September 23, 2020 - We know that Split's best steakhouse should be all about the beef, but what if the grass is also greener on the other side? Dig into the seafood side of Chops Grill in Split!

As we move into a new season where comfort food is king, it's good to remember that we're able to keep the lightness of summer fare in Split year-round, as seafood truly reigns us all. 

However, you may not think that some of Split's best seafood would be found and Split's best steakhouse. 

We're here to prove you wrong. 

The seafood offered at Chops Grill takes restaurant-goers on an adventure of flavors, textures, and temperatures, from cold starters to rich, bold, and brimming-at-the-seams-with-flavor mains.

Let's begin our ride through the seafood side of Chops Grill. 

For starters, choose from a scampi & shrimp pate, bruschetta topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and the option to add shrimp or salmon, and last but not least, a chilled and tart tuna carpaccio with shallots, rocket, pomegranate, and citrus. 

For those looking for something with a bit more substance, to begin with, a light and fresh apricot risotto served with a pea cream is your best bet. 

However, the real stars of the show are the seafood mains, where an explosion of flavors makes you forget meat even existed in the first place. 

Staying true to Dalmatian cuisine, the fisherman's choice linguine is prepared 'buzara' style with shrimp, shells, and the freshest fish available. Salmon lovers can enjoy a grilled filet served with chickpeas, beans & spring onion salad, and mango dressing.

While you can't go wrong with the sea bass filet in a red paprika sauce, served with a vegetable carpaccio, or the grilled local bluefin tuna, the beautifully firm, lean, bright-white, mild, and sweet grilled monkfish, soaked in a truffle sauce, is a delightful, delicious, dangerously good option you won't be sorry you chose. 

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July 9, 2020 - As borders open and tourism resumes, it's up to us to do our part to ensure a safe environment in the post-lockdown world. Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar is setting an example in Split. 

Croatia has imprinted their name amongst the list of countries that fought COVID-19 head-on and established measures early to protect and provide a secure state. Luckily, their work paid off, and citizens and visitors are able to roam and enjoy the solace of summer freely. 

However, the 'new normal' is well and truly here. As we regain our footing post-lockdown, we must all do our part to guarantee the most corona-free environment we can. One way to do that is by adhering to measures, whether it's keeping a social distance or wearing a mask. 

One admirable example comes from Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar in Split, whose encouraging words confirm that while Split and Croatia are safe to visit, we must all come together to make sure it stays this way. 

"Our safety is your safety!" What a wonderful message to send to the world from Split, Croatia. Remember, we are all in this together. 

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June 27, 2020 - Split Restaurant Zrno Soli is the first restaurant in Croatia to be certified COVID-19 safe by Adriacert.

Dalmacija Danas reports that leading auditors of TÜV adria and Adriacert, i.e., project leaders Ph.D. Damir Ježek and quality control Joško Bekavac and other associates of the Exquisite Quality platform, on behalf of Adriacert, awarded the SARS-CoV-2 certificate of technical safety measures to restaurant Zrno Soli in Split. This certificate confirms that Zrno Soli operates in accordance with the highest standards and guidelines following legal health care measures and the Act on the protection of the population from infectious diseases and related ordinances, decisions, instructions and recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health and other competent bodies and institutions.

A detailed independent review established that all measures were taken for safe operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their strict adherence was ensured, with emphasis on the adoption and implementation of best practices and standards, while maintaining quality communication with restaurant guests.

All restaurant guests must disinfect their shoes at the entrance with a special mat and should disinfect their hands. In addition, there are mini disinfectants on the tables that the guest uses during their visit to the restaurant, and can take them with them, too. The restaurant is cleaned and disinfected several times during the day, both in the hall and in the kitchen. In addition to cleaning and disinfection, spacing was implemented between the tables, according to the recommendations of the Civil Protection Headquarters, and the tablecloths are changed after the departure of each guest, as is the practice already.

The obtained certificate is further proof that Zrno Soli prioritizes its guests, their well-being, protection and safety.

Adriacert Ltd. is an international certification body that covers Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, giving top-level professional certification services to raise business capability. 

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June 23, 2020 - As we say hello to summer, we must say goodbye to the favorite Chopsylicious menu at Chops Grill in Split. 

