🍽️Culinary Heritage of Omiš
Discover the authentic flavors of the Poljica Principality and Dalmatian traditions through smart city presentation
Culinary Legacy of the Poljica Principality
Omiš and its hinterland preserve centuries-old recipes that originated during the autonomous Poljica Principality (13th-18th century). Local specialties you shouldn’t miss include Poljica soparnik, Dalmatian prosciutto, grilled fish, and dishes cooked under the bell, while soparnik is prepared from just a few ingredients: flour, salt and water for the dough, chard and onions for the filling, plus olive oil and garlic.
🏛️ Authentic Specialties of Omiš
Poljica Soparnik
Traditional dish of the Poljica Principality
Pie made with chard, onions and parsley between two layers of dough, baked in embers and ash. Created as a peasant dish during Turkish times (15th-19th century)
Dishes Under the Bell (Peka)
Traditional cooking method
Lamb, veal or octopus with potatoes, baked under an iron lid covered with embers. Traditional Dalmatian dish prepared for hours
🐟 Traditional Dalmatian Cuisine
Dalmatian Prosciutto
📍 Omiš Hinterland
Smoked prosciutto dried in bura wind, traditionally produced in Poljica villages. Served with goat cheese and olive oil
Konoba Gušti
📍Omiš Center
Specialty: Octopus under the bell, grill meat and fish
Arsana Tasting House
📍Četvrt kralja Slavca 32B, 21310, Omiš
Specialty: Fish stew, pašticada, fresh grilled fish
🍕 Modern Cuisine & International Flavors
Bistro Fortica
📍 Old Fortress Mirabela
Specialty: Steak with truffles, risotto with shrimp
Pizzeria Antula
Specialty: Pizza with prosciutto and arugula, pasta with seafood
LOCAL Bar & Kitchen
📍 Poljička cesta – Golubinka 35a, 21310, Omiš
SquareSpecialty: Craft burgers, gourmet salads, specialty coffee
🍰 Pastry Shops & Cafés
Pastry Shop Gemelli
📍 Fortress view, Trg Svetog Mihovila 1, 21310, Omiš
Specialty: Cocktails, fresh juices, homemade cakes