The new and highly anticipated 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Croatia was officially presented today. During their visits throughout the country, the inspectors noted a strong growth in the gastronomic scene, with 20 new restaurants completing a selection that reconfirms the two-star Agli Amici restaurant in Rovinj and adds a new restaurant with a star in Istria, Harry's Piccolo Porec, to the 12 reconfirmed stars for this year. This is also a year of exceptional growth, with three new Bib Gourmands and four "Special Michelin" awards for talented professionals.
Agli Amici Rovinj retains its two MICHELIN Stars, a mark of consistent excellence
For three years, this extraordinary restaurant has maintained an absolute level of excellence, a merit widely recognized by the prestigious confirmation of its 2 Michelin stars. Chef Emanuele Scarello (also at the helm of the historic Agli Amici in Udine) and its resident chef Simone De Lucca demonstrate an extraordinary ability to manage and create a high-profile gastronomic project. The end result, already excellent in itself, is further enhanced by a splendid location that offers guests a breathtaking view, transforming every dinner into an unforgettable moment.
A new star shines at "Harry's Piccolo Porec"
On the first floor of a modern hotel complex lies the restaurant led by Goran Hrastovčak, a local chef with extensive experience. The elegant and contemporary spaces also include a pleasant terrace ideal for cocktails and aperitifs, served with professionalism and passion by a young and exceptionally friendly team.
The gastronomic offering includes two tasting menus and an à la carte selection, in a journey that blends sea and land, Italy and Istria, tradition and contemporary sensibility. The dishes are striking for their colors, aromas, and harmonious flavors, such as lobster with béarnaise sauce and kruškovac, black truffle, and green pepper.
3 new restaurants have been awarded the Bib Gourmand.
Bistro Loora - Dakovo
On a lively pedestrian street in the city center leading to the evocative Cathedral of St. Peter, this small and welcoming bistro is distinguished by its pleasant outdoor seating nestled in a shaded courtyard. The contemporary interior offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy creatively reinterpreted local cuisine with a modern twist. Don't miss their version of "Beef Wellington," the chef's signature dish.
Lulu Fusion Bistro - Osijek
Just steps from the historic center, this small and welcoming bistro (with just a few tables, so reservations are recommended) welcomes guests into a contemporary setting, complete with a convivial bar where you can sip a cocktail while waiting for your meal. The cuisine is creative and fun, with dishes reminiscent of Asian flavors, expertly crafted by the chef with balance and harmony using local ingredients. During the warmer months, a few tables are also available outside.
Nuré - Zagreb
Tucked away on a narrow street in the city center, it's one of those places that surprises. A tiny bistro with just four tables, welcoming and with a relaxed atmosphere: a little gem made special by the cuisine, which reflects the international flair of a Korean family who arrived in Zagreb after significant fine dining experiences in Europe and Asia. The dishes, only slightly influenced by their origins, express a distinct and creative personality. Among the most popular are the unmissable hummus with broccoli, scamorza cheese, crispy onion, and paprika powder, or the excellent rack of lamb with smoked mashed potatoes, harissa sauce, roasted bell peppers, and green goddess salsa. At lunch, the menu is simpler.
16 new restaurants join the main selection
7 Seas by Matija Bogdan – Njivice
Cantilly Garden – Samobor
Dida – Crikvenica
Fosa – Zadar
Jaz by Ana roš Poreč– Poreč
Ješka Fine Bistro - Makarska
Kiyomi – Zagreb
Konoba Campanelo – Mirlović Zagora
LABRAX - Zadar
Maguro – Zadar
Nico’s Bar & Bistro – Zagreb
Plavi Podrum – Opatija
Sol - Zagreb
Stancija Kovačići - Opatija
The Lubenice Restaurant – Cres
The Restaurant Hotel Supetar – Cavtat
Four MICHELIN Special Awards recognize talented professionals
The MICHELIN Special Awards are presented to individuals who stand out for their passion and expertise, and who contribute to creating an unforgettable experience for guests.
MICHELIN Award for the young chef : Marin Pleše – Restoran Vila Rova, Malinska
This young chef exudes overwhelming energy and surprising maturity in the kitchen. Tasting his many dishes immediately suggests he's talent has still a long way forward. The secret to his success lies in his ability to showcase rare and authentic local products, while treating them with refined, cutting-edge technique. Each dish on the menu tells a story of local tradition, innovation, and pinpoint precision. A dynamic and constantly growing talent.
MICHELIN Award for the sommelier of the year : Branimir Vukšić – Restaurant Pelegrini, One Michelin Star, Sibenik
The friendliness and skill of Sommelier Branimir Vukšić at the Pelegrini restaurant in Sibenik is the guarantee of a moment of true passion and sharing. The predominantly Croatian wine list will take you on a journey around Dalmatia and its finest wine-producing regions, with Branimir's flair for sharing his emotions with you. This sensorial and psychological skill makes pairing wine with food a truly memorable experience.
MICHELIN Award for the new opening of the year : Nure’ – Bib Gourmand, Zagreb
This small but splendid project presents itself as a contemporary fusion restaurant. The cuisine is based on solid French techniques, but stands out for its decidedly modern approach and unique interpretation of the dishes. The menu offers a fresh and creative vision of cuisine, all complemented by welcoming and unpretentious service. Behind the project is a young management team (chef Hwan Woong Kim - owner Minyoung Kim) with extensive experience in the kitchens of some of the most important restaurants in Seoul and France.
MICHELIN Award for service : Monte – Rovinj
Behind the extraordinary gastronomic experience at the Monte restaurant in Rovinj—famous for being Croatia's first Michelin star—is a perfect synergy, expertly led by Tjitske Dekic-Brusse, The hospitality and service deserve due praise: an impeccable combination of precision and punctuality and superb coordination of the team.
Mindful Voices
New for 2026, the Mindful Voices platform brings together inspirational voices from across the hospitality industry – an editorial space where chefs, hoteliers and winemakers can share their stories and pioneering practices, both with one another and the rest of the world.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says, “Mindful Voices will give a platform to all those who are rewriting the rules in their respective fields. This new framework draws directly from what our inspection teams witness firsthand: encounters and experiences that are transforming how things are done and that deserve to be shared. Staying true to its identity and values, the MICHELIN Guide will amplify and give full resonance to these voices from the worlds of gastronomy, hospitality and wine so that they can be heard, wherever they may be.”
The MICHELIN Guide Croatia 2026 at a Glance
112 recommended restaurants, including:
One restaurant with 2 MICHELIN Stars
Thirteen restaurants with One MICHELIN Stars (one new)
14 restaurants with a Bib Gourmand (three new)
84 selected (sixteen new)
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