Central Dalmatia Restaurants

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  • 21. Kod Joze

    $$ | Manuš

    This typical Dalmatian restaurant is relaxed and romantic, with exposed stone walls and heavy wooden furniture illuminated by candlelight. Located just outside the palace walls, a five-minute walk from Zlatna Vrata (Golden Gate), it is slightly hidden and easy to miss. The waiters are wonderfully discreet, and the rižot frutta di mare (seafood risotto) delicious. There are also tables outside on a small open-air terrace for summertime al fresco dining.

    Sredmanuška 4, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-347–397

    Known For

    • Romantic ambience
    • Excellent seafood risotto
    • Al fresco dining on the open-air terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 22. Konoba Bačvara

    $$

    Traditional home-cooked Dalmatian fare is served at this family-run eatery in an old stone building in Lastovo Town. Barbecued seafood predominates, and you'll also have the chance to try homegrown vegetables and local wine.

    Lastovo, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, 20290, Croatia
    020-801–131

    Known For

    • Affordable meals
    • Refreshing escape
    • Homegrown veggies

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards, Closed Nov.–May
  • 23. Konoba Kopačina

    $$

    It is hard to spend more than a day on the island of Brač without giving in to the succulent aromas of roasted lamb, and many people claim Konoba Kopačina is the best place to enjoy the island delicacy. While waiting for your lamb, consider trying Konoba Kopačina's vitalac, an island delicacy that includes the sheeps’ innards wrapped in gauze or membrane and roasted on a spit. The sheep on Brač feed only on their mother's milk and wild herbs like the rosemary and sage that thrive on the island's rocky terrain. There is also a good selection of local wines for which you can trust your waiter to provide good recommendations.

    Donji Humac 7, Donji Humac, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21423, Croatia
    021-647–707

    Known For

    • Expertly grilled lamb
    • Caramelized sheep cheese
    • Good selection of local wines
  • 24. Konoba Menego

    $$

    On the steps between the main square and the fortress, this authentic stone-walled konoba has candlelit tables and pršut hanging from the raftered ceiling. Come here to share platters of locally produced, cold Dalmatian specialties such as kožji sir (goat cheese), salata od hobotnice (octopus salad), and masline (olives), or feast on wild boar and traditional pašticada. Before leaving, round off your meal with pijane smokve (literally "drunk figs": figs marinated in brandy), and be sure to check out the world atlas where guests sign on the pages of their hometowns.

    Kroz Grodu 26, Hvar, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21450, Croatia
    021-717–411

    Known For

    • Small plates and "drunken" (brandy-marinated) figs
    • No reservations so waits are possible
    • Cash only

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Mar., No credit cards
  • 25. Konoba Ranč

    $$$

    Surrounded on all four sides by the shade of an olive grove, this restaurant is the perfect place to wind down a day of sun and sightseeing. It's known for the steak and lamb from the peka and fish prepared traditionally na gradele (on the grill). There's an area for kids to play, and they also have apartments to rent on-site.

    Kamena 62, Tucepi, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21325, Croatia
    021-623–563

    Known For

    • Outdoor area for kids to run around
    • Hearty food
    • Al fresco dining
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  • 26. Konoba Triton

    $$$$

    Widely acknowledged to be the best restaurant on the island, Triton is particularly popular with those traveling by sailboat, who can moor up on a small quay out front. The owners catch and cook the fish themselves; they also produce the wine, olive oil, and vegetables. You'll find it in Zaklopatica, a north-facing bay 3 km (2 miles) west of Lastovo Town. There are several apartments to rent upstairs, too.

    Zaklopatica 15, Lastovo, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, 20289, Croatia
    020-801–161

    Known For

    • Good antipasto
    • Free mooring for those arriving by boat
    • Freshly caught fish

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., No credit cards
  • 27. Konoba TRS

    $$$$

    With a tremendous sense of style, TRS combines traditional food with modern ingredients that are freshly sourced from the owner's family farm in a nearby village. These unusual combinations, like chickpea puree and fried octupus, are a welcome change and still subtle enough to allow the strength of the traditional Dalmatian food to dominate. Try the monkfish medallions wrapped in pancetta with the house red wine for a nice change.

    Ulica Matije Gupca 14, Trogir, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21220, Croatia
    021-796–956

    Known For

    • Family farm-to-table cuisine
    • Traditional dishes with twist, like cauliflower soup with sheep's cheese and pancetta chips
    • Excellent fish
  • 28. Lvxor

    $$ | Grad

    This is a perfect place to sit over coffee or a glass of local wine and absorb the 2,000 years of magnificent architecture that surround you. The morning-to-night restaurant serves Mediterranean-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try their octopus goulash with broad beans and polenta, which blends three of Central Dalmatia's quintessential ingredients.

    Kraj sv. Ivana 11, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-341–082

    Known For

    • Views of surrounding architecture
    • Adriatic cuisine options
    • Nice spot to get a drink
  • 29. Macondo

    $$$

    Fresh fish takes center stage at this superb restaurant hidden away on a narrow, cobbled street of Hvar Town. The dining room is simply furnished with wooden tables, discreet modern art, and a large open fire, and the food and service are practically faultless.

    Marije Maričić 7, Hvar, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21450, Croatia
    021-742–850

    Known For

    • Superfresh seafood
    • Well-versed waitstaff
    • Great place to try gregada (fish stew)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Mar., Credit cards accepted
  • 30. Passarola

    $$$$

    Tucked away in a picturesque courtyard off the main square, great care is taken at this sophisticated restaurant to select and focus on the best local, organic ingredients. The wine list is impressive and includes local standouts and a wide international selection. There's also live classical or jazz music on some nights.

