling.ch | Image source: Café frühling
La Fourchette Basel
Almost entirely organic.
A restaurant featuring mostly seasonal and regional organic products.
Simple recipes, straightforward ingredients, and surprising flavors. La Fourchette places great importance on Direct Trade. This means they source many products exclusively from local farmers and producers – organic whenever possible.
Once a month, they also offer an all-you-can-eat brunch. On all other weekends, La Fourchette is available for private events.
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La Fourchette, Klybeckstrasse 122, 4057 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.lafourchettebasel.com | Image source: La Fourchette
Organic Restaurant Landhof
Everything is organic and fair.
An organic restaurant, fair and regional.
The Organic Restaurant Landhof is run by sinnenvoll. Sinnenvoll supports individuals who face challenges in finding training opportunities in the open job market.
Fresh menus are prepared daily using regional organic milk, vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. All wines are organic, the organic beer is from «Unser Bier», and the iced tea is homemade.
Their motto: «We aim not to be a stiff gourmet restaurant, but rather a place where gastronomy expresses a relaxed enjoyment of life.»
Organic Restaurant Landhof, Hertnerstrasse 19, Ecke Münchackerstrasse, 4133 Pratteln (Google Maps) | Website: landhof-pratteln.ch | Image source: Organic Restaurant Landhof
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Restaurant Hirscheneck
Almost everything is organic and fair trade.
Is committed to using only the best ingredients and strives to offer the largest possible proportion of organic or fair-trade products, mostly from the region or even from the neighborhood.
Restaurant Hirscheneck primarily uses seasonal vegetables and fruits. For its dishes, it uses as few pre-made products as possible. At Hirscheneck, you can enjoy delicious lunches, dinners, and Sunday brunches – largely organic.
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Restaurant Hirscheneck, Lindenberg 23, 4058 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: hirscheneck.ch | Image source: Restaurant Hirscheneck
Mandir Restaurant Basel
Selected organic menus.
Indian restaurant with selected menus featuring organic vegetables.
The Indian restaurant Mandir offers delicious menus for every taste, available for dine-in and take-away. Selected dishes feature organic vegetables, such as the Organic Vegetable Curry or the Chef's Vegetable Plate.
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Restaurant Mandir, Schützenmattstr. 2, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: hotel-spalenbrunnen.ch | Image source: Restaurant Mandir
Organic Bistro
Predominantly organic!
Enjoy at Bio Bistro – Sustainable, healthy & organic
Bio Bistro Basel offers healthy, organic, and varied lunch dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.
The Bio Bistros are certified with the Bio Suisse 'Knospe' label and primarily use regional organic products as well as ProSpecieRara ingredients. Herbs, berries, and flowers come from their own cultivation, adding a special freshness to the dishes.
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Bio Bistro, Hegenheimermattweg 167B, 4123 Allschwil (Google Maps) | Website: biobistro.bsb.ch | Image source: Bio Bistro
Rubino
Mostly organic.
A restaurant featuring mostly seasonal and regional organic products.
The cuisine at Restaurant Rubino is varied
and healthy. It combines Mediterranean creations with hearty Swiss dishes. Whenever possible, Restaurant Rubino uses seasonal and regional organic products. The offerings from host Beat Rubitschung are aimed at people who consume consciously and value a sustainable lifestyle.
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Rubino, Luftgässlein 1, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: rubino-basel.ch | Image source: Rubino
Sri Veda Restaurant
Primarily organic and Demeter certified.
An Ayurvedic restaurant featuring primarily organic and Demeter products.
Beautifully situated in St. Johann, with a cozy terrace right by the Rhine, you can enjoy delicious and healthy meals. Sri Veda Restaurant offers a variety of dishes, mostly organic and Demeter certified. The Ayurvedic dishes are light, gluten-free, and vegan. In Sanskrit, 'Ayurveda' means «The Knowledge» (veda) «of Long Life» (ayur).
