Bol
This tavern offers simple, local food in a venerable stone building decorated with old photos and knick-knacks. While the food isn't exceptional, the…
Must-see restaurants in Croatia
Split
The go-to place for pizza in the old town, Galija is the sort of joint where locals take you for a good, simple meal. It also serves pasta and Dalmatian…
Rab Island
The usual characters of pasta, steaks and grilled seafood, all well prepared, populate this menu. The stone-walled courtyard is attractive and the service…
Northern Dalmatia
The simple Lugarnica forest cottage is two hours up the Velika Paklenica gorge. Dishes range from croissants or cheese with olives to grilled sausages or…
Central & Eastern Istria
A bit hit-and-miss, the town’s oldest restaurant sits on the verdant main square. The decor is bright and cheerful, and the menu extensive and heavy on…
Krk Island
You couldn't be any closer to the water, and indeed the setting is the main reason to come here. The food is fine, if fairly standard, waterfront seafood…
Makarska
Linger in the quiet leafy courtyard of this classy restaurant just off the main drag and feast on lamb, steak and fresh fish. There's a good wine list,…
Zagreb
This small, stylish bistro is good for a light lunch, with quiche, salads and open sandwiches on the menu along with tapas-style dishes made for sharing.
Split
This parkside, family-style tavern is a pleasant place for a bite if you're visiting the nearby ruins of Salona.
Rovinj
Graze on good Istrian standards, either in the eclectic interior crammed with marine knick-knacks or at the clutch of outdoor tables with water views.
Trogir
This longstanding restaurant has a terrace and a huge menu, with lobster and lots of meat specialities (such as chicken liver wrapped in bacon).
Zagorje
This Neanderthal-themed cafe-restaurant at the entrance of the museum claims to dish out barbecue from a recipe that’s 130,000 years old.
Central & Eastern Istria
On the main square, this family-run place has tables outside and acceptable, affordable food and cheap beer. It also rents rooms upstairs.
Cres Island
By the entrance to the village, this small buffet is a good spot to stop for a cool beer and a snack.
Pula
Respectable Croatian thin-crust pizzas and decent pasta dishes served on an upstairs terrace.
Rijeka
This local market is one of the best places in town for seasonal fruit and vegetables.
