Zora bila

Rating: 16.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Šetalište Petra Preradovića 2, 21000 Split, Croatia

16.5/20
Remarkable Restaurant

3 PHOTOS

Chef: Sandra Plenča Tahirović | Dane Tahirović
Cooking: Mediterranean | Modern | Signature cuisine
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Pets allowed | Private Parking

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Zora Bila has been for many years a recognized place for fine-dining in Split. The restaurant above the Bačvice beach has an attractive view on the Central Dalmatian islands. The modern interior with large windows and the spacious, airy terrace above the sea create a pleasant and calm ambiance. The menu changes with the start of each season. After a creative and flavourful greeting from the kitchen - cuttlefish crackers with anchovies, cheese baskets with truffle cream, and black and Skradin risotto croquettes - we highlight the dishes from the fish course that clearly bear the kitchen’s signature. Marinated tuna with apple, rosehip and a touch of wasabi brings a refreshing balance of flavours, while beetroot stuffed with smoked trout, trout caviar and pear gel, offers an elegant and unexpected interpretation of this ingredient. The gnudi (kind of round gnocchi) of cottage cheese and ricotta with parmesan cream and fresh truffle are universally seductive, and the ravioli filled with white fish with lobster sauce and sea foam captivate with both appearance and taste. Next up were the sea bass fillet with cauliflower cream and crumble, almond oil and marinated Jerusalem artichoke, and the oxtail croquette with celery cream. All the dishes were beautifully, almost artistically, presented, with exceptional attention to detail, colours and textures, which further enhances the overall experience. You can also order à la carte. The wine list offers carefully selected local wines, with the expert guidance of the staff. It is a special experience when the chef personally presents the plates. In fact, here there are two chefs Sandra and Dane Tahirović, who cook with passion, knowledge and deep respect for the ingredients. This is why Zora bila remains a restaurant worth every recommendation.