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Restaurant Sri Veda, St. Johanns-Vorstadt 70, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.sriveda.ch | Image source: Restaurant Sri Veda
Restaurant tibits Basel
Only a few organic items (these are clearly marked).
Selected products are organic or Demeter certified. No genetically modified ingredients or MSG are used. Gluten-free options are available.
At tibits, you can enjoy the diverse buffet which changes daily. Every dish must first meet their high standards for taste and freshness. The vegetarian buffet selection is seasonally adjusted, ensuring that vegetables, fruits, and berries are sun-ripened and fresh, sourced from Switzerland or nearby European countries. The only exceptions for overseas products are exotic fruits and vegetables not available in Europe or Africa.
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Restaurant tibits Basel, Stänzlergasse 4, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.tibits.ch | Image source: Restaurant tibits
Unternehmen Mitte
Almost entirely organic.
An organic restaurant and café featuring regional and seasonal ingredients.
At Unternehmen Mitte, you'll find regional, seasonal, and organic lunch menus available every weekday. The weekend also offers an appealing selection: on Saturdays and Sundays, you can start your day with a balanced breakfast. Whether you prefer vegan or vegetarian, are an organic enthusiast, or enjoy fish and meat – there's something suitable for everyone.
Additionally, Tobi and his team are available for catering aperitifs and banquets.
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Unternehmen Mitte, Gerbergasse 30, 4001 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: mitte.ch/food | Image source: Unternehmen Mitte
Villa Merian
Mostly organic and local.
A cafe and restaurant featuring regional and seasonal ingredients, some even from its own organic garden.
Villa Merian welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM. Guests can enjoy excellent coffee, delicious breakfast, warm meals, and many other culinary delights.
The authentic cuisine impresses with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced products. When available, ingredients from their own organic farm garden are used. Simply delightful!
Villa Merian, Unter Brüglingen 1, 4052 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.villa-merian.ch | Image source: Villa Merian
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Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen
Demeter Fruits & Vegetables
Matt & Elly is a love story about two globetrotters and their passion for food and drink.
It's about the ambiance created during cozy gatherings, discovering new cultures, enjoying creative beers, and savoring delicious food. They source their fruits and vegetables from Demeter farmers, and fish and meat are exclusively purchased from sustainable Swiss production.
Since December 2019, you can join fellow craft beer and food enthusiasts at the new 'Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen' in Erlenmatt, Basel.
Matt & Elly, Erlenmattstrasse 93 4058 Basel (Google Maps)/ | Website: www.matt-elly.com | Image source: Matt & Elly
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LoLa Quartiertreffpunkt
As organic as possible
At Locanda, you can expect organic vegetarian food served for lunch from Monday to Friday.
Chefs from around the world prepare healthy and affordable 2- or 3-course lunches.
LoLa Quartiertreffpunkt, Lothringerstrasse 63, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: qtp-basel.ch | Image source: LoLa Quartiertreffpunkt
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Vital Eatery
almost exclusively organic
At the Eatery, you can enjoy almost exclusively biodynamic or organic dishes.
The Eatery also offers high-quality beverages such as fresh organic juices, Demeter coffee, and a wide selection of organic teas.
The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
Vital Eatery, Dorneckstrasse 2 4143 Dornach (Google Maps) | Website: www.speisehaus.ch | Image Source: TripAdvisor
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Bibliothek
organic and fair trade, whenever possible
Bibliothek focuses on organic & fair trade certified products whenever possible.
Additionally, this Basel bar prioritizes regionality in its partnerships and products. The shrimp come from Rheinfelden, the salmon from Graubünden, and the tofu from Basel-Stadt.
If you occasionally want to enjoy your meal at home, your order will be delivered in an FSC cardboard box.
Bibliothek, Kohlenberg 7 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.bibliothekbar.ch | Image Source: Bibliothek
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LILY’s
selected organic ingredients
LILY's promises healthy and delicious Asian dishes made with selected organic products. This includes Swiss tofu and organic eggs, which are sourced regionally.
