Bistro NoStress

There are very few places in Split that can beat the location of NoStress, right at the busiest part of the city’s main square. This should be the perfect spot for tourist traps. However, NoStress is far from that. Ever since owners Žana and Željko Alfirević hired experienced chef Željko Neven Bremec, NoStress turned into one of the most innovative eateries in town. Its cuisine is mostly created from local ingredients, with ever-changing seasonal specialities such as wild asparagus in spring or home-made sausages in winter. NoStress is thus one of the real leaders in the new wave of Split’s gastronomic scene, experimenting with re-interpretations of Dalmatian culinary traditions. Probably the best example of this is the dishes made from boškarin, a cattle breed raised in the traditional way in of Istria, and certified for authenticity. Žana and Željko are also very dedicated in reviving some of the nicest elements of Split’s urban traditions, with regular events such as open-air dancing to nostalgic tunes of the 1970s and 1980s. Recently, they put on smooth live music on weekend nights. If by chance you stumble upon NoStress in the morning, it’s also one of the most popular coffee-sipping spots in town.