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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301 Reviews

First Review by ZiggyMrkich

EddyMaya

Points +1112

Vegan
21 Oct 2025

A shining light in the darkness

We loved everything about our time in Zadar but one of the undoubted highlights was dinner at the Botanist. In a part of the world where vegan restaurants seem to be in short supply, it is truly a shining light in the darkness. The menu is full of innovative dishes, the food is delicious and the service friendly. Moreover, the location on the waterfront is just fabulous! Not the cheapest but good value nonetheless given the quality on offer.

Pros: 100% vegan, Lovely food, Stunning location especially at sunset

SarisaLynar

Points +22

Vegan
20 Oct 2025

Just wow!

The dishes taste amazing! We ordered a salad and two main courses, a polenta with oyster mushrooms and red sauce and the other was gnocchi that was the biggest star and surprisingly good.

Pros: Well seasoned, Served very quickly, Good location in front of the see

Heatherveg123

Points +55

Vegan
15 Oct 2025

Exceeded expectations

It was so nice to go to a fully vegan restaurant. It isn’t actually stated anywhere, but it’s on their website (and happycow ofc). I had the gnocchi, which was so full of flavour and felt healthy but not boring. Staff were lovely and offered blankets, as it was chilly outside.

Pros: Delicious food, Great staff, Nice garden outside

Cons: Bit quiet

Paolo992.

Points +16

Vegan
11 Oct 2025

Fotonico

100x100 vegano, piatti elaborati .. e rovistati rendendo migliori !!!!

eco123

Points +288

Vegan
08 Oct 2025

Delicious

Menu is a little confusing as options have things such as steak, feta and meatballs listed. However everything is 100% plant based. Dishes have odd names but we had the brussell sprout, meatball Gnocchi and the tomato, polenta and cheesecake. Fine dining, lovely staff, beautiful view.

Angelfaludi

Points +301

Vegetarian
07 Oct 2025

Impressive

I loved my experience here!

The outside setting was great, I came late in the evening on a rainy Tuesday so there was almost no one and it was really peaceful.

Everything looked good, I wanted the Marble juice vegan meat but they were out of it. I tried the gnocchi plate : so good!! With lots of different flavours. They offered a homemade foccacia : super good as well. As a dessert I tried the tiramisu and I really liked it apart from the fact that the waiter put the coffee on top and he put everything so there was a bit much coffee for me.

Speaking of the waiter, he was really nice.

Pros: Outdoor seating, Great quality food, Free homemade foccacia

Cons: Too much coffee on the tiramisu

harshitak

Points +52

Vegan
07 Oct 2025

Lovely vegan food

We absolutely loved this place — not just for the food, but for the beautiful concept and story behind it! It’s amazing to see how thoughtfully everything has been created, and how each dish is named so creatively. The fact that it’s fully vegan makes it even more special! We tried the gnocchi, lasagna, and the cauliflower starter — all of them were delicious, rich in flavour, and very filling. You can truly feel the passion and care that goes into the food here. We loved the entire experience and would definitely come back!

LaurinLücking

Points +16

Vegan
05 Oct 2025

Unfortunately overrated

We had quite high expectations for this one, were welcomed very well, but the main course was underwhelming. It was kinda cold, the side dishes were nicely prepared, but not really that special, the asparagus wasn't really seasoned. So overall it was a mid experience which couldn't nearly fulfill the expectations we had based on the reviews and the price.

FranciscoSS

Points +218

Vegan
25 Sep 2025

A must for the food and location

Local and international recipes with so much taste - every option I had was top tier, but I believe the filet mignon deserves special recognition for its outstanding texture. I’ll also shoutout the divine pistaccio cheesecake, I would eat it everyday if I could.
The service was very friendly and the cherry on top was the stunning view of the sunset.
A bit pricey but totally a must.

Pros: Varied excellence, Stunning view, Friendly staff

Cons: Pricey

EmmaL97

Points +264

Vegan
23 Sep 2025

A-MA-ZING

The food, the atmosphere, the staff, everything was jako dobro (very good!). You can taste the love they pour into their locally sourced food. I love that they put some more info about the dishes on the menu, which makes it even more special. We had the lasagna and gnocchi and both were amazing in terms of flavor and portion wise (which I am always skeptical about when it is more fine dining). Pistacchio cheesecake was to die for.
The terrace also has a great view/vibe.
On the website they say you can make a reservation through email but on IG it says no reservations, which is a bit confusing.

Pros: Locally sourced, Original dishes, Lots of options

Cons: Unclear about reservations

Antonymt

Points +24

Vegan
23 Sep 2025

Excellant Vegan Restaurant

Restaurant offering typical Croatian and European meal. Food is local and excellant. Recommend it for everyone.

Pros: Main course, Dessert (Tiramisu), The decoration

postfuerpinguin

Points +24

Vegan
21 Sep 2025

Mega lecker!!!

Wir hatten die Lasagne und die Gnocchi. Beides war hervorragend!

magnificent_orange

Points +20

Vegan
20 Sep 2025

10/10

An actually reasonably priced restaurant it’s amazing food, good portions and lovely service. We went 3 evenings in a row while we stayed in Zadar! Super😄

leoni1905

Points +63

Vegan
17 Sep 2025

Ganz besonders und sehr lecker

Der Service war wirklich super. Es gibt ganz ausgefallene und besondere Sachen. Würde es immer wieder empfehlen und besuchen.

