Trogir
As traditional-looking as they come, this rustic little tavern has wooden benches and old stone walls inside, and an inviting courtyard shaded by…
Must-see restaurants in Croatia
Orebić
A bright mural of a city street provides a cheerfully anachronistic backdrop for this breezy restaurant, set in a wooden terrace just metres from the sea…
Rab Island
The greenery-trimmed, wooden-roofed terrace at this friendly tavern is by far the nicest place to eat at this end of the island. Specialities include spit…
Split
Whether your drop in for a marenda (early home-style lunch off the daily menu; 50KN to 90KN) or a more refined Dalmatian classic such as tećada (seafood…
Korčula Island
Everything you’d want from a rural konoba (simple family-run eatery), this place offers honest country cooking including local specialities such as…
Pakleni Islands
Catering to the well-heeled yachties moored in Palmižana bay, this upmarket restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine, including Dalmatian…
Slavonia
Beloved by Osijek's fashionable set, this restaurant offers up classic seafood and meaty mains such as octopus cooked under a peka (domed baking lid) and…
Makarska
This tavern has dim lighting, dark wood and alfresco bench seating in an alleyway leading up from Makarska's main square. It serves food the way baba …
Mljet Island
Galija is one of a string of seafood restaurants on the Pomena waterfront – each with its own yacht moorings and seawater tank stocked with lobsters. If…
Zagorje
This venture by two local chefs experiments with regional cuisine using local ingredients – think foie-gras-filled puff pastry and pork belly rolled in…
Central Dalmatia
This rustic spot, away from the tourist buzz, is worth the 10-minute drive southeast of Makarska to the slopes above Tučepi; follow the sign from the…
Slavonia
This roadside restaurant in the village of Vardarac is packed with rustic knick-knacks, old furniture and ceiling lamps made of carriage wheels. It serves…
Trogir
With dozens of tables spilling out onto the waterfront promenade and the main restaurant tucked around the corner, this relaxed joint serves tasty wood…
Central Dalmatia
In this fine-dining restaurant on the slopes of Biokovo mountain, the culinary focus is Mediterranean with a French touch. There's no a la carte option,…
Dubrovnik
Izvor’s menu couples easy-to-love dishes such as tempura prawns or marinated ribs with a succinct list of Croatian wines and beers. But it all comes…
Zagreb
While the interior is all contemporary blonde wood and exposed brick, the heart of this restaurant is big-portioned home cooking – it's chock-a-block at…
Šibenik
A sleek new bistro serving organic, locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food. The gorgeous interior of the 1920s building has an open kitchen and a raw…
Šolta Island
Accessed via a cobbled back lane, this highly atmospheric tavern is as traditional as they come, with a loyal local following. There's no menu and choices…
Northern Dalmatia
Housed in a typical limestone town house, and with a great sea-view terrace, this long-established tavern serves up a wide range of Adriatic fish and…
Central & Eastern Istria
This Labin old-town restaurant has a terrace overlooking the sea, a menu of authentic Istrian fare and a loyal local following. Handmade fuži (Istrian…
Central & Eastern Istria
Istrian mainstays are served with a creative touch at this upmarket restaurant, located in a beautiful valley a five-minute drive out of Momjan. The…
Northern Dalmatia
At the junction of the coastal highway and the access road in Starigrad to Entrance 1 for Paklenica National Park, this popular restaurant has a shady…
Hvar Town
Grande Luna's rooftop terrace doesn't offer views per se, unless you count the blue of the Dalmatian sky offset against the stone of the surrounding…
Central & Eastern Istria
For a light Sunday meal of truffle-infused antipasti served with homemade bread – such as cheese drowned in olive oil, Istrian prosciutto and truffle…
Pag Island
Near a pebbly beach a short walk north of the old town, this simple seafood restaurant has a fishing-paraphernalia-bedecked dining room and a terrace…
Brač Island
High above town on the main road to Mirca, this rustic, family-run tavern offers good traditional food, brilliant views and a warm welcome. Grab a seat on…
Bol
Bol's most upmarket and expensive restaurant serves fancy Frenchified versions of Dalmatian dishes, including a delicious fish soup, creamy seafood pastas…
Opatija
Not just great wheels of heavily laden pizza but also risottos, salads, seafood and cakes are on offer at this rare treat of an affordable Opatija eatery…
Istria's West Coast
This excellent regional restaurant offers personable service and delicious food in several rustic rooms. Specialities include fuži (homemade egg pasta)…
Rovinj
The first restaurant in Croatia to be awarded a Michelin star, Monte offers a choice of three differently themed six-course Modern Istrian menus (one…
Brač Island
In the village of Donji Humac, a 10-minute drive inland from Supetar, this tavern serves Brač specialities such as vitalac (skewered lamb offal wrapped in…
Korčula Island
The hanging tentacles of filament lights over the bar and the big brass fixtures over the tables mark this out as one of Korčula's most fresh and fun…
Šibenik
With a pleasant covered terrace right by the Franciscan monastery, this is an unpretentious option for breakfast (cereal, omelettes, pancakes), light…
Dubrovnik
It's fair to say that most Croatians don't have much of an interest in or aptitude for Asian cooking, yet fresh seafood is something that they understand…
Pula
Locals swear by the real-deal home cooking at this no-frills spot. It’s cheap, casual and cash-only, and there's a reassuringly brief menu that focuses on…
Krk Island
Set well back from the seafront at the top of the old town, this atmospheric stone building looks slightly gloomy from the street, but the convivial,…
Poreč
Vegetarians, vegans and broad-minded omnivores will be spoilt for choice at this meat-free restaurant, tucked away on a side street near the main square…
Split
The best of the Riva eateries; this waterfront brasserie's outdoor tables are the perfect vantage point for watching the passing parade. Start the day…
Zagreb
Executive chef Ana Grgić leads the team at the casual-chic restaurant of the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, much favoured by local business folk for its…
Zagreb
Modern tweaks on traditional Croatian classics and fabulous service make Lanterna stand out amid the central city's glut of restaurants. In the cosy…
