Organic vegan restaurant opened 2013 replacing the previous restaurant Nova. Meals are based on macrobiotic principles with vegetables sourced from its own farm as well as other local producers. Example of dishes: quinoa salad, bbq seitan cordon bleu, penna pasta, falafel, and baked tofu. Smoothies, tea, coffee, ice cream, cakes and other desserts available. English is spoken and on the menu. Offers two rooms of seating. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-21:30. Kitchen open 12-9pm. Closed Sun.
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228 Reviews
First Review by acht
shineonyou
Points +957
A nice dinner option - Edit
This is a really nice dinner option. I find that in many parts of the world, vegan and vegan-leaning restaurants tend to be focused on lunch or at least not be open very late, so that was the main reason we went here in the first place.
Read moreI got the seitan cordon bleu, and it was really good. My husband's soup and entree were also really good. We got a couple of slices of cake to go. There weren't a lot of dessert options left that late into the day. That said, don't bother. We agreed that the desserts we had were really bland. Not sweet or flavorful at all. That said, do go because the rest of the menu is delicious.
The location isn't right in the middle of the action, but it's definitely walkable from the center. After seeing tons and tons of people out getting drinks (despite it being a Tuesday), we walked a couple of blocks that were residential and not very busy. So I was a little nervous that I was leading us to something not very exciting. Plus we were the only costumers. That said, the food definitely makes up for it. I guess we were just in the minority that we wanted dinner and not just drinks at 8pm.
Pros: Great main dishes, Good dinner spot
Cons: Bland desserts
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jon active
Points +3131
good and healthy - Edit
Zrno, is a fancy place with lots of wood and nice decor. The menu is interesting and the food healthy. The price is ok (for 'westerners') but to be honest I was a little disappointed with the food. It lacked lustre and imagination. Don't get me wrong it was good and I enjoyed it, but given how good reviews for this place are and the standard at the other vegan places in Zagreb I expected more.
Read morePros: healthy organic food, spacious and friendly
Cons: Not cheap
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sietsepiets
Points +100
five star quality - Edit
When I looked at the menu I wanted to order every single dish on it. In the end, I could taste 4 different dishes thanks to friends and all of them were top class. You can taste it is all very fresh and prepared with a lot of dedication. I wish I had gone back a second time to try more. So good.
Read morePros: delicious fresh food, friendly staff
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juliebug
Points +109
AMAZING - Edit
So happy to have found this place in Happy Cow! This adorable cafe is quite hidden from any main area, and it truly is a diamond in the rough. All vegan, all local, all delicious! I treated myself to a soy cappuccino and a delicious raw vegan apple cake. Made my vacation!
Read morePros: fresh local food, prices, big menu!
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nnemanuela
Points +71
Five star no doubt! - Edit
This place in Zagreb was such a positive surprise! I only ate there once and loved absolutely everything. My vegan cream soup, the smoothie, the main dish. It was a rich, sweet delight. Service was great, I waited a bit since they were full, but nothing too long. I felt comfortable eating alone on one of the little side tables for two. Can't remember the price, but it was worth it whatever it cost. I'm definitely coming back there next time I'm in the city.
Read morePros: vegan food, service, atmosphere
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Ryecatcher
Points +2222
Zrno - Edit
At Zrno Bio Bistro you can choose to sit either in the fairly big patio or inside. Both options are welcoming.
Read moreI had pasta with pesto (it is called green-something pasta), a shake out of soy milk and few other ingredients and some pudding-like dessert.
The pasta was good, it had a decent flavour, although a little bit bland. Quite possible though that I am accustomed to flavour enhancers to such an extend that I am not able to esteem really organic and fresh quality food.
The same holds true for the milk shake which seemed to me a bit bland too.
Yet the creamy pudding/mousse dessert was undistinguished, that's for sure.
For the rest the venue was clean and pleasing and the staff friendly (however, my waiter clocked off at the very same time I finished eating and was waiting for someone to ask for the bill).
I am not completely convinced by Zrno but would recommend it nonetheless.
Pros: great patio, organic, classy (basically everything)
Cons: bland taste, not cheep
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TOKENKNW
Points +30
Delicious - Edit
Loved the food here and would not hesitate to go back when I'm next in Zagreb.
