Zadar

Offering Italian dishes as well as traditional Dalmatian seafood, at Bruschetta the focus is on traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves quality food in a casual environment and it's popular with locals for its lunch deals.

Enjoy a complete fine-dining experience at Kaštel, where Croatian classics are revisited and enriched with Italian and French flavours. Seasonal, local ingredients are a must for this restaurant serving great pastas, fresh fish and homemade bread.

A no-frills pizzeria located in the old town. The pizzas are some of the best in Zadar, but you should also try their sandwiches and salads.

A traditional restaurant with classic Mediterranean cuisine and an interior decorated in the atmosphere of an old trattoria.

Dva Ribara (Two Fishermen) is a central restaurant with modern interiors serving a wide selection of Croatian and Dalmatian dishes and wood-oven-baked pizza at very reasonable prices.

Malo Misto is a traditional charcoal-grill restaurant (roštilj) with an outdoor terrace and live Croatian music.

Groppo is a Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Zadar that organises banquets to the highest standards with a wide range of food, from finger-food to sumptuous fish and meat dishes.

Zadar Jadera is a lively restaurant near the Church of St Chrysogonus, offering a wide range of local and international meat and seafood dishes. This straightforward spot with a terrace serves classic Dalmatian fare at reasonable prices — think fresh seafood, hearty meat dishes, and rich desserts. Try the sea bass fillet with lemon-garlic oil or the standout black risotto. Even the steak salad goes beyond the basics, offering more than just greens.