RESTAURANT BRUSCHETTA
Read moreThe Bruschetta has an excellent location. From the terrace you can see the foundations of the Roman walls. A romantic dinner in perspective, if you are lucky enough to have a table with a view of the waterfront at sunset. The interior is elegant. If the place has immediately acquired a good reputation, it is also for its quality Italian and Dalmatian cuisine. Large toasted sandwiches, of course, but also pizzas and other fresh homemade pastas such as ravioli with sea bass or its squid ink risotto.
RESTAURANT ZADAR JADERA
Read moreRare are the occasions to sit at the foot of a church! This is the romantic experience (especially in the evening) offered by the terrace of this restaurant, located on a quiet square, in the direct vicinity of the radiating chapels of Saint Chrysogone. On the menu, traditional Dalmatian cuisine, land and sea, full salads, lots of grilled meats and copious formulas to share (platters of fish, shellfish or grilled meats) served with southern vegetables or blitva (mashed potatoes with chard in olive oil).
RESTORAN NA TALE
Read moreThis restaurant has a good reputation for its generous food, with a lovely terrace overlooking the salt marshes. Groups of French tourists come here regularly for tastings of local wines, accompanied by Pag cheese and smoked ham. This is the typical Dalmatian dish to which the island is world-renowned! Otherwise, try the big salads, grilled meats, fish simmered in wine and herbs, grilled fish and squid, squid ink risotto, whole lobster... There's plenty to choose from!
RIBLJI RESTORAN FOŠA
Read moreJust at the entrance to the town through the gate to the mainland, the restaurant's terrace has a breathtaking panoramic view of the channelled Zadar (Foša) inlet and the bay. Romantic setting for one of the city's most famous fish restaurants. It is therefore essential, as you can imagine, to book in high season. Its menu, a mix of traditional and modern Adriatic cuisine, features grilled regional fish, southern recipes with olive oil... Tasty and healthy.
KONOBA-VINOTEKA PELEGRINI
Read moreHighly regarded gastronomic restaurant in Šibenik. Its location in a historical monument near the cathedral and the square courtyard where herbs are grown add to its prestige. It is an ideal setting for an exceptional meal, an inventive and refined cuisine, inspired by the Dalmatian traditions, revisited by the modernity of cooking. The head chef and his young brigade from the hotel school, the sommelier and his remarkable wine list make the difference.
KONOBA VAPOR
Read moreOn the marina, in a rustic setting, all wood and stone, the Konoba Vapor is a good restaurant. You will be served on the terrace, after the preparation of the cuisine of the generous Dalmatian fisherman. On the menu, smoked tuna as a starter, octopus salad, fresh fish, squid accompanied by southern vegetables, all grilled to perfection and drizzled with olive oil. There is also the black seafood risotto, coloured with squid ink, tagliatelle with mussels and shrimps or lobster. Service well done and smiling.
TRI PIRUNA
Read moreSet back from the port, where the many restaurants don't shine by their originality, the tavern stands out. A restaurant with inventive cuisine and an excellent reputation. So book in advance. Grilled meats are well prepared. Medium-rare cuts are carved at your table. The same goes for fish or prawn gnocchi, with cheese and fresh truffles, grated in front of you. In the more economical bistro formula, with local wine, cheese planchas, charcuterie (pršut), antipasti, olives, aromatic herbs and homemade bread.
TRAPULA WINE & CHEESE BAR
Read moreOpposite the cathedral, on the small square, the waiters at Trapula Wine & Cheese, this friendly wine bar, are busy during the day, but the rush comes at aperitif time. Here, you can enjoy a platter of Pag sheep's cheese and local charcuterie, washed down with a local red wine. This is often the formula ordered. Authentic atmosphere, bringing together locals and tourists, always in good spirits. A perfect option for a gourmet aperitif! Reservations recommended.
RESTAURANT ANTONIJO
Read moreOne of the best fish restaurants in the area. This thirty-year-old local institution is at the forefront of the riva, next to the many pizzerias and konoba bars that have sprung up since then. It owes its longevity to its generous cuisine, with fresh products prepared on the barbecue with the catch of the day, often saint-pierre, sea bream, tuna, shrimps, langoustines, octopus and more rarely lobster, squid. There is also pasta with truffles, risotto from the sea and very good desserts as well.
RESTORAN SKALA
Read moreA little away from the port, this restaurant enjoys a panoramic view of the river banks. Varied local cuisine, Dalmatian antipasti, grilled meats, cevapcici, lamb prepared under peka, sautéed asparagus but also fisherman's plate, freshwater fish, grilled eel, assortment with white fish fillet, shrimps and lobster in sauce) or a sea risotto. A vegetarian dish as well, and for dessert, the Skradinski torta, a cake made with almonds, nuts and chocolate from the region. Book a table on the terrace!
