Mediterranean
Croatian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. In a old town. Menu lists 4 vegetarian meals which are vegan suitable, plus there are sides that are veg. Owner knows what vegan means and can suggest to make vegan dishes like risotto, pasta, and potatoes. Reported closed June 2022.
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25 Reviews
First Review by Alyse_xo
jon active
Points +3534
Evenings only for good vegan options. - Edit
This place is very much a classic Balkan restaurant specialising in dead meat and fish but it has the remarkable quality of having a vegan friendly chef in the evenings. Go there during the day and you will get side portion options, better than nothing but not worth making the trip across town for.
Read moreThe staff were friendly, spoke English and understand vegan.
Pros: Vegan options in the evening
Cons: Poor vegan options during the day
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BesianNuellari
Points +64
Good food excellent service - Edit
We tried the risotto and the polenta. Both the dishes were very tasty and in a good quantity. The service was really excellent.
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Andrijana
Points +43
Konoba Bonaca - Edit
Lovely, simple food. Grill veg is a bit too oily for my taste but seasonal salad, country potatoes and polenta with veg are great! The waiter is vegetarian and is very friendly and knows what vegan food is. If you are very hungry, definitely get a side of potatoes and a salad.
Read morePros: Great service , Price
Cons: Not too much choice
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Ilias90
Points +43
Nice Vegan options for a city like Zadar - Edit
Few vegan options like the Risotto, the Penne, or grilled vegetables.
Read moreTasty and filling.
The waiter was vegetarian himself and could confirm that the dishes we took were 100% vegan. Very kind guy with nice conversation about veganism!
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Ciad
Points +1515
Filling Vegan Choices - Edit
There are a pretty good amount of options here. We liked everything we ordered-- the polenta, risotto, salad and potatoes. Right in old town.
Read morePros: Good amount of options, Large portions
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svanloon88
Points +309
Filling and away from the crowds - Edit
There are four vegan entrees like other reviews state. I was confused at first because only two of them had a V next to them, but the owner assured us they had no butter or milk or egg, chicken stock, etc. Got the veggies and polenta and the penne. The veggie stew with the polenta was good, but I highly recommend a side of fries to throw in there, not the healthiest but it was great. Owner was very nice.
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levi24
Points +644
Few Vegan Choices But Salty - Edit
The penne arrabiata was decent. I enjoyed the spiciness in particular, but the food as a whole was too salty. Otherwise the service was good, and I was happy to have an option in the relative vegan-desert of Zadar.
Read morePros: Few options
Cons: Salty, little too expensive
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Marjolyfje
Points +563
Simple but fine - Edit
We ate lunch here today. They had 4 vegan options, we ordered the risotto and the polenta. It was actually quite good :-)
Read moreThe lady serving us spoke perfect English and was very friendly.
Pros: 4 vegan dishes, Friendly staff, English
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NenaKo
Points +230
Good times - Edit
The waiter understood right away what I want and assured me, that things were vegan (without lactose, animal products, ...).
Read moreI had tomato soup and vegetable risotto. It was tasty.
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JulieMarshall
Points +125
Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals - Edit
We went here for early 5pm dinner on the last day of our holiday, after finding it listed on the Happy Cow website.
Read moreThere is a separate vegan and vegetarian section on the menu, which had I think, 4 choices (all vegan), which is good compared to most places we found in Croatia which had no vegan options.
The 11 year old had tomato soup, which he said was delicious. The 9 year old had penne arabiata, which he enjoyed and did taste lovely. I had polenta with a ratatouille type dish with it, with a great taste and mediterranean vegetables. My partner had roasted vegetables with a side of wedges. Everything was so tasty and well presented. The kids finished off with chocolate pancakes (not vegan), which were huge!
The interior is lovely, with nicely set out tables, old photos of Zadar on the wall, and it is an old building with nice stonework and wooden beams. Waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable about the food and great service. There is a nice eating area outside as well. Food was very reasonably priced at 333 Kuna for a meal for 4, including sides of salad and wedges, 2 desserts, 2 beers and 2 soft drinks. Veggie meals are only 65 kuna each.
We would definitely go here again.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g295374-d8384251-r669391586-Konoba_Bonaca-Zadar_Zadar_County_Dalmatia.html#
Pros: Good range of vegan choices, Delicious food at a great price, Lovely environment in a building full of character
Cons: Vegan desserts would have been welcome, Also serves meat and fish
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KatiePope86
Points +211
Grateful for the vegan options! - Edit
As stated in another review, this restaurant offered a pasta, polenta, vegetables, and risotto, all labeled vegan. After striking out with many of the other listed restaurants and stores (closed for the off-season, I suppose,) we had great service here, and the food was delicious. Thanks!
Read morePros: Creative food, Nice service
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mamacailin
Points +13
Yummy arrabiata! - Edit
We've had very few vegan options since arriving in Croatia and were thrilled to find somewhere who understood what vegan meant and also had delicious food! The staff were friendly and the food delicious! Also, really child friendly - they suggested that they bring the kids food first, this is always appreciated when you've got starving grumpy kids 😃. Thank you Konoba Bonaca 😘
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Dyanz
Points +36
good meals - Edit
We eat rice with vegetable so good and vegan pizza so taste. No menu but you can request vegan option and the staff is very kind.
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Soniaaprisco
Points +2902
Almoço em Zadar - Edit
4 opções vegan no menú. Pedimos uma de cada. Almoçamos penne arrabiatta, rissoto de vegetais, polenta com legumes e legumes grelhados. Estava tudo bom. O serviço foi simpático e rapido.