Summer is officially here after it felt that spring had no end - and with the coronavirus measures mostly lifted in Split, we can get out to enjoy the summer sunshine. 

Because any excuse to eat out, and eat outdoors this season is a good one, we're here to tell you about one promotion you'll need to run to, to make sure you don't miss out until next season.

We've told you a thing or two about the cherished Chopsylicious menu at Chops Grill, which offers mix-and-match three-course menus at Split's favorite steakhouse for stellar promotional prices. However, with summer in full swing, Chops is gearing up for something new, and this springtime-favorite menu is around for just one more week. 

So, why is this menu THAT good, you might ask? Let us enlighten you. 

For starters, guests can choose from a selection of Vichyssoise soup of leek and potato, tuna belly carpaccio with shallots and a rocket salad with pomegranate and citrus, the crispy Panzanella salad with skuta cheese and whole grain mustard dressing, or steak tartar. 

For instance, the supreme chicken is served with seasonal vegetables and potato puree, while the beef, vegetable and plum skewers are accompanied by potato wedges. The grilled rump steak is filled with bacon and cheese, while you can never go wrong with the classic T-bone steak. However, we think the real star of the show is the beef wellington, wrapped in mushroom, onion, foie gras sauce and fresh black truffle. For only 210 kuna, you'll be hard-pressed to find a dish this good for this cheap anywhere else in Split (locals, we're looking at you). 

And because no meal is complete without dessert, Chops has pulled out all of the stops, offering guests the fruits of forest crème brûlée, semifreddo, chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream or the traditional rožata (egg flan) with lavender, rose, and Chantilly cream.

Are you convinced, yet?

This is your chance to try some of the best Chops has to offer before the menu morphs into summer mode, though we promise you'll want to be a part of that, too. 

Chops Grill is now open every day from 12 pm to 11 pm. 

For reservations and more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit their Facebook page, or call +385 91 365 0000. You can also visit their website here.

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June 20, 2020 - Split restaurants Kadena, Zoi, Zrno Soli, Dvor, Konoba Trs in Trogir and Konoba Jeny in Tucepi have received a Michelin recommendation, while Konoba Trs and Solta Island's Konoba Škoj received the Michelin label Bib Gourmand. 

Slobodna Dalmacija reports that a total of 70 restaurants from all over Croatia are included in the Michelin guide for 2020, which has enriched the Croatian gastro scene with seven new local restaurants bearing the Michelin recommendation.

"Congratulations to all the restaurants from Split-Dalmatia County that deserved the prestigious Michelin awards. We are proud that top Croatian restaurants are our long-term partners and that with their skills and dedication to the top experience of their visitors, they have earned a place in the Michelin guide.

The quality of Croatian restaurants is confirmed year by year by Michelin awards, and we at METRO are extremely glad that the cooperation with the Michelin guide allows us to be a part of the success of top Croatian restaurants in this way as well.

In the current circumstances, when caterers face business challenges, Michelin awards can contribute to positioning Croatian restaurants on the gastronomic map of excellence and that is why I am glad that METRO can further support the promotion of Croatian gastronomy in this way," said Ivana Verunica, director of METRO center in Split.

METRO is a longtime partner of the Michelin guide, which is an international reference for fine-dining and recommends more than 30,000 restaurants in 30 countries.

Split's Konoba Fetivi is also included in the Michelin Guide for 2020, and was first included in the list back in 2018. 

You can see the list of all Croatian restaurants included in the Michelin guide for 2020 HERE.

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May 13, 2020 - The wait is over... Chops Grill is back in business with a tempting three-course menu!

On Monday, May 11, the National Civil Protection Headquarters allowed Croatian caterers the right to serve their beloved followers again - and as you can imagine, the news was welcomed with open arms. 

All of us who missed indulging at our favorite restaurants in Split or sipping coffees in the sun on the Riva are now fully back in action, though, of course, in a much more careful capacity. 

Disinfectants are king today, but if that's what it takes to win a seat back at Chops Grill, its safe to say that we're not thinking twice. 

To celebrate their return to the Split restaurant scene, Chops is back with a three-course menu that will have the locals drooling. 

For starters, you can choose between a leek and potato soup, tuna carpaccio, panzanella salad with skuta cheese, or beef tartare with toast and butter. 

