The diverse surrounding regions and multiple foreign influences over the years has certainly left its mark on Croatian dishes.
Fish cuisine is amongst the very best in the world and the local Novalja restaurants certainly excel in delivering mouth utterly watering menus.
There’s a lot of choice out there in Novalja so we have put together some of our favourite fish restaurants in Novalja for you to indulge in…
Bazilika
If you are a fan of seafood look no further.
Bazilika offers a fabulous menu of fresh fish that has been caught that very day.
This restaurant is one of our favorite places to enjoy a range of fish platters, especially when you add the amazing sea views into the mix.
Their service is knowledgeable, pleasant and seemlessly professional.
This is a newly refurbished fish restaurants in Novalja and it’s beautifully positioned terrace is always thriving with customers, always a great sign of quality.
Boskinac
This is a no brainer if you are looking for a fine dining fish restaurant in Novalja.
The restaurant at Boškinac has been awarded a Michelin star in 2019 and is the only Michelin star rated Novalja restaurant.
The restaurant is part of Hotel Boškinac and is known for its interpretation of traditional island cuisine, transformed in a creative, modern way.
Their menu includes a wide selection of fish and lamb dishes, cheeses, prosciutto and other fresh, seasonal ingredients, with olive oil, herbs and honey.
Award winning fine dining at its very best right here in Novalja. How lucky we are!
Starac i More
This fish restaurants in Novalja delivers delicious fresh fish dishes direct from the local Adriatic sea.
The food is fresh and the flavours are very authentic to Croatia.
Yes, Starac i More is a little bit more expensive (only a little, mind) compared to the other Novalja restaurants but you certainly get what you pay for.
There are other excellent choices besides fish but that’s what we always opt for! When in Rome eh?!
We have to mention the waiting staff. They are very attentive, knowledgeable about the food, assist with your choices and are very professional.
Always a top notch experience at Starac i More!
Riva
Riva can be found right down on the water’s edge and is another big hit with the locals.
The menu has a variety of seafood dishes available and the fish is brought fresh in every day from the local harbor that is literally 100 meters away.
Expect friendly, speedy service and Riva is definitely a fish restaurants in Novalja we would recommend.
Stari Kastel
Stari Kastel appears at first to be a simple seaside restaurant that you find in most small coastal towns, but also a bit more than that.
The views from the Stari Kastel terrace are incredible looking over the town harbour and the menu is a delectable mixture of meat and fish.
The pommes frites that come with fried squid are super tasty and the home wine is excellent!
This winter the restaurant just underwent a major refurbishment so the place now looks even more appealing and first class.
Definitely on the “fish restaurants in Novalja” must-visit-list if you're looking for a nice evening dinner locally.