I'd Return to Croatia 100 Times Just for This! Must-Try Restaurant & W

And let’s talk about Croatian Bodren Wine—this alone is now one of my top reasons to visit Croatia! You can’t even buy it outside the country, and oh my god, it’s insanely good. I’m not even a wine connoisseur, but I’m obsessed! The restaurants that recommended this wine also had flawless service and stunning ambiance, all at surprisingly reasonable prices. 🥂 Bodren Wine This is an ice wine from Croatia’s Bodren Winery. IT’S. SO. DAMN. GOOD. I made sure to ask the server for its name (Pic 1⃣️). The flavor is intensely sweet and lush, balancing fruity, floral, and honeyed notes. With each sip: 1️⃣ First, a burst of rose petals hits your nose. 2️⃣ Then, juicy fruit flavors (think apricot, peach) swirl with a touch of honey. 3️⃣ Finally, the rich wine depth kicks in, ending with a refreshing, cool finish. HOW IS A WINE THIS PERFECT??? Even non-wine lovers will be converted. In Zadar, their local red paired beautifully with slow-roasted lamb leg, while Bodren Wine was magic with lobster pasta—each bite and sip were pure bliss. To everyone visiting Croatia 🇭🇷: Scan wine lists for this gem. YOU. MUST. TRY. IT. You’ll thank me later. 😜 📍 Restaurant Spotlight: Korant (Zadar) Why it’s incredible: Upscale quality (think Michelin-level) at casual prices. In Germany, this service/ambiance would cost triple. 🍽 Our Order (Total: €77 for 2): Lamb leg + Zadar red wine (€22 + €5) – Tender, aromatic, perfection. Lobster pasta + Bodren Wine (€39 + €9) – Fresh, buttery lobster; the wine elevated it. Extras: Bread (€2, comes with fish/tuna spread) + fish salad. Pro tip: Croatian restaurants often ask if you want bread—it’s not free (~€2) but comes with delicious fish dips! #FoodieTravel #Croatia #CroatianWine #ZadarEats #HiddenGems #WineLover