What to Eat in Zadar
Zadar’s food scene reflects Dalmatian coastal traditions, simple Mediterranean cooking, and a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients. Rather than trend-driven dining, eating well in Zadar means choosing trusted local konobas, seafood restaurants, and bakeries.
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Understanding Food in Zadar
Food in Zadar is straightforward and seasonal.
In general:
Seafood dominates menus
Olive oil and local wine are staples
Portions are generous and unfussy
Essential Dishes in Zadar
Fresh Adriatic Fish & Seafood
Grilled or lightly prepared daily catch.
Where to try it:
Pet Bunara – Široka ul. 4, 23000 Zadar | Phone: +385 23 217 028 | Website: petbunara.hr
Restaurant Kornat – Liburnska obala 6 | Phone: +385 23 211 222 | Website: restaurant-kornat.hr
4 Kantuna – Mihovila Pavlinovića 12 | Phone: +385 23 213 138
Konoba Skoblar – Trg Petra Zoranića 3 | Phone: +385 23 213 360
Restaurant Bruschetta – Mihovila Pavlinovića 12 | Phone: +385 23 314 868 | Website: bruschetta.hr
Black Risotto
Cuttlefish risotto colored with squid ink.
Where to try it:
Restaurant Kornat – Liburnska obala 6
Pet Bunara – Široka ul. 4
4 Kantuna – Mihovila Pavlinovića 12
Bruschetta – Mihovila Pavlinovića 12
Konoba Stomorica – Trg Petra Zoranića 6
Pašticada
Slow-braised beef in wine sauce with gnocchi.
Where to try it:
Pet Bunara – Široka ul. 4
Konoba Skoblar – Trg Petra Zoranića 3
Restaurant Bruschetta – Mihovila Pavlinovića 12
Konoba Stomorica – Trg Petra Zoranića 6
Traditional Dalmatian konobas
Cheese, Prosciutto & Local Plates
Dalmatian starters and shared plates.
Where to try them:
Wine Garden – Stomorica ul. | Phone: +385 23 250 660
The Garden Lounge – Bedemi zadarskih pobuna 10
Konoba Dalmatino – Old Town area
Local wine bars near People’s Square
Market vendors at Zadar Green Market
Desserts & Coffee
Simple sweets and café culture.
Where to try them:
Slasticarna Donat – Ul. Šime Ljubavca 6
Caffe Bar Brazil – Old Town
Gelateria EVA – Kalelarga
Local pastry shops near Narodni trg
Waterfront cafés for sunset
Planning Your Meals in Zadar
Meals in Zadar work best when timed around walking and sunsets. Use this page alongside the Zadar City Guide and Where to Stay in Zadar to eat near where you’re spending evenings.