PET BUNARA Dine & Wine

Celiac friendly. This is a stylish restaurant on the outskirts of Zadar old town. We were immediately greeted by an attentive and friendly waiter who was patient with our questions about the kitchen’s handling of gluten. Several gluten-free options were available and my wife chose Sea Bass Pet Bunara which was a creative merging of fish, swiss chard, scampi, broccoli puree and polenta with sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, prawn shell stock, and toasted almonds. Each flavour was detectable and the experience was a very pleasant change from much of the fare we had seen in Croatia. For those able to eat gluten, the menu also offered many interesting choices. Unfortunately, the restaurant’s web site does not provide a menu so it’s not possible to stimulate one’s taste buds in advance by perusing options. Nevertheless, I chose a simple pulled Croatian pork with seasonal salad. While it’s presented as a main dish on the menu, it really is only a salad with some pork. However, it was excellent and I chose to eat it slowly so I could savour each of the different flavour elements. I also chose a side order of bread which I don’t normally do. In this case I was very happy I did as two different breads were offered. One was a tender brown bread, while the other was a visual blend of two flours, one of which had been darkened by cuttlefish ink. In combination with the olive oil and vinegar on offer, these were a delicious complement to the pulled pork salad. Overall a very pleasant dining experience for both of us.

We had a 6 PM reservation and arrived around 5:45 and we were able to be seated right away Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us excellent recommendations. I had a Croatian wine, Rizman’s Tribidrag which was delicious. We had Saar’s Momento for an appetizer. The bread was fresh and hummus was fantastic. For our trace, we had a seasonal dish of stonefish and an item on the regular menu of pork cheek. Everything was cooked perfection and incredibly flavorful. Our Dessert was a highlight of a meal. We had the fake cake. It was a perfect balance of sweetness, and the cake was moist. We also appreciated that the restaurant is sort of off the pain path and feels secluded. It has a romantic ambience. Be sure to book a reservation. Highly recommend you come here!

A fantastic restaurant in Zadar that puts a creative twist on traditional dishes — and we loved every bite. We started with a cold soup that was refreshingly delicious, then moved on to stone sea bass and red rice cuttlefish risotto, both of which were bursting with flavor and felt truly special. For dessert, we shared a pistachio lava cake that was absolutely divine. The food was freshly prepared, beautifully presented, and served by a team who were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Prices were very reasonable for the quality, and we left feeling both full and happy. Highly recommended!

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary here and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a glass of sparkling Croatian wine, setting the perfect tone for the evening. The food was absolutely amazing – beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly made with care. The service was exceptional: attentive without being intrusive, with real attention to detail that made us feel special throughout the night. Every element, from the warm welcome to the final course, was thoughtful and elegant. A perfect place to mark such an important occasion – we can’t recommend it highly enough.

This is one fine restaurant! It was recommended by a local Croatian. Excellent fresh seafood. I have never tried Sea-bass baked and rolled with shrimps and spinach! It was an absolute delight! The fish pate was excellent also. The staff are very friendly. The restaurant is located in a calmer and relatively quieter part of Old Town. Highly recommended!

Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Price I recently dined at this restaurant, and unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. The staff was professional, but a bit stiff, lacking the warmth and friendliness you might hope for in a good dining experience. As for the food, it was underwhelming. I started with the fish soup, and I honestly wouldn’t recommend it. There was barely any fish—just one tiny, almost unnoticeable piece in the whole bowl. It left me questioning what I was actually eating. For my main, I had the orzotto with scampi. The broad beans did add a nice touch of flavor, but overall, the dish was pretty average. There were only a few scampi in the meal, so it felt lacking in both quantity and flavor. And to top it off, the orzotto alone was 25€, which felt like poor value for what was delivered. They did try to accommodate my kid by offering a special dish—turkey steak. However, it was very thin, overcooked, and tough to chew. My kid couldn’t even finish it. The wine list, on the other hand, was impressive. A wide selection of wines to choose from, and the wine we had was actually the highlight of the meal. It was excellent! Overall, I was expecting a lot more in terms of food quality and value, and unfortunately, I didn’t get it.

First-class service and excellent quality products. I had my first pasticada here and it was absolutely delicious. The pasta could have been better. I also tried the chocolate cake for dessert – rich, but very good if you’re into chocolate. Prices are fair and in line with the quality. Recommend!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PET BUNARA Dine & Wine – Zadar 🍷🐟✨ A truly special family meal and reunion – we gathered here to celebrate 13 years of marriage with my wife Božena 💕. The kids had a blast, not only enjoying the food but also running around the 5 Bunara Square and even visiting the little dinosaur museum while waiting for our meal 🦖👧👦. The bread basket with different flavours was already a treat on its own. For starters, I highly recommend the tuna sushi – fresh and delicate – while the kids loved their fish soup. My main was the medium-rare tuna, perfectly cooked and full of flavour – definitely a winner! 🐟🔥 Service was warm and professional, atmosphere charming, and it felt like the perfect place to celebrate such an occasion. After dinner, we took a walk through Zadar, grabbed some ice cream 🍦, and watched the sunset by the magical Sea Organ 🌅🎶. Altogether, a lovely Zadar experience we will never forget. ❤️ #PetBunara #ZadarEats #FamilyCelebration #SeaOrganSunset