The best restaurants in Sibenik

The best restaurants in Šibenik

It's no secret that the key to any unforgettable vacation in Croatia is enjoying the crystal clear sea, beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, but also a perfect gastronomic experience that best reveals the charms of the local culture of all the places you visit on your vacation in Croatia. Some of them always stand out in a special way with their gastronomic skills, and the city of Šibenik is certainly one of those places.

Šibenik is one of those cities whose gastronomic scene has for many years been telling the story of the tastes and smells of Dalmatia and the real Mediterranean with local ingredients, simple preparation and traditional spices in an authentic way, and these are some of the most famous restaurants that you must not miss while spending your vacation in Šibenik.

1. Restaurant Pelegrini

Known as one of the most awarded Croatian restaurants and as a winner of a Michelin star, this restaurant is located in the very center of Šibenik, overlooking the Cathedral of St. James. The name Pelegrini is symbolically derived from the name of the palace in which the restaurant itself is located today, and for which its historical ambience has become what it is particularly famous for. In addition to the historic style of the interior, the restaurant also has two beautiful outdoor terraces, one of which overlooks the very entrance to the Cathedral of St. James, and the other is located on the famous Square of the Four Wells. The culinary philosophy of this famous restaurant is based on a love for gastronomy and oenology, through which they have successfully combined tradition with modernity for years. In the preparation of all their specialties, the emphasis is on local ingredients from small producers and the rich gastronomic heritage of this area, which is why Pelegrini is the ideal place to take a break from walking through the streets of the old town of Sibenik with local specialties and a glass of top wine.

2. Restaurant Bronzin

The beautifully decorated terrace of this restaurant is hard not to notice during your first walk along the Sibenik waterfront. It is located in the heart of the old town, not far from the Cathedral of St. James, and is an ideal location for a light summer lunch in the shade, dinner with spectacular sunsets or simply a cup of coffee and a portion of the best dessert in a perfect setting. Following real Dalmatian recipes, Bronzin's kitchen produces the best specialties every day, among which cuttlefish risotto and juicy Dalmatian 'peka' always stand out as favorites, as real gastronomic icons of this area. At Bronzin, you always have the opportunity to enjoy other classic seafood delicacies such as shrimp, prawns, octopus and delicious anchovy sauce, but also to experiment with interesting combinations of flavors, among which homemade prosciutto in combination with melon, honey and top-quality wine is always a delight. Lovers of good desserts will be delighted by their fruit crumble or the finest chocolate souffle. An additional reason to visit this charming restaurant is the fact that the entire menu goes perfectly with the rich wine list, where you will find your favorite domestic and foreign labels that you will surely enjoy.

3. Restaurant Pjat

Šibenik's Pjat is one of the city's newer restaurants, which quickly became a favorite place and synonym of good food for all locals. The restaurant is located in the central square on the Sibenik waterfront, and the name it bears means the dalmatian word for plate, which is already a bit of an introduction to the beautiful story of tradition that they tell with their cuisine, but also with the motto they faithfully adhere to - from field to table. The entire menu was created precisely on this principle, and it is also recognizable by the fact that the ingredients for all the specialties that will be served to you in Pjat come from organic farms and local OPGs, which makes the whole story even more beautiful. Since only fresh ingredients are used, the restaurant's menu largely depends on the current season, so you can often come across themed days named after special dishes depending on the part of the year and the ingredients available at that time. We recommend lamb with peas, homemade 'pâšticada', tasting various pâtés with tuna, and be sure to leave room for some of the desserts on offer. In the spacious interior and the beautiful terrace with a view of the waterfront and the sea, you will enjoy the real home atmosphere of the Pjat restaurant, no matter what time of year you visit it.

4. Peperoncino restaurant

Hidden in the alleys of the old city center, Peperoncino is a restaurant that you will first notice by its charmingly decorated small terrace in a stone environment. With a romantic atmosphere and friendly staff, all prerequisites are met for true gourmet enjoyment of the tastes and smells of the Mediterranean. The restaurant's offer consists of carefully selected meat, seafood, and vegetarian specialties, and squid ragout, homemade gnocchi with shrimp, tuna pâté, grilled meat dishes, and delicious vegan burgers quickly became favorites among guests. Although it is one of the newer restaurants, their quality is quickly recognized among tourists who often find them by chance while exploring the streets of Šibenik's core, after which they most often return purposefully to spend some more time in this pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with the most delicious snacks.

5. Buta Restaurant & Bar

On the ground floor of Hotel Armerun, on the Šibenik waterfront, there is a new interesting gastronomic destination. What will attract you to Buta restaurant at first is the beautiful interior and the spacious terrace, which combines the rustic and the modern in a simple way, creating a unique Mediterranean atmosphere complete with a view of the sea and the city. The phenomenal sunsets that you can enjoy from the Buta restaurant terrace will leave you speechless every time. The menu is of course based on authentic recipes of local specialties, presented in their own way, and completed with fresh fish, the best olive oil and traditional spices. They are especially proud of their risotto with asparagus and pine nuts and the specific way of preparing monkfish - top quality white fish. The professional staff of Buta restaurant will be a good guide in choosing the best wines, which in combination with the listed specialties guarantee an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

The restaurants we have presented are, of course, only a small part of what Šibenik has to offer on the gastronomic scene, but the city also offers many small restaurants with a homely and relaxed atmosphere and the best food, which is what Šibenik is famous for. On our blog Croatia in style, find many more useful tips, information and suggestions for places you should not miss during your vacation in Croatia, and for the accommodation of your dreams, check the HomeRent offer of luxury villas in Croatia, and choose a vacation home that will make all your wishes come true when it comes to a carefree and relaxed holidays.