Passarola Restaurant

One of the best restaurant in Hvar.
Amazing sea food. 10/10 service.
Adriatic sea bass 10/10
Rib eye 8/10
Truffle pasta ( hot appetizer) 10/10
Bread and complimentary tuna paste was spectacular.
One of the best espresso martinis I’ve ever drink,,
S/o to the bartender!!
There is night club at the basement level of the restaurant ( you need to pay an entrance fee unless you dine there)

Last night, we enjoyed a thoroughly delightful dinner in the heart of Hvar at Passarola. While we’ve been largely disappointed by fine dining in Croatia, Passarola definitely exceeded our expectations!

We were greeted earlier in the day by Charlie and invited in the view the panoramic terrace before making a booking that evening. Charlie mentioned his family owned the restaurant, and his pride in this wonderful space was evident.

Spanning two stories (in addition to a bar/event space in the basement) it was a lovely blend of ancient stonework, contemporary art, and tasteful lighting. While not sporting a view of the harbor, it was nestled into the heart of old town, with the open dining space on the rooftop having a view of the Spanish Fortress (apparently so named for the Spanish architects and not occupation) as well as picturesque alleyways.

Our meal began with complementary tuna pâté which was creamy and well seasoned, easing us into the meal. Next we were treated to our appetizers, and this is where the chef’s expertise began to really shine.

Mrs. IsntWitty opted for the sea bass tartare, which highlighted the versatility of this fish. It was very well prepared, with the perfect balance of firm fish and creamy binder, with an absolutely delicious saffron sauce accenting the plate. Our companions opted for a local charcuterie plate for two, which was overflowing with delicious local cheeses, smoked meats and perfectly ripe figs and cherry tomatoes from the owner’s garden. At Mrs. IsntWitty’s behest (ok, twist my rubber arm) I selected the beef tartare and foie gras appetizer, which was served with grilled in-house baked bread and a portion of reduced browned butter. This appetizer was absolutely delicious, and likely ranks as one of the very best beef tartare I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy. At our server Mario’s recommendation, the combination of the three ingredients combined to make a savory crostini bursting with flavor.

For our mains, Mrs. IsntWitty opted for the lobster ravioli in a luxurious bisque reduction formed from a variety of local crustaceans (excellent btw) while I, intent on continuing the theme of local seafood, went with the seafood risotto. The scallops and scampi were perfectly prepared, and worked well with the fresh tomatoes, creamy sauce and al dente rice. Bill’s steak, prepared medium (medium rare tbh) at the chef’s discretion was served with a brilliant grainy mustard sauce that had us all eyeing his plate, and Elizabeth’s sea bass and fennel was tender and flaky.

We paired the meal with another wine from Krajančić, this time selecting the sur lies expression of their Pošip, which paired wonderfully.

Finally, a word of thanks to our brilliant server Mario, who was gracious and attentive throughout the evening. Despite a small mix up at the end, we couldn’t have asked for more. We highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in Old Town Hvar and in search of an excellent fine dining experience. Cheers!

Amazing food! The beef salad, the oysters and the Adriatic sea bass was amazing. We got there 30 mins before the restaurant opened but the owner was kind enough to open it up to us. Definitely a highlight on our short stay in Hvar

Fantastic!

Although in the high end range if prices, it is worth every single euro!

Food was amazing! The oysters are huge! The wine list is huge! Great selection of Croatian wines!

The dessert was out of this world!

The music a great selection!

The waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine list and helped us with the selection!

Chapeau!

Really good food in a beautiful setting - the risotto is really good as is the burrata. Great service and really cool bar downstairs.

Nice restaurant with also nice ambience. Service and food great. I was order homemade pljukanci with beefsteak, duck breast and cheese ice cream and dessert vegetable cream-based with white chocolate. Chocolate biscuit and pistachios in crispy almond.

Wonderful food, staff and ambience. On our first night in Hvar, the staff our hotel pointed us to Passarola for dinner. We had the absolute pleasure of having Bruno as our waiter who guided us not only through wonderful food recommendations, but also through wine parings and thoughtful insights and stories about the local food, area and traditions. Bruno’s knowledge and service turned our meal into a welcoming and lovely first experience in Hvar. The food was high excellent, top quality and fresh. Prepared in traditional Hvar fashion (that’s a good thing!). Highly recommend. Recommend dining on the roof patio.

The service was really good, Adnan, our waiter, has been very attentive!
Also the food had good quality and is worth the price! Beautiful atmosphere as well, all in all TOP

One of the best meals we have ever had. The lamb chop was perfect. My wife had the ravioli and it was excellent as well. Beautiful outdoor retractable roof with very nice music playing. Very enjoyable evening. Service was great as well.

Passarola Restaurant is one of the top leading restaurants in the town of Hvar!
no comparison with others,
top cuisine, specialties, drinks, a large selection of Wine and Champagne, service, chefs, staff, all 5*****
it is the only restaurant that also has a disco club
Also, all praise to the vkasnik Mr. Franca
at maximum engagement
The restaurant is of a higher class
kudos to the ambience! Location !
To recommend to everyone!

One of the best lamb shank stew I've had. The meat was so tender and the stew was flavorful. The lamb rack amazing as well. The terrace is beautiful and romantic. Highly recommend.

Best restaurant in Hvar. Artfully prepared dishes with excellent combinations of flavours. I was told the chef previously was at the Fat Duck in the UK, which certainly shows. The waitstaff are knowledgeable, professional and welcoming.
Have brought friends since my first visit and all agree it is by far the best kitchen in Hvar, also the best bartender- try the cocktails. The lobster ravioli is a must.
Outdoor dining on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the city.

Amazing quality food and service. It isn’t cheap but it’s worth it. Lobster Ravioli was very tasty and well presented. The fish stew (proper name I have forgotten) was incredible, fresh and authentic. The lamington for dessert reminded me so much of home in Australia 🥰

Passarola is definitely one if the busier upscale restaurants on Hvar. Food quality was great, service too. It was a little bit too quick between the meals, if you prefer to have some time between inform the staff wirh your order. Reservations recommended.

Easily one of the best places I have ever visited. Food exceptional, staff professional and the wine card is second to non. The ambiance and whole design of the restaurant is absolutely magical. Thank you for a wonderful evening with mu loved ones. Kind regards

Unbelievable wine, incredible food, and unforgettable service. This short description in just those few words can’t describe the experience we had here. Ivan is the by far best server on the island. Such an amazing kind person who was so attentive and helped our selections so much as well as showing us some amazing videos after he saw and heard us talking about football. DO NOT MISS if you are in Hvar.

Very good at a reasonable price for Hvar. Had some pizza (which was high on the list of pizza eaten) and a couple of moderately priced beers.
It’s of the Trg so that makes a difference.
Good vibe in the place and service was good.

Iv come for dinner, the head chef and menu designer. Everything looks amazing and tastes extremely delicious. I'd recommend anyone to come here for some dinner. Thank you very much to everyone.

Just perfect! We had beautiful dinner in a magic place. Staff was wonderfull. Highly reccomend!

Friendly welxome and superbe food in great settings. Attention is in the details. The menu offers spices and dishes other nearby restaurants don’t. Gets busy around 21:00.