Slavonia
Vukovar's fanciest choice for a meal is this pleasant restaurant by the riverside. It has an excellent reputation for Slavonian specialities and does a…
Must-see restaurants in Croatia
Brač Island
Atmospheric in the extreme, this village eatery has a 300-year-old stone interior hung with dried meats and full of wine vats, and a lovely vine-shaded…
Korčula Island
Right in the heart of the old town, this popular restaurant's covered rooftop terrace might just be the busiest place in Korčula. The menu focuses on…
Poreč
For the best seafood in Poreč, head down the narrow alleyway to find this small place that specialises in local seafood, risottos and truffle dishes. The…
Poreč
Tucked away just off the main street, this lovely tavern serves great fish and shellfish dishes in a cosy setting. The food is usually spot on but some…
Motovun
A great choice on the approach to the outer gate, this intimate and friendly restaurant has a terrace with sweeping valley views. It whips up well…
Zagreb
Dig into traditional central European flavours in the slightly staid beer-hall-style interior or on the huge outdoor terrace. It also serves regular…
Vis Island
Sister to two popular pizzerias of the same name in Zagreb, Karijola serves up thin-crust concoctions with high-quality toppings. Try the Karijola (tomato…
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…
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…
Zagorje
Housed in a vaulted basement, this cosy pizzeria-trattoria churns out excellent pizza, pasta (from gnocchi to tagliatelle), risottos and meat mainstays…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Zadar
One of Croatia’s best traditional markets, with seasonal, local produce at cheap prices: juicy watermelons and oranges, cured ham and Pag cheese.
Dubrovnik
With its checked tablecloths and handwritten blackboard menus, there's a distinctly French feel to this breezy bistro – although the food meanders from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
