As of 2026, this Split food guide covers 14 restaurants by category — including Villa Spiza, Konoba Fetivi, Konoba Matejuška. See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Split is Split is Dalmatian coastal cooking — grilled Adriatic fish, black risotto (crni rižot), peka, and pašticada — in stone-alley konobas (Villa Spiza, Konoba Fetivi) around Diocletian's Palace. We've organized 14 restaurants across 5 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Villa Spiza
Kružićeva, old town (north of Peristyle) · Konobas & Dalmatian
Traditional Dalmatian taverns a few streets back from the Peristyle — black risotto, pašticada, grilled fish, house wine
Villa Spiza
Villa Spiza · Kružićeva, old town (north of Peristyle)
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#1
MUST TRY
Whatever's on the daily board — grilled fish, black risotto, beef stew, octopus salad
A tiny, beloved counter-and-bench konoba on a back lane of the old town, cooking a short handwritten menu that changes every day with the market. Locals, chefs, and in-the-know visitors squeeze in for some of Split's most honest cooking.
Local tip: There's no fixed menu — read the chalkboard and order what looks good (often €10-15 a plate). Just a handful of seats at the counter and a couple of outside benches, so it fills fast; arrive early for lunch (around noon) or expect a wait. Cash is handy. Closed Sundays.
Daily fresh fish, gregada (fisherman's fish stew), black risotto
A Michelin Bib Gourmand konoba in the old fishermen's quarter of Veli Varoš, known for fresh fish bought daily at the market and unfussy, well-priced Dalmatian seafood. A genuine family-run favorite rather than a tourist trap.
$16-38
(€15-35)
12:00-23:00 (closed Mon)
Local tip: The Bib Gourmand is for value and quality — fresh fish here is far better priced than on the Riva. Try the gregada, a traditional Dalmatian fish-and-potato stew. Small and popular, so book ahead in summer. A 5-10 minute walk up into Veli Varoš from the old town.
Konoba Matejuška · Tomića stine, by Matejuška harbor
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#3
MUST TRY
Grilled fish of the day, fritto misto (fried calamari & small fish), buzara
A snug konoba on a narrow lane just behind the old Matejuška fishing harbor, leaning hard into Split's nautical roots. Fresh grilled fish, fried calamari, and shellfish in a cozy stone-walled room a couple of minutes from the Riva.
Local tip: Right by the working fishing harbor, so the seafood is the draw — fritto misto and whole grilled fish are the picks. It's tiny and gets busy, so reserve for dinner in peak season. A 5-minute walk west along the waterfront from the Riva.
Pašticada with gnocchi, grilled fish platter, black risotto
One of Split's old-school konobas, going for decades with a menu that has barely changed — hearty, traditional Dalmatian cooking in a rustic stone-walled dining room. A reliable place to try the classics in a no-trends setting.
$16-43
(€15-40)
09:00-24:00 (open daily)
Local tip: Good for the full Dalmatian repertoire in one sitting — pašticada, fish, and risotto. Portions are generous and the atmosphere is traditional rather than trendy. A short walk from the old town toward Veli Varoš; reserve in high season.
A no-frills, old-school local institution on the waterfront west of the center, serving big, cheap, home-style plates of Dalmatian seafood and stews. Loud, busy, and unpolished — exactly why locals and budget travelers love it.
$11-27
(€10-25)
08:00-23:00 (open daily)
Local tip: Come for value and atmosphere, not refinement — portions are large and prices low. The brodet (fish stew) and grilled sardines are classics. Cash-friendly, often packed, and no reservations, so be ready to wait or share a table. A 10-minute walk along the harbor west of the Riva.
Tasting plates of Dalmatian seafood, market fish, local wine pairings
A consistently top-rated Split restaurant near Bačvice, pairing fresh Adriatic seafood with a strong Croatian wine list in a relaxed bistro setting. A step up in polish from a classic konoba while staying rooted in local ingredients.
$22-54
(€20-50)
17:00-23:00 (closed Sun)
Local tip: A good choice for a special seafood dinner with proper wine pairings — book ahead, as it's small and very popular. Slightly higher-priced than the back-street konobas but worth it for the cooking and service. Near Bačvice beach, a 10-minute walk from the old town.
Fresh fish, Mediterranean small plates, steak, extensive wine selection
A stylish, buzzy restaurant and wine bar in a converted old-town space with high ceilings and a market-hall feel, serving modern Mediterranean and Dalmatian dishes. More of a scene than a quiet konoba, but reliably good for a lively night out.
