Anyone planning a yacht charter from Šibenik and wanting to experience the best of Adriatic cuisine cannot miss Pelegrini. The restaurant by Chef Rudolf Štefan has held one Michelin star since 2017, was awarded 17.5 out of 20 points by Gault&Millau and is considered the gastronomic flagship of the Dalmatian coast.
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Pelegrini Šibenik at a glance
- What: Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant with 1 Michelin star
- Where: Jurja Dalmatinca 1, 22000 Šibenik (43.7361°N, 15.8889°E)
- Opened: Opened 2010 | Stars: 1 Michelin (since 2017)
- Reviews: 17.5/20 Gault&Millau · 96 Falstaff
- Chef: Rudolf “Rudi” Štefan
- Seats: 24 seats (book 4–8 weeks ahead)
- Menus: 4 courses €165 · 6 courses €195 (wine pairing +€95/+€119)
- Season: April – October (lunch all-day Mon–Thu)
- Marina: D-Marin Mandalina — 1.2 km / 5 min water taxi
- Contact: +385 99 321 3701 · reservations@pelegrini.hr
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We regularly recommend Pelegrini to our charter guests for embarkation evening or as a highlight after the cruise. The restaurant is located directly at the foot of the UNESCO Cathedral of St. James, five minutes from D-Marin Mandalina. This overview summarizes what makes Pelegrini special — and why it’s worth booking well in advance.
Table of Contents:
- Awards and Concept
- Location at the UNESCO Cathedral
- Chef Rudolf Štefan and His Team
- Tasting Menus and Wine Pairings
- Pelegrini for Yacht Charter Guests
- Practical Information and Reservations
- Frequently Asked Questions
Awards and Concept
Pelegrini was opened in 2010 by Rudolf “Rudi” Štefan in an 800-year-old stone house directly opposite the Cathedral of St. James. The rise from small konoba restaurant to Michelin-starred establishment took seven years — since 2017 the restaurant has continuously held one star and is one of only three starred establishments in Dalmatia. Current ratings:
- Michelin Guide: 1 star (since 2017)
- Gault&Millau: 17.5 out of 20 points
- Falstaff: 96 points
- Best of Croatia: repeatedly among the country’s top 3 restaurants
The concept follows four flavor elements: acidity, melt, warmth and salinity. Štefan’s cuisine is a modern interpretation of traditional Dalmatian flavors — not an avant-garde spectacle, but a very precise reading of local culinary identity. Products come exclusively from small producers in the Šibenik hinterland, from the city market and from fishermen in the bay.
Location at the UNESCO Cathedral
Pelegrini is located at Jurja Dalmatinca 1 — directly on the square in front of the Cathedral of St. James, one of the most significant Renaissance structures in the Mediterranean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The location is both symbolic and practical: those dining at Pelegrini look out at the cathedral façade during aperitifs, hear the bells in the evening and enjoy the stone square almost like a private terrace once the day visitors have left.
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Distance to D-Marin Mandalina
From D-Marin Mandalina you can reach Pelegrini in five minutes by water taxi or twelve minutes on foot along the waterfront promenade. Those chartering from Mandalina can round off embarkation evening with a 90-minute tasting menu at the cathedral and walk back to the yacht at leisure — the route leads through the old town with its narrow Renaissance alleyways.
Chef Rudolf Štefan and His Team
Rudolf Štefan is from Šibenik and cooked in top restaurants in Spain, Italy and Slovenia after his training, before returning home in 2010 to open Pelegrini. His cuisine is deliberately local: Štefan describes himself not as “creative” in the avant-garde sense, but as “faithful” — he is concerned with reviving Dalmatian flavors, not deconstructing them.
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The team comprises six cooks and three sommeliers for a maximum of 24 seats per service — a ratio that is unique in Dalmatia. The service is formally warm, neither stiff nor casual: guests receive background stories about each dish without it seeming didactic.
Tasting Menus and Wine Pairings
Pelegrini offers exclusively tasting menus — no à la carte options. Two choices are available:
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4-Course Menu
€165 per person, optional with wine pairing +€95. The compact menu focuses on four main elements: a fish or seafood course, a vegetable course from the hinterland, a main course with local lamb or wild fish and a dessert with Dalmatian flavors such as olive oil, lavender or fermented fruit.
6-Course Menu
€195 per person, with wine pairing +€119. The extended composition adds a pasta or risotto course as well as a second starter and a cheese course before dessert. Recommended for guests with time and interest in the full culinary spectrum.