The price of the three-course menu is depicted by the main course you choose (from 135 to 275 kuna). For the non-meat eaters in the group, try the beet risotto with skuta cheese or the seafood linguine pasta. 

Those of you partial to chicken can savor in the chicken supreme with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a reduced chicken sauce. 

Since Chops specializes in beef, there are a variety of options to choose from, like the beef skewers with vegetables and dried mushrooms, served with roast potatoes, or the 300-gram rump steak stuffed with cheese and pancetta, served with roast potatoes and a blue cheese sauce.

The real winners, however, are the beef wellington, dressed with mashed potatoes and truffles, and the T-bone steak, simply served with roast potatoes. 

Because no meal would be complete without dessert, you can choose to end your meal with a creme brulee foam with forest fruits and vanilla, semifreddo, chocolate brownie, or traditional rožata with lavender, rose extract and cream. 

What are you waiting for?

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March 3, 2020 - Chops Grill reopens on Tuesday, March 3!

After a short winter break (which felt like an eternity), Chops Grill is back from their hibernation and ready to rumble with a brand new Chopsylicious menu just in time for the spring season. 

If you’re a newcomer to the wonderful world of Chops Grill, listen carefully…

Chopsylicious is a tried and true, three-course mix-and-match menu of the restaurant’s classics, with the total price reflected in the main course you choose. 

So, what’s on offer this time around? 

From Tuesday, March 3, 2020, restaurant-goers can choose from a starters selection of Vichyssoise soup of leek and potato, tuna belly carpaccio with shallots and a rocket salad with pomegranate and citrus, the crispy panzanella salad with skuta cheese and whole grain mustard dressing, or steak tartar. 

For main courses, it’ll be hard to choose between the beetroot risotto or seafood spaghetti with squid ink sauce and local wild herbs, and that’s without mentioning the list of meat dishes on the menu. 

For instance, the supreme chicken is served with seasonal vegetables and potato puree, while the beef, vegetable and plum skewers are accompanied by potato wedges. The grilled rump steak is filled with bacon and cheese, the beef wellington is wrapped in mushroom, onion, foie gras sauce and fresh black truffle, while you can never go wrong with the classic T-bone steak. 

Because no meal is complete without dessert, Chops has pulled out all of the stops this spring, offering guests the fruits of forest crème brûlée, semifreddo, chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream or the traditional rožata (egg flan) with lavender, rose, and Chantilly cream.

Chops Grill is now open every day from 12 pm to 10:30 pm. 

For reservations and more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit their Facebook page, or call +385 91 365 0000. You can also visit their website here.

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February 17, 2020 - Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar in Split will kick off a new event series dedicated to the art of conversation. 

Is there anything better than blending divine food and wine with great conversation?

Yeah, we didn’t think so either.

Now you can marry all three of the best elements in life on Thursdays in Split with the introduction of a new series at Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar. 

Namely, for the next three Thursdays, Zinfandel invites you, your chattiest friends and favorite listeners to join them for an evening of wine, food, and conversation.

But we promise this won’t be just any kind of conversation. This Thursday, February 20, you’ll get to speak with Dejan Nemčić, a professor of geography who holds classes on two continents! As part of the opening evening, find out about Dejan’s experience in Africa and what particularly impressed him on his travels.

The conversation continues with Tanja Mravak, a renowned writer whose stories about everyday life, emotions, friendship, and food will entertain guests on February 27, 2020. 

And on the first Thursday in March, Domagoj Jakopović (aka Ribafish) will tell you everything you need to know about the RokOtok project, which encourages children, young people and parents to spend more quality free time playing and talking. You can read more about the admirable project here. 

Admission is free and a selection of promotional drink prices will be on offer. How could you say no? Stay in the loop here.

Better yet, be sure to enjoy Zinfandel’s hearty winter menu while it lasts - and with this sunny weather, we’re not sure how much time we have left. 

Don’t miss out on bar bites featuring tempura sardines, mini burgers with caramelized onion and crispy pancetta, foie gras and hummus share platters, or hand-cut potatoes with pancetta. 

Or for starters, enjoy a rich tableside steak tartare or foie gras terrine, or dig into the house-made spaghetti with burnt butter, truffles and semi-fried tomatoes, the agnolotti with skuta cheese and burnt fig, or the ravioli topped with apricot cream, beetroot and grilled prawns. And while no appetizer list in Split would be complete without a creamy risotto, which Zinfandel offers with grana Padano and balsamic, you can also keep it easy by choosing Zinfandel’s cheese and charcuterie platters, too. 

