Kod Stipe
Zadar
Restaurant in Zadar, Croatia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Kod Stipe is a practical Zadar option for an easy daytime meal, not the place to build a late dinner around. Book it when convenience matters more than awards, chef profile, or a defined cuisine format; for a special occasion, Foša or Pet bunara Dine&Wine is the stronger comparison.
About Kod Stipe
Kod Stipe is a practical Zadar option with daytime and early-evening hours. The basics are simple: it is in Zadar, the dress code is casual, and the schedule runs mainly through the day and early evening.
Use this listing as a planning check rather than a full dining verdict. If you need a stop in Zadar during Kod Stipe's opening window, it may be worth considering; if you need a more specific brief, compare it with other named options such as Foša, A'mare POP, Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden, Harbor Cookhouse, or Pet bunara Dine&Wine.
Use it within its opening hours
The main planning logic is the schedule. Kod Stipe is open Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 6 PM, and closed Sunday. That makes it a poor fit for plans that depend on a late-evening stop.
Treat it as a casual Zadar option for daytime or early-evening plans rather than a late-night destination.
Where it sits against other options
If you are comparing choices, keep the comparison broad. Foša, Pet bunara Dine&Wine, Harbor Cookhouse, Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden, and A'mare POP are other named venues to check.
The right call: consider Kod Stipe when its Zadar location, casual dress code, and daytime-to-early-evening hours match your plan. Skip it if you need a late-night option, a specific cuisine, a known menu format, or a detailed occasion-led brief.
Planning details
- Location
- Ul. Franka Lisice 40, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
- Phone
- +38523311612
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kod Stipe reads like a true konoba — modest, locally anchored and intentionally off the tourist track. The room is unpretentious and populated mainly by regulars, which gives it a lived-in, welcoming feeling rather than a stage-managed polish. The writing emphasizes value and consistency over ceremony: this is not a restaurant chasing accolades but a neighbourhood place that trades on honest cooking and local credibility. Expect straightforward Mediterranean and Dalmatian preparations, a relaxed pace and the kind of familiarity that comes from a steady stream of return diners at Ul. Franka Lisice 40.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who prize authenticity and hearty, reliably prepared food over formality. Kod Stipe suits groups of locals, families and anyone seeking a no-nonsense konoba experience away from the harbourfront addresses. It’s a practical choice for a substantial evening meal — dishes like pašticada, veal under peka and mixed meat platters anchor the menu — and it rewards those who come with the intention of eating well rather than sightseeing. The restaurant’s tone and service are aimed at comfort and familiarity rather than spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house specialties and simple preparations. The description stresses the konoba logic — fresh fish is treated plainly and arrivals from the morning catch inform the kitchen’s choices — so order seafood if it’s listed that day. For heartier options, the pašticada with gnocchi, veal shank under peka, mixed meat platter and beef goulash are signature preparations worth choosing. Given the restaurant’s focus on value and consistency, pick the recognisable local classics rather than asking for elaborate reinterpretations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, unpretentious atmosphere with simple interior; bustling during brunch hours with a warm, homey feel that attracts both locals and tourists.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- pašticada with gnocchi
- veal shank under peka
- grilled octopus
- mixed meat platter
- beef goulash
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Ul. Franka Lisice 40, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Planning details
Location
Ul. Franka Lisice 40, 23000, Zadar, Croatia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the brief is a special meal in Zadar, cross-shop Foša first because its Croatian classic-cuisine format and €€€ tier give the decision more structure. If the night needs wine and a fuller dinner feel, Pet bunara Dine&Wine is the more natural alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Kod Stipe is the easy, low-ceremony choice in this Zadar set. It is less clearly positioned than Foša, which has the strongest defined brief here: Croatian, Classic Cuisine at €€€. Choose Foša when the meal needs to feel planned and occasion-worthy; choose Kod Stipe when ease matters more than a polished dining arc.
Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden and A'mare POP are better cross-shops for a fuller evening, especially if the group wants drinks, atmosphere, or a more social dinner plan. Harbor Cookhouse reads as the safer visitor-facing alternative when location and ambience carry more weight than booking ease.
Pet bunara Dine&Wine is the better pick if wine is part of the decision. Kod Stipe's advantage is simplicity: easier to slot into a Zadar day, weaker as the main event.
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Compare Kod Stipe
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kod Stipe | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| A'mare POP | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Harbor Cookhouse | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
| Foša | Zadar | Croatian, Classic Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Croatia 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4962024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4302024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| Pet bunara Dine&Wine | Zadar | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Kod Stipe?
Other named options to compare include Foša, Pet bunara Dine&Wine, Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden, Harbor Cookhouse, and A'mare POP. Check current details directly before choosing; Kod Stipe's key planning points are its Zadar location, casual dress code, and daytime-to-early-evening hours.
Is Kod Stipe good for a special occasion?
Kod Stipe reads more as a casual Zadar venue with daytime-to-early-evening hours than as an occasion-led, late-night plan.
Is Kod Stipe good for solo dining?
For solo diners, the key practical points are that Kod Stipe is casual and open Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 6 PM, and closed Sunday.
What should I order at Kod Stipe?
What should a first-timer know about Kod Stipe?
Plan around the hours: Kod Stipe runs 7 AM–7 PM Monday to Friday, 7 AM–6 PM on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. It is in Zadar, and the dress code is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kod Stipe?
The hours favor daytime and early-evening visits: 7 AM–7 PM Monday to Friday, 7 AM–6 PM Saturday, and closed Sunday, so late dinner planning would not fit the schedule.
