The best restaurants Îles Croates

A small, charming hotel-restaurant in a former house, with a terrace overlooking the seafront. The Dalmatian cuisine is refined and the offer varied.

A typical family restaurant as there are some left in Croatia. The menu is simple, there are a dozen dishes, most of which are based on fish and which vary according to the catch of the day. Only the octopus salad remains all year long. We recommend it as a starter because it is this recipe that has given the restaurant its reputation as the best establishment on the island. The second particularity of the restaurant is the cheese in oil. In the high season, one is made every day so that you can try them all, from the youngest to the oldest.

On the sea promenade, this family restaurant has a terrace with a panoramic view of the strait that separates us from Pelješac and the islets of the archipelago. The semi-gastronomic restaurant offers a small appetizer to give us time to choose from the menu of contemporary Dalmatian cuisine: local fish, grilled lamb, squid ink risotto, fresh pasta al dente, tuna steak ... A romantic place at sunset, if you are at a table near the ramparts. Reservation required.

Since its beginnings in Mali Ston, this oyster family has conquered Dubrovnik, Split and even Zagreb. Next to the oyster park, the company started by opening this quiet terrace overlooking the harbor. The flat oysters made its reputation. They are served plain, with a dash of lemon or, more surprisingly, grilled. The house also prepares sushi and Mali Ston popara , a kind of bouillabaisse of rock fish cooked in a court-bouillon. Finally, you must try the amazing Ston cake with macaroni!

On the square in front of the Saint-Nicolas church, the tavern welcomes you in its rustic style dining room and, above all, on the terrace, which enjoys a breathtaking view of the sea. Superb setting! On the menu, fisherman's salad, charcuterie/cheese plate, squid/fries, squid ink risotto, grilled meat, fish or squid, small fried dishes, pizza, Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by a good local wine. To finish, the chocolate pancakes or ice creams are very popular. Friendly reception with both locals and tourists in summer.

The whole Ficović family is involved in this small restaurant opened in 2005. Katarina cooks, Jadranko and the two sons take care of the fish and oysters, while their daughter Karla manages the customer reception. The prices are very reasonable for local, quality dishes. Fresh products for a fisherman's cooking, well presented in the plates. In addition, a beautiful terrace and a small private beach with showers and toilets. Reservation recommended in summer.

This 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!

This restaurant not far from the road does not have the charm of its competitors in the other hamlets, but is still a very good address. It serves very good grilled meat with home-made vegetables, pizzas, lamb, veal or octopus cooked under the peka (ask in advance), etc. Perfect for groups and to taste the traditional cuisine of Žrnovo in a rustic setting. Don't leave without first trying the macaroni with meat ragout. The owner's mother makes the sauce!

An establishment close to the cathedral with an undeniable historical cachet. If you are in the mood for a seafood platter or other fish products and even sea urchins, this restaurant offers a varied menu: octopus salad, tuna tartar, marinated mussels, whole fish or grilled squid accompanied by blitva (chard and potato crushed), green tagliatelle with shellfish, risotto. You can also choose to have pizza, grilled meat, etc. Acoustic music concert program.

This wine bar-restaurant is located at the entrance to the old town. The Toljanić company, run from father to son, also owns vineyards and produces rated table wines(vrbnička žlahtina), aromatic spirits and other rakija. Upon reservation, one can visit the estate and its cellars. The restaurant offers traditional cuisine, with local cheeses and sausages, grilled meats, farm vegetables, fish and seafood platters... The family has opened a 4-star hotel, with about twenty high standard rooms.

From a small family-run tavern, the Nada has become a successful business, with a terrace restaurant, a farm, wine cellar-shops (Krk, Baška) and seasonal rentals. In terms of cuisine, the menu varies with the seasons, the catch of the day and local produce. Starters include antipasti marinated in island olive oil, a platter of sheep's milk cheese and local charcuterie. You'll also enjoy meats in sauce or grilled, or fish, sea bass in a salt crust, accompanied by French fries, grilled vegetables and wild asparagus.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the harbor, this restaurant is one of the most recommended in Baška. It is a quiet place where you can take your time on the terrace, at the tables set up on the pier. The best time is at sunset. The presence of fishermen and locals is a good omen. Here, we do not look for originality but for the best of the Adriatic. On the menu, meat, but especially grilled fish and fresh shellfish accompanied by the inevitable chard and potato purée (blitva), grilled southern vegetables and the house wine

Family-run restaurant open since 1998 and always busy. Simple, traditional cuisine, prepared with care. The house specialties revolve around seafood: appetizers include fried calamari, large marinated anchovies, a platter of grilled shellfish or small fried fish, and hot dishes such as white tuna steak accompanied by the ever-popular blitva (mashed potatoes and chard in olive oil), all at rather reasonable prices. A large terrace bordering the road and the sea welcomes you at all hours. Friendly staff.

Opposite 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.

On 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.

In this wine bar, you can be satisfied with a plate of cold cuts and cheese accompanied by a good local wine. For an aperitif for example. But for a more relaxed meal, you can go to the restaurant of the Horizont hotel, just next door. Here you can enjoy refined Dalmatian cuisine, inspired by Japan, carefully prepared seafood dishes, grilled meat with finely cut vegetables. A beautiful Croatian wine list and high quality service.

The name indicates the trend of this restaurant opened in 2018 on the heights of the port. Dario Kozul, the owner, has surrounded himself with a young team to offer organic vegetarian cuisine. The local island produce comes from Brač and Hvar, is varied according to the season and delivered by small local farmers. A virtuous approach to healthy dishes: full salads, bowls, wraps, vegan burgers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pasta, vegetable gnocchi, desserts, lactose-free ice creams and smoothies. Another address on the beach (BioMania Streetfood).