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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232 Reviews

First Review by ZiggyMrkich

DevLinus

Points +20

Vegan
25 Jul 2023

Super leckeres Essen


War sehr lecker. Preise für Qualität vollkommen in Ordnung. Personal war nett.

Pros: Aussicht , Essen, Service

Mandixi

Points +57

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

Delicious

I had the tomato soup and the goulash and it was both very lovely. Total recommendation.

therigler

Points +92

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

Superb Food

Verging on fine dining. The food as well as the descriptions are very creative. One of the best vegan restaurants I've been too

Pros: Food was amazing, Waiting staff are very knowledgeable , The view on the sea front

Cons: I wish they had a tasting menu as I couldn't try e

PeterVanHal

Points +102

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2023

Best vegan dinner of the holiday

Het voorgerecht dat we deelden (tartaar) was subliem verassend, het bolletje ijs was onverwacht maar wat een combinatie. Heerlijk. De hoofdschotel Spinny lumpsuce was meer dan voldoende. Het vlees was niet van echt te onderscheiden. We hebben echt super genoten van deze avond. Niet goedkoop (naar kroatische normen) maar elke euro waard.

Pros: Verassende combinaties, Heel erg lekker, Prachtige locatie

QuintyKolbe

Points +138

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Highly recommended

One of the best pastas I have had with the most amazing view

sandra2311

Points +63

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Very delicious with friendly waiters

Fully vegan restaurant, serving very delicious food. We had the tomato soup and a burger. The waiter was very friendly and always explained something about the food they were serving.
The location is also very beautiful.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-22

lukassteffens

Points +64

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Delicious food with a nice view

We hat the tomato soup and the burger. Both werde vrry delicious and really a special meal with a very nice waiter

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-22

Delina

Points +30

Vegan
20 Jul 2023

Perfect place for a healthy food

Perfect place to have a healthy meal. Service and the food is exceptional. We had tomato soup, salad and the burger and we liked everything. Recommend to come and try, the view is the bonus to that place.

Pros: Service, Food, The sea view

mrgn

Points +117

Vegan
16 Jul 2023

Amazing place

The food there was incredible. Really original and well-done, everything was so good. The place is also really beautiful.

rumbadebarcelona

Points +565

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Huge surprise

I was happy to see that there is this one fully vegan restaurant in Zadar, but did I expect it to be the fanciest place I have ever eaten in? Not at all. The level of creativity and visual side of the dishes were absolutely amazing. The „filet mignon” was the meatiest thing I have eaten since I went vegetarian. Location is great, prices are reasonable for what you get. Definitely a must-eat when in Zadar.

Crystalapeno

Points +93

Vegan
12 Jul 2023

We must protect this place at all costs

I visited twice and I can't fault this place - yes it's pricey if you order from the mains (though I find the pastas etc reasonably priced), but the staff are wonderful, the food and drinks amazing, location great.

n00bine

Points +56

Vegan
10 Jul 2023

the vegans choice in zadar

Variety and number of options are top, taste is top, service is top, location and view are top!
I would only love to have more information about the food in the menu. As it says "meat" and "fish" we were very confused. The staff told us in a horrific speed which meal numbers are made out of what, impossible to remember. Same with sauces and other ingredients like vegetable sorts, you get told when served the meals. Nevertheless, great experience!
We had the burgers, one with Beyond Meat Patty with Mayonaisse and the Chickpeas&Peas Burger with mediterainian sauce. Both come qith very delicious fries. As a starter we had the chickpea bread, which reminded me of polenta. Full recommendation!

Pros: great options, delicious taste, wonderful view

Cons: very little information bout the dishes in the men

rosalindcatherall

Points +17

Vegetarian
10 Jul 2023

Great vegan restaurant

The food here tastes amazing, whether you’re a vegan or a meat eater. We had a pasta dish and a burger and both were delicious and very well priced. Highly recommend!

Pros: Good service , Good prices, Nice views

LemonPhi

Points +38

Vegan
08 Jul 2023

Amazing dinner experience

From start to finish just awesome! First of all the service. Our waiter was the nicest person, with perfect recommendations, knowledge about their meals and their background and he seemed like he is having the time of his life serving us! For starters we got the tomato soup and the mushroom tartar. Both amazing and nothing to dislike. Main courses were the „fish“ and the „steak“. Both more than solid! Texture and taste were on point! As recommended we shared the salad with fried „meat“. Enough for both and awesome dressing! Our waiter told us, that even the Balsamico is local and got awarded for its taste (i‘d award it too, soo delicious!). As recommended we shared a white chocolate - blueberry tart as dessert and were both overwhelmed. The prices were totally reasonable and affordable. We went there because it is my birthday so we were expecting to pay a good price. All in all just a perfect way to celebrate anything or just to get a nice dinner! 10/10

TomášVotava

Points +57

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Absolutely, unbelievably good

Perfect soup, delicious light meals, very nice-looking burgers. I couldn't believe the 'meat' was vegan. Desserts were perfect, too. If you're in Zadar, I absolutely recommend. Also, the staff was very polite and helpful.

