Split

A small low-key restaurant, tucked away on the second floor of a 15th-century palazzo just off the main square, Apetit serves traditional local dishes with a twist. — Fodor's

You can't get much closer to the palace walls than this cafe in the Peristil, across from the cathedral. — Frommer's

A five-minute walk from the Riva, this smart but affordable neighbourhood konoba is a good place for traditional Dalmatian lunches, with squid risottos, simple fish fillets and homemade-pasta. — Time Out

Sumica is an upscale restaurant with one of the most romantic atmospheres in Split, and it serves some of the most pristinely fresh seafood in town. — Frommer's

The menu is classic Dalmatian, too—crni rižot (black risotto made from cuttlefish ink) and barbecued fresh fish served with blitva sa krumpirom (Swiss chard and potatoes). — Frommer's

Run by chef-owner Zlatko Marinović, this is one of the best restaurants in Dalmatia, let alone Split. — Time Out

The dining-room walls are hung with seascapes and fishing nets, and the waiters wear traditional Dalmatian waistcoats. — Fodor's

Zinfandel is a great establishment right around the corner from The Baptistery /Jupiter's Temple. — Afar Magazine

Rabbit pate, yes. Prawn and truffle pasta, yes. Just couldn't put a foot wrong tonight. — Afar Magazine

Articok is a cool new hipster location that serves exciting food with well-selected ingredients. — Fodor's

Pan-fried fish is refreshingly priced by the portion rather than per kilo. You'll also find meat dishes such as tongue, tripe and pašticada stew. — Time Out

Avoid the many touristy Dalmatian konobas (taverns) and head instead to Konoba Matejuška, tucked into a tight alley in the quaint Varoš neighborhood just off Riva. — Afar Magazine

A cozy restauarant that has become popular because of its reasonably priced menu and quaint atmosphere. — Fodor's

Occupying a raised promontory just above the ACI marina, this glass-enclosed pavilion offers superb views of the Adriatic, with outdoor tables stretching along the promontory towards the south. — Time Out

Once a bland café, the Radovani family's Hvaranin is one of the liveliest of Split's traditional venues. — Time Out

With lots of seafood and salad options, the presentation of food is eclipsed only by the flavor. — Fodor's

Located in a quiet area a few miles out of town, Dvor offers up a superior rendition of Croatian seafood, professional service, and a broad selection of local and international wines. — Fodor's

Considered an instition by locals for pizza, Galija also offers pasta dishes and a range of colorful salads, good draft beer and wine sold by the glass. — Fodor's