What if Croatia’s greatest asset wasn’t its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, but its exquisite restaurants offering authentic Croatian delicacies instead? Here’s a glimpse at the country’s top-rated eateries.
Slavonia and the area around Zagreb abound with fresh seafood, an array of local cold cuts, excellent wines and top-quality olive oils, making Croatian cuisine an assured delight for the taste buds.
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Fakin, Legrad
Fakin serves a creative menu blending traditional Croatian specialties with flavours found in classic Austrian and Hungarian dishes.
In the heart of the village of Legrad in northern Croatia, Fakin offers a modern, elegant setting at reasonable prices, showcasing local ingredients and sought-after flavors. Notably, a standout dish is the smoked trout prepared with horseradish mousse, barley popcorn, and pumpkin oil.
Trg Sv. Trojstva 53
48317, Legrad, Croatia
+385 48 626 077
fakin.hr
Spinnaker, Poreč
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You will also appreciate the breathtaking view over the port of Poreč and a wine selection that showcases some extraordinary bottles from Croatia.
Obala Maršala Tita 15
52440, Poreč, Croatia
+385 52 400 804
restaurantspinnaker.com
Torero, Zagreb
The star products are prepared with local ingredients, mostly organic, which are carefully combined to bring out the full range of flavors, including sweet, bitter, and sour notes.
A culinary experience, yielding to the senses, inspired by the surrounding mountains, where the chef and his team venture out daily to forage for wild ingredients. Our suggestion: a robust dish featuring smoked duck with hay and dandelion, and a cheesecake unlike anything you’ve savored before.
Torero
Ul. Ivana Tkalčića 84
10000, Zagreb, Croatia
+385 99 809 9772
torero.hr
Konoba Zijavica, Mošćenička Draga
On the seaside, right above the fine sand of Mošćenička Draga beach, you can find a small, typical Croatian restaurant, with expertly prepared dishes according to traditional recipes. The menu here always features fresh fish in all its forms and a wide variety of seafood, of course.
The menu is constantly changing, as it is mostly based on what is fresh and available from day to day and the time of year, but you will not have any difficulty finding something that suits your taste that day.
Konoba Zijavica
Šetalište 25. travnja 2
51417, Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
+385 51 737 243
konoba-zijavica.com
Pelegrini, Šibenik
Without a doubt, one of the finest restaurants in Croatia, the Michelin-starred Pelegrini showcases Dalmatia’s flagship products, such as Ston oysters and Pag cheese, and chef Rudolf Štefan is always happy to reinterpret traditional dishes with a modern touch.
A prime example is pasta with duck confit and celery slices, a regional recipe that has been skillfully reimagined. To complete the experience, an extensive wine list of over 500 vintage selections will guarantee a pleasant evening.
Ul Jurja Dalmatinca 1
22000, Šibenik, Croatia
+385 22 213 701
pelegrini.hr
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