Read moreComemos melancia à sobremesa.
Pros: Localizacao, Serviço
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Ida Maria
Points +92
Vegan food and the nicest staff - Edit
Went here with my 15 friends (all non-vegan except me) after a swimming competition in Zadar. The staff was super friendly and extremely efficient in accommodating us, despite other large parties having reserved tables at the restaurant. The staff was really nice and service minded (not always a given I have found here in Croatia), fully aware of what vegan means and explained what could be made vegan on the menu. Had the vegan pasta, great tasting - had been even better with some vegan protein though... By far the best meal I have had in Croatia during this stay, so far.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Staff understand what vegan means, Great tasting food
Cons: Some soy meat or tofu on the menu had been great, Smoking allowed in the outdoors siting area
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TravelerLSE
Points +209
This place deserves 5 stars. Way more food and options than we could eat in one meal, and all of it delicious. Head waiter said he used to work cruise line with this restaurant’s owner and they were fully aware of all special diets and committed to a set- - Edit
This place deserves 5 stars. Way more food and options than we could eat in one meal, and all of it delicious. Head waiter said he used to work cruise line with this restaurant’s owner and they were fully aware of all special diets and committed to a set-up where they could easily accommodate. Very friendly staff. We had all the vegan options, including rice and potatoes. We also tried the Croatian wine. Picked that over the Cab and Merlot because, we’ll, we’re in Croatia. It’s okay, and glad we tried it, but wouldn’t buy it normally.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan options., Order them all for a huge meal., Friendly staff who understands vegan.
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BenitoPepe
Points +32
Nice place - Edit
Not the best looking restaurant, but the staff was very friendly and nice. We had a nice chit-chat, and the atmosphere was really good. They have several vegan & vegetarian options, I've ordered vegan risotto and it was very good, and the portion was generous. The food maybe isn't the most creative in the world, but they know what vegan/vetegarian means, and this is a big +! :) I recommend this place to everyone who is coming to Zadar, because the only vegan restaurant work's only during the summer months, and I think that in Bonaca you will have a proper meal and good service.
Read morePros: very friendly staff, generous portions, nice atmosphere
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NatachaDeSousa
Points +400
Simple italian food - Edit
Normal looking restaurant, italian influence, the food was nice but nothing very ellaborate ofcourse! There were a few options, all vegan! Staff was friendly!
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Vickytoria
Points +90
yummy vegan options - Edit
The veggie risotto and the grilled veggies (zucchini, egg plant ,paprika and tomatoes) were great in taste but by itself a bit boring. When you order both and mix the dishes it makes a very nice meal. The bread is very tasty as well and the staff really friendly.
Read morePros: 4 vegan dishes , friendly staff know what vegan means , sitting outside is nice
Cons: not the nicest looking restaurant (toilets etc.)
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3efo2
Points +123
great place 5 stars recommendation - Edit
Amazing place !!
Read moreVery tasty food i ate the risotto and it was great also for the non vegan people that where with me the food was good.
And the owner of the restaurant is a very nice guy very lovely person he is patient and explains everything and is willing to help and change what he can .
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ThibaultDockx
Points +26
Friendly owner - good food - Edit
We really appreciated the owner, really friendly.
Read moreHe made us multiple vegan dishes to share between us : Spicy Pasta - Salads - Rissoto - Polenta and mixed vegs.
The food was good but not that awesome
Pros: friendly owner, Good portions , cheap
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JosieVAndré
Points +119
Auswahl aus 4 veganen Gerichten in der Speisekarte - Edit
Wir haben auf happy cow dieses Lokal entdeckt und konnten aus 4 verschiedenen veganen Gerichten wählen. Nudeln Arrabiata, Risotto mit Gemüse, Grillgemüse, Polenta mit Gemüse in Tomatensoße. Das Risotto war ganz ok aber nichts besonderes und die Polenta mit dem Gemüse in Tomatensoße war gut gewürzt und sehr schmackhaft. Die Bedienung war außerordentlich freundlich so dass man sich sehr willkommen gefühlt hat. Auch unser Hund hat sofort Wasser bekommen...noch vor uns 😉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Read morePros: Gute Auswahl , Freundliche Bedienung , Parkplatz in der Nähe
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pezmaz
Points +38
Tasty but simple - Edit
4 nice vegan options salads. Busy but then it is August. We had risotto and the polenta and mixed veg. Hit the spot nicely.
Read morePros: Aware of vegan definition. Nice local outdoor vibe
Cons: Popular but maybe that is a good thing
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Sandraliljegren
Points +50
Knowledgeable owner + great food - Edit
When we sat down at Konoba Bonaca, we really didn't know what to expect. We went there solely based on Happy Cow reviews, and we were actually pleasantly surprised. The owner was indeed knowledgeable about vegan food, and immediately suggested two dishes, the pasta and the risotto, plus salad and garden potatoes. The ambiance was really nice, with wooden benches and tables, and flowers in abundance. And the food really was great! The pasta was kind of spicy (really spicy actually) but with great taste. Everything else was satisfying and delicious, albeit simple.
Read morePros: Price, Service, Setting
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Alyse_xo
Points +133
four vegan options! - Edit
Zadar is certainly lacking in vegan food options but this little spot about 5 minutes walk from the Sea Organ/Greetings to the sun is great. Four options: risotto, spaghetti, grilled vegetables and one other. The food was tasty and the free bread was delicious. Above all, the service was fantastic. The owner/server was attentive and very helpful. He knew what vegan was and was super lovely. We definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: vegan options! , tasty Italian , service
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