Peka (ispod peke)
Meat (veal, lamb or octopus) and vegetables slow-cooked under a cast-iron bell covered with embers. Order in advance.
18-30 EUR (often for 2)Konobas in Dalmatia and Istria, to be booked a few hours ahead
Toutes les cuisines
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Cuisine Croatia
Leger
Two cuisines in one: on the Dalmatian coast, grilled fish, seafood and olive oil in the Italian style; inland, slow-cooked meats, cured meats and heartier Slavic dishes.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Crni rizot (black risotto)
Risotto coloured with cuttlefish ink, made with cuttlefish or squid. An iconic coastal speciality.
10-16 EURSeaside restaurants, Split, Dubrovnik, the islands
Ćevapi
Small grilled beef and pork sausages, served in a lepinja bread with raw onion and ajvar (pepper sauce).
8-15 EUR a portionPopular grills (roštilj) everywhere, especially Zagreb and Slavonia
Pasticada
Beef marinated for hours in vinegar and wine, slow-braised, served with gnocchi. A Dalmatian feast dish.
14-22 EURDalmatian konobas, around Split and the Makarska riviera
Skampi na buzaru
Langoustines (scampi) simmered in a garlic, white-wine, tomato and parsley sauce. Eaten with your fingers, with bread to mop up.
16-28 EURAdriatic coast, fish markets and konobas
Fritule
Small sweet doughnuts flavoured with rum, citrus zest and raisins, dusted with sugar. A festive dessert.
3-5 EUR a trayStreet stalls, markets, village fairs
Strukli
Thin dough filled with fresh cheese, baked or grilled. Comfort food from the Zagreb region (Zagorje), in savoury or sweet versions.
6-12 EURZagreb and northern continental Croatia
Cobanac
A spicy shepherds' stew with paprika, a mix of meats (pork, beef, game). A hearty dish from Slavonia, in the east of the country.
9-15 EURSlavonia and Baranja, inland konobas
Boissons
Boissons locales
Rakija
Fruit brandy (plum, pear, herbs). Drunk as an aperitif or digestif, often offered on the house.
Croatian wine (Plavac Mali, Malvazija)
Plavac Mali, a powerful red from the Pelješac peninsula and Hvar; Istrian Malvazija, a dry white from Istria.
Ozujsko / Karlovacko
The two most widespread lagers, light and cheap, served everywhere.
Bevanda / Gemist
Wine cut with water: bevanda (red + still water), gemist (white + sparkling water), the locals' summer drink.
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Ćevapi in a lepinja with ajvar
- Burek (flaky pastry with meat or cheese) at breakfast
- Sweet fritule at the markets
Conseils de securite
- High European hygiene standards, no particular risk
- Very fresh fish and seafood on the coast; go for konobas full of locals
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Racun | The bill |
| Zivjeli (cheers) | Cheers (toasting) |
| Konoba | Traditional tavern |
| Riba | Fish |
| Pivo | Biere |
| Voda | Eau |
| Hvala | Thank you |
| Kava | Coffee |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Peka must be ordered in advance (often 2-3h); it can't be improvised
2
Accepting the rakija offered by the house is a polite gesture
3
On the coast people eat late in the evening, as in the Mediterranean
4
Bread is used to mop up the stewed dishes (buzara); it's expected
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Blitva (chard with garlic and potatoes), a common vegetarian side
Cheese strukli
Salads and cheeses (paški sir, the sheep's cheese from the island of Pag)
The inland konobas are more meat-heavy; give notice in advance
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
3-6 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
10-18 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
20-45 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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