The Verdict
Mediteraneo Dine & Wine traces to 1953, when the Matkovic family opened what is held to be Hvar’s first restaurant. It still runs in the family, in a small courtyard a few steps from the picturesque port in the old town, and it has carried a Michelin Guide listing across 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The cooking holds to a long Mediterranean and French tradition. The plate to know is the Premium Ribeye, 330 grams aged 60 days and finished with red-wine sauce; octopus carpaccio, seafood soup and seafood risotto round out the card. A la carte mains start around 22 euros, with the aged beef higher.
The Kitchen
The Matkovic family has cooked Mediteraneo since 1953, and the menu keeps a Mediterranean and French line rather than chasing trends. The signature is the Premium Ribeye, 330 grams of beef aged 60 days, served with red-wine sauce, sweet-pepper and onion potato cream, broccoli and mushrooms; it anchors a card that also runs octopus carpaccio, burrata salad, seafood soup, sea bream and a seafood risotto. A la carte mains begin around 22 euros and climb toward 45 for the aged beef and seafood plates. A small private room holds a deep list of Croatian and island wines, many local, which is the second half of the dine-and-wine name.
The Room
Mediteraneo sits in a small, charming courtyard a few steps from Hvar’s port, in the lanes of the old town. After more than seventy years it remains a family room: a handful of tables under the open sky, candlelight, and a private wine room off to the side. The mood is intimate and traditional, sized for couples and small groups rather than a crowd, and booking is essential in the high season when the harbour fills with yachts. It is a quiet contrast to the island’s louder beach clubs.
Best for a Romantic Dinner
Book Mediteraneo for a romantic dinner in Hvar, when you want the old town rather than the beach-club scene. The candlelit courtyard, the family service and the dry-aged ribeye make for a slow, traditional evening a step from the harbour. It suits couples and small groups marking a night on the island, and the wine room rewards anyone who lingers.
Not For
Not for a big, loud group or a quick harbour snack. Mediteraneo is a small courtyard with limited tables, the pace is unhurried, and the aged beef and seafood plates push the bill up. Skip it if you want a beach club, a fast bite, or a budget meal; in peak season an unbooked table is unlikely.
Reservations
Mediteraneo takes reservations by phone and online, and the courtyard is small, so book ahead, especially in July and August when Hvar’s port fills. A la carte mains start around 22 euros and reach into the 40s for the dry-aged ribeye and seafood; the private wine room is worth asking about. It sits at Braće Bibić 15, a short walk from the harbour; dress is smart-casual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mediteraneo worth it?
Mediteraneo is worth it for a traditional, romantic dinner in Hvar’s old town. The Matkovic family has run it since 1953, it is the town’s oldest restaurant and a Michelin Guide listing, and the candlelit courtyard a step from the port suits an occasion. Mains start around 22 euros and climb for the aged beef, so it is a treat rather than a casual stop.
What should I order at Mediteraneo?
Order the Premium Ribeye, 330 grams aged 60 days and served with red-wine sauce, the kitchen’s signature. To start, the octopus carpaccio and the seafood soup are the plates to reach for, and the seafood risotto is a strong main. Ask about the private wine room’s Croatian and island bottles, which give the dine-and-wine name its second half.
Where is Mediteraneo in Hvar?
Mediteraneo Dine & Wine is at Braće Bibić 15, in a small courtyard a few steps from Hvar’s port in the old town. It is set back in the lanes rather than on the harbourfront, which keeps it quieter than the waterside tables. Booking is essential in the high season when the port fills with yachts.
Does Mediteraneo have a Michelin star?
Mediteraneo does not hold a Michelin star, but it has been listed in the Michelin Guide across 2023, 2024 and 2025, a recognition short of a star. It is also the oldest restaurant in Hvar, opened by the Matkovic family in 1953, with a Mediterranean and French menu led by dry-aged beef and Adriatic seafood.
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