Villa Spiza

Restaurant · Split

Villa Spiza

Restaurant · Split

Ul. Petra Kružića 3, 21000, Split, Croatia

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Dalmatian street food, fresh fish, risotto, pasta, meat dishes

Ul. Petra Kružića 3, 21000, Split, Croatia Get directions

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"As the daughter of one of Croatia’s most legendary chefs, Ivana Gamulin felt inspired to follow in her late father’s footsteps and open a restaurant. The result is Villa Spiza, a countertop spot within the palace walls, where she and her sister serve up Dalmatian soul food made with fresh, local ingredients. The menu changes daily depending on what’s available at the market but always features regional specialties like seafood risotto, fried calamari, and just-caught fish. For its comforting fare and low-key vibe, the restaurant is beloved by everyone from bohemians and backpackers to tried-and-true locals—which is always a good sign when searching for somewhere to eat. Service is friendly, but come prepared to wait—Villa Spiza doesn’t do fast food."

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paterjo

Google

This is a very small family operated restaurant on the north side of the palace just on the south side of the wall. There are only about 8 or 9 tables so recommend you come early as they are popular and they don’t take reservations. Menu changes every day and they actively cross out items on the hand written menu as they run out of ingredients. Excellent fresh food they make right when you order. Very reasonable prices for the area and friendly and efficient staff.

Fareed Nassar

Google

Small, family run business with an amazing atmosphere and one of a kind vibe. Unfortunately, our own experience with the food was negative. My wife ordered the beef stew, and I the anchovies pasta. The beef stew was nothing but bones, fat and cartilage, so my wife couldn't eat it. The pasta was also not to our liking. The guys offered us kindly the drinks on the house, but i refused and paid the whole bill. We ended up eating somewhere else.

C C

Google

My friend and I had a delicious dinner here. The food was so fresh, flavourful, and piping hot when it came out. Menu recommendations from the staff were perfect. Well priced food and wine. Great vibes with people singing along to the music, a cute baby getting passed around while parents ate, and the neighbour’s dog asleep on the floor. Authentic Croatian food with a completely welcoming local experience. Absolute gem and I’ll definitely go back.

Michelle Fast

Google

This is our favorite restaurant in Split! Of everywhere we went our whole trip, this place ticked all the boxes - delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful service. Their menu changes every day, but has a wide variety of options! Pasta, seafood, and other meat entrees are regulars on the menu. We got the bolognese, tomato & mozzarella pasta, veal chops, and pork tenderloin; all of which were delicious. You can’t miss the tiramisu, either! 10/10 recommend!! Do note that they don’t take reservations, so either show up at a slower time to guarantee seating, or be prepared to wait a little while :)

MR APARIS

Google

We sat in by the bar on stools (there is a dining room across the street). It’s off season so we were alone. Husband had shrimp and pasta. I had sardines for lunch. Both delicious. Bread fresh and hearty. Service terrific. In bar area you watch the food being cooked. Great experience.

Molly McNab

Google

One of the best meals we had over the week+ we’ve been in Croatia. I had the swordfish, recommended by the server and the sides it came with, greens and potato salad, were just as good as the main. It was also cool to sit right in front of where the chef cooks and watch all the food come in and out.

Lucy Chen

Google

One of the best meals of our lives! We are going back two nights in a row. We got the anchovy pasta and grilled sea bass. The grilled sea bass was one of the best fresh fish I’ve ever had. The potato and Swiss chard sides were surprisingly good. Anchovy pasta was super savory and tasty. Simple flavors but done really well.

Britney Wang

Google

We came during peak hours and waited around 30 minutes for a table. The wait did not disappoint at all as the food was delicious. Ordered the slow cooked beef cheeks, tuna steak and veal chop. Beef cheeks were definitely the star of the show. We also got both desserts tiramisu and chocolate ganache but they weren't anything to write home to.