The town of Krk is known for its rich history and natural beauty, but Krk also tells an authentic gastro story. The original Krk cuisine speaks the language of tradition, local ingredients, and love for heritage – from juicy Krk lamb and handmade šurlice pasta, to prosciutto, island cheeses, and olive oil, all the way to seafood delicacies and a glass of Vrbnička Žlahtina wine that rounds out the experience. The Tourist Board of the Town of Krk has therefore, ahead of the main tourist season, prepared an attractive promotional campaign "Travel to Taste Krk/Put do okusa Krka", celebrating the island’s rich gastronomic heritage.
On this occasion, Krk caterers have created special promotional menus based on authentic recipes and seasonal ingredients, so until the end of June, in twelve hospitality venues in the town of Krk, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy dishes that blend traditional recipes with a modern approach to cuisine. This initiative gains additional value ahead of 2026, when Kvarner will bear the title of European Region of Gastronomy. That is why, organizers point out, the campaign "Travel to Taste Krk/Put do okusa Krka" fits perfectly into the promotion of Kvarner’s eno-gastronomic identity, highlighting local products, skills, and heritage.
On the gastro map of the town of Krk, numerous restaurants and taverns stand out, offering visitors authentic flavors and creative signature dishes. The journey of flavors begins at Kušaona Magriž, where a rich lamb goulash with šurlice pasta is served – a dish that combines rusticity and the fullness of traditional aromas. At the Krk Prosciutto House, visitors are welcomed by a selection of island delicacies: prosciutto, sheep cheese, prosciutto pâté, and warm homemade bread.
At Oliva Grill in Ježevac camp, rolled lamb with aromatic herbs and creamy polenta in roast sauce raises the standards of summer grilling. Lamb under the bell finds its place in the tavern Pod Prevolt, where the preparation of food is slower and more thoughtful. Restaurant Oliva offers šurlice pasta with shrimp and asparagus, a dish that brings the freshness of the sea and spring to the plate.
For those seeking stronger flavors, there are šurlice pasta from the tavern Pud Brest, prepared with asparagus, smoked mussels, and sheep cheese – a perfect combination of sea and stone. Trattoria Glavotok goes a step further in aromas and offers šurlice pasta with Krk prosciutto and truffles, a union of earth and delicacy. Lovers of fish flavors can head to the restaurant Harbour, where the Krk fish plate is served – a harmonious combination of marinated anchovy, red mullet fillet, tuna cubes, and pickled samphire.
At the restaurant Volsonis, in the heart of the old town of Krk, visitors are welcomed with medallions of fallow deer from the island, in a rich fig sauce, with fried homemade gnocchi. At the restaurant Marina Blue, the John Dory fillet in a white wine sauce made from Vrbnička Žlahtina stands out, served with polenta, while the restaurant Portella nurtures a home classic – lamb žgvacet (stew) with šurlice pasta, a dish that brings you back to childhood.
To finish, something completely different and refreshing: Fidel from the Sea offers Adriatic tuna carpaccio with fresh guacamole, pomegranate, capers, and Grana Padano shavings – a plate that tells the story of modern Krk.
Enjoy local, seasonal dishes with character, and use the warm late spring days and the beginning of summer to treat yourself to a journey through the flavors of the island of Krk.
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