Food & Drink · 7 min read

6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in Croatia (And How to Order Like a Local)

From Mali Ston Oysters (Kamenice) (Mali Ston Oysters) to Black Cuttlefish Risotto (Crni Rižoto), here is what to order and what it should cost in € (EUR).

Mali Ston Oysters (Kamenice) (Mali Ston Oysters) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac: Mali Ston Oysters (Kamenice), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac (Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)).

Black Cuttlefish Risotto (Crni Rižoto) (Black Cuttlefish Risotto) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac: Black Cuttlefish Risotto (Crni Rižoto), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac (Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)).

Pašticada (Pašticada) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac: Pašticada, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac (Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)).

Dingač Red Wine (Dingač Red Wine) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac: Dingač Red Wine, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Mljet & Pelješac (Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)).

Dalmatinska Pašticada with Gnocchi (Dalmatinska Pašticada with Gnocchi) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska: Dalmatinska Pašticada with Gnocchi, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska (Split Airport (SPU)).

Gregada (Hvar Fish Stew) (Gregada) — €6–€17

Authentic Croatian specialty from Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska: Gregada (Hvar Fish Stew), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska (Split Airport (SPU)).