The stars of the show are in the main courses of the menu, where you’ll find a rump steak with potatoes, pancetta, and bearnaise sauce, duck breast with a sour cherry demiglace, or a pork fillet wrapped in pancetta. The lamb shank is slow-cooked with potato mash and fava beans, the Hama fish baked with zucchini, leeks, carrot and posip, while the skuta-stuffed squid is decorated with semi-dried tomatoes and hummus. 

To complete your meal, satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm pumpkin cake, sticky date pudding, Sissy pancakes, or kadaif cannoli. 

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February 9, 2020 - Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but do you know where you’re taking your special someone yet? Don’t fret, Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar in Split has you covered.

Valentine’s Day comes around once a year, and while it’s a silly Hallmark holiday for some, it is a big deal for couples looking for a foolproof way to celebrate their love. 

While holidays are meant to be carefree, Valentine’s Day has always carried an extra bit of weight. From choosing the right flowers and chocolates to making sure you’ve chosen a dinner location romantic enough. This year, however, you can throw your worries out the window.

Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar won’t let your Valentine’s date turn into a deal-breaker. 

Namely, this Valentine’s Day, Zinfandel has crafted a fail-safe, three-course menu fit for even the pickiest partner. 

Begin by choosing one of three appetizer options, from beef tartare to octopus with a cream of fired vegetables, white beans, romesco and salsa verde, or the cauliflower soup with chimichurri and roasted pistachio. 

For main courses, you and your loved one can choose from the lamb knuckles with potato cream, pickled onion, and broad beans, the pork filet wrapped in pancetta with polenta, broad beans, demi-glace, and caramelized pears, or the sea bass filet with a cauliflower cream, red quinoa, and young peas.

Finally, for dessert, try the kadaif cannoli with pastry cream, caramel and pistachio, or the chocolate soufflé with white chocolate crumble, vanilla ice cream, and raspberries. 

And the best part? All of this for just 220 kuna per person, with a glass of champagne, included. This time, February 14 won't break the bank!

There’s no better way to show how much you care this Valentine’s Day. Book a table by calling 021 355 135 and visit the Zinfandel Facebook page for more info. 

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November 19, 2019 - Everyone’s favorite Riva restaurant is pulling out all the stops this winter to ensure your bellies stay warm all season long. Introducing the Brasserie on 7 winter menu. 

While it may be known as a spring and summer hotspot where sunglass clad locals sip specialty coffee and sweeten up with homemade cakes, winter at Brasserie on 7 is the best seat in the house for Advent in Split. 

This sunshine oasis transforms into a cozy winter wonderland for the chilly season ahead - and their new seasonal menu will have you warmed up in no time. 

For starters, dig into an open face bruschetta with creamy pesto, zucchini, roasted peppers and aubergine, or keep it light with the bonito confit, fixed with mesclun greens, pickled onion, salsa verde and a rice vinegar dressing. The vegans in the group even have their say with the . bulgur, baby spinach and quinoa bowl dressed with pickled mushrooms and a radish and leek dressing. 

Take the chill off with a creamy butternut squash soup topped with roasted chestnut and toasted almonds, the traditional Dalmatian pasta with truffles and pancetta, or the seafood risotto with scampi bisque, razor clams, prawns, semi-dried tomatoes and parmesan. 

For the mains, enjoy a decadent sea bass filet with cauliflower, kohlrabi, and romanesco, or keep it hearty with the chicken breast and sweet potato and parmesan gratin, pork filet wrapped in pancetta, or the braised beef short rib burger. 

Brasserie on 7 even has a festive Advent menu for you to enjoy this winter, boasting braised beef cheeks (with potato and parsnip puree and tempura onion rings), codfish and shrimps with saffron rouille and potatoes, or the duck leg confit with sweet potato, duck rillette praline, and butternut squash. 

And don’t forget, every Sunday in November and December, Brasserie on 7 is offering 3-course menus at promotional prices. Lunch is held from 12:00 do 15:00, and you can follow their Facebook page for more details. 

Hungry yet? We know. Check out the full menu at Brasserie on 7’s website or visit them in Split today! 

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