Croatian Food Tour in Split, Croatia: Ultimate Guide 🇭🇷

Notable moments

1. 01:15 Traditional meat burek at St Burek

   Claire picks up a fresh minced meat burek costing 3.50 euros ($3.88) from St Burek bakery in Split. She shows off the flaky, crispy phyllo pastry layers and savory meat filling before taking a hot, fresh bite.

   St Burek, Split, Croatia
2. 02:40 Cuttlefish black risotto at Fish Mama

   The hosts sit outdoors at Fish Mama Seafood & Steak to try traditional Crni rižot (black risotto) priced at 22 euros ($24.38). Made with cuttlefish and squid ink, the dish offers a dark appearance and rich ocean flavor.

   Fish Mama Seafood & Steak, Split, Croatia
3. 03:37 Octopus Peka at Fish Mama Seafood

   Claire presents Octopus Peka served in a round clay pot, costing 36 euros ($39.90). This traditional slow-cooked Croatian dish combines octopus with potatoes and herbs, cooked under a metal dome over hot coals.

   Fish Mama Seafood & Steak, Split, Croatia
4. 05:12 Adriatic shrimp Buzara at Fish Mama

   Chad digs into Buzara made with large Adriatic shrimp cooked in garlic, white wine, breadcrumbs, and parsley, costing 34 euros ($37.68). Claire helps peel the shrimp, noting its tender, fish-like texture and flavorful sauce.

   Fish Mama Seafood & Steak, Split, Croatia
5. 08:52 Strolling the palm-lined Riva Promenade

   A scenic montage shows pedestrians walking along Split's famous Riva waterfront promenade past palm trees, outdoor cafes, historical architecture, and boats docked along the Adriatic coast.

   Riva, Split, Croatia
6. 11:06 Local desserts Rožata and Fritule

   At Goluzarije pastry shop, Claire tries Rožata (€4 / $4.43), a chilled custard flan infused with floral rose liqueur. She also enjoys Fritule (€4 / $4.43), small round Croatian doughnut fritters dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and citrus zest.

   Goluzarije, Split, Croatia
7. 14:00 Dalmatian platter and wine at Villa Spiza

   At Villa Spiza, Claire pairs Nerica Pošip white wine (€7 / $7.76) with a platter featuring cured Dalmatian ham (Pršut, €10) and Pag island sheep's milk cheese (Paški sir, €10). They follow with fresh monkfish (€32) cooked with grilled polenta and zucchini in tomato sauce.

   Villa Spiza, Split, Croatia
8. 18:44 Fresh lemon gelato at Emiliana

   The hosts end their day at Gelateria Emiliana, enjoying a cone of fresh lemon gelato for 2.50 euros ($2.77). Made daily with freshly squeezed lemons, the cold treat provides a cooling finish to their food tour.

   Sladoledarnica Emiliana, Split, Croatia