Villa Magdalena - Krapinske Toplice

I had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant for work, and it was the best meal I've had in Croatia since trying the Botanist. The dishes were veggie-focused and incredibly flavorful. For example, the curry dish was surprisingly light and had unique flavors like fresh rosemary and hints of ginger. It was a spectacular meal that I highly recommend. I opted for the 5-course vegan meal, which cost 45 euros.

Chef Mislav used to cater to vegan customers, providing special dishes to keep them interested during their stay. However, on a recent visit in 2022, I found that there were no longer any vegan options on the a la carte menu. Despite this, the chef was able to prepare some vegan dishes upon request, but it was clear that the hotel was not truly vegan friendly. Despite specifying my dietary needs when making my reservation, there were no vegan options available for breakfast. While the vegan dinner was satisfactory, the dessert options were limited to sorbet and fruit, while other guests enjoyed a variety of desserts. It seems that there is not enough demand for vegan food at this hotel, resulting in a lack of options for vegan customers. (Review updated on October 23, 2022)

We stayed at Villa Magdalena for 3 nights with full board, which included a buffet breakfast, 2 course lunch, and 5 course dinner. Even though the regular hotel menu was not vegan, we requested a vegan option and the staff was very accommodating. They provided us with menus for each meal in advance to make any desired changes, but we found everything to be creative and delicious as is. Most of the dishes were made from scratch using local ingredients, which we appreciated. The buffet breakfast offered a variety of options such as oats, cereals, fruit, vegetables, jams, and plant milks. The wait staff were attentive and informed us about which bread contained milk and which was vegan. They even offered to prepare additional vegan items like oatmeal and pancakes. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the excellent service and tasty food. We highly recommend Villa Magdalena and hope to return again in the future!

Chef Mislav truly values his vegan customers and always strives to create unique and special dishes for them, ensuring they have a variety of options during their stay. This review was last updated on October 15, 2021.

We stayed at Villa Magdalena for 3 nights on a full board basis (buffet breakfast, 2-course lunch, and 5-course dinner). Despite the hotel's usual menu not being vegan, we requested a vegan menu and the staff accommodated us without any issues. It was evident that they put a lot of thought and attention into preparing our meals. We were provided with a menu for each meal beforehand to review and make any desired changes, although we were satisfied with the options as they were creative and delicious. It was evident that most of the dishes (excluding tofu) were made using local ingredients, which we greatly appreciated. The buffet breakfast included oats, cereals, fresh and canned fruits, grilled vegetables, various jams, and plant-based milk options. The waitstaff were attentive and knowledgeable, informing us of any dairy-containing items and offering additional vegan options such as smoothies and pancakes. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional service and delicious food. We would highly recommend Villa Magdalena and look forward to returning in the future.