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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242 Reviews

First Review by ZiggyMrkich

laurakathner

Points +46

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 +150

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 +20

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

NoraTheExplora

Points +36

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

ausgezeichnet und vielseitig!

Ich hatte das vegane Fillet Mignon und war wirklich begeistert! Die Konsistenz war so real, es war fast gruselig und erinnerte uns an frühere Familiengerichte :)
Auf jeden Fall auf der hochpreisigeren Seite, aber das leckere Essen war es wert😄War schön zu sehen, wie unterschiedliche und kreative Gerichte es gab!
Zu zweit/als kleine Gruppe kann man nicht reservieren und das Restaurant ist sehr beliebt, also muss man eventuell mit Wartezeit rechnen.

RebKay

Points +17

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2024

High-end veganism - incredible!

Not only is the atmosphere classy and sophisticated, but the food is absolutely incredible. We had the Mata-Mata burger and the Flamingo Tongue Snail (gnocchi). Both were super delicious, excellent portions, and felt like high-end dining - a first for us at a vegan restaurant!

Pros: Delicious food, High-end dining, Wonderful staff

JudyJoan

Points +59

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Amazong vegan food unlike any other place

Dishes are well composed, and the meat like alternatives are extremely realistic.

Everything was perfect!

darren2dream

Points +321

Vegetarian
12 Sep 2024

No need to read, eat here

You’re in Zadar, you should eat here. Nice outdoor atmosphere, friendly wait staff but really, whatever… the menu was creative and the food was delicious. We ended up eating here twice. Once for dinner then the next day for lunch (burgers). For dinner I had the Dik Dik and it was really delicious. We also had a cauliflower salad start that we loved. The beat burger was better then the beyond meat style burger in my opinion. You’re still reading?? Eat here, best option in town.

Pros: Dik Dik meal, Atmosphere and staff

salutjuls

Points +28

Vegan
10 Sep 2024

Delicious vegan food

The best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food was delicious, the service professional and nice. Beautiful view from the garden seats. I would like to go back there again and if I have the opportunity, I will definitely do it.

Pros: Food, Service , Atmosphere

kristing

Points +52

Vegan
08 Sep 2024

Fancy Vegan Food

Creative and innovative plant based dishes in Old Town Zadar. Absolutely delicious vegan food!

KimJacops

Points +73

Vegan
02 Sep 2024

Perfect food

The food was amazing and the staff was super friendly!

jaeszy

Points +357

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

special food with special view 🤩

All about the Botanist is just special! From the beautiful seating along the ocean over the high class food (try the gnocchi!) to the very personal stories in the menu about the owners and how they found their recipes. 5/5 would recommend!

Pros: dog friendly

SabinaJaneczko

Points +38

Vegan
31 Aug 2024

The best burger I’ve ever eat

The Burger with truffle sauce was amazing!

Cons: Prices

NavaVegtravler

Points +152

Vegan
29 Aug 2024

Incredible food! View & staff

Amazing waterfront location, large place with lots of Seaview tables. Everything was so well presented and prepared. It was definitely elevated vegan food. We had a cold beet soup & cauliflower for appetizer. And then fake fish and fake steak. All was creative and beautiful and yummy…. And then their version of tiramisu was incredible! Pricey but worth it. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Will be back for sure

Anton_BJJ

Points +67

Vegetarian
25 Aug 2024

One the best ever

It might be the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been. It’s love
Must try! Even if you’re not a vegan

iimasshuu

Points +219

Vegan
24 Aug 2024

Great spot to have a fantastic meal and/or drink

We stopped for food, the staff were lovely and the food something creative and very tasty

TheAdam

Points +59

Vegan
22 Aug 2024

So good I didn't eat anywhere else

I had dinner at The Botanist on 3 out of my 4 nights in Zadar; it would have been all 4 nights if I hadn't returned too late from a trip on Tuesday. On each visit I tried something new and I was always thrilled by the flavours, textures and creativity I was presented with.

The service was always warm and welcoming, and each night I received excellent recommendations from staff regarding food and drink selections and pairings. A special mention goes to Eva, whose engagement with her guests is absolutely impeccable.

The prices are also very fair for the quality of food on offer. This place is an absolute treasure in Zadar, and I'm tempted to make another trip just to try the dishes I didn't have time for. Or maybe even just to try that amazing tiramisu again.

Pros: Quality of the food , Warm, informative and friendly service, Great location right by the water

Asha_Nat

Points +46

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Spoilt for Choice

A creative vegan menu in a nice little spot on the sea front. Visited the restaurant twice whilst on holiday and both times we weren't disappointed. If you're vegan and visiting Zadar this place is a must.

Pros: Creative menu, Location, Friendly staff

LeonieGaberz

Points +27

Vegan
16 Aug 2024

Tolles Ambiente,

Unglaublich freundlicher Service, sehr leckeres, hochwertiges Essen, große Auswahl, nette Stimmung direkt mit Meerblick, stimmungsvoller Musik und Lichterketten




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