Is Split good for vegans?

Croatia's best coastal city for vegans. Multiple dedicated restaurants in the Old Town, plus vegan-friendly options for mixed-diet groups.

What is the best vegan restaurant in Split?

Barakokula for elevated dining; VEG for a more casual all-day option.

Can I eat vegan at a traditional Split konoba?

With effort — grilled vegetables, salads without cheese, and pasta with tomato can be adapted. Using the dedicated restaurants is easier and more satisfying.

Vegan Food in Split 2026: Barakokula, VEG, Pandora Greenbox & More

Split has the best dedicated vegan restaurant scene in Dalmatian Croatia — several 100% plant-based options plus a growing number of vegan-friendly establishments. The key phrase: “Jelo vega, molim. Bez sira, bez maslaca, bez jogurta, bez jaja.” (Vegan dish please. Without cheese, butter, yoghurt, eggs.) All prices in euros (€).

Fully vegan restaurants in Split

Barakokula — best vegan restaurant in Split

A 100% plant-based restaurant inside the historic Cindro Palace in the Old Town. Often cited as one of Croatia’s best vegan dining experiences. The menu focuses on Mediterranean and Dalmatian flavours with strong plating — genuinely designed vegan food, not just meat-removed adaptations. Reserve ahead for summer evenings.

Mains: €14–22
Location: Old Town
Best for: Special vegan dinners; anyone wanting the most elevated plant-based experience in Split

VEG — best for all-day vegan dining

A 100% vegan restaurant inside the Old Town, with all-day brunch and dinner menus, clearly marked gluten-free options, and good coffee. Bowls, burgers, and light mains in a relaxed café-bar atmosphere.

Mains: €12–19
Location: Old Town
Best for: Lunches, brunches, light dinners

Vege Vegan Street Food — best budget option

Near the Green Market, Vege serves fast, casual, budget-friendly vegan food — seitan burritos, wraps, and hearty plates. No-frills style; ideal for a quick meal.

Mains: €6–11
Location: Near Green Market
Best for: Budget eating; quick meals while exploring

Marta’s Veggie Fusion — best casual lunch

A small family-run vegan restaurant behind Diocletian’s Palace with fresh, globally-inspired bowls, wraps, and falafel. Light but filling; a local gem.

Mains: €8–16
Best for: Mid-day bite after the Old Town or before a boat trip

Vegan-friendly restaurants in Split

Ćiri Biri Bela — best vegan-friendly brunch spot

A popular modern-style restaurant that isn’t fully vegan but is very open to adaptations and has clearly marked vegetarian options. Strong brunch menu.

Price: €16–26 for adapted mains

Pandora Greenbox Vegeteria — best plant-forward Old Town spot

A green-box-style vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the heart of the Old Town with plant-forward seasonal bowls and salads.

Price: €9–16 for bowls

Fig Split — best vegan-friendly brunch in the palace

A fine dining-style brunch spot inside Diocletian’s Palace with an entirely vegetarian or vegan breakfast menu. Good for a special-occasion brunch.

Price: €12–22

Naturally vegan dishes to order at standard restaurants

Dish	Notes
Blitva (Swiss chard with olive oil)	Confirm no butter
Grilled vegetables	”Pečeno povrće bez maslaca”
Shopska salad	”Bez sira” to remove feta
Pasta with tomato (šalša)	Confirm no meat stock
Soparnik (chard pie)	Usually vegan

Price overview

Option	Price
Barakokula (main)	€14–22
VEG (main)	€12–19
Vege street food	€6–11
Marta’s Veggie Fusion	€8–16
Pandora Greenbox (bowl)	€9–16
Fig Split brunch	€12–22

Practical tips

Barakokula requires booking in July–August — make reservations
Vege is the cheapest and closest to the market; good for budget days
Supermarkets (Konzum, Spar, Tommy) stock plant-based milk and packaged vegan items
Mobile HappyCow app is useful for finding updated opening hours