Split
This cosy, rustic tavern, in an alleyway minutes from the seafront, specialises in well-prepared seafood – as epitomised in its perfectly cooked fish…
Must-see restaurants in Central Dalmatia
Split
Offering great-quality Dalmatian fare, this friendly little Veli Varoš tavern features daily specials such as cuttlefish brujet (a flavour-packed seafood…
Split
Accessed by a discreet door on the waterfront promenade, this upstairs restaurant serves sophisticated modern Mediterranean dishes that look as divine as…
Split
Informal and family-run, with a TV screening sports in the corner, Fetivi feels more like a tavern than most that bear the konoba name. However, that…
Brač Island
Sit by the open fire in Vinotoka's stone-walled dining room or, when it warms up, grab a table on the street or in the large, glassed-in terrace across…
Vis Island
Locals in the know rave about this seafood restaurant, its leafy courtyard dotted with bamboo, orange and lemon trees. For a winter warm-up, try the…
Split
Spilling onto a surprisingly quiet square at the heart of Diocletian's Palace, Portofino will charm the pants off you with its friendly service, elegant…
Split
When Spličani are after a traditional feast of spit-roasted lamb they head for the hills – to Klis, to be exact. This roadside restaurant, founded in 1877…
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…
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…
Pakleni Islands
Catering to the well-heeled yachties moored in Palmižana bay, this upmarket restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine, including Dalmatian…
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 …
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Split
There's no better way to start a Split day than coffee and an omelette on the garden terrace of this upmarket restaurant, overlooking Firule beach…
Vis Island
Set amid fields 8km south of Vis Town, this winery restaurant is one of the very best places to try food cooked under a traditional peka (metal dome)…
Hvar Town
Mizarola has a loyal local following, partly because it's one of the only places to open in the low season, but mainly because of its crowd-pleasing…
Komiža
Specialising in seafood (although the grilled lamb is very good, too), Bako has a terrace with water views and a cool stone interior decorated with a…
Vis Island
Marked by an old-time bicycle on its wall, Lola is tucked away into a beautiful garden courtyard with old stone walls and a Meštrović fountain. The…
Hvar Town
Run by an Aussie-Croat and an American, this great little place serves up delicious stuffed flatbreads (fig and ricotta, pear and gorgonzola, brie and…
Omiš
Omiš' hippest eatery serves the likes of burgers and steaks alongside such traditional dishes as pašticada (a rich meaty stew), pasta and grilled fish,…
Brela
If you're after a treat, take a 20-minute walk to this elegant restaurant and wine bar on the terrace of the flashy Grand Hotel Slavia in Baška Voda, the…
Split
The vibe might be more like that of an upmarket wine bar, but the food here is top notch, too. The menu includes delicious risotto, homemade pasta with…
Central Dalmatia
Grilled meat takes centre stage at this friendly family-run restaurant, tucked away on a residential street set back from the water in Stobreč. Local…
Hvar Town
Calling itself a 'steak and fish house', this place is always popular – due, in part, to the handsome waiters and the free-flowing rakija (grappa)…
Omiš
Operating out of an old stone house right on the traffic-choked main street, Bastion serves a tasty selection of grilled meat as well as pizza and lots of…
Split
A locals favourite, just outside the walls of Diocletian's Palace, this low-key joint offers daily-changing, great-quality Dalmatian mainstays – calamari,…
Split
Chops, steak, chicken breast, duck breast, tuna, sea bass, lobster, scampi – you name it, they'll grill it. Don't skimp on the sides; the truffle mash is…
Stari Grad
'George's Cellar' has bucketloads of atmosphere, courtesy of old stone walls, woven wicker lamps and a couple of tables outside in the lane. The menu…
Hvar Town
Hit this buzzing hole-in-the-wall place for top-notch cocktails and a globetrotting range of tasty snacks: everything from empanadas and burgers to pulled…
Vis Island
Set on a pretty sandy beach, this relaxed eatery serves excellent grilled squid and fish under the shade of palms, pines and a wooden pergola. Order a…
Brač Island
This fabulously located restaurant has a beach terrace overlooking the sea. As well as Dalmatian favourites (fish, squid and the like), there's also…
Jelsa
For the rest of the year they're busy with their bistro, Beštija, in Zagreb, but come summer this hip young crew heads to Jelsa to celebrate the simple…
