Five places to eat in Trogir for September 2026: Stjepan Vukadin's contemporary cooking by the bridge, budget seafood by the cathedral, a family konoba in the old town, charcoal grills in a garden and a pizzeria on the Riva facing Čiovo.
The best restaurants in Trogir are a few minutes' walk from one another, in the UNESCO-listed old town and beside the bridges that link it to the mainland and to Čiovo. This is a selection of five, put together in September 2026.
Where to eat in Trogir: the Riva, the stone lanes and the mainland by the bridge
Trogir's old town is a small island between the mainland and Čiovo, on the UNESCO list since 1997, crossed on foot in ten minutes. The most sought-after tables are on the Riva, the palm-lined promenade facing Čiovo, which ends at Kamerlengo Fortress. In the stone lanes behind it, restaurants hide in courtyards and on small squares; around the Cathedral of St Lawrence you sit in the shade, away from traffic. The third zone is on the mainland, by the bridge and the Travarica car park next to the market, the easiest place to arrive by car. Guests staying on Čiovo or in Seget walk in over the bridge. Split airport is a few kilometres away, so for many travellers Trogir is the first or last dinner of the holiday.
How the list was put together
The Jelo.hr directory has 16 active venues in Trogir, so this is a Top 5, not a Top 10. The criteria are guest ratings and review counts on Google, recognition from guides such as Michelin, Gault&Millau and Falstaff, and variety: a chef's restaurant with a view of the old town, cheap seafood street food, a family konoba, charcoal grills in a garden and a pizzeria on the Riva. The order does not grade the food, since nobody from Jelo.hr has graded it; it reflects reputation and what each restaurant offers.
The season in Trogir: day-trippers at noon, a full Riva at night
The peak runs from June to mid-September. At midday the old town fills with day-trippers from Split, in the evening with guests from apartments on Čiovo and in Seget, so terraces on the Riva and around the cathedral are full from 7.30 pm. In July and August book dinner a day ahead, the most sought-after addresses several days ahead. September is calmer. Some old-town restaurants open only from April to October, others all year; check the restaurant's profile on Jelo.hr before you go. These recommendations also hold for the 2027 season, until the guide is updated.
1. Restoran il Ponte
Kardinala Alojza Stepinca 15a
Stjepan Vukadin's contemporary Dalmatian cooking by the bridge
The biggest name in Trogir dining and the only address here followed by all three major guides. Il Ponte is on the mainland, beside the bridge to the old town. The kitchen is led by co-owner Stjepan Vukadin, a member of the JRE association and a MasterChef Croatia judge since 2020. Michelin recommends it, Gault&Millau gives it 15.5 points and Falstaff 88. The cooking is Mediterranean and seasonal: guides and guests mention beetroot ravioli with ricotta, tuna tartare with passion fruit emulsion, smoked lamb carpaccio and tuna pašticada.
Menus, the view and booking
Order à la carte, a three-course menu or a five-course tasting menu, with optional Croatian wine pairings. We could not confirm prices; Michelin puts it in the higher bracket, so expect the highest bill here. Seating is in the main room, on a glazed terrace facing the sea and the old town, in a summer courtyard or below sea level. According to Michelin it opens daily from noon to midnight. Enter via the Travarica car park. For dinner in season, book several days ahead.
In reviews, guests highlight the presentation, the tuna tartare, the scallop buzara, the white chocolate dessert and the well-informed Croatian wine recommendations; serious complaints are hard to find.
Restoran il Ponte — profile, menu and contact
2. Tunaholic Fish Bar
Radovanov trg 8
Tuna burgers and fried smelt in a courtyard by the cathedral
The best cheap meal in the old town. Tunaholic is a Croatian seafood street-food chain, started in Poreč in 2020, also present in Rovinj, Zagreb and Split. The Trogir branch is on Radovan Square, in a quiet courtyard a few steps from the Cathedral of St Lawrence. The menu has two pillars: fish burgers and fish and chips. Most ordered are the tuna burgers Tunaholic and Hot Tuna Hedonist, then the shark burger, the shrimp sandwich, fried smelt, breaded sardines and squid.
Prices, season and when to come
Reviews mention 10 to 15 euros per person, a rarity in Trogir's old town. The format is casual, good for lunch between sights or an early dinner with children. According to available information it operates seasonally, from April to October, roughly from 11 am to 10 pm; check times on the restaurant's Jelo.hr profile. Takeaway and delivery are available, there are vegetarian options and dogs are welcome on the terrace. In peak season it pays to come before 7 pm, while there is still room in the courtyard.
In reviews, guests highlight fresh fish that is mostly not frozen, juicy tuna burgers, quick service and prices lower than elsewhere in the heart of Trogir.
Tunaholic Fish Bar — profile, menu and contact
3. Konoba Toma
Šubićeva ul. 44
Black risotto and grilled fish on Šubićeva Street
A family konoba for a classic Dalmatian dinner in the old town. Toma, by its own account, has been on Šubićeva Street since 2002 and is listed in the Falstaff guide. You sit on the small square outside or on the upstairs terrace facing the cathedral bell tower. The menu sticks to konoba classics: black cuttlefish risotto, octopus salad, grilled sea bream or sea bass with chard and potatoes, a mixed fish platter and pasta with shrimp. For those who skip fish there are pašticada and a mixed grill.
