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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Zagreb
Zagreb's most decadently rich ice cream with plenty to keep the chocoholics happy as well as more quirky, fun flavours like orange cheesecake and almond…
Slavonia
Lots of local flavours are served up here with a menu big on carp, catfish and venison dishes. It's located on the northern side of Kopački Rit Nature…
Zagreb
It's almost a crime to eat the miniature works of art at this high-end Parisian-style patisserie, but if someone's got to do it, we'll take one for the…
Central & Eastern Istria
Located on the edge of the town of Žminj, 7km north of Svetvinčenat, this tavern is known around Istria for its superb homemade pasta and grilled meats.
Split
Spit's best bakery serves delicious bread, pastries and pizza slices. The focus is more savoury than sweet, although you'll find sweet things, too.
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.
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.
Zagreb
American-style burger bar that whips up tasty double and triple burgers, and serves good craft beers (like the local Zmajska).
Around Zagreb
This mountain hut is very popular on weekends for its home-cooked traditional Croatian dishes served in a rustic setting.
Zagreb
Make a beeline here for crispy, thin-crust pizzas which locals tout as Zagreb's best. It closes for two weeks in August.
Cavtat
Don't expect gimmicks at this 'house of ice cream', just delicious creamy gelato in a wide variety of flavours.
Around Zagreb
On the western side of Medvednica, this beloved mountain hut at 864m has great basic lodgings and serves hearty food.
Around Zagreb
Right on the main square, this place is renowned for having the best kremšnite (custard pie; 9KN) in town.
Orebić
Satisfy a sweet urge with a strudel, slice of cake or a homemade gelato at this chilled-out cafe on the promenade.
Dubrovnik
While the location doesn't match that of the old town's Taj Mahal, the food does – so if you're up for Bosnian cuisine but not for a long wait, head to…
Dubrovnik
Exploring the fusion of fresh Mediterranean ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques, dishes here come sprinkled with an international zing. With…
Dubrovnik
Set in a 17th-century palazzo on the old town’s main drag, this quintessential Dubrovnik cafe offers unparalleled people-watching coupled with slick…
Dubrovnik
Known for a simple menu of Dalmatian specialties, Kamenice's signature dishes include squid risotto, mussels in buzara (white wine) sauce, as well as…
Dubrovnik
LAJK stands out among the many restaurants on Prijeko street for its charming trattoria-style setting and compact menu listing local dishes alongside…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in a quiet side alley, Zuzori couples Dubrovnik street ambience with Mediterranean delights served with a contemporary flair. Highlighting…
Dubrovnik
Nestled in a patch of forest on the Srđ hill plateau, this rustic tavern offers a refreshing change from the old town’s neatly set terraces and polished…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away between the old town and the cable-car station, Tabasco is a local’s fave. Wood-fired pizzas with an ample variety of toppings, plus shaded…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in a narrow side street just off Stradun, this sandwich outlet has been around for decades. Serving platters of Dalmatian delicacies –…
Cavtat
A favourite of visiting celebs and presidents, Leut turns on the charm with bunches of flowers and a display of fresh fish, which it sources directly from…
Dubrovnik
Fast food meets table service in a glassy pavilion attached to a takeaway joint on the Lapad Bay pedestrian strip. While waiting for their pizza, burger,…
Dubrovnik
At the heart of Dubrovnik's main eat street, Dalmatino is a good place to try the likes of black risotto, octopus salad and truffle pasta, albeit at old…
Cavtat
Overlooking Ključice beach, Rokotin serves typical Dalmatian dishes in a truly idyllic setting. In the cool shade of pines, soak in the Adriatic blues as…
Dubrovnik
From the street, Amfora looks like just another local cafe-bar, but the real magic happens at the six-table restaurant at the rear. Dalmatian favourites…
Cavtat
This long-established restaurant has a sea-facing terrace shaded by pines. The menu majors in seafood – try the fish soup, grilled squid or the excellent…
Dubrovnik
This little fast-food joint serves typical local ingredients – particularly seafood – in an untypical fashion, resulting in tasty quick bites such as…
Dubrovnik
As the name suggests, everything’s good at Tutto Bene. Generously sized kebabs, sumptuous pizza slices, delicious wraps, sandwiches and extra crispy fries…
Dubrovnik
Tucked away in an old-town alley, Pupo is a good choice for seafood but remains especially loved for its sweets. Leave room for a slice of Dubrovnik…
Dubrovnik
Situated under the shade of pines at the marina, Orsan quite naturally highlights seafood. Delve into the house faves: grilled octopus and Orsan risotto …
Dubrovnik
A simple, beachy menu of pizzas, pastas and salads comes topped with spectacular sunsets at this informal eatery, set back from the beach on a sun-baked…
Zagorje
This rustic eatery, often overtaken by day-tripping families from Zagreb on weekends, is a tad gimmicky but great for kids, with farm animals roaming…