Days 1–3: Istria
Base around Rovinj or inland Istria for truffle country, olive-oil estates, Malvazija and restaurants from Rovinj to Novigrad.
Days 4–5: Kvarner
Continue through Opatija and Rijeka, then Crikvenica or Krk for scampi, seafood, island lamb and Žlahtina.
Days 6–8: Pag & northern Dalmatia
Build around Pag cheese, lamb, Boškinac, Zadar and Šibenik.
Days 9–12: Split to Dubrovnik
Use Split, the islands and Dubrovnik for seafood, wine, peka and the strongest concentration of coastal destination dining.
Use this guide with the restaurant map
Restaurant openings, seasonal schedules and menus change. Use the Restaurants Croatia discovery map and individual restaurant profiles to verify current details before travelling.