Pasta is one of the most popular food items in Croatian cuisine, especially in the region of Dalmatia. Manistra na pome (pasta with tomato sauce) is a staple. The other popular sauces include creamy mushroom sauce, minced meat sauce and many others.
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DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHILIES IN CROATIAThat burning sensation in the mouth is not something that Croatians took to easily, but now the chili is gradually finding its place in Croatian cuisine. It's not unsurprising really as eating chilies stimulates your body to produce feel-good endorphins!
You should know that Croatia's drinking water is high in quality thanks to the numerous spring water sources throughout the country. So yes, tap water is OK to drink in Croatia.
Tipping etiquette in Croatian restaurants follows a fairly standard guideline. Showing appreciation through a tip is always welcomed. When dining at a pizzeria or konoba, a tip of 5% or more is appropriate. For a nice restaurant dinner, we recommend leaving a tip of 10% or more.
Impressively, 78% of Croats speak at least one language in addition to Croatian. English is the most commonly spoken second language, with around 60% of the population being comfortable in it. So, your chances of finding English speakers while you're exploring Croatia are pretty good!