$22-54
(€20-50)
11:00-24:00 (open daily)
Local tip: Good for a stylish dinner or drinks with a strong wine list — busier and a bit more polished/pricier than a traditional konoba. Reserve for evenings in summer. Central in the old town, an easy walk from the Peristyle.
Meat or octopus baked under an iron bell (peka) over embers, plus pašticada — Dalmatian feast dishes, often ordered a day ahead
Konoba Korta
Konoba Korta · Ulica Stjepana Radića, old town edge
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#1
MUST TRY
Peka (veal, lamb, or octopus under the bell), pašticada, grilled meats
A traditional konoba with a courtyard ('korta' means courtyard), known for peka — meat or octopus slow-baked under an iron bell over embers — and other Dalmatian slow-cooked dishes. A relaxed spot for the classic feast experience.
Local tip: Peka must usually be ordered a few hours to a day in advance (it cooks slowly under the bell) and is sold for two or more — call ahead. It's the dish to plan a meal around. Pašticada is the no-pre-order alternative. Courtyard seating is lovely on a warm evening.
Peka, pašticada with gnocchi, grilled fish, Dalmatian wine
A traditional Dalmatian konoba near the foot of Marjan Hill, serving the full slow-cooked repertoire — peka, pašticada, and grilled fish — in a homely, family-run setting away from the busiest tourist alleys.
Local tip: Order peka ahead (a few hours' notice) if you want the under-the-bell dish. Pašticada with homemade gnocchi is the reliable Dalmatian classic to try here. A good stop before or after a Marjan Hill walk; reserve in summer.
Dalmatian wine bars and olive-oil delis — Plavac Mali and Pošip, pršut, Pag cheese, and Mediterranean small plates
Uje Oil Bar
Uje Oil Bar · Dominisova, old town
10
#1
MUST TRY
Olive-oil tastings, pršut & Pag cheese boards, Mediterranean small plates
An elegant Mediterranean tapas-style restaurant in the old town, opened by Croatian olive-oil and delicatessen specialists. Local cheeses, cured meats, pasta, and small plates built around Dalmatian olive oil, with a good wine list.
$16-43
(€15-40)
12:00-24:00 (open daily)
Local tip: A great spot for sharing plates and trying Croatian olive oil, pršut, and Pag cheese rather than a full fish dinner — also one of the more veg-friendly options. Central and popular; reserve for dinner in peak season.
Pašticada with gnocchi, squid-ink risotto, grilled fish, Croatian wine flights
A wine-focused restaurant in the historic center with a list of over 100 Croatian and international labels, serving classic Dalmatian dishes — pašticada, black risotto, grilled fish — alongside seasonal plates. A polished choice for a wine-led dinner.
$27-65
(€25-60)
11:00-24:00 (open daily)
Local tip: The deep wine list is the draw — ask for Croatian Plavac Mali or Pošip to pair with the pašticada or squid-ink risotto. Pricier and more refined than a konoba but rooted in Dalmatian cooking. Reserve for evenings; centrally located in the old town.
Restaurant Šperun · Šperun, near Matejuška / Veli Varoš
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#3
MUST TRY
Dalmatian seafood plates, pršut & cheese, local wine by the glass
A long-running, homey restaurant on a characterful old-town lane near the Matejuška harbor, serving traditional Dalmatian dishes and Croatian wines in an intimate, art-hung dining room. A dependable mid-range choice with local character.
Local tip: A solid all-rounder for Dalmatian classics and wine without the Riva markup — start with a pršut and cheese board. Cozy and not large, so book ahead in summer. A few minutes' walk west of the old town toward Matejuška.
Fritule (Dalmatian fritters), ice cream, and the slow Riva coffee ritual that defines Split mornings
Luka Ice Cream & Cakes
Luka Ice Cream & Cakes · Svačićeva, old town
13
#1
MUST TRY
Artisan gelato (pistachio, fig, local fruit flavors), cakes
A popular artisan ice-cream and cake shop in the old town, making small-batch gelato with quality ingredients and seasonal Dalmatian fruit flavors. A favorite cool-down stop on a hot day of palace-walking.
