Croatia continues to shine with its growing number of MICHELIN Stars

"Set on Dubrovnik’s ramparts with sweeping rooftop, harbor and sea views, this 360° experience pairs chef Marijo Curić’s Croatian flavors with refined French and Italian touches across two tasting menus: Antologija curates signatures such as marinated and pan‑seared escalopes with kohlrabi and onion soup, mackerel with white turnip, potato mayonnaise and bonito sauce, sea bass with fennel, leek powder and beurre blanc, and a superb pigeon with Jerusalem artichokes, confit shallots and caper sauce—finished with an unmissable tiramisù of crunchy biscuit, coffee syrup, caramel, vanilla and Baileys ice cream—while Republika reimagines Renaissance‑era recipes via courses like Malo More (oysters, anchovies, onion cream, mussel‑lime sauce and caviar), Peskafondo (fried, stuffed squid with citrus gel and smoky sauce), Brodet 2.0 (grouper, gnocchi, shellfish, clams and fish soup), Komarda (lamb confit with broad beans, sheep’s milk yoghurt and lamb jus), and a creative Mantala dessert riffing on Dubrovnik’s traditional cake; the wine list ranks among the country’s best, with bespoke pairings that can include cocktails, and the service is polished and courteous." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri