Must-see restaurants in Croatia

  • Giaxa

    Hvar Town

    This top-end restaurant inside a 15th-century palazzo has a reputation as the place to be seen in Hvar. There's a lovely garden at the back. The food is…

  • Konoba Dišpet

    Mali Lošinj

    Draped in rural knick-knackery, the Dišpet specialises in all kinds of barbecued meat and fish, stews, and traditional Croatian pastas. If you're really…

  • Angelus

    Zagorje

    Housed in a vaulted basement, this cosy pizzeria-trattoria churns out excellent pizza, pasta (from gnocchi to tagliatelle), risottos and meat mainstays…

  • Konoba Dalmatina

    Zadar

    Travellers like this place for its light touch, family-run atmosphere and home-style Croatian cooking. It's an excellent choice in an area of the old town…

  • Konoba Bukaleta

    Mali Lošinj

    With its hybrid menu of Croatian and Italian standards, plus the odd house speciality such as asparagus soup or lamb, this slightly hidden place is great…

  • Kantinon

    Rovinj

    Located right on the harbourside, this excellent restaurant is headed up by a stellar team. The food is as local and fresh as it gets, with lots of…

  • Konoba Bruna

    Rovinj

    A 4km taxi ride out of town, this family-run, summer-only tavern serves seasonal dishes using its own veggies, fish and meat, including peka dishes (baked…

  • Mano

    Zagreb

    It's carnivore heaven at this poshed-up steakhouse in a beautiful brick building steps from the Kaptol Centar. The airy interior features exposed stone…

  • Pimpinella

    Split

    As local as you’ll find in Split, this konoba (tavern) on the ground floor of a family house serves unfussy but tasty food on a small terrace and in the…

  • Bistro Forza

    Krk Island

    With its funky dining room open to the balmy summer elements, this is as good a place as any in town for pizza, a grilled-meat dish, pasta or salad. It's…

  • Konoba Lorenzo

    Istria's West Coast

    Situated just back from the marina, a 20-minute walk north of the old town, this relaxed restaurant crafts delicious dishes using local ingredients…

  • Zadar Jadera

    Zadar

    Tucked away on a quiet old-town square, Zadar Jadera serves up grilled meats and fish; the grilled squid with Dalmatian chard is particularly recommended…

  • Restoran Peterokutna Kula

    Poreč

    Inside the medieval Pentagonal Tower, this upmarket restaurant has two alfresco patios in a stone vault, and a roof terrace with great views. It serves a…

  • Pod Starim Krovovima

    Zagorje

    On weekdays, this is central Krapina's top pick for a cheap and tasty gablec (lunch) or a dinner of solid traditional fare. Upstairs there are eight plain…

  • Dubravka 1836

    Dubrovnik

    Spilling on to a square right by the Pile Gate, this place is indisputably touristy. Still, it's a good spot for a light breakfast, and the locals rate…

  • Ribice i Tri Točkice

    Zagreb

    Head upstairs to this fun seafood spot to dine on fish while surrounded by colourful aquatic murals. Simple but good Dalmatian mainstays are served up,…

  • Konoba Luviji

    Hvar Town

    Food brought out of the wood oven here is simple, unfussy and tasty, although portions are modestly sized. The konoba (tavern) is downstairs; there's a…

  • Green Point

    Zagreb

    Vegetarian fast food. This brightly coloured place is good for falafel, tofu burgers and vegie wraps with a fruit smoothie or shake. Give the wok dishes…

  • Market

    Zadar

    One of Croatia’s best traditional markets, with seasonal, local produce at cheap prices: juicy watermelons and oranges, cured ham and Pag cheese.

  • Atlantic Kitchen

    Dubrovnik

    With its checked tablecloths and handwritten blackboard menus, there's a distinctly French feel to this breezy bistro – although the food meanders from…

  • Konoba Marino

    Central & Eastern Istria

    This cosy tavern dishes out sandwiches and copious portions of Istrian specialities such as fuži (homemade egg pasta twisted into a unique shape) with…

  • Potrti Kotač

    Inland Croatia

    Potrti Kotač, 1km uphill from the thermal baths, serves typical central European and Croatian dishes and has an outdoor terrace for balmy summer evening…

  • Kantun

    Vis Island

    The small menu at this seafront tavern offers flavourful local fare made with top-quality ingredients. The garden area is vine-covered and intimate, while…

  • Konoba Ćakula

    Poreč

    This tavern does interesting cold appetisers and solid mains. Try the fish platter for two, which contains only freshly caught ingredients. It's also a…

  • Robinson

    Hvar Town

    A great spot to be a castaway, this isolated restaurant at Mekićevica bay, east of Hvar, is perfect for a post-swim lunch. It can be reached on foot from…

  • Lucin Kantun

    Dubrovnik

    With an open kitchen dominating the interior and a few pavement tables outside, this elegant place delivers a creative menu of locally influenced tapas…

  • Antika

    Stari Grad

    Atmospheric Antika has three separate spaces: an ancient, rickety town house; tables lining the alleyway; and an upstairs terrace. The menu includes the…

  • Cukarin

    Korčula Island

    This deli-style place bakes sweet Korčulan creations such as klajun (walnut pastry) and amareta (a round, rich cake with almonds). It also sells wine, jam…

  • Ulika

    Rovinj

    Tucked away in an old-town alleyway, this small, pretty tavern serves well-prepared if pricey Mediterranean fare. If it isn't in season, you probably won…

  • Kadena

    Split

    This upmarket restaurant, wine bar and lounge has a large, airy terrace overlooking the sea in Zenta. Food can be pretentious and overpriced, but the…

  • Kod Marka

    Elafiti Islands

    There's no menu at this little seaside restaurant. Just say whether you'd like fish or meat (the former is the specialty, and swimmingly fresh) and the…

  • Nonica

    Hvar Town

    Savour the best cakes in town at this tiny bakery. Try old-fashioned local biscuits such as rafioli and forski koloc, and the Nonica tart with chocolate…

  • Konoba Stare Grede

    Split

    Located 1km up the busy main street out of town, this is a blue-collar hang-out for marenda, a Dalmatian midday meal, with a rustic vibe – old beams,…

  • Konoba Rino

    Central & Eastern Istria

    This rustic tavern, with heavy beams and stone archways, serves local specialities such as truffle gnocchi and pasta with boškarin (Istrian ox) or pulićem…

  • Baltoni

    Korčula Island

    Set on a little square just off the main waterfront promenade, Baltoni dishes up decent pizza and pasta dishes. Breakfast options include omelettes, bacon…

  • Fish-Food More

    Pula

    This simple seafood joint in a residential area buzzes with locals at lunchtime, who come for fresh fish dishes. The marinated sardines are to die for…

  • Bajamonti

    Split

    This sleek restaurant and cafe on grand Trg Republike offers excellent international fare, including refined seafood dishes. Grab a table on the square or…

  • Viking

    Istria's West Coast

    This waterside restaurant serves superbly fresh shellfish, right from the source. Enjoy oysters, scallops and mussels, or fish (priced by the kilogram) on…

  • Buffet Vis

    Vis Island

    This simple place is tiny and unadorned (there's not even a proper sign), with a few tables outside. There are no frills, but it's great value, with a…

  • Gariful

    Hvar Town

    This is the place to mingle with celebrities, coming off their glitzy yachts parked just metres away, over some of Hvar's best-prepared seafood. Prices…

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