Croatia: food and travel guides

Croatia

Croatia: food and travel guides

by Great British Chefs28 July 2025

See all our foodie travel guides and features about Croatia and Croatian cuisine, before delving into our collection of Croatian recipes to get a taste of the country at home.

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Croatia: food and travel guides

See all our foodie travel guides and features about Croatia and Croatian cuisine, before delving into our collection of Croatian recipes to get a taste of the country at home.

Great British Chefs is a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest food stories, news and reviews.

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Croatia: an introduction

Few countries have enjoyed such a sudden surge of tourism in recent years like Croatia. World-class wines, olive oil, truffles and seafood combined with beautiful Mediterranean landscapes and some truly stunning beaches makes it one of the best destinations in Europe. Get to know more about the food on offer when you arrive.

Regions and cities

In the secluded western Croatian peninsula of Istria, a glut of world-leading produce lies waiting to be discovered, including some of the finest truffles in the world. Take a look at what makes this region so special and how its incredible ingredients are used in the local cuisine.

Beautiful and historic Dubrovnik; the palatial coastal city of Split; Istrian landscapes that rival northern Italy – there are plenty of places in Croatia to visit. Take a look at what we discovered when we toured the country with top chefs, eating and drinking the very best Croatia has to offer along the way.

Croatian recipes

Take a look at Jordon Ezra King's mouthwatering Istrian-inspired recipes, and whip up some Croatian comfort food in your kitchen.

Croatian food is all about simple, rustic dishes that make the most of local ingredients. Try one of these recipes at home to understand why the country is attractive intrepid foodies from across Europe.

Croatian inspiration

These three recipes were created by chefs Francesco Mazzei and Tom Aikens after we took them on a tour to visit Croatia – make them at home and see why the duo were bowled over by the food on offer.