Croatia can now boast one restaurant holding two MICHELIN stars and 12 restaurants with one prestigious MICHELIN star — the most important and recognizable global gastronomic distinction. Following the announcement of the latest MICHELIN selection for Croatia, new stars have been awarded to restaurants Krug (Split) and Cap Aureo (Rovinj). Restaurant Agli Agmici from Rovinj has retained its two stars, while the following restaurants have kept their one MICHELIN star: Dubravkin Put (Zagreb), Pelegrini (Šibenik), 360º (Dubrovnik), Monte (Rovinj), Noel (Zagreb), Boškinac (Novalja), LD Restaurant (Korčula), Nebo (Rijeka), Alfred Keller (Mali Lošinj) and Korak (Jastrebarsko).

“This year’s edition of the MICHELIN Guide confirms the quality of Croatian gastronomy and the excellence of our chefs, who are recognized and acknowledged at the global level. Croatia’s wine and culinary offer is an indispensable part of our overall tourism offer, as it completes the full experience of our country for every guest — showcasing our authenticity and culinary richness. Because of its importance, this form of tourism is also recognized in our strategic documents, and we are pleased that, year after year, the quality of the offer continues to grow and diversify, following global trends while maintaining Croatian authenticity. I congratulate everyone who has been included in the MICHELIN Guide again this year, thereby once more positioning Croatia as a country of top gastronomy,” said Tonči Glavina, Minister of Tourism and Sports.

The MICHELIN Green Star designation has been retained by restaurants Zinfandel’s (Zagreb), Konoba Mate (Korčula) and Korak (Jastrebarsko). This distinction is awarded to restaurants that are particularly dedicated to sustainability and environmentally friendly gastronomy.

“As the main destination partner of MICHELIN for Croatia, we are extremely pleased with the new selection and the awarding of prestigious distinctions to our restaurants. This is yet another significant recognition of Croatian gastronomy, as well as confirmation of the continuous improvement in quality, authenticity and creativity on the domestic culinary scene. Croatia is increasingly positioning itself as a top wine and gastronomy destination, and the MICHELIN selection is an important indicator of the international recognition of our offer. This recognition goes not only to the chefs and restaurant teams, but to the entire destination, as top gastronomy is becoming an increasingly important motive for tourist arrivals and part of Croatia’s identity as a country of rich, high-quality and sustainable gastronomy,” said Kristjan Staničić, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board.

MICHELIN has also added Konoba Pescaria (Mošćenička Draga) and K.užina (Split) to its Bib Gourmand list, meaning Croatia now boasts a total of 12 restaurants holding the MICHELIN designation given to restaurants offering high-quality menus at affordable prices.

A novelty this year is the introduction of special MICHELIN awards highlighting the diversity of professions and skills. The Young Chef Award went to Gabriela Filca from the restaurant Nebo by Deni Srdoč, while the Service Award was presented to Vera Korak from Korak restaurant. The Sommelier Award was won by Dinko Lozica from LD Restaurant.

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