Must-see restaurants in Southern Dalmatia

Not just the best place on Cavtat's seafront strip, Bugenvila is one of the culinary trendsetters of the Dalmatian coast. Local ingredients are showcased…

Dubrovnik's glitziest restaurant offers fine dining at its best, with flavoursome, beautifully presented, creative cuisine, an impressive wine list and…

This breezy bistro aligns its menu with the seasons and has a reputation for exceptional homemade bread, pasta and risotto, alongside the likes of steaks,…

Nautika bills itself as 'Dubrovnik's finest restaurant' and it comes pretty close. The setting is sublime, overlooking the sea and the city walls, and the…

There's no better place to soak up the scenery than the terrace of this exceptional family-run restaurant, specialising in modern takes on Dalmatian…

The 'Captain's House' is one of the most venerable seafood restaurants in the region. Feast on Ston oysters and grilled squid on the shady terrace, but…

Attentive local wait staff usher you to your table in the clean-lined, modern dining room of this popular restaurant, tucked away in a residential area…

The popularity of this tiny old-town restaurant is testament not just to the paucity of options for vegetarians and vegans in Croatia, but also to the…

Our favourite place to eat on the entire island has the unlikely setting of the sleepy farming village of Pupnat, 11km west of Korčula Town. The menu is…

This elegant place is known for its fresh fish and bags of old-town atmosphere. To say it's 'long-standing' is an understatement – it opened its doors in…

One of Dubrovnik's most upmarket restaurants has a wonderfully unstuffy setting, occupying a covered rooftop terrace hidden among the venerable stone…

Established by two best friends a quarter of a century ago, this landmark restaurant is famous for its Neretva regional specialities, particularly frogs…

Over a dozen different kinds of sumptuous, creamy gelati are on offer at this sweet spot. Alternatively, choose from a substantial menu of cakes and…

The finest restaurant on Lopud, Obala has been known for its seafood delicacies since 1938. The prices are as fine as the service and the food, but the…

With over 20 tempting varieties of thick, delicious gelato on offer, this artisanal ice-cream shop serves everything from your standard chocolate to funky…

Showcasing dishes from five different regions (Slavonia, Dalmatia, Istria, Hercegovina and Southern Adriatic), the menu at Veranda is like a 'best of'…

Piknik Dubrovnik's gourmet kits upgrade nature outings into snazzy picnics. A spread of locally sourced cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, salads and drinks,…

When you've had your share of traditional Dalmatian fare, head to Azur for what is dubbed ‘Croatian-Asian fusion’ – a Croatian chef takes on Asian recipes…

Stermasi's 11 apartments (from €65) are bright and modern, and either have a terrace or private balcony. But the big draw here is the restaurant, serving…

The LD stands for Lešić Dimitri and it's no surprise that Korčula’s most elegant accommodation should also have its finest restaurant. The setting is…