Ružmarin

Rating: 11.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Trg Stjepana Radića 15, 21425 Selca, Island of Hvar, Croatia

11.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

Chef: Josip Vrsalović
Cooking: Local | Modern | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Ružmarin is located on the main square of the small Brač town of Selca, next to an imposing stone church. The long tradition of masterly carving the famous Brač stone is visible on the restaurant building and the surrounding houses. The spacious stone terrace is attractive both during the day and in the evening, when it is beautifully lit. The interior is not exciting, but the fireplace in which the spit is turned and the peke (food under the baking bell) is prepared attracts attention. We started the dinner with a very well-seasoned steak tartare with black olive powder and homemade toast. The quantity was enough for two people. Then we tried the cod fritters, with a beautiful golden colour and a strong cod flavour, served with a delicious salsa. Perhaps there was a little too much potato in the dough. The main course we enjoyed was a rich seafood buzara, with an excellent balance of tomato acidity and the sweetness of high-quality Prošek (the Dalmatian sweet wine). The scampi were especially sweet. Equally good were the beef cheeks slow-cooked in red wine, with a hearty taste and thick sauce. Along with this intense, excellent dish, they served the traditional gnocchi. We also liked the excellent juicy orange cake, with harmonious flavours of dark chocolate and bitter orange. The wine list is short, but appropriate to the menu, and it is good that they promote the excellent Brač winemakers, so we recommend following the waiter’s advice. The personnel are friendly and competent, but when the restaurant is full, the service takes a little longer. In high season, you should reserve a table.