The 10 Best Restaurants in Split

Split's first Michelin star, earned at 12 seats around a counter where chef Karlo Kaleb's organic tasting menu rewrites what Dalmatian cuisine can be.

Krug is Split's #1 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Split's first Michelin star, earned at 12 seats around a counter where chef Karlo Kaleb's organic tasting menu rewrites what Dalmatian cuisine can be. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's tasting menu. Eight courses that argue for a defined geography. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Ulica Mihovila Pavlinovica 1, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Krug page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

A rooftop terrace built into Diocletian's Palace walls, a Spanish chef trained at 3-Michelin-star kitchens, and a view of the Adriatic that makes every other table feel inadequate.

ZOI is Split's #2 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. A rooftop terrace built into Diocletian's Palace walls, a Spanish chef trained at 3-Michelin-star kitchens, and a view of the Adriatic that makes every other table feel inadequate. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's tasting menu. Eight courses that argue for a defined geography. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the ZOI page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

A sea-facing garden restaurant where chef Hrvoje Zirojevic serves Adriatic catches to the sound of waves, with Brac and Solta visible between courses.

Restaurant Dvor is Split's #3 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. A sea-facing garden restaurant where chef Hrvoje Zirojevic serves Adriatic catches to the sound of waves, with Brac and Solta visible between courses. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's tasting menu. Eight courses that argue for a defined geography. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Put Firula 14, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Restaurant Dvor page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Five consecutive years in the Michelin Guide Croatia. The freshest fish from the display case, a panoramic marina terrace, and a wine list that makes negotiations effortless.

Zrno Soli is Split's #4 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A room calibrated for conversation that doesn't compete with the food. Five consecutive years in the Michelin Guide Croatia. The freshest fish from the display case, a panoramic marina terrace, and a wine list that makes negotiations effortless. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the day's catch, raw bar selection, and a sommelier who knows white Burgundy. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Uvala Baluni bb, ACI Marina, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for first date Also strong for birthday, impress clients. Read the full review on the Zrno Soli page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Michelin Bib Gourmand at prices that make the recognition feel almost conspiratorial. Quietly excellent Dalmatian cooking in a courtyard far from the tourist rush.

Restaurant Sug is Split's #5 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Michelin Bib Gourmand at prices that make the recognition feel almost conspiratorial. Quietly excellent Dalmatian cooking in a courtyard far from the tourist rush. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's seasonal menu. A structured progression of plates that argues for the kitchen's defined point of view. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Tolstojeva 1a, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Restaurant Sug page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

The Varos neighbourhood's anchor: Michelin Bib Gourmand, market-fresh every day, black risotto that wins arguments and prsut that needs no explanation.

Konoba Fetivi is Split's #6 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. The Varos neighbourhood's anchor: Michelin Bib Gourmand, market-fresh every day, black risotto that wins arguments and prsut that needs no explanation. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's seasonal menu. A structured progression of plates that argues for the kitchen's defined point of view. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Ulica Tomica stine 4, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for first date, impress clients. Read the full review on the Konoba Fetivi page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

The only restaurant actually set inside the ancient city walls, with original vaulted stonework overhead and locally sourced tasting menus below.

Storija Fine Dining is Split's #7 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. The only restaurant actually set inside the ancient city walls, with original vaulted stonework overhead and locally sourced tasting menus below. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's tasting menu. Eight courses that argue for a defined geography. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 15, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for first date, impress clients. Read the full review on the Storija Fine Dining page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Cash only, handwritten menu, whatever was at the market this morning. Ivana Gamulin's counter inside the palace is where the city eats when it wants to feel like itself.

Villa Spiza is Split's #8 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Cash only, handwritten menu, whatever was at the market this morning. Ivana Gamulin's counter inside the palace is where the city eats when it wants to feel like itself. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's seasonal menu. A structured progression of plates that argues for the kitchen's defined point of view. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Ul. Petra Kruzica 3, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Villa Spiza page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

A Michelin-listed address above the old port with sweeping harbour views and a kitchen that takes Adriatic fish seriously enough to let it speak for itself.

Kadena is Split's #9 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A room calibrated for conversation that doesn't compete with the food. A Michelin-listed address above the old port with sweeping harbour views and a kitchen that takes Adriatic fish seriously enough to let it speak for itself. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the day's catch, raw bar selection, and a sommelier who knows white Burgundy. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Ivana pl. Zajca 4, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for first date Also strong for birthday, impress clients. Read the full review on the Kadena page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

A hidden lane inside Diocletian's Palace, pasta made daily, seafood bought that morning. Navigate the labyrinth and you earn one of Split's most intimate dining rooms.

Mazzgoon is Split's #10 restaurant on our 2026 ranking. A celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. A hidden lane inside Diocletian's Palace, pasta made daily, seafood bought that morning. Navigate the labyrinth and you earn one of Split's most intimate dining rooms. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the mezze progression and the wood-fire mains. Generous, seasonal, structured for sharing. The wine programme matches the kitchen. Neither showy nor undercooked. And the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. Bajamontijeva ul. 1, Split places it in the part of Split where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Split table for birthday Also strong for first date, solo dining. Read the full review on the Mazzgoon page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.