Restaurants in Split
Pizzerias and konobas dominate Split’s restaurant scene, but the recent influx of tourists and new hotels is spurring more sophisticated restaurant choices.
- Dalmatian
Apetit
In the heart of the Old Town, on a side street between the seafront and the main square, you have to walk up several flights of stairs to the second floor of a 15th-century palazzo to find this Dalmatian restaurant. Both the interior design and the menu combine traditional elements…$$Around Town - Dalmatian
Kod Jose
A 5-minute walk north of the palace walls, in an old stone building in a narrow alley, this long-running eatery is a classic Dalmatian konoba, with exposed stone walls, and heavy wooden tables and benches. The menu is classic Dalmatian, too—crni rižot (black risotto made from…$$Around Town - Dalmatian
Konoba Varoš
Located at the foot of Varoš, a 5-minute walk from the seafront, Konoba Varoš is a long-standing favorite with locals out for a special meal. The house’s frigane lignje (fried calamari) are served with a delicious garlicky mayonnaise, and the škampi rižot (shrimp risotto) is…$$Around Town - Vegetarian
Makrovega
In Varoš, hidden away in a side alley, this eatery caters to vegetarians, vegans, and those on gluten-free diets. A range of soups, pies, and sandwiches are offered, as well as main dishes based on quinoa, couscous, and tofu. The daily set menu, which can be viewed on the website, is…$Around Town - Creative Mediterranean
Paradigma
Opened in June, 2014 by the same team that runs Paradox Wine Bar, this sophisticated restaurant has a spacious summer roof terrace that seats 100. The menu features specialties from countries along the shores of the Mediterranean, prepared with contemporary twists, changing to…$$$Around Town - Pizza
Pizzeria Galija
Generally regarded as the best pizzeria in town, Galija has expanded over the years, now offering additional outdoor tables on a front terrace. The menu has broadened as well, to include pasta dishes and salads as well as the classic brick-oven pizzas that it has long been known for.…$Around Town - Sandwiches
Rizzo Sandwich Bar
Between Marmonova Street and Varoš, behind Pizzeria Galija, this popular little sandwich bar does made-to-order sandwiches, with freshly baked baguettes filled with a choice of cheeses and cured meats, plus fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce. There’s nowhere to sit, but it’s a…$Around Town - Creative Mediterranean
Zinfandels
Opened in summer 2013, Zinfandels is principally a wine bar, with a selection of over 25 wines served by the glass and a sommelier who can explain a little about each one. The bar also does beautifully presented mixed platters, salads, and more substantial dishes such as pasta with…$$Around Town
