Vegan
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion

Zadar's first vegan restaurant offering upmarket cuisine. Includes salads, soups, burgers and desserts. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00.


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257 Reviews

First Review by ZiggyMrkich

vegan_simon

Points +2699

Vegan
28 May 2025

Closed

Closed on Wednesdays i found, no sign displaying opening hours on door, but ended up seeing it on their instagram, website not working. Badly organised place. I went and ate elsewhere where businesses display and keep to their opening hours.

Piavgslr

Points +16

Vegan
28 May 2025

Überzeugt sogar eingefleischte Fleischesser

Ich war mit meinen Eltern dort, beide haben gesagt wenn sie nicht Wüsten das es vegan ist hätten sie es nicht gemerkt.
Das Essen war sehr lecker, und es war gut in sich abgestimmt. Die Karte war gekürz aufgrund dessen das wir ins der neben Saison da waren aber das tut dem Ganzen nichts ab !

Pros: Schneller Service , Freundliches Personal , Preisleistung top

Malwina1996

Points +2346

Vegan
28 May 2025

The only one vegan place in Zadar

Tasty food with beautiful view 💚 the prices are a bit high but I think the food is worth it.

happymog

Points +31

Vegan
18 May 2025

Amazing!

This was simply amazing, I loved the food, the people working there were the kindest ever. This was just our best eating experience in Zadar by far, and we went back again. The burger was probably the best vegan burger I’ve ever had in all these years!

DrChar81

Points +17

Vegetarian
15 May 2025

Incredible food

Ate here with my non veggie partner. The food was delicious. So much flavour; really impressive. I had the filet mignon which was fantastic and my partner had the burger. He said it was the best tasting meal he'd had during our trip to Zadar.

bexdvi

Points +315

Vegan
08 May 2025

Great food, beautiful setting, great staff

A group of 13 of us came for a big dinner out (5 vegans, 8 non vegans). The staff were super accommodating and attentive. The food was fantastic & we had a lovely view of the sea & setting sun! Highly recommend when in Zadar

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-08

brendanearley

08 May 2025

5+7=13 these days?!? Looks lovely either way!!

Twinpeaks

Points +22

Vegan
07 May 2025

Bluffant

Le cadre est très agréable, les prix corrects, les assiettes bien présentées, le service impeccable, et c'est délicieux.
Nous étions avec des amis qui n'étaient pas vegan et qui ont été bluffé par le filet mignon.

Pros: Dressage, Goût, Cadre

Cons: Rupture de bières, Plus de dessert

KateRichardsonCraik

Points +89

Vegan
06 May 2025

Great plant based restaurant

We had a delicious meal here. They had just re opened so had a reduced menu but we both had the gnocchi and it was absolutely delicious. We also shared a tiramisu too which was a lovely treat. 2 mains, one desert, 1 wine, 1 beer and 2 cokes came to €60

Pros: Fully plant based, Innovative menu, Delicious tiramisu

ola_del_mar_baltico

Points +797

Vegan
23 Apr 2025

Delicious

The food was very tasty and had rich flavour. Everything is homemade from scratch, even gnocchi and meat alternatives. The menu is seasonal.

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-23

Xindee

Points +30

Vegan
23 Apr 2025

Ein absolutes Geschmackserlebnis!

Wir waren begeistert vom veganen Restaurant und können es nur wärmstens empfehlen. Ich hatte die Hauptspeise "Dik-Dik" – eine kreative, vegane Variante eines Filet Mignon – und Roman entschied sich für den Trüffelburger "Aye-Aye". Beide Gerichte waren geschmacklich top, super abgeschmeckt und toll angerichtet.

Zum Dessert gab es den Cheesecake "FRILLED-NECKED LIZARD" und das Tiramisu "TUFTED TIT MOUSE". Und was sollen wir sagen: Wir haben noch nie so ein unglaublich leckeres Cheesecake und Tiramisu gegessen – einfach himmlisch!

Ein kulinarisches Highlight mit viel Liebe zum Detail!

LeenMelis

Points +404

Vegan
15 Apr 2025

Zeer leuk restaurantje

Heel lekker gegeten, gezellige zaak en vriendelijke bediening. Een echte aanrader.

XtremeBratmaxe

Points +58

Vegan
15 Apr 2025

Incredible

One of the best vegan restaurants ive been to

DeliDeli

Points +28

Vegan
02 Feb 2025

Best vegan restaurant so far

I would give 10 stars if I could. Amazing food, lovely staff, we enjoyed eating at the Botanist very much. Definitely recommend visiting, definitely the best vegan restaurant we tried so far.

MichaelaWildtová

Points +61

Vegan
31 Jan 2025

Amazing restaurant

Delicious food, awesome staff

Ka11e

Points +211

Vegan
06 Jan 2025

mega guter laden!

Da wir außerhalb der Saison hier waren, war die Speisekarte leider etwas übersichtlicher, da haben wir aber natürlich Verständnis für.
Das Essen war dennoch der Hammer und sein Geld - gerade im Hinblick auf den ausgezeichneten Service, mit Erklärung der Gerichte und Zutaten; danke Stefan😄- absolut wert.

laurakathner

Points +68

Vegan
30 Nov 2024

Hidden gem in the city

Stumbled across this place when I was travelling Croatia. Had a great atmosphere and my omnivore friend was impressed too which is always great😄

ahmani

Points +24

Vegan
02 Oct 2024

Very delicious and fancy food with a nice view

absolutely amazing, the food was delicious and worth the money

Pros: so many different options, beautifully decorated, perfectly located

vwhite

Points +103

Vegan
01 Oct 2024

One word: “wow!”

