The 10 best restaurants on the Dalmatian coast
Travelers will be instantly smitten with Dalmatia's many beaches and idyllic islands, but the historic region's cuisine deserves its own praises as well. From Dubrovnik to Split: these 10 restaurants are worth the detour.
August 8, 2022
Bugenvila
Work of Art: This is how creative the dishes are at the popular Bugenvila in Konavle. © Bugenvila Restaurant
"The simpler, the better" – words this excellent restaurant allegedly lives by. They may be true for the ingredients, but what they make from them is anything but simple: guests will be delighted to find culinary works of art on their plates.
Restaurant Bugenvila
Put dr. Ante Starcevica 9, The Old Town, Cavtat, 20210 Konavle, Croatia
Tel.: +385 20 479 949
Web: bugenvila.online
Price: Mains from €31
LD Restaurant
Chef Marko Gajski has already been awarded a Michelin star for his reinterpreted Adriatic cuisine. © Dean Dubokovic
Chef Marko Gajski is truly fearless when he wields the wooden spoon. The Michelin-starred restaurant creates out-of-this-world delicacies using seasonal produce from the region, completely reinterpreting Adriatic traditions.
LD Restaurant
Lešić Dimitri Palace, PO Box 79, Don Pavla Poše 1-6, 20260 Korčula, Croatia
Tel.: +385 20 601 726
Web: ldrestaurant.com
Price: Chef's Tasting Menu from €145
Bracera
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The restaurant at the Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera near Zadar has already been awarded with two Falstaff forks. The plates are filled with regionally and internationally inspired dishes and wonderful freshly caught fish, paired with outstanding wines and a romantic view of the Adriatic Sea.
Bracera
Resort Punta Skala, 23231 Petrčane, Croatia
Tel.: +38 523500960
Web: falkensteiner.com
Pet Bunara
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For more than forty years, Pet Bunara has been masterful at digging out old recipes and turning them into extraordinary new creations. They skillfully take the best ingredients from the sea and their herb garden and delight their guests with octopus stew or prawn ravioli. Their classic Dalmatian desserts are also worth the extra calories.
Pet Bunara
Stratico Ulica 1, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0)23 224 010
Web: petbunara.com
Bounty
Dalmatia is more than seafood and fish: the family-run Bounty in Šibenik is proof of that. They're widely known for their perfect burgers served with crunchy coleslaw, for which the harbor restaurant has already won several awards. Vegan options are on the menu as well.
Bounty
Obala prvoboraca 28, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia
Tel.: +385 22 244 449
Web: restaurant.business.site
Bistro Tavulin
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As a centrally located restaurant, this bistro is definitely a tourist magnet, but the visit is well worth it nonetheless: authentic fare such as octopus ragout or Dubrovnik Crème Caramel is complemented by the intimate, tranquil atmosphere of the old town.
Bistro Tavulin
Ul. Cvijete Zuzorić 1, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Tel.: +385 20 323 977
Web: tavulin.com
Restaurant 360
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Once you've dined on the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, you won't find anything else like it in a hurry. Restaurant 360 seduces not only with its excellent location, but also with Michelin-starred cuisine. Dove with oat risotto or foie gras torchon with smoked eel, melon and date cream on sourdough are served.
Restaurant 360
Walls of Dubrovnik, Ul. Svetog Dominika bb, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Tel.: +385 20 322 222
Web: 360dubrovnik.com
Prices: Menu 2 at €96
Pelegrini
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Romantic outdoor dining meets gourmet cuisine: Pelegrini is dedicated to the traditional cuisine of the region. The fine dishes from Chef Rudolf Štefan's creative kitchen, which has already won a Michelin star, include sea urchin as well as lamb and are carefully prepared from local ingredients.
Pelegrini
Ul Jurja Dalmatinca 1, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia
Tel.: +385 22 213 701
Web: pelegrini.hr
Price: Four-course menu at €115
Zrno Soli
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Enjoy fine dishes inspired by Croatian tradition at Zrno Soli as you watch the yachts in Split's harbor majestically steer toward the open sea. The Danish queen wasn't the only notable guest who was enthusiastic about the food here, Guns'n'Roses have also been spotted enjoying their dinner at this local hotspot.
Zrno Soli
Uvala Baluni 8, 21000, Split, Croatia
Tel.: +385 91 434 3050
Web: zrnosoli.hr
Price: Authentic premium menu at €87
Boškinac
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Boškinac, nestled in the charming landscape of the island of Pag, is one of the best restaurants in the region. Chef Boris Šuljić conjures up aromatically balanced local cuisine that has already been recognized by both Michelin and Gault&Millau. Special attention should be paid to the outstanding lamb dishes here.
Boškinac
Škopaljska 220, 53291, Novalja, Croatia
Tel.: +385 53 663 500
Web: boskinac.com
Price: Menu "My Field" at €105
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