Pros: Staff, Large selection

sofiehl

Points +13

Vegetarian
05 Jul 2023

Best vegan food!

Lovely experience eating at the botanist! The place and staff was nice, and the food was insanely good! I love how it was not just boring meat substitutes and the menu card was similar to other non-vegan restaurants. Great experience and delicious food!

pelo

Points +24

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve ever been!

One of the best meals we had in Croatia. Imaginative menu and creative dishes, made with love and care. Mindblowing sunset views from the terrace and extremely friendly service.

Veganup

Points +1805

Vegan
03 Jul 2023

Nice to see a fully vegan restaurant

We had dinner at The Botonist and overall enjoyed the food. For starters we shared the Blu Footed Booby salad which was really good. Slightly smoky with a tasty creamy dressing. The fried meat indicated on the menu turned out to be more like pieces of vegan chik’n fingers, but tasty still. For mains we had the OLM faux fish and the Common Cockchafer pasta with goulash. The OLM looked super impressive with pieces of faux fish on a bed of Swiss chard and creamy cauliflower mash. The cockchafer was large pieces of faux meat over pasta with a plum gravy. Because of the plums, the goulash was sweet and a bit of a surprise since plums weren’t included in the description on the menu. The faux meat was on the chewy side. For dessert we had a coconut cake which was good if a bit dry. Others in our party had the flatbread and cynical Quaker pasta which they said were both really good, and the Aha ha green burger which had a strong flavour of cumin. There were definitely enough good dishes on the menu that it make this restaurant worth visiting.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-01

Pros: Cool location on the waterfront , Some interesting food, Fun dish names

Cons: menu could have more details of ingredients

clarusky

Points +968

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

Very nice experience

The food was great. Expensive but so worth it

Pros: A lot of original dishes, Delicious, Nice staff

EdwinZeeven

Points +39

Vegan
24 Jun 2023

All excellent

All 5 stars, simple as that. Excellent food, location and most of all excellent crew. Decent prices and sunset view from the outside terrace.

LeanneMarie

Points +69

Vegan
22 Jun 2023

Best Vegan Food Ever!

What a wonderful experience - went on a date night during a holiday in Zadar. The food was incredible, I tried the "dik dik" - a vegan filet mignon style dish. The food, wine and dessert were all amazing, as well as the service from our server Miloŝ. If you're in Zadar, do not miss out on this place!

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

Thomas1032

Points +21

Vegetarian
09 Jun 2023

Vorzügliches Geschmackserlebnis

Extraordinäres, außergewöhnliches und vorzügliches Geschmackserlebniss.
Kreative Angebote und deliziös hergerichtet.
Selten so gut gegessen. Muss beinahe sagen ich habe nich nie so gut gegessen.
Super nette Bedienung.
Besser gehts nicht.
Pflicht für jeden Veganer, Vegetarier und Fleischesser ;)

Pros: Extraordinäres und vorzügliches Geschmackserlebn., Super nette Bedienung., Fabelhafte Aussicht aufs Meer

Cons: Keine

ElmiraDewes

Points +1530

Vegan
08 Jun 2023

Great food and beautiful service

Super excited to tell that it is one of the best places I have ever been. Food presentation was the best, we had 4 dishes from the main dish menu. All of them were savory and full of delicious flavors. Presentation of the food way you never forget. The restaurant concept is unique and special. Beautiful atmosphere and fabulous view, you can see the sunset. I would leave pics of the food. It is pricey but it is worth it. Desserts are out of the world

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-08

AndreyMihov

Points +44

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Amazing experience

Truly the best restaurant experience I've had. Amazing menu, not too much items, yet still plenty of choices. The taste definitely exceeded any expectations I've had. The staff was super careful, helpful and polite. Can't recommend it enough. Easily said it's the best restaurant in Zadar.

Pros: The menu is perfectly balanced , The staff is incredibly helpful and polite , Great sitting area, with a beautiful sea view

ianburns

Points +456

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Just amazing

I had the pasta (lemon and almonds) which although a small portion was very tasty. My son had the Aye-Aye meat burger which he loved. I had the cake of the day which was a bounty style cashew cream dessert. Delicious. The waitress was super friendly and kind. I failed to get decent pics but I think we'll return tomorrow because it was that good!

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-02

Pros: 100% vegan! , Super friendly staff , Outdoor seating with sea view

SamirAyeb

Points +42

Vegan
24 May 2023

We ate here every day! 😋

Amazing food, great service and people and a lovely atmosphere! I’ve been vegan for 10 years but this is honestly one of the best places i’ve ever eaten; and trust me, I travel to eat!
The food is just incredible, plated so nicely, well presented and explained.
The outside seating area is super cozy with a view on the sea and sunset.
Definitely huge recommendation for everyone and thanks for all the staff at The Botanist to make our holiday experience so great! 🙏🏼

ViolaWi

Points +349

Vegan
19 May 2023

Nice!

We were very happy to find this restaurant on our trip through Croatia. Very nice sea view, tasty food and friendly service.




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