$2-7
(€2-6)
10:00-24:00 (open daily, seasonal)
Local tip: One of the better gelato spots in the old town — look for fig and local-fruit flavors in summer. A €2-3 scoop is the classic walk-and-eat treat through the marble alleys. Expect a short queue on hot afternoons.
Slow espresso, fritule (Dalmatian fritters in season), aperitivo by the water
The palm-lined Riva is Split's living room, and its row of cafés is where the city's slow coffee culture plays out — long espressos and people-watching over the harbor. In season, stalls and bakeries nearby sell fritule, small sugared Dalmatian doughnut fritters.
$3-13
(€3-12)
07:00-24:00 (open daily)
Local tip: A morning coffee on the Riva is a real Split ritual, not a tourist gimmick — order an espresso (or 'kava'), sit, and watch the harbor for an hour. Coffee is €2-3.50; expect to pay a small premium for the prime waterfront tables. Try fritule from a bakery if you spot them.
Bakery burek + a konoba fish lunch + Buffet Fife home cooking.
Mid-Range
$40-80/day
A Dalmatian seafood dinner + black risotto + a wine bar.
Luxury
$120+/day
A slow-cooked peka feast (order ahead) + fine Adriatic dining + island day-trip lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Split.
Where do locals actually eat in Split?
A few streets back from the cathedral and the Riva, where prices fall and quality rises. Villa Spiza is a tiny chalkboard-menu counter chefs love; Konoba Fetivi (a Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Veli Varoš does fresh, fairly-priced fish; Konoba Matejuška by the fishing harbor and old-school Buffet Fife on the west waterfront are local institutions. The good konobas are small, so reserve dinner in peak season — and skip the spots with photo menus right on the Peristyle.
What Dalmatian dishes should I try in Split?
Crni rižot (black/cuttlefish-ink risotto, €12-22) is the regional signature. Pašticada (beef slow-braised in wine, prunes, and herbs with gnocchi, €15-28) is the classic feast dish. Peka — meat or octopus baked under an iron bell over embers — is the special-occasion order (usually for two, booked ahead). Buzara (mussels/shrimp in wine, garlic, tomato, €18-30) and fresh grilled fish by the kilo round it out. Finish with fritule (fritters) or local gelato.
What is peka and how do I order it?
Peka is a Dalmatian slow-cooking method: meat (veal, lamb) or octopus with potatoes is baked for hours under a domed iron lid ('peka') covered in embers, leaving it tender and smoky. Because it cooks so slowly, restaurants like Konoba Korta and Konoba Marjan need you to order it a few hours to a day in advance, and it's usually sold for two or more people. It's worth planning a meal around — call ahead to arrange it.
How is fresh fish priced in Split, and how do I avoid a big bill?
Whole fresh fish (sea bass, bream, dentex) is almost always priced per kilogram, then grilled with olive oil, garlic, and blitva (chard and potato). A good-sized fish can run €40-60, so always ask the staff to show you the fish, confirm the weight, and tell you the total price before it goes on the grill. If you want a fixed budget, choose set-price dishes like black risotto, buzara, or pašticada instead.
What should I drink with dinner in Split?
Local Dalmatian wine: Plavac Mali (a bold red, parent grape of Zinfandel) and crisp whites like Pošip and Debit — house wine is €3-5 a glass, bottles €15-35. Zinfandel and Bokeria have especially deep lists. Rakija (fruit brandy, often herb-infused travarica or walnut orahovac) is the traditional shot, sometimes offered free after a meal. Croatian lagers Ožujsko and Karlovačko are €3-5. By day, do as locals do and linger over a slow Riva coffee.
Are there good vegetarian options in Split?
Dalmatian cooking is seafood- and meat-heavy, but vegetarians can do well: blitva (chard and potato), grilled vegetables, tomato-and-Pag-cheese plates, truffle pasta, and vegetable risottos. Uje Oil Bar's olive-oil-led small plates are a good veg-friendly choice, and the green market sells excellent produce, cheese, and bread for self-catering. Strictly vegan options exist but are more limited outside dedicated cafés — a translation app helps when checking what's in a dish.
Do I tip at restaurants in Split, and can I pay by card?
Cards are accepted almost everywhere (Croatia uses the euro since 2023), but it's good to carry some cash for tiny konobas, markets, and tips. Tipping is customary but modest: about 10% at a sit-down meal for good service, rounding up for coffee or drinks. Leave the tip in cash even when paying by card. Check first whether a bread/cover charge (€1-3) is already on the bill before adding extra.
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