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rhelune
Points +183
Delicious main dishes; so so cakes - Edit
I've eaten there twice. I've tried breaded tofu, and seitan cordon bleu. They're both delicious, come with tasty sauces, steamed greens and other veggies, and some pickled veggies (sunchoke was interesting). Servings are rather large. The staff is friendly. There's a nice garden with grapevine shade.
Read moreI've also tried their cakes: carrot&ginger and lemon&tofu. They are rather bland, and taste - macrobiotic. When I became a vegan, a decade ago, macrobiotic cakes were the only vegan cakes available in Zagreb, so I believed that all vegan cakes must taste like that - bland and a bit weird. When I started baking I realised that vegan cakes can taste how the baker wants them to taste. Zrno's lemon&tofu cake tastes very much like (plain, not silken) tofu. I recommend vegan cakes in Vegehop instead.
Zrno serves no black tea.
The food, and especially drinks, are rather expensive, for Zagreb, and for a bistro. I know the certificates cost money, but organic agriculture is not something I would pay more for.
I really like Zrno's main dishes, and I will visit it again, but I don't think I'll eat any other cake of theirs. 5 cows for main dishes, 3 cows for cakes, average 4 cows.
Pros: delicious main courses, large servings, friendly staff
Cons: expensive, bland cakes, no black tea
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mmcgauran
Points +168
Delicious organic vegan food - Edit
This restaurant is down a little alley, so the map on Happy Cow was much appreciated! Lovely restaurant setting with big meals. The drinks were delicious (juices and smoothies). Prices were expensive for Croatia but the owner was explaining that everything on their menu is organic, so this probably explains the slightly higher prices. In summary, delicious vegan food. Did not try the desserts, although they looked lovely!
Read morePros: Friendly staff with good English, Big meal sizes, Delicious food
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TiagoOliveira
Points +54
Friendly vegan restaurant - Edit
I found this bistro during my short stay in Zagreb this summer and they saved my life quite a few times since its not that easy to find a completely vegan restaurant there.
Read moreThe food was very good but i think that the strong point is the staff sympathy.
Would definitely recomended it to someone who visits Zagreb.
Pros: Staff sympathy, Good vegan dishes
Cons: Slightly expensive
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veggieriga
Points +660
Maybe I picked the wrong item - Edit
I wanted to try the seitan cordon bleu, but they were out of it, so I got the miso udon soup which was supposed to have tofu and tempura vegetables. The tempura vegetables were parsley tempura and were in my soup, making the tempura soggy. I was also disappointed, it was parsley tempura, not vegetables. The soup was quite ordinary tasting and barely had any tofu, and the pieces it had were very tiny. I would give it three stars based on what I had, but I believe I just chose the wrong dish as I looked at what some other people were eating and their food seemed better than mine, so for that reason I will give it an extra star.
Read moreGuest
acht
Points +40
Favorite restaurant in Zagreb! - Edit
I was very disappointed to learn that Nova had closed down when I started my research for my Zagreb trip.
Read moreFortunately, a friendly fellow vegan told me about Zrno opening its doors on the VERY same day I arrived in Zagreb.
Of course, I (and my travel buddies) went there the next day and would return two more times.
Every meal I had, was great, made with fresh ingredients, portions were great and I always left the restaurant satisfied!
On my three visits, I had and can recommend the warm Kayu sandwich with sweet potato fries, the seitan cordon bleu (more like stuffed seitan rolls really) with leafy greens and the macro plate (grains, vegetables, seaweed etc).
I also loved the apple cake with oat milk and chocolate cream topping and the rich chocolate cake.
Service was attentive and friendly, the owner was present and made sure all guests felt well take care of. We even got free starters and dessert on one of our visits!
There was no nervousness or slow service, which is something I could have forgiven since it was their opening week.
Unfortunately they were not open for dinner while I was there but it seems they stay open until 8 pm now.
Prices seemed appropriate for the high quality of food offered. Actually, a main menu for around 7 Euro is extremely affordable.
Nice garden, too.
Can you tell I love this place?
Pros: friendly staff, central location, small but creative menu
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