Opening hours, prices and booking
According to published information the konoba opens daily from noon to midnight, with the kitchen taking orders until 11 pm. Most guests find the prices fair for the large portions; a few reviews call them high for the plain presentation. Fresh fish is often charged by weight, so ask before ordering. Around 8 pm a queue forms, so book by phone or message, in summer several days ahead. There is a children's menu, cards are accepted and dogs are welcome on the terrace.
In reviews, guests highlight the warm service, large portions, black risotto and grilled fish, while the less frequent complaints concern prices relative to the presentation of the dishes.
Konoba Toma — profile, menu and contact
4. Restaurant Kamerlengo
Vukovarska ul. 2
Charcoal grills in a garden in the old town
The safest choice for grilled fish and meat in the old town. Kamerlengo has been on Vukovarska Street for more than thirty years and shares its name with the fortress at the end of the Riva. Its main asset is a large courtyard with an open charcoal grill where guests watch their fish being cooked. From the grill come sea bass, octopus, scampi, squid and lobster, plus a mixed meat platter for sharing. Among the cooked dishes the black risotto and lobster soup get the most praise. Portions are generous, many meant for two.
Prices, opening hours and booking
Prices vary widely. Some reviews mention a mixed grill for around 18 euros, while fresh fish, lobster and shellfish push the bill much higher. Fish is charged by weight, the usual source of surprises; have the piece weighed and priced before it goes on the grill. It reportedly opens daily from 9 am to midnight, practical for an early lunch too. For dinner in the garden, book, especially in July and August. There are vegetarian dishes and dogs are welcome.
In reviews, guests highlight fish grilled in front of them, large portions and the garden setting, while complaints concern fish charged by weight and the occasional uneven portion of mussels.
Restaurant Kamerlengo — profile, menu and contact
5. Pizzeria Mirkec
Budislavićeva ul. 15
Pizza and black risotto on the Riva facing Čiovo
The first choice for pizza and for a table by the sea at a reasonable price. Mirkec is a family-run pizzeria on Trogir's Riva, looking across the channel to Čiovo and the ACI marina. It is big: 54 seats inside, 30 on the terrace and 90 on the waterfront, so a table turns up when everywhere else is full. Beyond a long list of pizzas, led by the house Mirkec pizza, the menu covers black risotto and seafood risotto, lasagne, octopus salad and tuna steak. Guests also mention the house chilli oil.
Opening hours, prices and the evening rush
According to published information Mirkec is one of the few old-town addresses open all year round, daily from 8 am until late; sources differ on whether it closes at 11 pm or midnight. Guests describe the prices as moderate for the Riva. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. In the evening rush the service can be forgetful. There is a children's menu and vegetarian options, and dogs are welcome. For a front-row table by the water in the evening, call ahead.
In reviews, guests highlight the pizza, fresh salads, the position on the Riva and prices lower than the neighbours', while complaints concern forgetful service when the terrace is full.
Pizzeria Mirkec — profile, menu and contact
How to choose a restaurant in Trogir
Distances play no part in Trogir, since all five addresses are within about ten minutes' walk. Choose by occasion and budget. For a special dinner, an anniversary or a business lunch, book il Ponte and allow two to three hours at the table. For a quick, cheap lunch between the cathedral and Kamerlengo Fortress, Tunaholic is enough.
Seafood in Trogir, konobas or restaurants with a sea view
Anyone looking for a classic konoba chooses between Toma and Kamerlengo by setting: Toma has a terrace facing the bell tower, Kamerlengo a garden where the fish is grilled in front of you. In both, ask the price of fish per kilo before ordering. The restaurant by the sea in Trogir with the most tables is Mirkec on the Riva, also the easiest choice for a group with children. By car, il Ponte is the simplest, as it sits beside the Travarica car park; you cannot drive into the old town anyway. In July and August, book everywhere that takes reservations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dinner cost in Trogir?
The cheapest is Tunaholic, where guests mention 10 to 15 euros per person. At Pizzeria Mirkec and in the konobas the bill depends on the order: pizza and risotto are moderate, fish by the kilo and lobster much dearer. Il Ponte is in the higher price bracket. You pay in euros, which Croatia has used since 2023.
Do I need to book a table in Trogir in high season?
In July and August, yes, especially for dinner after 7.30 pm. Book il Ponte and Konoba Toma several days ahead, and Kamerlengo's garden at least a day before. Mirkec has many tables on the Riva, so a seat is easier to find. Tunaholic is a casual format most people walk into, ideally before the evening rush.
Where can I eat fish and seafood in Trogir?
For fish grilled in front of you, Kamerlengo is the first address, with a charcoal grill in its garden. Konoba Toma sticks to classics such as black risotto and octopus salad. Il Ponte prepares fish and shellfish in a contemporary style, and Tunaholic turns them into burgers and fish and chips at low prices.
Which restaurants in Trogir have a sea view or a terrace?
Mirkec has ninety seats right on the Riva, with a view of Čiovo and the marina. Il Ponte's glazed terrace looks onto the sea and the old town. Toma has an upstairs terrace facing the cathedral bell tower, Kamerlengo a large garden, and Tunaholic a quiet courtyard by the Cathedral of St Lawrence.
Are restaurants in Trogir open out of season, from October to April?
Some are. Pizzeria Mirkec, according to published information, opens all year, daily from 8 am. Tunaholic is seasonal and runs roughly from April to October. For the other addresses we could not confirm winter hours, so out of season call ahead or check the restaurant's profile on Jelo.hr before you go.