Pros: Service , Geschmack , Exklusivität

MattColmer70

Points +18

Vegan
14 Sep 2025

Fantastic meal by the waterfront

Best vegan food in Croatia. Loved everything about it.

Pros: Food, View, Service

Tizian(Haolong)

Points +54

Vegan
11 Sep 2025

Must visit

Ordered the filet mignon and the lasagna and both were stunning. Ambiente is beautiful and staff very nice. Best vegan restaurant i have been yet.

Pros: Taste, Variance, Detail

Cons: Beef wellington was out of stock

bubs48

Points +165

Vegan
05 Sep 2025

Vegan Fine Dining on the Waterfront

This is the only vegan restaurant in Zadar and you should not miss it. Inventive, delicious food, warm service, and an atmosphere that can’t be beat. We stayed for 2 1/2 hours! Make sure to time your reservation to the sunset over the Adriatic and yes you will need reservations. at least during high tourist season.

Pros: Creative delicious food, Beautiful location, Friendly service

herrfischer

Points +206

Vegan
01 Sep 2025

Fantastisches Essen

Das Essen war wirklich lecker und auch reichlich.

Pros: Das Essen, Lage

eam

Points +684

Vegan
31 Aug 2025

Great service and quality food

I can’t stop thinking about it! This is the polenta dish. I had to ask for my bill twice in the end, but the service was good otherwise and the food was great.

KellyDubbs

Points +58

Vegan
28 Aug 2025

Fantastic

One of the top vegan meals I’ve had in all of my world travels!

CayaBoode

Points +16

Vegan
25 Aug 2025

Amazing!!

Super amazing food, great atmosphere, loved everything of it! Highly reccommend, also nonvegans will enjoy it a lot

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-25

Firefinch

Points +61

Vegan
25 Aug 2025

Amazing !

Wow. What a find. Of all the things to find in Zadar a fully plant based restaurant. I liked it so much I went back a second night. Absolutely incredible food and efficient service service. Very happy to see it busy, I do recommend booking.

bnieuwenhuysen

Points +24

Vegan
21 Aug 2025

Gezellig, smaakvol & goede service

Echt heel goed! Het terras is rustig gelegen met uitzicht op zee. Het is rustig maar sfeervol aangekleed. Het personeel is super vriendelijk, competent en goed op de hoogte. De gerechten zijn heerlijk en er is van alles te kiezen: van een lasagna van 50 lagen tot een Dalmatische stoof tot een filet mignon - allemaal veganistisch én heel lekker! Wij zijn tijdens onze vakantie teruggegaan. Absoluut geen spijt! 😋

Pros: Super service, Alles is vegan, Heel smaakvol eten

Rosearia

Points +56

Vegan
06 Aug 2025

Amazing food and service

This was our 2nd visit to this restaurant beginning and ending our holiday.
Fab menu with lots of choice and interesting takes on different dishes.
I had a great stew with figs the first time an adapted Croatian dish and a lovely melt in the mouth carrot lasagne the second time. I’m not a fan of fake meat but my partner had the steak and the burger each time and they were also delicious.

Pros: Totally vegan , Helpful staff, Great location by the water

Janabya

Points +106

Vegan
05 Aug 2025

Amazing vegan food

This restaurant offers a really enjoyable dining experience, especially if you’re looking for good vegan food in a relaxing setting. The outdoor seating area has a lovely sea view, and if you go around sunset, the atmosphere becomes even more special – calm, scenic, and a perfect backdrop for dinner.

The food was very tasty and thoughtfully prepared. The vegan menu is creative without being over the top – familiar ingredients used in interesting ways. Everything we tried felt fresh and well-balanced, with a nice mix of flavors and textures. It’s clear the kitchen puts effort into making the dishes more than just standard vegan options.

Service was excellent. Our waiter, Luka, was friendly and professional, offering helpful suggestions and checking in at just the right moments. He made the experience smooth and welcoming.

Overall, a great spot for a relaxed evening with quality food, great service, and a beautiful view. Would definitely go back.

ben.wtr

Points +34

Vegan
04 Aug 2025

Das beste Essen meines Lebend

Ich war insgesamt 2 mal da und das aus gutem Grund. Das erste Mal habe ich das Wellington Steak genommen und ich habe noch nie ein sooo leckeres Gericht gegessen! Das war ein Meisterwerk. Meine Begleitung hat das Steak genommen, was ebenfalls richtig lecker gewesen sein soll. Beim zweiten Mal habe ich die Lasagne genommen. Die hat auch sehr gut geschmeckt. Das Tiramisu und der Cheesecake waren ebenfalls ein Gedicht.
Es ist zwar etwas teurer, als andere Restaurants, aber ich kann jedem nur empfehlen, wenn man hier ist das Wellington als Hauptgericht und den Cheesecake als Nachspeise zu nehmen. Das was ich da geschmeckt habe, dass habe ich in noch keinem Restaurant so lecker essen können. Mein größtes Kompliment an die Küche. Ebenfalls war die Bedienung sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Alles in einem, kann ich dieses Restaurant mit bestem Gewissen weiterempfehlen. Das war traumhaft!

Pros: Unglaublich lecker, Sehr freundliche Bedienung , Super Ambiente

AndrejaP

Points +28

Vegan
31 Jul 2025

Perfect choice

Very tasty food, presented beautifully. Totally vegan restaurant, which is another big advantage. We came here for the third time in a week and will definitely return. We are very grateful for this fabulous restaurant.

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Nice location




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