The best restaurants in Croatia Zadar & Šibenik

A 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!

This 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.

At 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.

This two-storey residence was built in 1972 to recreate the traditional atmosphere of mountain chalets. Restored in 2015, it has retained its rustic feel and continues to offer quality local cuisine. On the menu, barley soup, spit-roasted lamb, a stew of meats with potatoes and vegetables in sauce under peka placed on the coals (to order), local ham and cheese, pan-fried trout, blitva, homemade yoghurt... Good and authentic.

The tavern celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022! In summer, away from the sometimes too busy port, its terrace, in the shade of the large trees, is pleasant even at lunchtime. Specialized in seafood cuisine, the chef's know-how is recognized on the island. Among his preparations of freshly caught fish and seafood, rock fish soup, fresh pasta with shellfish, stuffed or grilled tuna with southern vegetables, Dalmatian dishes in sauce(pašticada), grilled meat (lamb) and vegetarian dishes. Very good service. Reservations are recommended.

The term buffet or buffe in Croatia refers to a popular restaurant with large tables that serves home-cooking. The Šimun, near the bus station, which is popular with tourists, attracts fewer locals today but still offers good value for money. Unpretentious but hearty fisherman's cuisine (octopus salad with beans, shrimp risotto, goulash, grilled or gratin squid, stuffed peppers, etc.). For kids, homemade breaded chicken fillets should do the trick! Good for lunch.