Gourmet products local specialties and wines Croatia

This small food store recently opened its doors not far from Korčula marina and bus station. Inside, you'll find a good selection of local wines and olive oils, as well as jams, spirits and other products from the region. The island of Korčula is renowned for its white wines, notably Grk, which can be found in Žižula, but also Pošip or Rukatac, which can also be found on the Pelješac peninsula. There are bottles to suit all budgets, and the staff can help you choose.

Tommy is the typical Dalmatian supermarket chain. The one on Orebić's main street is small and a bit messy, but you'll find all the essentials. There's a good selection of fresh and frozen foods, a small fish counter and a few shelves of local wines. Don't expect great quality, but for the basics, Orebić's Tommy does the trick. In summer, it's often very busy, and parking in front of the supermarket is rare.

The small market held daily on Pjevor Square is the ideal place to buy fresh fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables, but for everything else, there's Studenac. This small supermarket is well stocked with everything you need for everyday life: from hygiene products to beach products, cheese, charcuterie, wine, beer and other spirits. The only supermarket in the center of Lastovo, Studenac is often crowded. Be patient and take your time shopping.

At the entrance to the Dolac market, this is one of the best bakeries in town. Once inside, you'll be faced with a wide selection of breads, brioches, wreaths, rolled cakes, cheesecakes, strudels, as well as sandwiches and other burek. Try saftkorn, a yeast-free bread, zlevanka, a cornflour cake mixed with cream and fresh cheese, bučnica, a pumpkin pastry. Original breads not found in France.

In the historic city, you will find some quality souvenir shops, especially on Biskupa Draga, Skaline fra., A. Testena and Srednja ulica streets. A flourishing business, the boutique, which has several points of sale on the island, offers a wide choice of regional gourmet products: honeys, fruit pastes, cakes, the famous rabskatorta (Rab pie with almonds, olive oils, truffle condiments, cheeses, cold cuts, liqueurs, wines, but also natural cosmetics, essential oils, etc.)

Right in the middle of the kralja Zvonimira promenade, in the Lapad district, this patisserie attracts many locals, not least thanks to its lower prices than elsewhere in the city. Customers flock to the tables and swings to enjoy ice cream sundaes and slices of cake, in the sun or shade, or simply to drink a coffee and read the paper. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff very friendly. It may not be the best ice cream parlour in Dubrovnik, but it's easy to get attached to this place on the way to the beach.

Opened in 2017, Peppino ice cream parlour now has two locations in the Old Town. And with good reason! Here, the artisanal ice creams, though expensive, are excellent. Try the typical Dalmatian "carob and fig" mix, or the classic stracciatella and chocolate. You won't be disappointed. There's no place to sit, so service is take-away only. The name of the place refers to the Croatian animated series Professor Baltazar. Peppino was one of the series' characters: a curious and friendly tour guide.

You'll recognize this little bakery on Orebić's main street by its red and black sign. Inside, you'll find all the essentials for a day at the beach or a visit to the Pelješac vineyards: bread, burek, pizzas, croissants... Beware: the offer is limited (and the store rather small), so it's best to arrive early in the morning to stock up. Babić is a chain of bakeries found all along the Dalmatian coast, from Zadar to Dubrovnik, as well as on the island of Korčula.

This small local grocery store near the port of Gruž offers a fine selection of cheeses, as well as charcuterie, jams, spirits and other sweets typical of the region. Croatian cheeses are generally hard cheeses, the best known being those from the island of Pag. The Gligora cheese producer is based in Pag, but its retail outlets also stock cheeses from other regions (Velebit, Lika...). You'll find cow's, goat's and sheep's cheeses. Try the peppers stuffed with ricotta.

The Miličić family produces wines in Potomje, a wine-growing region on the Pelješac peninsula. In their tiny shop on Stradun, which extends over two floors (first floor and basement), they stock up on wines from the Dubrovnik region (korčula, pelješac, konavle...) and other Croatian regions. We also offer wine tastings led by professionals who will tell you all about the wine-growing regions. Traditional spirits are also on sale.

In the Pupo konoba, if the fisherman's kitchen plays an important role, the pastry shop is not left out. In fact, people come here for the sweet breakfast with freshly squeezed fruit juices, for the Italian dishes or the platter of cold cuts and cheese at aperitif time. But it is above all the master pastry chef who delights. The family tradition has kept the taste of old recipes, chocolate cakes with carob, dried fruits, mousses and citrus marmalades, for the arancini and other cheesecakes and carrot cakes that are in demand.

Opened in 2016, the Cacao café-bar-terrace covers 350 m². Divided into three distinct areas, it has established itself on the waterfront as one of the city's finest ice-cream parlors. It serves homemade cakes, chocolates, pralines and artisanal ice creams. Behind a glass wall, visitors can watch the pastry being prepared.

The venue also offers café grand cru, tea and herbal teas, as well as cocktails, rated wines, local beers, cold drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Just outside Vodice, in the direction of Pirovac, this wine cellar is run by a young team, worthy heirs to the Birin wine family. Here, you can take a tasting break to discover a variety of southern wines from one of the region's best-known Dalmatian vineyards. Of course, you can also buy a few good bottles (for example, red wine: maraština, babić, cabernet sauvignon; white: debit; rosé: plavina, lasin, babić). Purchases can be made via the website with secure payment.

This new-generation ice cream parlour has established itself in Croatia, on the Adriatic coast and especially in the seaside resorts of Istria. The points of sale are always carefully decorated, but the main thing is the quality of the artisanal ice creams and sorbets, which are made with 100% natural ingredients, fresh milk without GMOs, seasonal fruit, dried fruit and 70% dark chocolate. There's plenty of choice on the menu, including lactose-free, gluten-free and less sweetened ice creams. More expensive than elsewhere, but worth a try.

Kraš is a true Croatian institution. Founded in 1950 in Zagreb (but with a history dating back to 1911), the company is behind some of the country's (and the region's) best-known cookies and cakes. From Bajadera chocolate pralines to Domaćica cookies, from chocolate bars to beautifully wrapped assortments and other confections, at this store, located near the port of Gruž, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect gift to bring back from Croatia. Kraš's elegant boxes are always a good solution.