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nOšTROMO Here’s your chance to sample a typical Croatian menu of seafood, prepared and served particularly well. Noštromo is known as one of the classiest restaurants in the area and you’ll be charged accordingly for the privilege of dining here. The paintings hanging on the walls add to the ambience - some of them are by notable Croatian artists.QI‑2, Kraj Sv.Marije 10, tel. (+385‑) 091 405 66 66, www.restoran‑nostromo.hr. Open 11:00‑23:00. (200 ‑ 250kn). APGB6 pInKu FISH & WInE You know what you’re going to get from a place with fish and wine in the name. Put simply, you’re going to get fish and you’re going to get wine, and there are few more tantalising combinations than that. Pinku gets it right, making the most of its location near the fish market to fill its offer with the freshest catch, making for a small menu that focuses on quality over quantity. QI‑1, Obrov 4, tel. (+385‑21) 24 46 28, www. pinkusplit.com/. Open 08:00‑24:00; closed Sun. (120‑ 230kn).

špERun EAT AnD DRInK A cute buffet restaurant positioned in the heart of the city near the Split waterfront. This small cosy eatery offers refined local cuisine with an emphasis on seafood; the interior is decorated with antiques and modern oil paintings. The daily special is often a good bet.

QH‑2, Šperun 3, tel. (+385‑21) 34 69 99/(+385‑) 091 555 42 62. Open 09:00‑23:00. (45 ‑ 180kn). AP

GBJ šuG If your restaurant smells like truffles, the chances are good that we’re going to be all sorts of love in with the place. Šug is all that and more, serving up Dalmatian classics in a busy setting that ticks both the ‘business lunch’ and ‘contemplating a marriage proposal’ boxes. The fish options are understandably popular, the duck is magnificent, and a rotating offer of daily specials is available at lower prices. QTolstojeva 1a, tel. (+385‑) 099 458 89 94, www.sug.hr/. Open 08:00‑24:00; closed Sun. (95‑ 400kn). APB

TRATTORIA TInEl Try out some delicious Dalmatian specialities among the stone walls and white wooden tables, bar and credenza that give a homey feel to this restaurant. It’s a great place to eat when you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for since the menu has a large variety of choices to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Chicken or mixed vegetable salads, with a side of fish soup can be enjoyed for starters. Homemade pasta, pljukanci, with shrimps and vegetables, green pasta with seafood or veal steak served Viennese style are great choices for a main course. QH‑2,

Tomića Stine 1, tel. (+385‑21) 35 51 97, www.trattoria‑ tinel.com/. Open 08:00‑24:00. (75 ‑ 350kn). APG

BE6 14 Summer 2022 uJE OIl bAR Walk in and it’s hard not to feel the cosiness of the first Croatian olive oil bar, a place for fine wining and dining with a menu revamped almost daily pending on the fresh ingredients coming through. The one thing that doesn’t change is its Dalmatian style. Open all year round and offers a truly amazing culinary experience.QJ‑2, Dominisova 3, tel. (+385‑) 095 200 80 08, www.oilbar. hr. Open 12:00‑24:00. (80 ‑ 200kn). APGBJ6 vIllA SpIzA Located by Diocletian’s palace, this small and cozy restaurant offers a simple, yet varied menu, with vegetable soup, risotto and pasta dishes, such as pasta with prawns or risotto with sea shells, as well as rump steak and lamb chops. They offer a daily selection of new traditional Dalmatian dishes made using only seasonal fresh ingredients.QI‑2, Kružićeva 3, tel. (+385‑) 091 152 12 49. Open 09:00‑24:00; closed Sun. (60 ‑ 130kn). NPGTBJ6 zlATnA RIbICA Unpretentious little bar located by the fish market serving scrumptious fried seafood to famished locals and savvy tourists alike. Temporarily hide the guidebook and camera and you will fit right in.QI‑2, Kraj Svete Marije 8, tel. (+385‑21) 34 87 10/(+385‑) 091 767 71 69. Open 06:00‑22:00; Sun 11:00‑22:00. (50 ‑ 90kn). NPG

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ADRIATIC Do you want to eat your dinner with a darling view of the Adriatic? Who in their right mind is going to say no to that question? What Restaurant Adriatic lacks in a fancy name, it more than makes up for in aesthetics and quality, although its various faces each offer something slightly different. Pizza lovers should make a beeline for the Skipper pizzeria, although it is difficult to look past the sunlit terrace with its unbeatable views. QC‑3, Uvala Baluni bb, tel. (+385‑21) 39 85 60, www.restaurantadriatic.com/. Open 12:00‑24:00. (100‑200kn). APGB ARTIčOK This very cosy and sleek restaurant is all about attention to detail. Platters, soups, risottos, tuna, rabbit, mussels, homemade macaroni, anti-pasta and so much more to offer. A genuine touch of hedonism on the menu and why not! Gluten free options are also available. FYI, the Čok in ArtiČok is Dalmatian slang for a small bite, so the whole name actually refers to the art of eating!QI‑2, Bana Jelačića 3, tel. (+385‑21) 81 93 24, www. articoksplit.eatbu.hr/. Open 12:00‑24:00. Three course meal 250kn. APGSJK