The Best Restaurants and Konobas on Krk 2027
On Krk, you can enjoy fresh fish by the harbor, homemade pasta in a konoba in the hinterland, and a white wine from Vrbnik to go with it. Here's what you should definitely try on Krk and where to eat well.
What is a konoba?
A konoba is a traditional tavern, often with stone walls, wooden tables and an open hearth. You'll find simple, honest regional cooking here. Many konobas are located in the villages in the interior of the island and are an insider tip for an evening away from the promenades.
Typically Krk: what you should try
Šurlice are Krk's signature pasta, hand-rolled and usually served with goulash, lamb or scampi. Air-dried Krk ham and sheep's cheese make ideal starters. Lamb from the island is often slow-cooked under the bell, the peka. From the sea come fish, squid and the famous Kvarner scampi.
Wine and olive oil
Vrbnik is home to Žlahtina, a fresh white wine that you can taste in the town's wine cellars. Krk's olive oil is excellent too – many families press their own oil.
Dining with a view
In the old town of Krk, at the harbor in Punat, in Malinska and in Baška, you can sit right on the water. The restaurants on the west coast are especially beautiful at sunset.
Tips
In peak season, it's worth making a reservation, especially for dishes cooked under the peka, which often have to be ordered in advance. Many konobas in the hinterland are only open in summer. Below you'll find all the restaurants with location, opening hours and photos.
Frequently asked questions
What do people eat on Krk?
Typical dishes are šurlice pasta, Krk ham, sheep's cheese, lamb, fresh fish and Kvarner scampi.
What is Žlahtina?
A fresh white wine from Vrbnik on Krk. You can taste it in the wine cellars in town.
Do I need to book restaurants on Krk?
In peak season it's a good idea, especially on weekends and for dishes cooked under the peka.
What is a peka?
A metal or clay bell under which meat or fish with vegetables is slowly cooked in the embers. You usually have to order it in advance.