Zrno Bio Bistro
This stylish bistro on Medulićeva Street is Croatia’s first certified organic vegan restaurant and sources all its ingredients from its own organic farm (Croatia’s oldest eco-farm). The interior is light and airy, and the leafy outdoor terrace creates a tranquil vibe for al fresco dining. The menu is chock-full of plant-based choices: from pasta, rice and quinoa plates to Asian-inspired noodle dishes and classic salads with homemade sourdough bread. Gluten-free food options are readily available, as well as an intriguing selection of gluten-free beers and organic wines. “Zrno Bio Bistro are devoted to macrobiotics and they really know how to cook with vegan protein: tofu, tempeh, seitan, all prepared in delicious ways,” says Andrea Pisac, anthropologist, author of Croatian Desserts cookbook and creator of Croatia Honestly blog, “Their take on the Croatian classic dessert mađarica (chocolate layer cake) is as scrumptious as a vegan cake can get.”