Located in what remains of a 15th Century Venetian palace, Giaxa manages to be one of Hvar's best restaurants even if it doesn't boast a flashy Riva address or brash celebrity following. Behind sandblasted stacked-stone walls that are older than most countries, a jovial sign and rod irons doors lead inside a covered terrace with towering palm tree and muted décor. A more formal interior dining room is wrapped in grand archways and features magnificent masonry columns and terracotta floors that will likely yield your best meal in Hvar.
The Food
A menu infused with local ingredients including seafood caught in local seas and vegetables grown on Hvar, your meal begins with a sensational grilled octopus with crispy salad, swordfish carpaccio with pistachio or homemade gnocchi with scampi and prosciutto. A gourmet twist on Croatian cooking, main course include local grilled lobster or served in linguine with white wine sauce, grilled beef with tomato confit or slow-cooked veal shank in red wine sauce.
Last Word
Historic palace frames one of Hvar’s top eateries and a menu of local specialties within the old city.