Due to the popularity of Dubrovnik, there are many restaurants with vegan options. The city was also the main filming location for Game of Thrones.
WHERE TO STAY IN DUBROVNIK?
We stayed at SUNce Palace Apartments in the Old Town of Dubrovnik. The location is excellent, and we were very happy with the apartment. It is near Stradun Street, the main walking area full of shops, bars, and restaurants. The apartments also come with a parking spot!
Dubrovnik is quite a pricey city, especially for Croatia. Because of this, you might not want to eat out for every meal. You can cook your own meals in the apartment’s kitchen, which can be a great way to save money.
One thing to know about Dubrovnik is that many restaurants are fully booked, especially in the summer. If you want to enjoy a delicious vegan meal, book your restaurants ahead of time. Finding lunch is usually easier since most people are at the beach, but dinner time in the Old Town can be very crowded.
STARA LOZA RESTAURANT IS OFFERING VEGAN OPTIONS
Stara Loza, featured in the Michelin Guide, offers dining with a view and a terrace with an amazing city view. Not knowing about the reservation situation, we only managed to get a table for lunch outside on the street.
They offer a vegan and vegetarian menu. The vegan options include grilled vegetables, vegetable wok, and quinoa salad. You can also have a vegan breakfast if you ask for a breakfast bowl without honey. For lunch, we tried the wok vegetables, and it was amazing—one of the best meals we had on our vacation. You really have to try this restaurant for a delicious vegan meal in Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK VEGAN RESTAURANT: NISHTA VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN
Nishta is Dubrovnik’s vegetarian and vegan restaurant located in the Old Town. They offer vegan, raw, and gluten-free dishes, mostly using organic products. The menu includes raw starters and warm starters like almond gnocchi or beetroot tartar. For the main course, options include raw dishes like zucchini lasagne and sweet potato spaghetti alfredo, as well as many warm main courses.
I tried the moussaka with spelt and ratatouille, avocado mayonnaise, and vegan cream. It looked and tasted delicious. The restaurant is very small, so don’t forget to make a reservation to ensure you don’t miss this vegan gem in Dubrovnik.
VEGE URBAN & VEGGIE RESTAURANT DUBROVNIK VEGAN
Just outside the Old Town of Dubrovnik, in the historic port of Gruž near the city’s main food market, is the vegan restaurant Urban & Veggie. They focus on using seasonal and local produce.
For lunch and dinner, they offer two different starters and a variety of mains such as risotto, healthy super bowl, and homemade seitan. You can also try their classics like the veggie burger, vegan kebab, and pasta. Desserts include raw chocolate cake and lemon tart.
We stopped there for a quick breakfast. I chose my all-time summer favourite, a smoothie bowl, and my boyfriend chose vegan scrambled eggs. I’ve tried many vegan scrambled eggs, and this one was among my favourites.
DUBROVNIK VEGAN SMOOTHIE BOWL
As mentioned, I’m a big fan of smoothie bowls, especially in the summer. While walking around Dubrovnik Old Town, we found a smoothie bowl bar called Refresh Juice Bar, which also offers coffee with soy milk.
I think it might be a seasonal spot because I can’t find it on Google Maps anymore. It’s located right next to the Museum of Selfies & Memories Dubrovnik.
BEST VEGAN COFFE IN DUBROVNIK
We found a cute coffee shop called Cogito, which is close to the entrance of the Dubrovnik City Walls. The café is tucked away in a beautiful alley, offering a little escape from the crowds. You can enjoy your coffee in the company of cats. The coffee was delicious, and I was thrilled with the option of soy milk.
The main tourist season in Dubrovnik is from June to September. During this time, the city is very hot, crowded, and full of tourists. We visited in August, and since there aren’t many beaches nearby, it was quite hot. Many vegan restaurants were fully booked, and queues for attractions were long. If you have the opportunity, visit Dubrovnik in late spring or early autumn to enjoy the city without the crowds.
Croatia is one of the countries I have travelled to the most, and Dubrovnik is a city you cannot miss. Many coastal old towns in Croatia are beautiful, but Dubrovnik is something special. The best part is that the city has high-quality vegan options in many restaurants.
WHAT TO DO?
My favourite part of Dubrovnik was the City Walls. These walls, built around the Old Town, are the city’s most famous feature. You can walk on top of them and circle the entire Old Town. The views are amazing, and although the entry ticket is pricey, it’s worth it.
Another popular attraction is the Dubrovnik Cable Car, which offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding area.
In the Old Town, Game of Thrones walking tours are available, taking you to all the secret filming spots. where they will take you to all the secret filming locations. The city is also on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Online, you can find photos of exact filming locations to explore while walking around the city.
There’s so much more to Dubrovnik than just Game of Thrones. The city boasts amazing architecture, with buildings and even the floors made of stone. The paving stones are so polished from years of use that they can get quite slippery.
Dubrovnik might not be ideal for beach hopping, but there are some nice beaches nearby. I particularly liked Danče Beach, about a 10-15 minute walk from the Old Town. To truly experience the city, stay in the Old Town. It has a lot of charm, and everything, including vegan restaurants, is just a few steps away.
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