HÔTEL-RESTORAN NIKO
Read moreLocated on the Lungomare, near the Borik marina for about fifty years, the restaurant of the Hotel Niko remains one of the best rated in Zadar. The dining room has kept its bourgeois furniture, the grand piano and the antique mirror. The large aquarium, a lobster tank, also gives it a certain cachet. Appreciated for its careful fisherman's cooking, the family house has everything of the hotel tradition. It offers classic, comfortable rooms (air-conditioning, free Wifi, minibar), some with a balcony and a panoramic view of the sea and the historic city.
GARBUN STEAK HOUSE
Read moreAs you'll have gathered, this address is aimed more at red meat lovers than vegan enthusiasts. That said, this steak house is one of the best in Vodice. Pieces of beef, seared over a wood fire, are accompanied by grilled southern vegetables, white cabbage in winter, salad and fries chips in all seasons! Simple, honest and well-stocked. You can sit out on the terrace or inside, where you'll find the traditional decor of a good Croatian tavern(konoba), with its exposed stone walls and solid wood furniture.
STRIKOMAN'S BISTRO
Read moreThis is no small bistro, but a top-rated restaurant in Vodice, one of the resort's best addresses. With its ideal location on the marina, its terrace and unobstructed view of the quays, it offers a good marine atmosphere. The indoor dining room is equally pleasant. The menu features top-quality Mediterranean cuisine, grilled fish and octopus, fresh pasta and risotto, burgers and complete dry aged meat dishes. There's also a fine list of local wines and exceptional olive oils.
HOTEL-RESTAURANT CARPYMORE
Read moreIt is the most popular restaurant in the historical center, appreciated for its pizzas and fish dishes. The management has set up rooms on the first floor of the building. Comfortable, rustic and modern, they are suitable for families and tight budgets. Sporting activities can be organized, such as cycling, rafting, photo safari in a jeep in Velebit, horseback riding, excursions, sea trips, walks around the lake (Vransko jezero), where you can observe the birds
RESTAURANT PET BUNARA
Read moreThis konoba (not to be confused with Tri Bunara pizzeria) has become one of the city's most popular restaurants. With dine & wine added to the establishment's name, you can feel the taste for new combinations in the kitchen, while still using traditional Dalmatian recipes( braised beefpašticada and vegetable marinade with gnocchi). Local produce such as figs and cranberries are used in the sweet and sour sauce and the sweet and sour sauce around the meat. Fresh homemade pasta is revisited, and the desserts are excellent.
RESTORAN POLJANA
Read moreAt Entrance II, in the center of the park, this café-bar-restaurant lives to the rhythm of the national park. Self-service or table service, for simple cuisine based on local dishes. Try the trout with vegetables, for example... For hikers and walkers on the way back, hot and cold drinks, ice creams, sweet crepes and pastries are available. Live music. The view of the upper lakes from the terrace is splendid, but the exclusive restaurant charges high prices.
KONOBA OPAT
Read moreIn the south of the island, Opat Bay is one of the archipelago's best-known maritime entrances. On the harbor, the restaurant's terrace looks out over the sea and the islands opposite. Mooring berths are available for guests (at an extra charge). Here you can order cold drinks, with or without alcohol, Croatian beers and white wines. A catering service is available, but there are no menus and the bill is very high. Fisherman's cuisine, of course: grilled scorpion fish with baked potatoes, lobster, carpaccio of the day's fish, sushi, gratins.
KONOBA ANTE
Read moreThe restaurant was built in an old private house in Vrulje, the largest fishing village in the Kornati, where even today there are only about 50 houses. The owner is known throughout the archipelago as a good octopus fisherman and cook. His specialties include octopus in goulash or Venetian style, fresh fish carpaccio, Dalmatian plate (smoked ham and goat's cheese) and grilled meats. As is often the case on the islands, prices are much higher than on the mainland.
RESTAURANT TIC-TAC
With a solid reputation, this fisherman's restaurant has kept up with the ...Read more
LUNGO MARE
Read moreOn the seafront promenade, sheltered by pine trees, the restaurant's terrace overlooks the marina. In this pleasant seaside setting, especially in the evening at sunset, southern dishes and fish products take pride of place. A short, well-balanced menu featuring carefully prepared seafood dishes, grilled fish or meat, accompanied by French fries or the traditional blitva (mashed potatoes/green beans in olive oil), as well as seafood risotto, pizzas, fresh pasta or homemade lasagne.