Zuzori

Zuzori is a small, casual restaurant tucked into one of the narrow lanes of the Old Town, named after the street it stands on, Cvijete Zuzorić. The restaurant is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Croatia, whose inspectors single out its outdoor tables in the lane as particularly atmospheric.

The menu mixes Mediterranean traditions with international influences. Meals start with Croatian tapas, small plates such as local prosciutto and cheeses, tartare and tempura, which work well for sharing over a glass of local wine. Mains cover fish, meat and vegetarian dishes with a contemporary touch, so mixed groups with different tastes are well catered for. It is a good place to try local produce in a lighter, more modern style than at traditional konobas.

The scale is intimate, with only a limited number of tables outside, so atmosphere depends on where you sit. The lane tables are the ones to ask for in fine weather; the dining room is air conditioned for hot days. The restaurant is family friendly, accepts credit cards, and allows pets only in the outdoor dining areas. Prices are mid-to-upper range for the Old Town.

Zuzori is open from late morning through to late evening, which makes it useful for a late lunch as well as dinner. Book ahead for dinner in summer, when the outdoor tables fill quickly. As with most of the Old Town, hours can change in the winter months, so check before you go between November and March.

Allow one and a half to two hours. Its Old Town location means a meal here fits easily into a day of sightseeing within the walls. A good approach is to share several of the tapas plates with a bottle of Croatian wine and then choose one main each, which gives a broad taste of the kitchen. Because the restaurant opens from late morning, it is also a useful option for a relaxed lunch between sights, when the lane is often quieter than in the evening. The staff can guide you through the wine list, and it works equally well for a quick bite or a long, leisurely meal.