Six beautiful terrace dining options in Dalmatia

"Situated on the first floor of the Aci Marina, this restaurant boasts beautiful views of the sea and the centre of Split from its terrace. The restaurant name is profoundly symbolic: it translates as “grain of salt” in English, reminding us of the importance of salt to life itself, its maritime origin and its constant presence in our everyday lives. But salt is also found in sacred texts, and in Dalmatia it’s hard to imagine a life with salt and without the sea. The philosophy of the restaurant, whose cuisine is renowned for its superb fish, is based on this connection, and its extensive seasonal menu not only lists the region’s ingredients in great detail but also makes reference to the different seasons in which they can be found. The menu includes dishes such as “Ode Maritima”, which features the best fish from the Adriatic; “Bianco Verde”, a local white fish served with parsley-flavoured olive oil, citrus gel and a “sponge” of seasonal vegetables; “Neron” (barley with a cheese foam and cuttlefish sauce), and “Ravioli della Dalma”, home-made ravioli filled with Pag island lamb, a yoghurt sauce made from goat’s milk, lamb demi-glace, dill, peas au gratin, mushrooms and bread crumble. There’s also a good choice of fish and seafood, such as squid and lobster (including the Mediterranean blue-clawed lobster), while the monkfish soup and cuttlefish with bulghur wheat are also highly recommended." - Sarah Scaparone