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Unforgettable Food in Croatia
As with every element of this stunning European nation, the food in Croatia is an experience to savor. Traveling through the country will open your eyes to totally unique dishes that you can seldom find elsewhere. However, the distinctive style of traditional Croatian cuisine is not its only appealing feature. Depending on where you find yourself, dining experiences can vary greatly in terms of style, flavors and ambience.
In the coastal regions, such as Dalmatia, you will find a delectable array of seafood, made with the freshest fish and shellfish often caught mere meters from where you dine. Head inland to cities like Zagreb and you will be met with hearty meals containing locally sourced meat and vegetables, including popular traditional dish peka. Then each region will have its own individual specialties for you to sample, from the pasta-inspired dishes of Istria in the west to the warming stews of Slavonia in the east. The food is quite literally as varied as the land that inspired it.
Then there is the question of where you want to dine. Whether you are looking to have lunch in a local eatery overlooking the sea or treat yourself to some of the finest food that Europe has to offer, your desires are sure to be more than satisfied. It doesn’t matter whether you are perusing a local town, venturing through the luscious countryside or sailing from island to island in the Adriatic Sea, you are sure to find a suitable allusion to the quality of food in Croatia.
Those with a taste for fine dining have the option of seven different Michelin Star restaurants located around Croatia. Serving modern cuisine influenced by traditional roots, these establishments are an ode not only to the mouth-watering variety offered by Croatian cuisine but also the exciting future that lies ahead.
Take the mesmerizing dining experience at LD Restaurant, for example. Set within the charming walls of a rustic palace, this restaurant endeavors to serve food that is inspired by the very same sea that you overlook as you dine. As visually stunning as it is immeasurably delicious, the food here strives to strike a harmonious balance between simplicity and creativity.
However, the opportunities for fine dining don’t come from award-winning restaurants alone. Simply wander areas like the side streets off Stradun in Dubrovnik or the Port of Hvar and you will be met with a myriad of inviting smells that will leave your tastebuds curious as to what’s on offer.
Croatia also has a range of opportunities to tie the food in with an experience that you will never forget. Why not try a truffle hunt in the hills surrounding the quaint fortress village of Motovun, hunting for truffles in the highlands before sampling freshly prepared dishes with your findings? Or spend a day tasting a wide array of local cheeses on the quintessentially Mediterranean island of Pag?
Croatia offers the opportunity to immerse oneself into the very culture from which these dishes originated. To experience this Balkan nation while sampling flavors that were born of its traditions adds another level of sensory enjoyment to the trip that is truly unforgettable.
For a better taste of the delights that the food in Croatia has to offer, browse through our sample itinerary here. Or if you would like to start planning a trip to the Balkan nation, learn more about the culinary scene or simply discover more about what Croatia has to offer, get in touch with our team.
