Vegan
Mediterranean
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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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Last update on 28 Jul 2024 by NaiaraGussuli
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Added by ZiggyMrkich on 19 May 2022
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301 Reviews
First Review by ZiggyMrkich
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 +301
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 +69
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 +35
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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Brightonbites
Points +180
Lovely vegan restaurant - Edit
The Botanist is a lovely restaurant with an atmospheric terrace overlooking the sea. The food and service was good. I didn’t find the food exciting but I am spoiled for choice where I live and appreciate this is Zadar’s first and only vegan restaurant. It’s quite pricey, so would recommend for a special occasion and not an every day meal.
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AroopTanna
Points +106
Only vegan restaurant in Zadar - Edit
We went for a family dinner. The outdoor setting is lovely. The service was excellent. The variety of options on the menu is great - we had a couple of salads to start followed by gnocchi, pasta and ´fish’ mains. The food was good but doesn’t quite live up to the hype in the detailed descriptions provided in the menu. It is an expensive option but the service and ambiance make it worth a visit if you want a treat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-15
Pros: Excellent service , Great location , Plenty of menu options
Cons: Expensive
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Elis_inchains
Points +382
Abbinamenti studiati - Edit
Ristorante di alto livello con ingredienti e abbinamenti studiati. Abbiamo provato il filetto di Juice Marbles, due antipasti e un dolce. Tutto molto buono
Read morePros: Cura al dettaglio , Ingredienti, Vino
Cons: Era finito il "pesce"
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Franniee
Points +24
THE place for vegans in Zadar - Edit
Great variety of choices with a lovely sunset view in the Outside seating area! Bonus Points for a few very interesting cocktail creations
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OlgaShustova
Points +200
You have to try this meat - Edit
Delicious food. Many of dishes are so unique. But you have to try “dik dik”. This dish and burger are very tasty
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ley007
Points +406
Amazing - Edit
Really nice atmosphere and friendly service. The dishes are very creative and tasty. Would definitely recommend
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Al_Brother
Points +264
10/10 - Edit
If you don’t go there, you’ll miss out. Order anything you want and you will love it !!
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SophieMalthaner
Points +32
Vegan gem! - Edit
The food was delicious and the wines superb. Don't be confused by the menue - they use the names of sea creatures for their dishes but they are all vegan ;)
Read moreIt's a little more expensive but worth it!
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tiborczako
Points +32
Tasty food and best view in Zadar - Edit
Delicious and healthy food with a close view to the sea. Highly recommended if you are in town.
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FiksdalArunachala
Points +175
Best restaurant I've been to hands down - Edit
The food is so amazing. Great atmosphere. I wish the portions were bigger because the food is soooo good.
Read morePros: The food, omg, Staff are nice , Atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey (worth it tho), Wish the portions were bigger
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nadine_tz
Points +463
Wow wow wow! - Edit
Unfassbar schöne und ruhige und Atmosphäre!
Read moreDas Essen und der Service sind exzellent!
Unbedingt hingehen - perfekter Dating-Ort as well:)
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Janaaa
Points +124
Amazing food, atmosphere and story - Edit
Had a great evening here - the food is great, the view of the ocean is really beautiful.
Read moreLove the combination of croatian food and vegan cuisine, background Information about all the dishes is found in the menu.
Also love that, although it is a finer dining experience, they have more affordable dishes aswell - if you want that take the burgers. We tried Mata-Mata and it was really good with a good portion size.
The fish aswell as the gnocchi were really good aswell!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-04
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Travok
Points +31
Amazing tiramisu - Edit
We did not have a reservation, tho Maybe if you eat in The evening it would be better. Awesome food, awesome Location.
Read morePros: Great tiramisu, better than any i‘ve ever had. , Great food
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JessicaMary
Points +180
Quality food - Edit
I loved having a vegan restaurant in Zadar. It's one of the reasons we came to Croatia, hoping the area would be vegan friendly, which it has been. We sat outside with fairy lights. It could be quite classy and romantic if you wanted that. The waiter was helpful and polite. The food was good. We had the gnocchi (a favourite), the fish type meal which was aubergine (really nice), the pasta bake (delicious but you have to wait a little longer for this) and a Croatian mushroom stew type meal on polenta. I wasn't that keen on the polenta, mostly as it was a heavy meal and I was hot. Although the most expensive meal we've had do far in Zadar, everybody loved their food and we plan to visit again.
