Northern Dalmatia Restaurants
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Northern Dalmatia - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.
An easy choice if you’re looking to sample Pag’s signature local lamb or specialty Paški sir (cheese produced by sheep consuming grass laced with salty sea water). While more unique eateries are to be had, Bistro Na Tale is nevertheless a popular spot that serves quality dishes in a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy a seat on the terrace facing the salt flats and dine casually while planning your next excursion.
Boasting an appealing outdoor terrace overlooking a quiet little harbor, Foša is a combination of age-old Dalmatian style and modern trends, in architecture, design, and gastronomy. It's old-world tastes give foundation to creative modern dishes, such as the tuna carpaccio beautifully complemented by a dab of wasabi cream or the sea bass marinated in a potent emulsion of local fennel root, citrus, and honey.
Just across from a public beach and near the Borik resort complex, this distinguished restaurant has been serving up a delicious array of seafood, beef, veal, pork, and pasta dishes since 1963. You can choose between such lower-end fare as spaghetti with scampi or more expensive delights like scampi on the skewer. Dessert options include mouthwatering banana splits. Upstairs are 12 spacious, elegant, peach-toned, pricey rooms, at 1,135 Kn for a double with breakfast.
For a break from the tourist bustle, head for the Pet Bunara, a slow food restaurant situated in a quiet little nook just off the Pet Bunara square. The fare is creative and changes weekly, if not daily, according to local produce available. Every dish is centered around local food, from seafood to signature lamb. Homemade fig jam and roasted almonds are palate pleasers, while the wine-savvy staff will elevate your dinner into an authentic culinary experience. The prices are surprisingly fair for an establishment of this caliber.
Even if you are not staying at Holiday Village Zaton, you might find yourself at Zaton's Konoba Bepo in search of a good meal because Nin does not have many worthy alternatives. Bepo's charming atmosphere is lively, and their menu is a good representation of local Mediterranean fare. As a nice touch, Bepo uses olive oil produced by a favorite local producer, Ivica Vlatković. Try some of their traditional desserts.
Located within the Art Hotel Kalelarga just off the square, sleek Bistro Gourmet Kalelarga serves up authentic local specialties complemented by a carefully arranged wine list and best enjoyed on the charming outdoor terrace. Be sure to ask your server to help you take advantage of seasonal dishes, especially if you find yourself here during asparagus season in early spring. If a full meal is not what you’re looking for, be sure to at least stop in for a delightful slice of cake.
With outdoor tables on a lovely terrace, overlooking the sea in the Old Town, Bruschetta serves reasonably priced and well-presented Mediterranean cuisine. Popular with locals and visitors alike, it's especially known for its pizzas and pasta dishes, but it also does excellent steaks and fresh fish, as well as an irresistible tiramisu.
Beyond its outstanding selection of seafood, Boba offers a variety of regional delicacies sure to please even finicky diners. The outdoor terrace and shaded gardens provide a quiet respite, and while the restaurant is very popular, it doesn’t feel crowded. Locals and visitors alike enjoy friendly service and crisp Croatian white wines, offered at moderately expensive prices. The good word is out on Boba—a short wait to be seated may be expected, or reserve a table in advance.
Located yards away from the Church of the Holy Cross—indeed you might enter the restaurant by mistake, thinking you are proceeding to the churchyard from a back entrance—this pleasant spot's well-prepared fare ranges from fresh seafood to meats, and desserts such as pancakes with fig marmalade. Note that the spaghetti, though listed as a children's meal, makes for a hearty "light" (and budget) meal even for an adult.
If you want to have a hearty meal well above the tourist fray in Sali, you'll have to do some climbing (over 100 steps!) to reach this rustic restaurant with tables on barrels, fishnets hanging from the ceiling's wooden beams, an enticing open hearth, and an outdoor terrace shaded by grapevines. Set in a villagelike atmosphere that feels very off the beaten path, Konoba Kod Sipe serves everything from grilled calamari and pork chops to cuttlefish spaghetti. To find Konoba Kod Sipe, start at the steps between the Suvenirica Porat store and the Gelateri Contes café, near the tip of the harbor, and walk up more than 100 steps, passing two pretty little churches on your left along the way. After the second church, follow the signs for "Konoba."
