October 9, 2019 - Locals in Split love the offseason for many reasons. And while the thinned crowds, cooler temps (but sunny skies) and the first breaths after an exhausting summer are among the best, we’d like to argue that Restaurant Week is in the top 5. 

Namely, Restaurant week returns to Croatia for its 19th edition, ensuring all locals, tourists, and foodies alike can reward themselves on a season well done with promotional, three-course lunch and dinner menus! This time, Restaurant Week will be held from October 11 to 20, 2019. 

“Restaurant Week is a promotional action to promote the gastronomic scene of Croatia in cooperation with catering establishments. Restaurants participating in the event welcome guests through special promotional offers. The concept of this action was made in line with the world's metropolises and has been adapted to the Croatian market. It is held twice a year,” explains Restaurant Week on their official website. 

This time around, Split gourmands can enjoy special menus from Bajamonti, Brasserie on 7, Median Briig Boutique Hotel, Da’Mar hotel Marvie, L’Aroma in Podstrana, Mala Kavana, Tusculum Hotel Salona Palace in Solin, and Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar. 

So, what can you expect?

For example, Riva institution Brasserie on 7 will offer:

MENU I

Appetizer: Cheeses & charcuterie - selection of local & French cheeses & “charcuterie”, served with chicken liver parfait, fig jam & homemade grissini

Main course: Slow cooked beef rib burger (12 hours) - Sriracha aioli, salad, carrot & pickled purple onion

Dessert: Choose from their cake selection

MENU II

Appetizer: White tomato essence soup - profiteroles, black truffle & parmesan Foam

Main course: Duck breast - creamy corn, praline rillette, mushrooms & dark sauce

Dessert: Choose from their cake selection

MENU III

Appetizer: Seafood risotto - shrimp, prawns, razor clams, dried tomatoes

Main course: Octopus - quinoa, “pico de gallo” salsa, citrus & salsa verde 

Dessert: Choose from their cake selection

But that’s not all. 

Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar will take you on a culinary ride with their menu creations, including:

MENU I

Appetizer: Homemade ravioli - cow and goat skuta, raisins, pine nuts, sage, baked dried fig jam

Main course: Hama fillet - sage beurre blanc, couscous, asparagus

Dessert: Warm pear biscuit - white chocolate, caramelized popcorn, almonds, butterscotch, creme fraiche, cinnamon

MENU II

Appetizer: Homemade spaghetti - caramelized butter, dried tomatoes, truffle, grana padano, pine nuts

Main course: Pork file „saltimbocca“ wrapped in pancetta - mousseline polenta, caramelized pears, broad beans & demiglace

Dessert: Lemon tart - walnuts, vanilla ice cream, meringue

MENU III

Appetizer: Burrata - mesclun greens, basil pesto, olives, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers

Main course: Duck breast - bulgur, sweet potato puree, cherry demiglace, beetroot chips

Dessert: Miss berry chantilly cream, raspberry puree, forest fruit, white chocolate

You can check out the rest of the Split's Restaurant Week menus here. And if you’re not in Split? See if Restaurant Week is happening in your Croatian city!

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It’s been anything but a quiet summer at Split’s famous alleyway wine bar, Zinfandel. 

It’s that time again!