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Tamy
Points +3397
Exceptional and unforgettable - Edit
Wow! Just wow. I don’t have the words to describe how fantastic this place is. I’ve been vegan for over a decade and have traveled extensively and eaten a lot of vegan food around the world, and this is one of the top 5 vegan restaurants I have ever been to. I loved the family story that comes with the menu and the explanations for some of the dishes. It made me feel connected to the food in a unique and emotional way. The Botanist beats some Michelin star experiences I have been to. Worth every cent! Don’t miss it on a visit to Zadar, even if you’re with friends who scoff at plant-based food.
Read moreIn detail: We tried the fennel salad, stone soup, “fish dish”, chickpea stew with sopernik, tiramisu, and cheesecake. the fennel salad was fresh and very delicately flavored. A cooling and palate-opening start to the meal.
The stone soup is hard to describe but not to be missed. It’s one of the most flavorful vegan broths I have tasted—rich in umami without being too salty and bursting with delicious but hard to pin down flavors. It was beautifully served from a stone teapot and over a bed of sea weeds and thick home made noodles.
The “fish” was another exceptional mix of flavors and textures. The tofu and vegetable based vegan dish was unique and tasty, and went beautifully with the melt-in-your mouth potato puree it was served on. The pure was unbelievable—so creamy and “buttery” and with flavor notes made to compliment the Swiss chard and “fish” to perfection.
The chickpea stew with sopernik was both a cozy homemade stew and a high end culinary experience. Beautifully served and full of delicate and perfectly balanced flavor notes, but comforting like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket on a cold day. The sopernik that came with it was prepared to perfection.
The desserts were, sadly, the only part of the meal that didn’t impress. The tiramisu was not a good tiramisu but was a very nice coffee-flavored dessert. Though nothing unforgettable. The cheesecake I would skip — it was your box standard coconut-based “cheesecake” that tastes of coconut cream and little else.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience at The Botanist and cannot recommend it enough. I cannot wait to return and try more of the dishes on the menu. I really admire how much love and meaning seems to be behind each dish. An extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
Pros: Exceptional food
Cons: Hot inside in the summer
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Mechloz
Points +109
A must visit in Zadar - Edit
A bit pricey but definitely worth it
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MelliVeg
Points +29
Perfekter Besuch! - Edit
Wir hatten nicht reserviert aber bekamen direkt einen schönen schattigen Platz mit Blick aufs Meer.
Read moreDer Service war wirklich super! Die Kellnerin war sehr freundlich und hat vieles erklärt!
Ich kann die Waldbeeren-Limonade sehr empfehlen!
Das Essen war das Highlight!
Wir haben das Filet Mignon gegessen und es hat uns sehr geschmeckt. Als Nachtisch muss man auf jeden Fall das Tiramisu probieren!
Pros: Der freundliche Service, Das sehr leckere Essen , Die schöne Lage
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Feuerinkairo
Points +56
Extremely delicious - Edit
We had to order and to eat more than needed, because it was so delicious. We had a the Pigbutt Worm (focaccia with fennel, capers and carrots) as a shared starter, the Olm (the fish inspired meal) and the Flamingo Tongue Snail (Croatian "goulash" with gnocchi) as main dishes and we changed our plates after eating the half. Afterwards we had the Tiramisu and were fully satisfied. Great location, very nice service and extremely delicious food. Highly recommended restaurant!
Read moreIn high season a reservation might be necessary.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-28
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NaiaraGussuli
Points +203
Perfect 🐠 - Edit
We ordered the Gnocchi and “Fish”, and it’s amazing, both! The atmosphere is nice, outside, the service good, for sure I’ll come back!
Read moreAnd stay Open until 23:00 (maybe more), because we ordered our food was around 22:00 and many people arrived around 22:45, 23:00. So the time here is wrong (about Summer time I mean!)
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-28
Pros: “Fish”, Gnochi, Ambiance
Cons: Bit expensive
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Babsied
Points +392
Lovely place - Edit
We went there twice because everything was so good! They have a lovely outdoor seating area with a view of the sea. We definitely recommend the place!
Read morePros: Yummy food of great quality, Friendly staff, Lovely outdoor seating area
Cons: A bit expensive, but worth it
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RAS182
Points +29
Soooo great! - Edit
We had dinner and everything was delicious. We had the gnocci and the truffled burger. Amazing! The service was excellent. Also, the night ambience was great too.
Read morePros: Food quality, Service, Price (compared with other restaurants in Croatia.
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miukoooooo
Points +28
Soo lecker vegan!♡ - Edit
hammer gerichte - fantasievoll, und schön angerichtet, schönes geschirr etc.♡
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