by croatiaweek
May 12, 2026
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A new special edition of the Gault&Millau Croatia guide dedicated to Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem is set to place eastern Croatia firmly on the country’s eno-gastronomic map.
The international guide brings together 109 selected restaurants, wineries, food producers and distilleries from the region in its first standalone edition focused exclusively on eastern Croatia.
The 236-page publication features recommendations for 40 restaurants, 43 wineries and 26 food and spirits producers recognised for the quality of their offer and service.
The project was realised in cooperation with the tourist boards of Osijek-Baranja, Požega-Slavonia, Virovitica-Podravina and Vukovar-Srijem counties.
According to Gault&Millau Croatia, the guide aims to serve as a key reference point for travellers exploring continental Croatia and discovering the leading food and wine destinations of the east.
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Unlike many other regional guides, the publication places strong emphasis not only on restaurants, but also on local producers and winemakers, highlighting their role in shaping the identity of the region’s gastronomy.
Ingrid Badurina Danielsson, director of Gault&Millau Croatia, said the region stood out for its authentic cuisine, rich traditions, natural beauty and warm hospitality.
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She noted that Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem represent Croatia’s largest wine-producing region by vineyard area and production volume. Alongside large modern wineries, the region is also home to many family-run wineries whose wines have received international awards.
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Wine tasting experiences are often paired with local specialities such as kulen, bacon and fiš paprikaš, offering visitors a combination of regional cuisine and terroir in one place.
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The guide also highlights the growing contribution of family farms and local producers making cured meats, cheeses, honey, oils, flour, jams, spreads and craft beer, all of which contribute to the diversity of the region’s gastronomic scene.
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Gault&Millau Croatia also pointed to a growing number of younger chefs combining traditional recipes and local ingredients with more contemporary culinary approaches.
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Mislav Matišić, coordinator of the Slavonia cluster and director of the Osijek-Baranja County Tourist Board, said gastronomy in the region was deeply connected to the land and local identity.
He added that the increasing focus on locally sourced ingredients and direct farm-to-table production had become an important marker of quality increasingly recognised by visitors.
(Photo: Kristijan Toplak)
The official presentation of the Gault&Millau Croatia – Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem 2026 guide and the awards ceremony for the best restaurants, wineries and family farms will take place in Osijek on 19 May at Hotel Osijek.
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Restaurants included in the guide will receive Gault&Millau plaques displaying their ratings, while wineries, food producers and distilleries will receive recommendation plaques for the 2026 edition.
(Photo: Dražen Stojčić)