Spizza Jelsa – Pizza, Fish, and Mediterranean Cuisine by the Sea
Spizza is located at Mala Banda, right by the Jelsa harbour, where tables are just a few steps from the water and offer views across the bay towards the centre of Jelsa. The setting is particularly pleasant for lunch, but especially for dinner when the harbour calms down and the lights on the opposite shore come on.
Despite its name, Spizza is not just a pizzeria. The menu is quite extensive, combining pizzas with fish, seafood, pasta, risottos, salads, and meat dishes. This makes it a practical choice for groups where some may want pizza, others fish, and yet others pasta or grilled items.
The atmosphere is informal and relaxed, lacking the feel of a traditional formal restaurant, which suits its location at Mala Banda well.
Tables Practically by the Sea
The standout feature of Spizza is its location.
The terrace is right on the edge of the Jelsa harbour, with views over the boats towards the older part of the town and the promenade. The atmosphere here is defined more by the rhythm of the harbour, with pedestrians passing by and boats moored just a few metres from the tables, rather than by cars.
It’s just a short walk along the waterfront from the centre of Jelsa, so there’s little point in using a car for dinner.
In the evening, the setting is particularly beautiful as you look across the harbour towards the lights of Jelsa.
Pizza is Important, but Not the Whole Story
Pizza is one of the reasons Spizza is well-known, but it would be misleading to reduce the restaurant to just that.
The menu features classic and more elaborate pizzas, including options like Quattro Formaggi, and there is also a gluten-free pizza available. For guests avoiding gluten, this is a useful option, although it’s advisable to check the preparation methods and the possibility of cross-contamination in cases of serious intolerance or coeliac disease.
Pizza is a good fit for a more casual lunch or dinner when a multi-course meal isn’t desired.
Fish, Squid, and Tuna
The seafood section of the menu is considerably more serious than one might expect from a place with 'pizza' in its name.
The menu includes fish and seafood, squid, tuna, and various combinations with pasta and risotto. Fish soup is also one of the options to start a meal.
For a simpler lunch, a good combination might be a salad and fried squid, while for dinner, one might opt for fish, tuna, or pasta with seafood.
Thus, Spizza works well for guests who wish to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine during their stay in Hvar, rather than just pizza.
Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risottos
Pasta is another important part of the offering.
There are combinations with seafood, vegetables, and truffles, and gnocchi and risottos are also available.
This part of the menu showcases Spizza's character well: it’s not a classic Dalmatian tavern, but it doesn’t stray too far from Mediterranean flavours.
If one desires something between pizza and a full fish dinner, pasta or risotto is often the best choice.
Meat, Burgers, and Salads
Spizza is suitable for mixed groups precisely because it is not narrowly specialised.
In addition to fish and pizza, there are meat dishes and burgers on offer, as well as various salads.
Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, making it easier to organise a shared dinner when not everyone at the table eats the same way.
This is a significant advantage over restaurants whose menus rely almost entirely on fish.
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Options
Spizza is also appealing to guests with more specific dietary requirements.
Gluten-free pizza is one of the options for which the restaurant has been known for some time, and there are other dishes that can fit into a vegetarian or vegan diet.
In cases of serious allergies and coeliac disease, it’s best to clearly explain what must be avoided before ordering, as the mere availability of gluten-free dough does not automatically mean completely separate preparation.
A Relaxed Alternative to a Traditional Tavern
Spizza does not have the typical appearance of an old stone tavern, nor does it attempt to be a formal dining restaurant.
It is best described as a combination of mediterranean restaurant and a good pizzeria by the waterfront.
You can come for pizza and a beer, but equally sit down for fish, pasta, and wine and stay for the entire evening.
This flexibility suits Jelsa well, where in summer there is often a search for a place where one does not have to decide in advance whether they want a serious dinner or just something good to eat by the sea.
Mala Banda is Particularly Pleasant in the Evening
Mala Banda has a slightly different rhythm from the main Pjaca.
It is located across the harbour from the central part of Jelsa and offers a lovely view of the illuminated promenade in the evening. You are still practically in the centre, but on the other side of the water.
Spizza is therefore a good choice when you want to eat by the sea and continue your stroll around the harbour after dinner without the need for a car.
The number of tables by the shore is not unlimited, so during the busiest summer evenings, making a reservation is advisable if you want a specific spot.
Spizza or a Traditional Pizzeria?
If the sole aim is to eat pizza, there are several options in Jelsa.
Spizza makes more sense when you want a restaurant where pizza is an important part of the offering, but not the only reason for visiting. One guest might have pizza, another tuna or squid, and a third pasta or a vegetarian dish, without anyone feeling they have chosen a compromise solution.
This is particularly practical for families and larger groups.
Who is Spizza a Good Choice For?
Spizza is best suited for those who want an informal dinner by the sea with a wide variety of food.
It’s a good choice for couples due to its location by the harbour, for families because of the pizza and diverse menu, and for groups where everyone is looking for something different.
If you are looking for a strictly traditional Hvar tavern focusing on a few local dishes, there are more suitable places. However, if you want a relaxed restaurant by the sea where pizza, fish, pasta, and wine can be combined, Spizza fits that idea very well.
Useful Information
- Type of establishment: restaurant and pizzeria
- Location: Mala Banda, by Jelsa harbour
- Ambience: relaxed terrace right by the sea
- View: across the harbour towards the centre of Jelsa
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Croatian, and pizza
- Pizza: an important part of the offering
- Fish and seafood: fish, tuna, squid, and other seafood available
- Pasta and risottos: various combinations, including seafood and vegetarian
- Meat dishes: available alongside the fish section of the menu
- Vegetarian options: available
- Vegan options: available
- Gluten-free options: gluten-free pizza available
- For families: wide selection makes ordering easier when not everyone wants the same type of food
- Access: very short walk along the harbour from the centre of Jelsa
- Reservation: advisable during the busiest summer evenings
- Specialty: a blend of pizzeria and Mediterranean restaurant on a terrace just steps from the sea
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