Krug.

Krug strips away the formalities of traditional fine dining, centering the experience around a 12-seat counter that wraps directly around an open kitchen. Opened in late 2023 just off the Split waterfront, the restaurant operates with a small, focused team that prepares and presents a multi-course tasting menu in full view of the guests. The culinary approach blends contemporary Mediterranean techniques with a modern French influence, but the soul of the menu is strictly local. Expect line-caught Adriatic fish, dry-aged Croatian meats, and produce sourced from nearby hinterland farms. The kitchen leans heavily into in-house production, crafting everything from cultured butter and sourdough to complex ferments and non-alcoholic pairings like water kefir and kombucha. It is a precise, intimate space where the boundary between chef and diner is intentionally blurred.