Croatia

What to eat in Split

Split’s cuisine blends Mediterranean seafood with Dalmatian tradition and Italian influence. Fresh fish, cured meats and local wines dominate the menus.

Local dishes to try

Risotto with scampi

Creamy rice cooked with white wine and topped with tender Adriatic scampi, served in restaurants all year.

Dalmatian pašticada s njokama

Slow‑cooked beef in a sweet‑sour sauce, served with homemade gnocchi, a Sunday family favorite.

Dalmatinski pršut

Air‑cured ham similar to prosciutto, sliced thin and eaten as an appetizer or with cheese.

Soparnik

Savory pastry filled with chard, onions and parsley, traditionally baked in winter on a metal plate.

Ćevapi

Small minced meat sausages, grilled and served with onions, kajmak and ajvar, popular for quick lunches.

Pipi soda

Local carbonated beverage flavored with herbs, found at cafés along the Riva.

Orela

Fruit‑flavored soda from Dalmacijavino, a common refreshment in bars and street stalls.

Pag cheese

Hard sheep’s milk cheese from the island of Pag, often served with olives and wine.

Where to eat

1
Riva promenade
Sea‑front cafés serve fresh fish, risotto and local sodas while you watch the harbor.
2
Pazar market
Open‑air market where you can buy pršut, cheese and seasonal produce for a picnic.
3
Old Town streets (e.g., Diocletian’s Palace perimeter)
Narrow lanes host tavernas offering ćevapi, pašticada and homemade desserts.