The beautiful scenery of Korčula island is an indicator of the food quality. Picturesque olive groves and vineyards, in contrast to the crystal-clear sea, are all signs of great local cuisine. And that’s the case on Korčula. No matter whether you’re searching for a traditional tavern with homemade food or a fine dining experience, you’ll find just the right place.

The quality of food on Korčula is known throughout Croatia and you won’t find only tourists visiting these restaurants. One amazing thing about a lot of these restaurants is that they aren’t empty through the day like some tourist-oriented places but rather serve as a coffee place in the morning and a spot to eat something quick in the afternoon.

Traditional food beloved by locals

There are a few categories when choosing restaurants on the Adriatic coast, and the most searched-for one is traditional food. Here are some taverns which are locals’ favourites.

Konoba Planjak
Remember that we mentioned how a lot of taverns have customers throughout the day? Well, Planjak is the most popular one amongst the locals and has once been the centre of cultural life in Korčula. This place doesn’t only serve great food but is also a place for fun. It wouldn’t be odd for someone to start singing and many others to join them.

Adio Mare
This is one of the oldest taverns on all of Korčula and you can feel that they follow tradition in their old-school dishes. The menu is wide, but one common factor to all their meals is that it’s homemade and authentic. Adio Mare is perfect if you’re looking for a good lunch or dinner and want to taste the traditional Korčula – one that is truly connected with nature.

Konoba Maslina
When you have “olive” in the name, the food can’t be anything else than great, right? At least, that’s the case with Konoba Maslina. They have one of the best traditional pasta dishes called žrnovski makaruni, but you can’t go wrong with any other thing on the menu.

Fine dining for gastro enthusiasts
If you’d like something new, a mix of traditional taste and modern delivery, Korčula has some great places too. One of the restaurants actually has a Michelin star so it’d be a shame not to visit it while you’re here.

LD or Lešić Dimitri
The name comes from the location of the restaurant which is in the Lešić Dimitri Palace. While the ambience is amazing and the restaurant is extremely aesthetically pleasing, that’s not its only advantage. A unique thing about this place is the creations of chef Marko Gajski who uses traditional ingredients and tastes with a modern twist. This amazing food earned the restaurant a Michelin star which is why you can’t skip it.

Best of both worlds

Konoba Škafetin
This restaurant isn’t like the traditional taverns we described, nor is it a true fine dining experience. It’s actually a perfect mix of both of these worlds. Their menu is simple but covers all the essentials: pasta, fish, meat… Everything they use is fresh since they try not to freeze or keep ingredients that are out of the season. Some meals you might recognize, but some are unique and modern – this is why Škafetin stands out from all the other restaurants.

Don’t forget the others
We couldn’t mention all the great restaurants on this island, however, Korčula is full of amazing taverns. Visit Konoba Maha for a ranch experience or Cukarin for something sweet. Sometimes the best restaurant is the one you simply stumble upon.