Must-Try Dishes: Ćevapčići (grilled meat rolls), Pljeskavica (Serbian burger), Strukli (pastry with cheese), Peka (meat and vegetables under bell), Samoborska Kremšnita (cream cake from Samobor)
Seafood: Fresh fish, squid, and shellfish especially in coastal restaurants. Brudet (fish stew) is traditional favorite.
Wines: Local Croatian varieties including Grasevina (white), Plavac Mali (red), and Malvazija. Wine bars throughout the city offer tastings and education.
Where to Eat: Tkalčićeva Street for casual dining, Gradec for traditional restaurants, Kaptol area for local authentic cuisine. Street food markets and cafés offer affordable options.
Dining Culture: Lunch typically noon-3pm, dinner 7pm-11pm. Tipping is customary (10%) but not obligatory. Many restaurants require reservations during peak season.