The Best Restaurants in Croatia
The view of the old town and the sea with its islets is breathtaking. The cuisine is in no way inferior to the view: Every plate is a testament to the superb quality of the produce, precision and refined creativity. The wine accompaniment is also of the very highest calibre.
The terrace, with its view of the cathedral, is beautiful. Owner and chef Rudolf Štefan uses his skills to create one of the best gourmet experiences in the country, with a focus on creative reinterpretations of traditional flavours. Top wines are also served.
A Garden of Eden with fragrant lemon trees and first-class accommodation, each room individually designed. The gastronomic focus is on freshly caught fish, oysters and local vegetables, and the best olive oil is used to flavour the dishes. Selected wines.
The restaurant, with its terrace on the city wall is considered one of Croatia’s best. The dishes are characterised by creative combinations and perfect presentation, and it is best to choose the six-course tasting menu. The cheesecake with cherry gel and raspberry ice cream Is a dream.
In the villa, which rises 388 metres above the sea and offers fantastic views, you are welcomed and pampered in the best possible way. The cuisine has made a welcome push towards modernity. Regional ingredients are used to create works of art for the eye and the palate. Great wines!
The search for creativity never finishes in the gourmet restaurant. Based on ingredients from small local producers, Danijel Dekić's dishes have an international flavour. The menus are available with meat, fish or vegetarian options. Danijel's wife recommends excellent wines to accompany them.
The Monte is the Dekić family's well-known main restaurant, just 30 metres below is the Cave Lab in the former wine cellar. Small and cosy, it can be booked for groups of up to 14 people. The same applies here: the best freshest products from the region, top craftsmanship and highly creative.
Marble, large chandeliers and white tablecloths exude historical elegance, while Ana Grgić Tomić's cuisine is anchored in the vivid day. She interprets Mediterranean tradition in her own personal, sophisticated way. Every plate is a feast for the eyes. Large wine list with 200 labels.
The restaurant is very elegantly furnished in an upscale hotel. The view of the sea from the new sun terrace is captivating. The outstanding wines are accompanied by internationally inspired dishes, with regional herbs and spices adding the finishing touches.
Mario Mandarić changes his tasting menu four times a year. A gastronomic journey at the highest level, realised with great passion. The best regional and seasonal ingredients take centre stage, and the zero-waste principle is another key point. Great wine accompaniment!
The young Gabriela Filca successfully took over the cooker from Deni Srdoč. Her inspiration comes from traditional produce such as lamb, trout and strawberries, which she interprets in a contemporary way with perfect technique. The arrangement of each dish is also a feast for the eyes.
The elegant setting above the rooftops of the city is the ideal backdrop for the modern cuisine - based mostly on local ingredients and Istrian flavours, which chef Jeffrey Vella brings to the plate with unparalleled perfection. Service and wines round off the experience.
A charming restaurant to return to again and again. The flavours of the sea are creatively captured, playing with textures and unusual combinations. Top service and selected wines complete the experience. On the promenade, you sit very close to the water.
On the island of Solta, lies an exquisite hotel in an historic castle. The kitchen has mastered the art of elevating simple dishes to a very high level. Fish and seafood are the focus, and sometimes all you need for pure flavour is lemon and olive oil.
Dine in style in the beautiful vaulted room with a view of Lone Bay. Fine dining is achieved with seafood cuisine, such as white fish tartare with pea cream or braised octopus on sweet potato puree. Carefully selected wines round off the overall experience.
The all-round indulgence programme appeals to all the senses, with very cosy seating between rough stone walls and an open fireplace. Olive oil, sea salt, crusty bread, tomatoes and top-quality fish and seafood are just a few of the cornerstones of the kitchen line.
On the island of Pag, the business combines a hotel, restaurant and winery under one roof. The ambitious cuisine completely reinterprets the traditional. For chef Boris Šuljić, perfection comes from simplicity, but each plate is also a small work of art.
A gem of gastronomic delights is waiting to be discovered on the island. Chef Marko Gajski's focus is on pure flavour, with the products sourced mainly from Korcula. A six-course menu is accompanied by excellent wines.
The creative realisation of classic French cuisine and the purity of the produce, most of which is sourced locally, are important to the kitchen. The fried fish fillet in fennel sauce is a dream; Thai mint sauce goes well with the scampi tartare. Excellent wines!
Modern luxury in a historic ambience is not only offered by the renovated rooms of the villa, the cuisine also continues this trend. The creative tasting menu made from local ingredients is delicious. Fish and seafood are often combined with fruit flavours. Very good wines.