Zagorje
This venture by two local chefs experiments with regional cuisine using local ingredients – think foie-gras-filled puff pastry and pork belly rolled in…
Must-see restaurants in Croatia
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…
Dubrovnik
Izvor’s menu couples easy-to-love dishes such as tempura prawns or marinated ribs with a succinct list of Croatian wines and beers. But it all comes…
Zagreb
While the interior is all contemporary blonde wood and exposed brick, the heart of this restaurant is big-portioned home cooking – it's chock-a-block at…
Šibenik
A sleek new bistro serving organic, locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food. The gorgeous interior of the 1920s building has an open kitchen and a raw…
Northern Dalmatia
Housed in a typical limestone town house, and with a great sea-view terrace, this long-established tavern serves up a wide range of Adriatic fish and…
Central & Eastern Istria
This Labin old-town restaurant has a terrace overlooking the sea, a menu of authentic Istrian fare and a loyal local following. Handmade fuži (Istrian…
Central & Eastern Istria
Istrian mainstays are served with a creative touch at this upmarket restaurant, located in a beautiful valley a five-minute drive out of Momjan. The…
Northern Dalmatia
At the junction of the coastal highway and the access road in Starigrad to Entrance 1 for Paklenica National Park, this popular restaurant has a shady…
Central & Eastern Istria
For a light Sunday meal of truffle-infused antipasti served with homemade bread – such as cheese drowned in olive oil, Istrian prosciutto and truffle…
Pag Island
Near a pebbly beach a short walk north of the old town, this simple seafood restaurant has a fishing-paraphernalia-bedecked dining room and a terrace…
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…
Istria's West Coast
This excellent regional restaurant offers personable service and delicious food in several rustic rooms. Specialities include fuži (homemade egg pasta)…
Opatija
Not just great wheels of heavily laden pizza but also risottos, salads, seafood and cakes are on offer at this rare treat of an affordable Opatija eatery…
Rovinj
The first restaurant in Croatia to be awarded a Michelin star, Monte offers a choice of three differently themed six-course Modern Istrian menus (one…
Šibenik
With a pleasant covered terrace right by the Franciscan monastery, this is an unpretentious option for breakfast (cereal, omelettes, pancakes), light…
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…
Korčula Island
The hanging tentacles of filament lights over the bar and the big brass fixtures over the tables mark this out as one of Korčula's most fresh and fun…
Krk Island
Set well back from the seafront at the top of the old town, this atmospheric stone building looks slightly gloomy from the street, but the convivial,…
Pula
Locals swear by the real-deal home cooking at this no-frills spot. It’s cheap, casual and cash-only, and there's a reassuringly brief menu that focuses on…
Dubrovnik
It's fair to say that most Croatians don't have much of an interest in or aptitude for Asian cooking, yet fresh seafood is something that they understand…
Poreč
Vegetarians, vegans and broad-minded omnivores will be spoilt for choice at this meat-free restaurant, tucked away on a side street near the main square…
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…
Zagreb
Modern tweaks on traditional Croatian classics and fabulous service make Lanterna stand out amid the central city's glut of restaurants. In the cosy…
Zagreb
Executive chef Ana Grgić leads the team at the casual-chic restaurant of the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, much favoured by local business folk for its…
Zagorje
A notch above everywhere else in town for the quality of its menu, with dishes like Istrian steak with truffles and perch in horseradish sauce among the…
Zagreb
Experience a slice of old-school Zagreb. Tip Top has been serving heavy, hearty central European dishes since the 1940s and refuses to bow to the dining…
Central & Eastern Istria
At this beautifully converted 600-year-old olive mill in the mountains south of Buzet, eccentric owner Nevio Sirotić serves delectable, homemade slow food…
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)…
Rovinj
For an added burst of romance, book ahead at this family-run restaurant and request a table on one of the rocky terraces clinging to the cliffs circling…
Zagreb
Pining for some spice? Head here for Sri Lankan sunshiny flavours. Order the kotthu (spicy mix of roti bread, vegetables and egg), add in a serving of…
Pag Island
For a bit of sober Croatian authenticity in clubbing Novalja, head to this characterful tavern (the name translates as The Old Man and the Sea) set just…
Mali Lošinj
With a large terrace overlooking the sea at Čikat, this laid-back eatery serves the usual selection of grilled meat, seafood, pasta and salads with…
Zagreb
Little-sister cafe to Vincek, Zagreb's famed purveyor of all things sweet and sticky, Vis à Vis dishes up scrummy treats, but with no white sugar used and…
Zagreb
Once the height of dining out in Zagreb, this grand dame is a great place to sample Croatian and central European staples while soaking up the atmosphere…
Zagreb
The front terrace is perfect for a lazy long lunch while soaking up the sun and gazing down onto the pedestrian promenade below. The menu cherry-picks…
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…