Wine List “Pelegrini & Friends”
Pelegrini maintains its own wine line under the name “Pelegrini & Friends”, in collaboration with small Croatian winemakers from Pelješac, Brač and the Šibenik hinterland. The regular wine list includes around 250 positions focusing on Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. The wine pairings are excellently curated — those willing to spend the money should definitely order them.
Pelegrini for Yacht Charter Guests
What makes Pelegrini especially interesting for charter guests can be summarized in three points:
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Embarkation Evening with Style
A reservation for 6:30 PM on embarkation day works seamlessly: 90 minutes tasting menu, then at 9:00 PM a relaxed water taxi ride to Mandalina Marina, aboard the yacht and early to sea the next morning. We coordinate this together with the charter booking on request.
Post-Charter Gourmet Highlight
After a week of galley cuisine, star-level fine dining tastes especially good. A reservation for the evening after disembarkation, combined with an overnight stay at D-Resort Šibenik, is one of the most frequently booked packages we arrange.
Limited Lunch Service Window
Pelegrini has continuous lunch service Monday through Thursday from 12:00 to 4:30 PM — unusual for a starred restaurant. Charter guests making a port stop in Šibenik can therefore also schedule a shortened tasting experience at midday without losing the evening cruise.
Practical Information and Reservations
The most important details about Pelegrini Šibenik at a glance:
- Address: Jurja Dalmatinca 1, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia
- Phone / WhatsApp: +385 99 321 3701
- Email Reservations: reservations@pelegrini.hr
- Website: pelegrini.hr
- Online Reservations: superbexperience.com
- Season: April to October (exact dates vary)
- Opening Hours Mon-Thu: 12:00–4:30 PM (lunch continuous)
- Opening Hours Fri-Sat: 12:00–2:00 PM and 6:30–9:00 PM
- Sunday: closed
- Seats: 24 (reservation weeks in advance recommended)
- Prices: 4 courses €165, 6 courses €195 (plus wine pairing)
- Stars / Ratings: 1 Michelin star, 17.5/20 Gault&Millau, 96 Falstaff
- Distance to D-Marin Mandalina: 1.2 km / 12 min walk / 5 min water taxi
Splendid.hr Insider Tip: Reservations should be made at least four weeks in advance during season, preferably eight weeks in high season July/August. If arriving last-minute, try via WhatsApp at +385 99 321 3701 — occasionally last-minute tables become available. We coordinate charter booking plus Pelegrini reservation as a package on request.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pelegrini Šibenik
How Many Michelin Stars Does Pelegrini Have?
Pelegrini has continuously held one Michelin star since 2017. Additionally, the restaurant is rated 17.5 out of 20 points by Gault&Millau and 96 points by the Falstaff guide. It is one of three starred restaurants in Dalmatia.
How Far in Advance Must I Book?
During season we recommend at least four weeks’ notice, in high season (July/August) eight weeks. With only 24 seats, the best slots fill up quickly. Last-minute inquiries work best via WhatsApp at +385 99 321 3701.
What Does an Evening at Pelegrini Cost?
The 4-course menu costs €165 per person, the 6-course menu €195. Wine pairing adds €95 (4 courses) or €119 (6 courses). For two people with full wine pairing, expect €600 to €700.
Are There Vegetarian or Vegan Options?
Yes — Chef Štefan offers vegetarian and vegan tasting menus on request, where vegetables and legumes from the hinterland play a starring role. Important: notify when making the reservation so the team can prepare the menu accordingly.
How Do You Get from Marina Mandalina to Pelegrini?
The quickest option is water taxi (5 minutes, about €15 per trip for up to six people). On foot it’s 12 minutes along the waterfront promenade through the old town — a pleasant walk before dinner.
Is There a Dress Code?
Pelegrini has no formal dress code, though most guests appear in “smart casual” — shirt or blouse, closed shoes, jacket optional. For charter guests coming directly from the yacht, clean boat shoes and a polo shirt are perfectly acceptable.
Note: Splendid.hr recommends Pelegrini Šibenik from personal experience as a preferred restaurant for charter guests in Šibenik. We receive no commission — the recommendation is purely editorial and based on feedback from our guests.
Photo Gallery — Pelegrini Šibenik
Photo credit: © Pelegrini Restaurant Šibenik. Used with kind permission.
Gallery — Pelegrini Šibenik
Image credits: © Pelegrini Restaurant Šibenik. Used with permission.