Must-see restaurants in Kvarner

  • Restaurant Velum

    Rab Island

    Steak, pizza, grilled meats and fish – there's nothing too surprising on the menu here, but the cooking is assured and the service excellent, and the…

  • Gostionica Marina

    Lošinj Island

    With harbour-side tables so close to the water you'll need to be careful you don't fall in, the Marina is an excellent choice for the freshest seafood, at…

  • Kod Veska

    East Kvarner Coast

    Grilled fish or meat, preceded by a damned-fine fish soup, will ensure you leave happy. Friendly service, pleasing decor and a good central location round…

  • Restaurant Dida Crikvenica

    East Kvarner Coast

    The pretty garden setting of this family restaurant allows you to watch the water through the trees while you dine on excellent steaks and seafood,…

  • Kušaona Gospoja

    Krk Island

    This small pizzeria particularly appeals for its offer of a plate of prosciutto and homemade cheese with the house local wine of your choice for KN80, for…

  • Fisch & Chips Popaj

    Krk Island

    Fresh seafood, nicely cooked, and served in a casual setting at a reasonable price. It sounds simple, but in a sea of overpriced tourist eateries, Popaj…

  • Konoba Hibernicia

    Cres Island

    Extremely rustic, with stone walls and a terrace popular with the village cats, this humble eatery is notable for its lamb dishes and local ham.

  • Riva

    Cres Island

    This well-established place spills onto the harbour-side promenade and is the local choice for fish and seafood – scampi, squid and prawns.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 Lavlji Dvor

    East Kvarner Coast

    Terrific pizza, sword-sized kebabs and decent cooking across a range of fish and meat dishes are the highlights of this family-run restaurant. Service can…

  • Restaurant Gardens

    Rab Island

    The usual characters of pasta, steaks and grilled seafood, all well prepared, populate this menu. The stone-walled courtyard is attractive and the service…

  • Konoba Šime

    Krk Island

    You couldn't be any closer to the water, and indeed the setting is the main reason to come here. The food is fine, if fairly standard, waterfront seafood…

  • Lubenička Loza

    Cres Island

    By the entrance to the village, this small buffet is a good spot to stop for a cool beer and a snack.

  • City Market

    Rijeka

    This local market is one of the best places in town for seasonal fruit and vegetables.