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7 Best Restaurants in Zadar that will leave you wanting more

calendar iconFeb 03, 2022

Surprise all of your senses in the best restaurants in Zadar and discover local gastronomy, something you need to experience, and slowly savour every bite to make the most out of your meal.

In Zadar you will find numerous restaurants on almost every corner, serving various palettes of traditional Croatian or Mediterranean cuisine.

Restaurants in Zadar
Enjoy in local gastronomy – Phot by: @harbor_cookhouse_club

Apart from that, you will find a few restaurants with Asian cuisine and a wide range of street food places that come in handy when you are in hurry.

Here are our top 7 places which will excite all of your senses and give you an unforgettable dining experience while visiting best restaurants in Zadar:

Dine with sunset view in Harbor Cookhouse and Club

This unique restaurant will amaze you with location alone, and it is the best place to enjoy freshly prepared food with a sunset backdrop.

Apart from that, this is one of the best restaurants in Zadar, and that title is well earned due to the mouthwatering dishes and impeccable service you will get during your visit to Harbor Cookhouse and club.

Moreover, this place is constructed from a real-life wooden boat, which gives it a  unique atmosphere and makes it a must-visit place.

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Enjoy in spectacular dining experience – Photo by: @harbor_cookhouse_and_club

Seafood lovers will be thrilled to try freshly caught seafood dishes, and meat lovers will enjoy superb steaks. If you are vegan or vegetarian do not worry, you will find a perfect dish for you, made completely out of locally grown seasonal vegetables.

Due to its spectacular location right on the seafront and view of the Old Town Zadar, we suggest booking a table in advance in the summer months.

Enjoy fresh seafood and UNESCO heritage site from Restaurant Foša

Out of all the best seafood restaurants in Zadar, Restaurant Foša is highly praised. Apart from that, you will enjoy first-class service and a top-notch view on a Zadar land gate, harbour Foša and UNESCO heritage– city defence walls.

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Treat your taste buds with fresh seafood- Photo by: @restaurantfosa

Opt-in for a unique dining experience and enjoy on the open-air terrace with a spectacular view and private ambience.

This restaurant is perfect for a celebration of special occasions and dinners with your business partners, due to the intimate atmosphere, high-quality meals and professional staff.

Surprise your senses in Butler Gourmet & Cocktails Garden

Get blown away by the breathtaking interior, which feels very inviting, warm, green, spacious and cosy at the same time.

The professional staff will welcome you with open arms and make sure everything is perfect. The whole team of one of the most unique restaurants in Zadar is friendly and yet professional.

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Enjoy spectacular dishes and colourful cocktails- Photo by: @butler_gourmet

In Butler you will get to enjoy delicious food and amazing cocktails, so much you will want to return to this restaurant over and over. Get ready for the best foodgasm you ever had. If you visit Zadar you should definitely visit this place, just outside of the Old Town Zadar.

Let your tastebuds go wild in Restaurant Bruschetta

Visit one of the classically best restaurants in Zadar, and enjoy exquisite cuisine, professional staff in one of the best locations in tows.

In Bruschetta you will feel special every time you visit and be pampered by the kind and welcoming staff with high attention to detail. Apart from that, you will enjoy spectacular, delicious dishes, served in a beautiful way, complemented by a wide selection of wines.

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Get pampered and surprise your senses – Photo by: @bruschetta.hr

Moreover, in this restaurant, you will be able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining experiences and an intimate atmosphere.

As far as the restaurants in Zadar go – Bruschetta is a classic and it holds one of the best locations in the city centre. Here you will enjoy a view of the Zadar promenade and a famous heritage – Stomorica chappel.

Fall in love with Sushi in the middle of Zadar Old Town at Maguro Restaurant

Discover the finest bluefin tuna sushi made from Kali tuna, grown only a few miles from Zadar. In Maguro restaurant, you will be able to try out numerous dishes and sushi from the best possible tuna that created hype even in sushi birthplace -Japan.

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Enjoy in finest bluefin tuna sushi out there- Photo by: @maguro.sushi.zadar

Dine-in city centre, near the impressive courthouse building and enjoy Asian fusion cuisine in one of the best restaurants in Zadar old town. Here you will experience a vivid atmosphere, freshest seafood complemented with finest local wines and enjoy the romantic ambience in the open-air terrace.

Apart from that Maguro is one of the most interesting restaurants in Zadar, with top-notch service and artistically served sushi plates

Experience the unique atmosphere of Restaurant 4 kantuna 

The newly opened restaurant in Zadar didn’t leave anyone feeling indifferent since the moment they opened their doors. Placed right in the middle of the city centre, Restaurant 4 kantuna is a lovely decorated place with a unique, vivid atmosphere.

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Discover a unique atmosphere – Photo by: @4kantuna

Apart from that, the restaurant offers a wide range of food combinations, kind, helpful and fast staff and mouth-watering meals prepared and served with love.

What really makes this restaurant stand out is definitely fact that you will be able to enjoy an intimate atmosphere and feel the vivid local atmosphere of lively Old Town at the same time.

Relax in the intimate ambience at Restaurant Mamma Mia

Discover hidden restaurants with a lovely decore and private ambience, under the shade of the trees. Mamma Mia is one of the most famous restaurants in Zadar and it will back that up with exquisite dishes, professional and welcoming staff and amazing cocktails.

Treat yourself and your tastebuds to a different dining experience and visit Mamma Mia, 2km from the city centre. Fall in love with a wide selection of local dishes, prepared with and served with great care and enjoy in dimmed, relaxed atmosphere.

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Enjoy in the private atmosphere – Photo by: @mamma.mia.zadar

Restaurants in Zadar are famous for seasonal, fresh food, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic wines. If you want to try to step up your gourmet game, hop on a boat tour and discover the gastronomy of the Zadar archipelago and numerous island restaurants with spectacular vistas, top-notch food and amazing service.

Explore the island gastronomy and discover the best restaurants in Zadar archipelago

Zadar archipelago team knows excellent restaurants around the archipelago and we can take you on a private boat tour to any restaurant of your preference, or you can opt-in for a daily boat tour and discover charming restaurants on Dugi Otok, Silba & Olib and Kornati islands.

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Discover gastronomy on Kornati islands -Photo by @core_lounge_bar

Moreover, if you plan to go on a private boat tour we can arrange a private dinner on the boat in a private bay for you and your loved ones.

from 84.6 €

National Park Kornati Islands Boat Tour

from 77.4 €

Zadar to Sakarun Beach Boat Tour & Shipwreck

from 72 €

Molat & Ugljan Boat Tour: Best Zadar Islands

from 126 €

Kornati Islands & Telašćica Boat Tour

from 118.8 €

Dugi Otok Boat Tour: Ultimate Boat Adventure

from 113.4 €

Silba, Olib & Ist Boat Tour 3 Islands & 6 Unique Spots

from 85.5 €

NEW! Super Snorkeling Tour & Sandy Beach Bays, 7 Stops

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