Restaurant Kastel

It's truly an amazing restaurant in the old town Zadar. Even though it's an authentic Croatian/ Mediterranean cuisine, they made one of the best vegetarian dishes for us. The service, presentation, and details were excellent. Rubin, our waiter helped us select the perfect Croatian wine, and highlighted the wine regions of Croatia.

Dinner was set in a truly unique location on top of the old Riva with a stunning view of the new side. The place was beautifully organized with elegant plating and attentive service. They did serve me before my girlfriend, which felt unusual, but the overall atmosphere remained warm and inviting. The entrées were excellent, full of flavor and well presented, while the main courses were more on the average side. Even so, for Croatia it was a delightful surprise, and the genuine smiles of the staff made the evening memorable. Too bad for overcooked pasta… but the bread was amazing!

Absolutely blown away by Restaurant Kastel! Our first evening in Zadar was truly memorable thanks to this incredible place. The ambiance is simply stunning – elegant and with a real sense of history. The food was equally impressive, showcasing fresh, local flavors with a sophisticated touch. Every dish was a delight. The service was outstanding overall. Our sommelier, Dominik, was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made excellent recommendations, leading to some lovely conversations. We also had the pleasure of meeting the sous chef who was cooking for the public holiday. It was such a treat to chat with him about the food, and his passion truly shone through. While not as directly involved in our conversations, the rest of the staff were also attentive and professional, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. From start to finish, our experience at Restaurant Kastel was top-notch and a wonderful introduction to the finer side of Zadar's dining. Highly recommend!

The restaurant is amazing! High culture and level of waiter service, regular verification of guest satisfaction, top-notch dishes worth any price and extremely cozy atmosphere. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you for your openness and hospitality, as well as a small gift to celebrate the engagement, which took place a few hours earlier (of course, I informed the manager about it when booking a table). You made the day even more special! :)

Was so hyped for this place and so sorry to say, but the experience of the food was: "mjeh.." we chose the 5course tasting menu and it did not feel like fine dining or worth it. Thumbs up to the serving staff, they did a great job 👍 (maybe the chef who was employed during Michelin-guide visit is not there anymore?)

A really great restaurant. We found it on the Michelin app. We had a super evening on our first night in Zadar. So we booked for the last night of our holiday too. Both meals were excellent. The menu is very interesting. A wide range of prices makes this restaurant affordable for most diners. I enjoyed the fish soup and the tuna tartare starters. The squid ink risotto was excellent. I loved the rooster ravioli. My colleagues enjoyed the tuna, the lamb and the filet steak. The head waiter was previously a cocktail maker. I loved his negroni. The old fashioned, with a Croatian twist was amazing. The Croatian rose sparkling was very good. The sommelier is amazing. He guided us through the excellent wine list. We had a fabulous GRK from Korcela and a fabulous pinot Noir from Northern Croatia. The deserts were stunning too with the cheesecake and the drunken fruit stew amazing. Thank you to all the amazing staff for such a great experience.

Incredible hosts, amazing views of the harbor, and the food was simply outstanding. They were able to accommodate vegetarians when notified ahead of time and made incredibly fresh meals. They recommended an incredible wine pairing for our mains which was one of the best we had the entire time we spent in Croatia. They deserve the Michelin recommendation and would absolutely return.

Enjoyed a delightful chef inspired meal. Our server, Martina, was kind, explained all the menu options, and provided a description of each dish and flavor pairing as our meal was brought out. Not just a meal but a pleasant and informative culinary experience. Definitely must try when in Zadar!