We use cookies to improve your website experience and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy. Please read our Cookie Policy for more information on how we use cookies and how you can disable them.
Various cultures have influenced Croatian food, and this is evident in each of the different regions. Some regions feature Italian and Mediterranean influences while others are inspired by Austrian, Hungarian and Turkish cuisine. Whether it is in the use of ingredients or spices or methods of cooking, the methods are completely heterogenous and differ from each other. The different cuisines are distinct and have specific traditions attached to them.
Some of the popular Croatian food includes Buzara, a simple mussels stew in a wine broth with garlic and breadcrumbs while some of the best restaurants in Croatia will serve Boškarin, which are the long-horned Istrian oxen, served as salami or in pasta or even raw as carpaccio. Most Croatian restaurants will serve a platter of ham and cheese and Istrian ham in particular is quite famous.
Planning a Croatian holiday? Then don’t forget to check the SOTC website for offers and deals on amazing Croatia packages.
Read on further to gain a better understanding of some the famed Croatian food that you can expect to eat here.
You can count black risotto among the best Croatian food especially along the coastline. This flavourful dish is made using cuttlefish or squid, garlic, red wine, olive oil and squid ink and is well-loved along the coastline.
Most places to eat in Croatia will serve Peka, a dish of meat and vegetables which is often cooked under a terracotta or iron lid while burning embers are placed on top. The choice of meat can be octopus, veal, chicken or lamb.
Some Croatian restaurants also serve brudet, a tomato-based stew that is often cooked over an open fire.
A popular Croatian food would be fritule, fried pastries made with egg yolks, raisins, lemon rind and rum as well. These can be found throughout the year.