    Dr. Mate Miličića 10, Hvar, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia
    021-717–374

    Known For

    • Traditional dishes
    • Beautiful presentation and flavors
    • Impressive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr.
  • 31. Pojoda

    $$$$

    A modern glass-and-wood conservatory that looks onto a courtyard garden of orange and lemon trees, Pojoda makes for a popular spot among the sailing crowd that won't disappoint a food-savvy traveler either. The dishes are named in local dialect: check out the manistra na brudet (bean and pasta soup) and luc u verudi (tuna stewed with vegetables), or try the pojorski bronzinić, a thick brodetto of squid with lentils and barley.

    Don Cvjetka Marasovića 8, Vis Town, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21480, Croatia
    021-711–575

    Known For

    • Grilled fresh fish
    • Family-friendly atmosphere
    • Brilliantly flavored lobster brudet

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed for dinner in winter, Credit cards accepted
  • 32. Radmanove Mlinice

    $$

    This renovated water mill is well known for miles around for its fresh pastrva (trout) and pečena janjetina (roast lamb), served at tables under trees in a riverside garden. Throughout July and August, on Wednesday evenings, the dreamy spot also stages live folk music and dancing from 8 pm onward. It lies 6 km (4 miles) from Omiš, up the Cetina Valley.

    Omiš, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21310, Croatia
    021-862–238

    Known For

    • Classic Croatian cuisine
    • Live music in summer
    • Beautiful natural surroundings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., Credit cards accepted
  • 33. Restaurant Adriatic

    $$$ | Zvoncac

    Above the ACI Marina, at the foot of Marjan Hill and close to the gardens of Sveti Stipan, this seafood restaurant has a light and airy minimalist interior, plus a summer terrace where you can watch the yachts sail in and out of port. In the vein of "slow food," the kitchen gives great care to seasonal ingredients and presentation. The former owner, Zoran Grašo, is a retired basketball player, and his son Petar Grašo is a famous singer, so you may spot some local celebrities from time to time among the diners.

    Sustipanski put 2, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-398–560

    Known For

    • Fabulous views
    • Classic Croatian fine dining
    • Spot for local celebrities

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 34. Šperun

    $$ | Varoš

    This cozy restaurant has become popular because of its reasonably priced menu and quaint atmosphere. The Italo-Dalmatian menu features pasta dishes, seafood risottos, and old-fashioned local fish specialties such as bakalar na crveno (dried cod cooked in a rich tomato and onion sauce) and brudet (fish stew).

    Šperun 3, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-346–999

    Known For

    • Classic Croatian fare
    • Hearty fish stew for lunch
    • Small dining room
  • 35. Stari Mlin

    $$$

    Hanging plants, funky paintings, and colorful canvases set the mood inside this old stone building, where the interior garden is draped with vines and decorated with pots of herbs and cherry tomatoes. Barbecued seafood tops the menu, but there's also a select choice of Thai dishes.

    Prvosvibanska 43, Makarska, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21300, Croatia
    021-611–509

    Known For

    • Quality Croatian fare
    • Excellent mojitos
    • Waitstaff that tends to upsell

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 36. To Je Tako

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    Located in a narrow back alley, this cozy little space attracts a young, fun crowd with their tasty muddled drinks and Dalmatian take on Latin American street food, including tacos, burritos, and empanadas. To Je Tako offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a good craft beer selection and gluten-free options, all at great prices.

    Ulica Kraj Svetog Ivana 5, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-553–021

    Known For

    • Good food at great prices
    • Unusual cuisine for Croatia
    • Delicious tacos and empanadas
  • 37. Vanjaka

    $$

    In an elegant 17th-century stone building in the Old Town, close to the cathedral, this welcoming family-run restaurant serves Dalmatian specialties such as black risotto, gnocchi, and fresh fish, as well as a good choice of local wines. Sit outside on the open-air terrace, or take a table in the intimate air-conditioned dining room. Vanjaka doubles as a highly regarded B&B with just three rooms upstairs.

    Radovanov trg 9, Trogir, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21220, Croatia
    021-884–061

    Known For

    • Dalmatian cuisine
    • Al fresco dining
    • Local wines
  • 38. Varoš

    $$$ | Varoš

    The dining-room walls here are hung with seascapes and fishing nets, and the waiters wear traditional Dalmatian waistcoats. The fresh fish and pržene lignje (fried squid) are excellent, and there's also a reasonable choice of Croatian meat dishes. The restaurant can seem a little dour at lunchtime, but mellows when the candles are lighted during the evening. It's a five-minute walk west of the city center, and there are a couple of tables outside by the entrance for outdoor dining.

    Ban Mladenova 9, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    021-396–138

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood dishes
    • Authentic atmosphere with traditional decor
    • Location close to city center

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 39. Vidilica

    $$ | Marjan

    This lounge-style café terrace with breathtaking views is a good spot for lunch or a sunset dinner. They're also open for breakfast starting at 8 am.

    Prilaz Vladimira Nazora 1, Split, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21000, Croatia
    095-871–8792

    Known For

    • Quick bites
    • Panoramic sea views
    • Beautiful sunsets
  • 40. Villa Kaliopa

    $$$$

    With tables set under the trees in the romantic walled garden of a 16th-century villa, dinner at this restaurant in Vis Town is an unforgettable experience. The menu changes daily depending on what fresh fish and shellfish are available. Your server will bring a platter to the table so you can choose your own fish before it's cooked. Fish is priced by weight so be careful what you order, and ask the waiter to clarify because there is no menu with clear prices.

    Vladimira Nazora 32, Vis Town, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, 21480, Croatia
    091-271–1755

    Known For

    • Excellent setting and location
    • Catering to the high-end crowd
    • Fish priced by weight

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., No credit cards

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