You can also enjoy ice cream from Kalte Lust, thanks to organic milk.
Last but not least, LILY's serves wine from Demeter and organic cultivation.
LILY's, Rebgasse 1 4058 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.lilys.ch | Image source: LILY's
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Kozak Buvette
all from certified Bio SUISSE products
Kozak Buvette offers Ukrainian specialties with traditional flavors and modern flair.
In line with the principles of the Slow Food movement, Kozak is committed to exclusively using regional organic products. These ingredients are lovingly transformed into delicious Ukrainian and Hungarian culinary specialties.
Located in the Markthalle (market hall), this offering caters to all gourmets who appreciate the culinary diversity of the East and value regional ingredients.
Kozak Buvette, Viaduktstrasse 10 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.kozakbuvette.com | Image source: Kozak Buvette
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Kuuhl
Update: closed
Swiss restaurant with organic ingredients. Meat and fish are sourced from Switzerland.
Kuuhl daily prepares modernized traditional recipes, which can be enjoyed in a 'mountain ambiance'. All this in the heart of the city, right next to the Toy Worlds Museum Basel. Most of the organic ingredients come from the region or from the Alps and are prepared right before your eyes.
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Kuuhl, Steinenvorstadt 1a, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.kuuhl.ch | Image source: Kuuhl
Organic Food and Stores in Basel
Have we whetted your appetite? Do you now want to cook with organic ingredients yourself? Here you will find more options to buy organic food in and around Basel.
Bio Andreas Basel (Wood-fired Bakery)
Traditional wood-fired bakery
www.bio-andreas.ch
Birsmatthof
Vegetable subscription
www.birsmattehof.ch/gemuumlseabo.html
Bruderholzhof
Organic products directly from the farm in the farm shop.
http://bruderholzhof.ch
Eden BioPunktBasel
Organic food and products for daily needs
www.biopunktbasel.com
Demeter Garden Berg
Organic products with a focus on vegetables, salads, and herbs from their own Demeter production
www.altemarkthalle.ch/angebot/demeter-gaertnerei-berg
Fresh and Regional
Organic and regional food, home delivery available
www.frischundregional.ch
Höheners
Organic food, bicycle home delivery available
www.hoeheners.ch
Organic Vegetable Market Lola
«Organic Vegetable Outlet»
www.puretaste.ch/blog/fermentation-gegen-food-waste/bio-gemuesemarkt
Oekoladen Basel
Organic food, clothing for all ages, cosmetic products, personal care products, and toys
www.oekoladen.ch
Sahara Basel – Three Basel Oases
Organic and fair-trade food and wine, handicrafts, jewelry, and accessories
www.sahara-basel.ch
Zum Kleeblatt
Organic shop, home delivery available
www.zum-kleeblatt.ch
Cafe Jêle
Offers organic gourmet food and organic beverages
https://www.jelecafe.ch/
By the way, the Basel City Garden Department also focuses on sustainability by managing the city gardens organically.
bionetz
A platform for businesses across the entire value chain of organic products, connecting trade, processing, gastronomy, and financial services.
www.bionetz.ch
What is Organic?
Essentially, 'organic' refers to products that are 'uncontaminated' and 'natural'. The strictness of these standards varies depending on the organic label. However, organic labels such as Knospe, Naturaplan (Coop), and Migros Bio all adhere to the clear criteria set by Bio Suisse:
No chemical-synthetic pesticides and no artificial fertilizers
No genetic engineering
Fair trade relations
Energy efficiency of greenhouses
Promotion of biodiversity
Significantly less antibiotic use
Social requirements such as ensuring employee health and safety on the farm, compensation for overtime, etc.
Sustainable water usage
No clearing of primeval forests
Restrictions on imports (e.g., no import of fresh products from overseas)
NO air freight for imports
Prohibition of additives for coloring and flavoring
Animal welfare: Regular outdoor access, species-appropriate animal husbandry in spacious stalls, natural breeding methods, and organic feed strengthen the immune system and make organic animals less susceptible to diseases.
