SplitRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Split: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Bokeria Kitchen & Wine

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:BLACK RISOTTO

Bokeria Kitchen & Wine sits in Split’s old town with a polished market hall feel. The room is bright, social, and lined with wine bottles, tiled floors, and warm light. It feels urban, but the cooking stays close to the Dalmatian coast.

Must Try:Black Risotto
02

Villa Spiza

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:DAILY CHANGING MARKET MENU

Villa Spiza occupies a compact corner in Split's historic center. Its stone walls and low wooden beams create an intimate, tactile atmosphere. The open kitchen emits aromas of fresh seafood and local herbs. Wooden tables and a simple bar invite slow, attentive dining.

Must Try:Daily Changing Market Menu
03

Zoi Split

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ADRIATIC SEAFOOD

Zoi Split sits above the Adriatic, offering glass walls that frame the harbor and Diocletian's Palace. Natural light cuts across minimalist interiors, highlighting stone textures and handcrafted wood. The terrace opens to the soft ripple of the sea and passing yachts.

Must Try:Adriatic Seafood
04

Dvor Split

CUISINE:CROATIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:GRILLED ADRIATIC FISH

Dvor Split occupies an elevated terrace overlooking the Adriatic, framed by mature stone pines. The setting is composed and unhurried, with white linens and open sea air. Light shifts from amber to deep blue as the sun drops behind the Dalmatian islands.

Must Try:Grilled Adriatic Fish
05

Zrno Soli

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ADRIATIC FISH BAKED IN SALT

Zrno Soli sits on the first floor of the Split marina, overlooking white yachts and the Adriatic Sea. Large glass walls show the shifting coastal light and the silhouette of the historic city. At night, candlelight softens the modern dining room and reflects off the dark harbor waters.

Must Try:Adriatic Fish Baked in Salt
06

Krug

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CHEF'S TASTING MENU

Must Try:Chef's tasting menu
07

Konoba Fetivi

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BLACK RISOTTO

Konoba Fetivi sits behind thick stone walls deep in Dalmatia, where the air carries wood smoke and dried herbs. The interior is dim and warm, with rough-hewn wood, low ceilings, and the sharp scent of olive oil hitting a hot pan. It feels like a family home that never stopped feeding people.

Must Try:Black Risotto
08

Buffet Fife

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BLACK RISOTTO

Must Try:Black Risotto
09

Kadena

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:DAILY ADRIATIC FISH

Must Try:Daily Adriatic Fish
10

Uje Oil Bar

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:OLIVE OIL TASTING

Inside Diocletian’s Palace, Uje pairs ancient stone walls with warm wood and olive oil displays. The intimate room feels polished yet grounded, scented with grilled seafood and fresh herbs.

Must Try:Olive Oil Tasting
11

Šug Restaurant

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PAŠTICADA

Šug feels intimate, with warm stone walls, wooden tables, and softly focused lighting. Plates arrive polished but grounded, led by Adriatic seafood, seasonal vegetables, and handmade pasta.

Must Try:Pašticada
12

Mazzgoon

CUISINE:CROATIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:PRAWN TRUFFLE PASTA

Must Try:Prawn Truffle Pasta
13

Bistro Apetit By Marin Rendic

CUISINE:CROATIAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:KVARNER SCAMPI

Bistro Apetit sits in leafy Jurjevska, with polished rooms and a calm Zagreb rhythm. The room feels precise, warm, and quietly formal without becoming stiff. Plates arrive clean and confident, built around seafood, vegetables, herbs, and Croatian wine.

Must Try:Kvarner Scampi
14

Corto Maltese Freestyle Food

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SMOKED SHRIMP RISOTTO

Must Try:Smoked Shrimp Risotto
15

Konoba Matejuska

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:GRILLED ADRIATIC FISH

Must Try:Grilled Adriatic Fish
16

Konoba Varoš

CUISINE:DALMATIAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BLACK RISOTTO

Konoba Varoš feels intimate, with rustic stone walls, warm wood, and soft evening light. The room carries the easy rhythm of a traditional Dalmatian neighborhood tavern. Plates arrive simply presented, keeping attention on freshness, texture, and careful seasoning.

Must Try:Black Risotto
17

Adriatic Sushi & Oyster Bar

CUISINE:JAPANESE MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:OYSTERS AND ADRIATIC SUSHI

Must Try:Oysters and Adriatic Sushi
18

Bokamorra

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:48 HOUR NEAPOLITAN PIZZA

Must Try:48 Hour Neapolitan Pizza