Where to Eat in Croatia
Croatian — Coastal and Continental — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Croatia.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Croatia is rooted in Croatian — Coastal and Continental cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
Restaurant 360° — Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's premier fine-dining restaurant built into the medieval city walls with Adriatic views
Monte — Rovinj (Istria)
Michelin-starred restaurant above Rovinj's old town with creative Istrian cuisine and Malvazija wine pairings
Bistro
Konoba Matejuška — Split
Split port konoba with fresh Adriatic catch, excellent black risotto, and Dalmatian Plavac Mali wines
Winery Restaurant
Korta Katarina — Orebić, Pelješac
Pelješac peninsula winery restaurant with Plavac Mali pairings and panoramic sea views toward Korčula island
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
10% is appreciated. Service is generally not included in the bill.
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:30–15:00 · Dinner: 19:30–23:00
Reservations
Summer (June–September) sees Croatia packed — book all restaurants in advance. Dubrovnik fills earliest.
Vegetarian Options
Moderate