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.
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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.