Restaurant Week returns to Croatia for its 23rd edition on October 15, 2021. The special event is a chance for foodies around the country to enjoy three-course menus at various participating restaurants for 100/125 kuna, during both lunch dinner. The 23rd edition of this event will be held from October 15 to 24.
So, what is Restaurant Week anyway?
Restaurant Week is the idea of Željka Marjanović and Ozren Drobnjak, who wanted to find a way to promote Croatia’s culinary scene in cooperation with its catering establishments. Restaurants participating in the campaign meet the needs of guests through a special promotional offer. The concept is modeled on capital cities around the world and is adapted to the Croatian market. During the event, participating restaurants offer various three-course menus at promotional prices. It is held twice a year, usually in late February and late September, but in this case, in October.
For example, the Croatian capital has 17 participating restaurants this time around (though they had about 30 last October), while Split welcomes the same number of participating restaurants this year.
Split Riva institution Brasserie on 7 is a loyal Restaurant Week member and won’t miss out this autumn, either. Visitors can enjoy a 3-course menu of their choice, including:
Starters
Beef Carpaccio – sliced ribeye, lentils, truffles & parmesan
Beetroot and cherry salad – roasted beetroot, red onion, radish, ricotta mousse, cherry & pistachio vinaigrette
Sweet and ginger soup – sour cream with vanilla and pepper & walnuts
Mains
Pork Belly – Slow roast pork, red cabbage, pickled beets & jus
Bouillabaisse from Lubin – sea bass, squid, mussels, potatoes, red pepper & bouillabaisse soup
Cassoulet – duck drumstick confit, bacon, sausage & bean ragout
Dessert
Blanc-noir – digestive biscuits, white & dark hazelnut cream
B7 cheesecake – digestive biscuits, cream cheese & crumble
Vegan tart – oatmeal, walnut & chocolate ganache
Many new restaurants are participating in the event for the first time this year, like the Central Hotel restaurant in Split’s Pjaca.
Here, guests can choose from 3 different set menus:
Menu I
Starter: Cream of shrimp, broccoli, and chili soup
Main: Swordfish fillet in caper and tomato sauce, flavored polenta
Dessert: Semifreddo of figs in zabajone sauce
Menu II
Starter: Cold roast beef on arugula
Main: Dalmatian pasticada, homemade gnocchi
Dessert: Chocolate terrine in forest fruit sauce
Menu III
Starter: Cheese dumplings, fresh salad, aurora sauce
Main: Tagliatelle with homemade broccoli and pine nut pesto
Dessert: Carrot cake
All menus all around Croatia can be explored on the official Restaurant Week website.
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