Konoba Matejuska
Varoš, Split
Restaurant in Split, Croatia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Konoba Matejuska is a practical Split pick for a relaxed konoba meal near the old-town harbour, especially when ease matters more than a formal wine program or awards pedigree. Cross-shop Konoba Fetivi for a listed €€ traditional peer, or FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine if the bottle matters more than the tavern feel.
About Konoba Matejuska
Is Konoba Matejuska worth considering in Split? It can be, if the goal is a casual meal option with straightforward hours rather than an awards-led, chef-driven, or tasting-menu destination. Konoba Matejuska is in Split, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM.
The case for considering it is simplicity. The daily 11 AM–11 PM schedule gives travellers a broad window to plan a meal in Split without building the day around a narrow opening period. For diners choosing by a specific cuisine, menu format, price tier, drinks program, room style, or service detail, compare before committing. For another Split option, FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine is a natural cross-shop from the local set; Konoba Fetivi is another comparison.
Consider it for a casual Split meal, not a documented tasting-menu plan
The smart use case is a flexible meal in Split when casual dress and wide daily hours matter. This is best framed as convenience and a casual plan rather than an awards-led destination or a chef-driven splurge. Consider Konoba Matejuska for convenience and a casual plan, then choose elsewhere if the night requires a wine program, a tasting format, or detailed menu planning.
Travellers who care most about drinks or a highly specific dining format should be practical here. If cellar depth, beverage focus, signature dishes, allergy guidance, delivery, take-out, or price information are essential, compare other Split dining options before committing.
How to fit it into a Split itinerary
The easiest way to use Konoba Matejuska is as a flexible meal stop during its daily hours of 11 AM to 11 PM. Use our full Split restaurants guide to build a second option, and check our full Split bars guide if the plan is dinner plus drinks. Travellers building a wider stay can pair it with our full Split hotels guide, our full Split wineries guide, or our full Split experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Ul. Tomića stine 3, 21000, Split, Croatia
- Website
- konobamatejuska.hr
- Phone
- +385 91 623 1914
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Konoba Matejuška lives the old Dalmatian tavern model: unshowy, ingredient-led and quietly assured. The restaurant sits in Split’s lower town near the Riva and the harbour, and that proximity shapes everything — from the short menu to the wood-fire preparations. There’s little architectural theatre here; the point is sourcing and straightforward technique. The room feels like a coastal kitchen that has resisted modern reinvention, so the atmosphere reads as scenic and classic rather than polished. This is a place that favors the honest rhythm of the sea and the season over culinary spectacle.
Best For
This is a seafood-first konoba best encountered when you want a focused, market-driven meal. The short menu and emphasis on what arrives off the boats make it well suited to dinners where freshness and provenance matter — date nights and intimate special-occasion suppers in particular. The kitchen’s wood-fire approach and a wine list weighted toward local varieties make it a good choice for guests who appreciate regional expression rather than fuss. Groups that enjoy sharing a fish platter will also find the format comfortable, though the experience remains centred on the day’s catch.
Ordering Tips
Let the harbour lead your choices: ask what came off the boats that morning and build the meal around that catch. The signature black cuttlefish risotto, grilled tuna and the fish platter are reliable picks that reflect the konoba’s strengths. Opt for simple preparations that highlight smoke and brine — wood-fire items in particular — and pair dishes with local Dalmatian wines, which the menu favours. Portions and the short-menu format encourage sharing; consider a fish platter to sample multiple preparations and follow the staff’s advice on the freshest options.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic and cozy atmosphere in an original stone house with a welcoming, traditional feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- black cuttlefish risotto
- grilled tuna
- fish platter
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Ul. Tomića stine 3, 21000, Split, Croatia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Konoba Fetivi, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Konoba Fratelli, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Méditerranée, Notable alternative
- Bokamorra, Notable alternative
- FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Konoba Matejuska compares in Split
Choose Konoba Matejuska when the priority is an easy, casual konoba meal in central Split. Against Konoba Fetivi, the clearer value signal sits with Fetivi because it has a listed €€ tier and traditional-cuisine positioning. Matejuska is the better fit when timing flexibility and a harbour-adjacent tavern feel matter more than comparing price categories.
For a wine-led night, FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine is the first alternative to check because the concept signals wine more directly. For a broader dining-room experience, compare Restaurant Méditerranée before committing, especially if the group wants a more Mediterranean restaurant frame than a konoba frame.
Konoba Fratelli is the closest style cross-shop by name and should be on the list if Matejuska is full. Bokamorra is the better pivot when the group wants a livelier, less tavern-coded evening rather than a traditional konoba decision.
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Compare Konoba Matejuska
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konoba Matejuska | Split | , | , | No published awards |
| Konoba Fetivi | Split | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Croatia 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Konoba Fratelli | Split | , | , | No published awards |
| Restaurant Méditerranée | Split | , | , | No published awards |
| Bokamorra | Split | , | , | No published awards |
| FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine | Split | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Konoba Matejuska accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private dining, and seating arrangements should be checked directly before relying on availability. Konoba Matejuska is in Split, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM.
What should I wear to Konoba Matejuska?
Keep it relaxed and practical. The dress code for Konoba Matejuska in Split is casual, so there is no need to dress formally unless the rest of your evening calls for it.
What are alternatives to Konoba Matejuska in Split?
Other Split options to compare include Konoba Fetivi, Bokamorra, Restaurant Méditerranée, FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine, and Konoba Fratelli. Choose based on the details that matter most to your plan, such as timing, setting, and booking needs.
What should a first-timer know about Konoba Matejuska?
First-timers should view it as a casual Split option with broad daily hours. The basics are simple: it is in Split, the dress code is casual, and it opens daily from 11 AM to 11 PM. If cuisine, price, menu, chef, seating, or drinks details matter to your plans, check ahead before going.
Is Konoba Matejuska good for a special occasion?
That depends on the kind of occasion. The casual dress code and daily 11 AM–11 PM hours make it easy to consider for a relaxed plan. For a highly structured special-occasion format, such as private dining, a tasting menu, or enhanced service, compare Konoba Fratelli or FANTAŽIJA kitchen and wine if you want to review other Split options.
