Where to Eat and drink in Split

Where to Eat

The most famous local delicates is "Soparnik". It originates from nearby Poljica region (formerly known as Poljička Republika or Republic of Poljica). It is a dough filled with mangold vegetable and baked on fireplace. On top comes olive oil and garlic. You can find it on Pazar (green market).

Italian influences dominate on Croatia's coast, amongst the best are; Risotto with tender white scampi or black calamari, a dish beloved by all Croatians. A wide selection of salumi, magnificent Istrian and Dalmatian hams ("Dalmatinski pršut" - comparable to Parma or Speck) and cheese from the island of Pag, are well worth trying, as are the large varieties of excellent Croatian wines and beers.

Do not miss Dalmatian "pašticada s njokama" (Gnocchi).

Please note; in a world suffocating under the weight of processed foods, Croatia's coastal cuisine is unique in that most of its produce is organic.

Ćevapi or Ćevapčići (diminutive), are small grilled rolls of minced beef, pork, or lamb, or a combination of any of these three. Usually served with chopped onions, Kajmak (similar to clotted cream) or Ajvar (a relish made from bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and chilli). Ćevapi are traditional Bosnian dish and they are popular across the Balkans.

Split's eateries are to be found in a variety of settings, ranging from the romantic to the vibrant. It isn’t difficult to enjoy superb food and wine in a classical environment with good friends and/or family.

Plenty of fast food joints between the Old Town and the bus station.

• Nostromo, Kraj Svete Marije 10 (just off Marmontova). Good seafood and salad in a rather smoky ambience with friendly service. Main dish 60-200 kn.

• Picaferaj, Popovica 2 (a block W from Trg Republike). Varied menu, a couple of outside tables Main dish 55-150 kn.

• Cetina, Radunica 16, ☎ +385 21 482 243. Varied menu including local specialities, good value, friendly service (English spoken), no credit cards. Main dish 50-100 kn.  
• Panchos, Nepotova 3. Good mexican place in the land of cevapcici. Staff is friendly, the place is nice, but a bit small. -Closed as of 2011 Mains 20-40 kn. 

• Buffet Picaferaj, popovica 2. Small side street restaurant run by a young married couple, incredible food at a very fair price. Pasta with prawns and mussels is 70kn.  

• Mala kuća, Domovinskog rata 27d, Put firula 39. daily 9AM-12 midnight. Fast food with delicious marinated chicken grill sandwich (20 kn).

• Popaj, Pojišanska b.b., Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića b.b., web. Mo-Th winter 8AM-12 midnight, summer 8AM-1AM, Fr-Sa winter 8AM-1PM, summer 8AM-2PM, Su winter 3PM-12 midnight, summer 3PM-1AM. The most popular fast food in Split with great pizzeta (small pizza, 10 kn) and very big ham sandwich (14 kn).

• Hajduk, Matošića 4. The best ice cream in town with big selection of flavours. Yogurt icecreams 7 kn.

• Pizzeria Bakra, Radovanova 2. 10AM-11PM. Definitely one of the best Pizza in town, baked on fireplace. 

• Makro Vega, Lestina 4, Split, Croatia. Vegetarian and vegan cuisine at moderate prices in a zen atmosphere. Near the palace.

Where to Drink

Dalmatia is well known for its world class wines, but when in Split it is a must to try soda drinks called "Pipi" and "Orela", produced by local beverage manufacturer "Dalmacijavino" web.

Lots of outdoor cafés are to be found along the Riva seafront.

• Shook, Mihovilova sirina 4 (In the heart of Old Town). Chill out cafe/bar with electronic beat in a busy passageway. 25 kn a pint. 

• Tonik Juice Bar, Ban Mladenova 5 (one block west of Riva's end). Fresh made juices, smoothies and coffee. Smoothie 30 kn. 

• Buffet Picaferaj, Popovica 2. A small restaurant on a side street that serves fresh seafood dishes. Run by a young married couple. Pasta with fresh prawns and mussels is 70 kn (about €11).

• Na kantunu, Dominisova 9 (within the Diocletian palace). After 3 rounds waiter will bring traditional rakija with honey (medica)-nice and strong. Supporters of Hajduk Split are there, so when there is a match in Split it may become too crowded. It is probable the smallest bar in Split with just 8 tables inside in a 15 m² space. Great atmosphere and a cappuccino is 8 kn. In front of the cafe bar there are few tables where you can sit if the weather is nice. Karlovačko beer only 12 kn (about €1.7) a pint, Velebitsko beer is 15 kn a pint.

Pubs and Nightclubs

There are many clubs on Bačvice beach

• Imperium | restaurant & lounge bar, Gat Sv Duje bb (Ferry terminal), ☎ +385 21 338 555, web. Nice high-end interior with acceptable prices and spectacular view on old town of Split. House music, world known DJs and parties .  

• O´Hara, Uvala Zenta 3, web. Rock and pop music on two floors. 

• Vanilla Club, Poljudsko šetalište b.b., web. Fancy place by the swimming pool with popular domestic and foreign music. 

• Hemingway Bar, VIII Mediteranskih igara 5, web. Extremely fancy club.

• Quasimodo, Gundulićeva 26. Rock and Underground music. Mostly full with local alternatives.

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