Incredible vegan restaurant in Zadar, right by the coast. The staff were very friendly and our waiter recommended some amazing dishes: the gnocchi was probably the best gnocchi we’ve ever had!! We also enjoyed the polenta with oyster mushrooms, the Pigbutt Worm appetiser (😂), and the bounty cake was absolutely divine. Lovely atmosphere, we enjoyed sitting outside near the water.

Pros: Amazing flavours and unique dishes, Friendly staff, Beautiful atmosphere

RoisinEgan

Points +24

Vegan
30 Sep 2024

Excellent food and experience

Location was stunning, food was delicious, we had the burger and the fish.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-30

Pros: Beautiful location and ambience , Food was delicious

CathyCoriander

Points +166

Vegan
30 Sep 2024

Superbly presented, delicious food

Enjoyed every mouthful of the dishes we chose💚The menu is so innovative and the wackily-named food combinations are just genius! Would have loved to give 5 stars, as so many reviewers have. However the wine, (at around 32-35 euros a bottle for the cheapest!) was pleasant enough but underwhelming. We’ve had the most beautiful Croatian wines for a fraction of the price. Don’t mind paying for quality but this wasn’t it. Our waiter was friendly and efficient but was on duty alone and so the service, early evening, felt rushed.
Would definitely recommend for the food though.

Pros: Variety of delicious 🌱food, Quality ingredients , Tasty dishes

Cons: Price of the wine - not good value

nikachu2232

Points +28

Vegan
28 Sep 2024

fell in love with this place

Made an unplanned visit here with my boyfriend a few hours after lunch. We loved the atmosphere, service, creativity, and the execution of the dishes so much. We planned to just have dessert, but after looking at the menu, we went for one of the appetizers as well. The food was so delicious we regretted having lunch before our visit to Zadar.
If I could give more stars I would.

Pros: atmosphere , service, food

Hanswerner

Points +22

Vegan
25 Sep 2024

High quality vegan meals

As a former cook in high class and Michelin star restaurants that became vegan I just want to say THANK YOU for this great experience!

We enjoyed every meal with its story in the menuecard.
The quality was high class and the best plantbased kitche I ve ever eaten.
The service was also very professionel and recommended us a wonderful redwine, descriped us the meals they served, etc. .
The location is next to the sea and was very comfortable.

Vegans, Vegetarians , here you go and will spend a wonderful evening in a high class, authentic plant based restaurant.

I recommend this great restaurant! :)

Pros: Filet Mignon, Bruschehetta, Bounty Cake

RowanTreeVeg

Points +60

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Lovely vegan restaurant

We ate at this restaurant three times while we were in Zadar for five days. It is a little on the expensive side, but the food was all delicious. I particularly enjoyed the “fish” dish with cauliflower purée and the polenta with mushrooms. The gnocchi was also very tasty. It is great to have a fully vegan menu to choose from instead of just one option! We also enjoyed the local rosé wine!

Samhj

Points +42

Vegan
21 Sep 2024

I would give this 6* if I could

This is some of the best vegan food I have had ANYWHERE, not just in Croatia. Absolutely incredible attention to detail and flavour, as well as presentation. Food was inspired and innovative, but also felt recognisable and comforting. Truly fine dining for a fraction of the price.

Pros: Food was exceptional, Reasonably priced for what it is

CaroVGN

Points +120

Vegan
21 Sep 2024

Plats inventifs et bons, un peu chers.

J’ai été bluffée par le plat « filet mignon » (même si un peu déçue qu’il soit fait avec des protéines de pois…) très réussi et bon, peu de légumes, assiette petite mais suffisante.
Mon mari a pris la salade de « nuggets » (enrobés de pains de industriels à l’intérieur, dommage) et il a été déçu qu’il y ait très peu de roquette alors que c’était écrit comme un des ingrédients principaux, il y avait surtout de la laitue dans le fond. Bons crudités et carottes fumées réussies avec une sauce aïoli délicieuse.
Je n’ai pas été subjuguée par le désert type cheesecake, petit pour le prix et base trop épaisse.
Prix un peu chers.

Pros: Le goût du filet mignon très réussi. , Les sauces et accompagnements avec bons goûts , Beaucoup de choix tentants.

Cons: La description des plats n’est pas toujours exacte, Prix élevés. , Il peut y avoir de l’attente, pas de réservation

SharonCarrubba

Points +46

Vegan
19 Sep 2024

Simply amazing

This is by far the best vegan food I’ve eaten out.

Pros: Fresh produce, High end, Beautiful location

PaulaPlantEater

Points +30

Vegan
16 Sep 2024

Wow

A fully plant based brilliant find while on holiday in Zadar. We had lunch here yesterday. Oh wow!! We shared 2 dishes, the gnocchi with meatballs and the Wellington with stroganoff sauce. Absolutely delicious 😋 Our waiter was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place 🙌

Pros: Staff, Food, Location




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