Best Restaurants in Croatia – Zrno Soli, Split

Ok, it is pretentious to put this newly opened restaurant on a list of the best restaurants but let’s be supportive. It definitely has all the elements that can get it there: wonderful settings in Split’s ACI Marina, great and stylish interiors and fairly good chef…

The interior - summer terrace will offer stunning views of Split!
The interior - summer terrace will offer stunning views of Split!

So, I invited my business partner Martin of Cro Yachting to join me for lunch so I can see if the food is any good.
We started with platter of Dalmatian favorites: octopus salad, shrimps and tuna “ham”. Quit a good start!

Dalmatian cold apetizer
Dalmatian cold apetizer

Next: I felt like ordering some sea shells with home made pasta in red sauce as that was promising. The sea shells were fresh and nicely cooked although this combination was never my favorite: I eat shellfish with no extras. Again, nicely presented and simply very tasty!

Shellfish with pasta
Shellfish with pasta

We also enjoyed some Korta Katarina Pošip but later we tried Korak’s Chardonnay Sur lie: always one of my favorite Croatian whites!

Korak's Chardonnay sur lie
Korak's Chardonnay sur lie

And, as my “sweet tooth” always asks for it: desserts!

Cheese cake
Cheese cake
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake

Again, this is a lovely place with stylish and very nice interiors located in the very prestigious part of Split and just next to the dock for luxury yachts. So, there is no question that they will be busy. However, I do feel that the menu should be more interesting and more daring: definitely sea food and definitely local but maybe more unusual. The menu as is right now, is ok but it will not attract serious clients. And that would be a pity as all the elements for serious restaurants are there. Just a little bit of imagination…

Nice wine selection
Nice wine selection

Still, I would recommend this restaurant for business dining and for more upscale restaurant experience in Split. It is located right in the main building of ACI marina and here are the basics:
Address: Uvala baluni 6, 21000 Split
T: (021) 399333
F: (021) 772370
web: www.zrnosoli.hr
e-mail: zrnosoli.split@gmail.com
OPEN: 07-24
All credit cards accepted