Located in the cool shade of a stone alleyway behind Sali’s harbor, Konoba Trapula has the charm of a place you can find only by word of mouth, as well as delicious, fresh seafood, such as brudet (seafood stew) and perfectly prepared tuna steak. The polished, dark wood tables and the nautical decor remind you of the restaurant’s proximity to the sea.
This is a popular place for locals and tourists, and with good reason: delicious, generous portions at fair prices and pizzas big enough to share (not that you'll want to). Pizza is definitely the star here, with an impressive spread of toppings to choose from, but if you're not a pizza fan the cuttlefish risotto and daily specials never disappoint. It tends to get crowded, especially when the games are on, but the staff are attentive and the atmosphere is friendly.
Charming and cozy (with limited but coveted seating), this tucked-away spot offers a consistently pleasant experience, especially on a clear night when you can sit in the courtyard, enjoying a tasty house wine that complements both the lighter fare and pasta plates. Knowledgeable waiters will help you pair the fresh pastas and sauces; don't overlook the pillowy gnocchi. Complimentary aperitifs are common, as are welcoming words from the managers as they ensure their customers are happy.
With generous portions and a location just a short way down the road from Paklenica National Park, Restaurant Dinko is perfect for feeding hungry climbers, hikers, and park visitors. Dinko's sticks to the basics, serving fresh seafood and traditional Croatian dishes in a rustic outdoor setting. You’ll likely enjoy your meal in the company of park visitors as well as locals. On busy summer days, a festive spirit takes hold.
Just outside the city walls on the tip of the peninsula and on the ground floor of a four-story concrete-box building, the Kornat serves original, first-rate cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood—try the monkfish fillet with truffle sauce—plus a limited choice of hearty meat dishes, including leg of lamb with roasted potatoes. Desserts include melon with Champagne. There's also an extensive wine list, from the best of Croatian elixirs to the smoothest Shiraz.
An excellent choice for travelers looking to experience traditional Croatian-style architecture, this konoba is a transformed village house replete with period furniture and a customary front terrace. The kitchen prepares local, seasonal ingredients with care, producing meals that will satisfy the desire for an authentic Dalmatian experience. Come here for a rustic atmosphere, cold beer, fresh fish, and an enjoyable evening al fresco. The konoba and the adjoining ethno-house are managed by the National Park itself, and its reconstruction was partly allowed by EU funding.
In this elegant little restaurant near the main square, with tables lining the length of the narrow, historic alleyway, you can begin with an appetizer such as mussels in wine sauce and move on to monkfish tail or grilled scampi—both in wine sauce. The chef likes putting seafood in wine sauce here, to gratifyingly delicious effect. Whatever you get, accompany it with a glass of Graševina, the house white.
Casual and affordable with respectable fare, Bistro Plankit offers relaxed diners a varied menu. The pizza is a sure bet, as are the salads. The waiters are friendly and the setting laid back, a good choice for families and travelers looking for a quick bite.
The menu may be small at this family-owned spot, but it manages to squeeze in everything from staple pastas and risottos to grilled meats and steak—and the service is friendly. You can enjoy this combination under the courtyard's grapevine or next to the interior's stone walls, with Croatian pop for background music.
If it is true that we first eat with our eyes, Pearl of Siam is delivering a bountiful feast. The decor is noteworthy and gorgeous. Welcoming servers are happy to help decipher the menu, and while some selections could stand a touch more ginger and galangal, the coconut cream and pineapple dessert is perfect every time. This restaurant creates excitement for Thai food in a region that is otherwise deficient in Asian cuisine.
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