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Dubrovnik and Split in August
Look at my most recent posts for both towns, I still go with these recommendations plus Taj Mahal ( Bosnian food) in Dubrovnik.
Croatia in May (Split & Hvar)
In Stari |Grad
Eremitaz and Zrin next door(cheaper menu)
In Jelsa
Turan
Pelago
Was in Hvar last summer and found it fairly expensive. Check the quieter parts for better deals.
Best restaurant in Croatia
It's a shame that Valsabbion is no longer in business, always felt their food was aimed at higher end diners.
Croatia in May (Split & Hvar)
In Split
Konoba Marjan
Sperun
Kadena
In Hvar
Dalmatino
Macondo
Luna
All good and in no particular order. Enjoy!
Dubrovnki? Anything?
My preferences in order from this year. (Gil's may be open only to groups in the off season)
Gil's, at Svetog Dominika st
Restaurant Dubrovnik, at Marojice Kaboje st
Sesame, at Dante Aligheria st
Crete (Palaikastro, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos) - any recommendations?
In Elounda, we have been to the Ferryman which was very good indeed.
In Ag Nik, there is KriKri on the edge of town towards Elounda.
Closer to the centre is Knossos.
Central is Embassy, Orfou To Lou and Dionysos.
All of these offer excellent traditional dishes with good local barrel wine.
What's new in Slovenia?
The only place we have been to this year is Pri Lojzetu in Zemona/Dornberk, a little off the beaten track but so worth the effort.
In Ljubljana - Pri Skofu and Gostlina Sokol, and in Radovljica, a 10 minute drive south of Bled there is Gostlina Lectar
Best restaurant in Croatia
Hi Pirate, thanks for the wonderful review. We went to Le Mandrac in July and thoroughly enjoyed the exploring menu with great matching wines (Trapan wine was one that stood out) This was our second time there, and because they consistently serve flavoursome interesting food in a beautiful setting, it is our favourite Croatian restaurant.
We have also enjoyed good food at Valsabbion, and although we are not afraid to try new things, we found it to be a little too experimental for us.
Hi Chef, we are back to Croatia in October and plan to go to Le Mandrac again, maybe even see you there.
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Le Mandrac
Volosko, Opatija, Primorje-Gorski kotar , HR
Croatian wine producer?
Contact Damir by Email, damir.luketic@ri.t-com.hr
He is a wine advocate in Croatia, and I have had good results from him in the past.
Current recommendations around Dubrovnik
Gil's is the best place but is closed (except for large groups) at the moment. Try Orhan, Sesame, Dundo Maroje and Rosarij.
December Food Recommendations for Central Europe: Krakow, Warsaw, Zagreb, Postojna caves, Ljubljana, Bled, Graz, Cesky Krumlov and Prague?
Good locals in Ljubljana - Pri Skofu and Gostlina Sokol
In Radovljica, a 10 minute drive south of Bled - Gostlina Lectar
Truffle Hunting in Istria?
I would avoid Zigante. They are all about mass production these days and even import truffles to supply demand. Unfortunately the guy we used in the past has retired but check with restaurants as they have to use properly licensed people. Maybe post on other travel sites to maximize your replies.
