Café & Restaurant Lvxor Split — Restaurant in Grad Split

Let me set the scene, with a night full of excitement and optimism, as we both went out for our more decadent of date nights during our holiday. We’d booked this based off reviews we’d seen (although not some of the more recent, more accurate ones on here, unfortunately).

It started off well, a nice, sharp, modern appearing restaurant with an old, sophisticated interior. I immediately noticed the football playing on a television, which I found rather tacky, but even for me as a non-football follower, found rather convenient, being as the Euros were playing.

The menu seemed unusually reasonable, a common red flag for me, however we had just travelled from Dubrovnik where prices are generally that much dearer, and so the improvement in cost seemed in line with our recent migration.

The starter was rather uneventful, not awful but certainly not the best arancini we’ve had. At best I would say I’d notice some kind of flavour if it was placed in my mouth at random. A strong 2/5 with plenty of room for improvement.

Their Ožujsko was quite a let-down. Being a more up-market establishment, I expected at least a branded glass, preferably an M24 if they would stretch so far. With it being set at €9 for 50cL (not even a full 568mL imperial pint) and poured in a generic, “Homer Simpson-style” glass, I was left rather deflated. White wine hovered at €11 for 125mL and was acceptable, but didn’t excite to say the least.

Now time for the phantom of the opera, the ribeye steak. I don’t consider myself a Michel Roux, but I have had a few steaks in my short but steak-filled time. This steak blew my socks off, in the worst way. First of all I noticed how unusually tender it was. I have had some tender steak in my life but this was different, this was moist in the worst way, almost like lightly seared “play-doh”. I knew something was wrong. This is where the second fault appeared. The flavour was almost completely absent. I could faintly taste a whiff of meat, like a hamster stood too close to a radiator about a mile away, but that was it. This was a true disappointment.

For the support act, some very sad, and again very tender and falling apart broccoli. No other words are needed. Terrible.

The truffle mash was acceptable at best, a weak saving grace, if that.

At this point I was lost. The sides of truffle sauce chips (oven fries with some truffle sauce and Parmesan) was mildly exciting at best, nothing to write home about, and certainly no hope in this lost battle.

To say this was a disappointment is an understatement. I would like to make it clear, I had no issues with the staff and they were very pleasant, but it seems they become somewhat “territorial” with their precious public steps, outside the neighbouring Catholic Church.

I don’t like to speak poorly of people or businesses, but this is posted as a warning to others who are seeking a nice meal in Split, and wish to spend their hard-earned...

I read a lot of negative reviews about this place before going but after having 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there I'm very happy with it.

I probably wouldn't have gone after reading the other reviews but my hotel was close to Luxor and provided vouchers for me to have breakfast for free there.

Since I wasn't actually paying them anything I thought I might experience the bad service and harrassment in the reviews, but it was the opposite!

I had 3 different waiters over 4 days and all of them, and the other staff members were friendly and attentive.

The food was of a good standard and the atmosphere quiet and cosy.

I had the eggs as an omelette with cheese, ham & spreads which also came with fruit, juice and tea.

I enjoyed my breakfast and time spent there and decided to also have dinner on my last night.

The menu has a lot of 'international' food which might suit some people but I was looking for local choices.

The lovely Nickolai helped me pick the local tuna and polenta dish and several local drinks and chattted with me about local customs while it was quiet.

The food was delicious and the chocolate cake for dessert was amazing!

Again, all the staff were friendly and attentive and keen to make sure I enjoyed my meal. No one harressed me about tips or hurrying up and each visit was pleasant and enjoyable.

If in Split again I would...

Lvxor Restaurant in Split provides an exceptional dining experience in the heart of the historic city. Located within Diocletian's Palace, this charming restaurant masterfully blends ancient ambiance with modern culinary excellence. The setting is stunning, with tables extending into Peristyle Square, offering an unparalleled view of the Roman architecture.

The menu at Lvxor is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Croatian flavors, featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. We sampled the Pizza Lvxor, which had probably the most unique combination of ingredients I’ve ever encountered on a pizza, yet it was exceptionally tasty. The salmon in dill was also superb, perfectly cooked and flavorful. While the food is reasonably priced, the beverages are extremely expensive—€6.20 for a 25 cl (8.4 fl oz) iced tea is excessive.

Service at Lvxor is exemplary. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. From 8 pm onwards, live music contributed to a vibrant atmosphere, making the evening even more enjoyable.

Overall, Lvxor Restaurant is a must-visit in Split. Despite the high drink prices, the combination of exquisite food, historic location, and excellent service makes it a truly special place. Highly...