Dining is fairly casual in Croatia but the people prefer to be neatly dressed when they dine out. While flip-flops, T-shirts and shorts are accepted during the day, at night you would be expected to dress a bit formally. The upscale establishment also expect jacket and tie as part of the dress code.
Croatia boasts of a sumptuous cuisine and numerous dining options to suit all tastes and budgets. While the list of restaurants and eateries in the country is exhaustive, we would like to suggest the following for a great dining experience.
One of the oldest family run restaurants, this place is a popular eatery for both the locals and tourists. It is not uncommon to see people queuing up for hours outside the restaurant just to get in and enjoy a hearty meal of local delicacies.
Situated in the 19th century Nautical Academy, this restaurant features three big terraces from where you can enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the harbor while you feast on delectable meat and fish dishes.
Don’t be surprised if you see a mix of workmen and rich jetsetters coming down from their yachts to grab a quick bite at this restaurant. This place is known to serve the most succulent of meat dishes especially lamb and veal. The terrace offers spectacular views and is ideal to relax back and enjoy a sumptuous meal.
This famous restaurant situated in an alley in the neighborhood of Kut is known for its creative interpretations of ancient recipes such as brodetto, a traditional stew which includes ingredients such as tomatoes, olive oil, monkfish, lobster and wine.
The simple interiors combined with the bright paintings and delectable food make this a popular eatery for all including the high-flying jetsetters. The specialty of this restaurant is definitely the famous gregada soup, which includes boiled whitefish, potatoes, onions and wine.
Situated near the Old Town, this family owned restaurant serves classic Dalmatian dishes. The restaurant is housed in a 200 year old stone house surrounded by orange trees and features an ivy covered courtyard and a barrel-vaulted dining room.
Situated in the centre of Hvar, this restaurant serves a host of interesting and innovative culinary delights such as roast beef garnished with herbs or a fillet of Adriatic Sea bass with grilled zuccini, cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The restaurant with its quaint garden is ideal for alfresco dining.
This restaurant with a wood-adorned dining room specializes in serving exquisitely prepared sea food delicacies. The chef uses the minimum of sauces and spices in order to let the original flavors come through. Some of the popular dishes include oysters, sautéed shrimps, scallops, mussels and clams prepared in olive oil.