In the land of seafood, mixed meats, charcuteries & crusty breads, and all of the vegetables you can imagine, we usually leave our meals overly content, stuffed to the max, and wanting to refuse the sight of anymore food possibly coming our way...unless it’s dessert. If you’re in Split, you’re in trouble - here are some of the top dessert destinations you won’t want to miss.
Perivoj: Tea Mamut is the head pastry chef at Perivoj and holds a degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute in America, as if that doesn’t say enough already. Crafting concoctions such as citrus sponge cakes with strawberry cream and pistachio, American brownie cakes, and caramelized puffed pastry filled with nuts and olive oil - it’s safe to say this establishment is well worth a shot. Perivoj is located at Slavićeva ul. 44, 21000, Split.
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Dvor: Sister restaurant to Perivoj, Dvor is a shoo-in for desserts due to the relation. Here you can find Belgian chocolate lava cakes oozing with dark and white chocolates, or an even simpler dessert with biscuits, figs, and ice cream. The dessert presentations are worth a visit alone. Dvor is located at Put Firula 14, 21000, Split.
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Brasserie on 7: Some of the most unique desserts in Split, Brasserie on 7 offers up a combination ranging from Dalmatian classics to out there creations. Their chocolate chili is rich and spicy, their chilled lemon tart is topped with a sour cherry caviar, and they even have gourmet goat’s cheese ice cream! Brasserie on 7 is located at Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 7, 21000, Split.
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Zinfandel: Another dessert staple in Split, Zinfandel is not one to shy away from creative creations. Their lemon supreme dessert is crafted with strawberries, lemon curd, and mascarpone cream, their deconstructed apple pie is exquisite, and their chocolate cake is a combination of milk and dark chocolate, almonds, and creme anglaise. Zinfandel is located at Ul. Marka Marulića 2, 21000, Split.
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Chops Grill: Other than doing steak and seafood best, Chops is a definite leader in desserts. Their menu ranges from classics like panna cotta and semifreddo to creme brulee and chocolate mousse. Their real standout dish is their chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream - a chocolate lava cake with piping hot chocolate melting under a sweet chocolate biscuit. Chops Grill is located at Tončićeva ul. 4, 21000, Split.
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Creme de la Creme: Carrot cake, traditional NY cheesecake, cherry cake, tiramisu, chocolate and caramel tart, and literally any kind of cake you can imagine, Creme de la Creme really does have it all. Their cakes are available to purchase in slices, or you can order a whole cake for your parties and gatherings. Creme de la Creme is located at Ilićev pro. 1, 21000, Split.
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Luka Ice Cream & Cakes: Luka’s ice cream’s range from sour cherry to apple pie, chili chocolate to fig, and even a yogurt with rosemary - and that is just to name a few! In addition to boasting dairy free, sugar free, and gluten free desserts, Luka’s is your go-to for traditional cake recipes, exotic creations, and anything you can possibly imagine. Luka's is located at Ul. Petra Svačića 2, 21000, Split.
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