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.
242 Reviews
First Review by ZiggyMrkich
laurakathner
Points +46
Hidden gem in the city - Edit
Stumbled across this place when I was travelling Croatia. Had a great atmosphere and my omnivore friend was impressed too which is always great😄
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ahmani
Points +24
Very delicious and fancy food with a nice view - Edit
absolutely amazing, the food was delicious and worth the money
Read morePros: so many different options, beautifully decorated, perfectly located
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vwhite
Points +103
One word: “wow!” - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Amazing flavours and unique dishes, Friendly staff, Beautiful atmosphere
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RoisinEgan
Points +24
Excellent food and experience - Edit
Location was stunning, food was delicious, we had the burger and the fish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-30
Pros: Beautiful location and ambience , Food was delicious
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CathyCoriander
Points +150
Superbly presented, delicious food - Edit
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.
Read moreWould definitely recommend for the food though.
Pros: Variety of delicious 🌱food, Quality ingredients , Tasty dishes
Cons: Price of the wine - not good value
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nikachu2232
Points +20
fell in love with this place - Edit
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.
Read moreIf I could give more stars I would.
Pros: atmosphere , service, food
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Hanswerner
Points +22
High quality vegan meals - Edit
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!
Read moreWe 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
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RowanTreeVeg
Points +60
Lovely vegan restaurant - Edit
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!
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Samhj
Points +42
I would give this 6* if I could - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Food was exceptional, Reasonably priced for what it is
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CaroVGN
Points +120
Plats inventifs et bons, un peu chers. - Edit
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.
Read moreMon 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
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SharonCarrubba
Points +46
Simply amazing - Edit
This is by far the best vegan food I’ve eaten out.
Read morePros: Fresh produce, High end, Beautiful location
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PaulaPlantEater
Points +30
Wow - Edit
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 🙌
Read morePros: Staff, Food, Location
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NoraTheExplora
Points +36
ausgezeichnet und vielseitig! - Edit
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 :)
Read moreAuf 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.
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RebKay
Points +17
High-end veganism - incredible! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Delicious food, High-end dining, Wonderful staff
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JudyJoan
Points +59
Amazong vegan food unlike any other place - Edit
Dishes are well composed, and the meat like alternatives are extremely realistic.
Read moreEverything was perfect!
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darren2dream
Points +321
No need to read, eat here - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Dik Dik meal, Atmosphere and staff
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salutjuls
Points +28
Delicious vegan food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
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kristing
Points +52
Fancy Vegan Food - Edit
Creative and innovative plant based dishes in Old Town Zadar. Absolutely delicious vegan food!
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KimJacops
Points +73
Perfect food - Edit
The food was amazing and the staff was super friendly!
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jaeszy
Points +357
special food with special view 🤩 - Edit
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!
Read morePros: dog friendly
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SabinaJaneczko
Points +38
The best burger I’ve ever eat - Edit
The Burger with truffle sauce was amazing!
Read moreCons: Prices
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NavaVegtravler
Points +152
Incredible food! View & staff - Edit
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
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Anton_BJJ
Points +67
One the best ever - Edit
It might be the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been. It’s love
Read moreMust try! Even if you’re not a vegan
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iimasshuu
Points +219
Great spot to have a fantastic meal and/or drink - Edit
We stopped for food, the staff were lovely and the food something creative and very tasty
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TheAdam
Points +59
So good I didn't eat anywhere else - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
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Asha_Nat
Points +46
Spoilt for Choice - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Creative menu, Location, Friendly staff
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LeonieGaberz
Points +27
Tolles Ambiente, - Edit
Unglaublich freundlicher Service, sehr leckeres, hochwertiges Essen, große Auswahl, nette Stimmung direkt mit Meerblick, stimmungsvoller Musik und Lichterketten
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