The Michelin Guide for 2025 in Croatia has delivered some long-awaited shifts on the Croatian gastronomic scene. The introduction of two new restaurants into the star-studded roster means more than just recognition—it represents a step forward for the region’s cuisine. What exactly happened, and why is this year’s selection so significant?
Krug in Split – A Modern Symphony of Flavor
A new star for Split—and well deserved! Restaurant Krug has entered the Michelin map with confidence and creativity. With an open-kitchen concept and a deep dialogue between chef and guest, Krug offers more than a dinner—it offers an experience.
Chef and team use local ingredients interpreted through contemporary techniques, often with an Adriatic twist. It’s culinary poetry with a fisherman’s rhythm and a seasonal character.
Split has long been known as a “cultural center,” and now it’s becoming a true gastronomic destination.
Cap Aureo in Rovinj – A Sensual Interpretation of Istrian Ingredients
Chef Jeffrey Vella’s Cap Aureo in Rovinj has finally received the recognition the scene has long anticipated. At the heart of it all are exclusively locally sourced ingredients from within a 50 km radius.
Menus are structured as a “journey”—a gourmet tour through the region. Chef Vella leads guests not only through flavors but also through the stories of the places, producers, and nature.
Located in the luxurious Grand Park Hotel with a splendid view over Rovinj, the true value is always on the plate.
Agli Amici – Maintaining the Summit
Agli Amici remains the only restaurant in Croatia with two Michelin stars, a significant acknowledgment of consistency and excellence.
Also located in Rovinj, it’s run by a team that knows how to preserve consistency while offering something new each season.
This is a restaurant that doesn’t follow trends—it creates them.
Bib Gourmand – Everyday Excellence
Michelin stars aren’t everything. Bib Gourmand celebrates restaurants where you can dine well at a moderate price. This year’s newcomers are:
- K.užina (Split): Rustic, modern Croatian cuisine with a street-food flair.
- Konoba Pescaria (Mošćenička Draga): Traditional seaside cooking with impeccably fresh seafood.
These establishments prove that top-quality taste need not be luxurious—and that every visitor deserves a culinary treat.
Green Star – Environmental Excellence
Croatia retains three restaurants with the Michelin Green Star, awarded for outstanding sustainability standards. Particularly notable is:
- Korak (Jastrebarsko): A wine cellar and restaurant with a clear “farm-to-table” philosophy.
The Green Star recognizes environmental consciousness, respect for seasonality, and local self-sufficiency—showing that sustainable gastronomy in Croatia isn’t just evolving; it’s becoming the norm.
Who Were Slovenia’s 2025 Michelin Star Recipients?
Slovenia has new Michelin stars! On June 12, 2025, the Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 selections, and Slovenia shone with newcomers. The MICHELIN Slovenia 2025 guide highlights 72 restaurants, including 12 with Michelin stars, 9 with Green Stars, and—for the first time—3 special awards (Young Chef, Sommelier, and Service). This is not just recognition; it’s a celebration of Slovenia’s creative culinary spirit rooted in tradition, sustainability, and innovation. Congratulations to all the award-winning chefs and teams—especially Ana Roš and Hiša Franko for maintaining the highest level!
What This Means for Croatia: Global Recognition
With a total of 13 Michelin stars (including one double star) and 12 Bib Gourmand restaurants, Croatia confirms its international culinary relevance.
According to Gwendal Poullennec, Director of the Michelin Guide:
“The Croatian culinary scene demonstrates exceptional dynamism, a distinctive identity, and genuine creativity.”
Inspectors also highlight that Croatia’s blend of local tradition, innovation, and natural ingredients is what sets it apart in the region.
Michelin stars Croatia 2024:
The MICHELIN Guide unveils today its selection of restaurants for the Croatian destination, which never ceases to charm travelers from all around the world with its authenticity and brightly colorful landscapes.
The restaurant Agli Amici Rovinj obtained two MICHELIN Stars. The Chef Emanuele Scarello and his young brigade crossed an historical stage in Rovinj by settling to the seacoast, on the modern and elegant Marina’s promenade. A charming corner, with a large terrace and a wonderful view on the blue expanse and its leafy islands; and at dusk the church of Sainte-Euphémie adds to the charm.
Dubravkin Put from Zagreb, which has been awarded one star. Tibor Valinčić, a talented chef, has helped accelerate the development of the whole restaurant; with his interpretation of cuisine combining technique, traditional gestures, and unique tastes in the service of harmony.
1 new additional Bib Gourmands for Croatia in 2024
Fakin – Legrad, since its opening years ago, this restaurant contributed to bring back to life Legrad village, in the north of Croatia. Situated next to the church, at the center of the village, it has a huge terrace, animated on hot summer evenings.
7 new restaurants selected in the MICHELIN Guide
Wine Vault Restaurant – Levante Edition (Rovinj), Spinnaker (Poreč) , Torero (Zagabria), Zinfandel Food & Wine bar (Split), Restaurant Mare (Trogir), Konoba Zijavica (Mošćeniška Draga) was selected for first time.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Croatia at a glance:
– 1 two MICHELIN Stars restaurant
– 10 one MICHELIN Star restaurants (1 new)
– 3 restaurants receiving a MICHELIN Green Star
– 11 Bib Gourmand (1new)
– 71 restaurants are recommended by the MICHELIN Guide (7 new )
Our Southern neighbors, the Croatians, have brought the Michelin guide to their country in 2016. The beggings were quite humble, to say the least. In the first year of the arrival of the Michelin guide, (only) one Croatian restaurant received a Michelin star. The first-ever recipient of Michelin star in Croatia was restaurant Monte, which is located in the charming and very popular summer destination Istrian town of Rovinj. Restaurant Monte has helped put Croatia on the culinary map of the world.
In the second edition of the Michelin Guide Croatia in 2018, Dubrovnik’s 360 and Šibenik’s Pelegrini were also awarded Michelin stars and happily joined restaurant Monte with their honors. Fine dining Restaurant 360 is located in the town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO heritage site. Exquisite terrace stretching along medieval walls and fortresses of St John opens up with a unique sea view to an old town and its port. Pelegrini is a well-known restaurant located in Šibenik with many awards (from JRE to Gault & Millau) under their “belt” or better said on their plates.
Explore Michelin Star Restaurants around Slovenia, here.
The third edition of the Michelin Guide Croatia was released in 2019 and as a result, Croatia has been awarded two more Michelin stars. In 2019 the proud winners who received Michelin stars in Croatia were restaurant Noel in Zagreb and Draga di Lovrana from Lovran. Restaurant Noel, which is located in the capital city of Croatia, brings a whole new and exciting concept of fine dining to the local gastronomy scene. Draga di Lovrana is a gourmet restaurant, located on Opatija Riviera, which is based on traditional Mediterranean flavors combined with a hint of Italian and French cuisine.
The Croatian recipients of Michelin bib Gourmand are Agava, Batelina, Dunav, Konoba Fetivi, Konoba Mate, Tač and Vuglec Breg. Among the Michelin Guide Croatia recommended restaurants you will find around 41 restaurants.
