Zinfandel Food & Wine Bistro

Restaurant · Split ·

Zinfandel Food & Wine Bistro

Restaurant · Split ·

Seasonal menu, robust wine list, live music, Dalmatian bites

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Marulićeva ul. 2, 21000, Split, Croatia Get directions

@michelinguide

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"Situated in a narrow street in the old town, this busy, welcoming restaurant is open from breakfast to dinner, when live music adds to the atmosphere. The menu is focused on Dalmatian cuisine with seasonal and fresh ingredients. The well-curated wine list covers the whole of Croatia, with around 15 wines also available by the glass." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/split-dalmatia/split/restaurant/zinfandel-food-wine-bar

Zinfandel Food & Wine bar

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The MICHELIN Guide Croatia 2024 Is Unveiled!

"On a narrow street in the old town, this welcoming, lively restaurant runs from breakfast until dinner with live music, and a young Croatian chef serves an eclectic cuisine combining Dalmatian and international influences. Homemade tonnarelli with Prošek wine, onion, garlic and shrimp sauce are excellent, and the well‑chosen wine list covers the whole country, with 15 wines by the glass." - The MICHELIN Guide

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/the-michelin-guide-croatia-2024-is-unveiled

Zinfandel Food & Wine bar

@afar

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"A tribute to the zinfandel grape, which originated in Croatia, this restaurant and bar features a zin-centric wine list but also showcases regional favorites like Plavac and Dingač. Of its 100 wines, it offers about 30 by the glass, encouraging guests to taste their way through Croatia’s wine heritage. Pair your drinks with one of the restaurant’s three-tiered platters, which come loaded with Dalmatian bites, then settle in on the terrace for some live music. If you’re hungry for a full meal, opt instead for the five-course “Taste of Dalmatia” menu, which includes everything from seared Adriatic tuna and homemade oxtail ravioli to calamari stuffed with ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes. Come morning, Zinfandel also serves breakfast, which diners can pair with champagne or fig-flavored travaric a, a local herb grappa."

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Zinfandel Food & Wine bar

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Zinfandel Food & Wine bar

cameron F.

Google

The most incredible meal, packs a punch with every bite! We tried 3 courses and 9 different plates and it’s hands down the best combination of flavours I’ve ever had in a meal! The prices are top heavy but it’s worth every penny!

Kristy G.

Google

Just amazing! Highly recommend Zinfandel for an amazing meal and evening out in Split. The food was delicious and they were able to cater to my dietary requirements (including dairy and some seafood) without any issue or compromise on flavour. The wines were all superb and the waiter gave great recommendations and information about everything we tried. There was also live music, which made for a great atmosphere.

Thomas

Google

Excellent dishes. Octopus was prepared to a level I’ve never had. Not chewy, slight sweet and nutty. Well balanced dish with chickpeas olives etc. The restaurant is curated to a level consistent and expected from Michelin guide restaurants down to the lighting, live music and 10/10 service. Not stuffy, pushy just a laid back atmosphere that will keep you coming back when you’re in Split. Highly recommended

Grace R.

Google

I’m from Toronto and I’ve come to Split the last two years in a row and Zinfandel is always a non-negotiable restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff is so amazing and hospitable. They remembered me and my friend from the year before and welcomed us with warm greetings. This most recent year, 2025, we went a total of 3 times within a span of 24 hours. They are also amazing with accommodating to gluten-free and dairy-free restrictions. Big thank you to Igor who remembered us from last year. Also thank you to Leon and Marina who served us this year also.

Julia Z.

Google

We came across Zinfandel from the Michelin guide. We were very excited to give it a try. We had the lunch deal (two courses for €29). We had - cauliflower mushroom starter (mushrooms were extremely salty) - pesto risotto (there were supposed to be shrimps inside, I got two very very small pieces) - beef burger was actually nice - dessert was supposed to be a chocolate tart, it was very disappointing the only option they advertised wasn’t available for lunch, we had the cannoli, it was a bit too hard. Service was slow, we received a discount as a compensation. Overall, our experience did not match the Michelin recommendation.

Sara

Google

l: We had an awesome dinner. Loved the HOMEMADE TONNARELLI PRAWNS, CHERRY TOMATO, CARROT, PROSEK, GRANA PADANO and the SEARED TUNA. The Radovanović Grk was a nice, crisp and refreshing white Croatian wine. We also very much enjoyed the Volarevic Plavac Mali Gold red Croatian wine. Ante and Egor were very kind and gracious and made the experience all the more memorable. Hotel said Zinfandel is the best dinner choice for its casual yet refined vibe, exceptional Croatian wine list, and menu emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and they were spot on. Located in Old Town, this bistro offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes with clean preparations, avoiding fried or briny, creamy options. Their focus on grilled or lightly prepared meat and seafood, paired with one of Split’s best wine selections (featuring boutique Dalmatian producers), catered to my taste for premium, unadulterated flavors and excellent wines. The warm ambiance with live music offered the perfect experience without being overly formal. Highly recommend making reservations and sharing so you can order as much as you can off the menu. I regret we didn’t have room for more as I heard the octopus is also amazing.

Paola Antonella P.

Google

Food was sublime. Every dish we tried was fantastic. Ingredients and combinations work so well. Service was fast and professional. Only cons was that the live music was a bit too loud. Otherwise, the best experience we had in our trip. Will not hesitate to come back if I ever return to Split.

ALEXANDER B.

Google

No wonders why this restaurant is listed on the Michelin Guide 🤩🤩 The people here can’t be nicer, they gave me a good table for my birthday, live music, and great service 👏🏻 The food is amazing, I took the tasting menu with pairing (Delicious Croatian wines) and it was fantastic. We started with the tuna tartar, then a green risotto, next the main course was the Hama fish, and to finish this experience, the kadif caneloni. Book your table in advance, specially in summer, you can do it easily from their website.