Why Buy Organic?
Essentially, there are three reasons: your own health, the environment, and fair working conditions. Below, we explain what each of these means.
1/ For Health Reasons
From a personal perspective, health considerations are a strong argument for consuming organic products. The 'avoidance of pesticide residues' has also become the most important reason why Swiss people buy organic (more on this in the graphic below).
Organic products generally contain fewer pesticides and are more natural. Various tests unfortunately show that some conventional products contain excessive amounts of plant toxins and antibiotics:
New Test: Pesticides in Fruit Pulp
“Beyond their peels, the inside of conventional fruits is often heavily contaminated with chemicals.”
“...it contained residues of seven different pesticides, totaling almost 10 milligrams per kilo.
The good news: Coop's organic lemons contained no pesticides. The peel of the organic lemon from Migros contained only trace amounts of a pesticide.”
It was even worse for oranges: Migros' M-Budget fruits contained over 40 milligrams of pesticides per kilo.
However, the laboratory found no traces of pesticides in either Migros' organic blood oranges or Coop's organic blond oranges.
Pesticides in Fruit Pulp: Oranges
Saldo has once again tested potatoes. The results confirm that only Demeter and organic products are free from pesticide contamination. The most expensive potatoes in the test even contained Fluxapyroxad, a harmful antifungal agent that, according to the European Chemicals Agency, can be transferred to children through breast milk and is damaging to aquatic life.
No Pesticides in Demeter and Organic Potatoes
Asian fresh products such as Thai eggplant, watercress, and okra were examined by the Cantonal Laboratory Zurich: out of 20 samples, only eight were deemed «safe to eat without concern».
Self-experiment: How many pesticides do we ingest when eating? Four "Kassensturz" employees followed a conventional diet for one week, then switched to only organic products. The laboratory found alarmingly high levels of pesticides in their urine samples.
In the banana test, concerning pesticides like Azoxystrobine were detected.
The multidrug-resistant germs found on imported vegetables are considered “alarming”, as they are too frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant germs.
Pesticides in Swiss Strawberries: A test by Greenpeace Switzerland reveals the widespread use of pesticides on Swiss strawberry fields. The laboratory found residues of ten different pesticides in one sample and noted, «Children are more sensitive to pesticides; for them, the measured values of two samples are toxicologically concerning». The organic products were pesticide-free.
Pistachios: Snack Kernels with Pesticides and Mycotoxins.
Insecticides with undesirable side effects: “For instance, the insecticide Chlorpyrifos, a phosphoric acid ester, can lead to brain disorders and may contribute to the development of ADHD syndrome.”
2/ Ecological Reasons
From a long-term perspective, organic farming can also be more sustainable, especially concerning water, as sprayed substances eventually enter our water supply:
Too many pesticides in Swiss drinking water. Swiss tap water is at risk. According to water suppliers, as early as 2017, every fifth drinking water source showed excessively high concentrations.
Persistently High Pesticide Contamination in Small Swiss Streams
Concerning pesticide levels in Swiss waters. Experts consider pesticides to be one of the greatest current threats to our drinking water.
3/ Fairer Trade Relations
Beyond personal health considerations, there are also altruistic aspects addressed by certain organic labels (as mentioned above) – for example, fair trade relationships and the prevention of deforestation. Furthermore, bee mortality is a significant issue linked to insecticide use.
4/ Enhanced Animal Welfare
Organic also means stricter rules for animal welfare. Animals can go outdoors more regularly, and their living spaces are more spacious and designed to meet their natural needs.
According to the "Biobarometer Switzerland 2022" study, "animal-friendly husbandry" is, incidentally, the second most important reason for Swiss consumers to buy organic products (after "avoiding pesticide residues").
Reasons for buying organic according to the Biobarometer Switzerland 2022 study.
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