Konoba Mizarola Sućuraj – fresh fish, grill and home cooking on the waterfront
Konoba Mizarola is located on the waterfront of Sućuraj, right by the small harbour and just a few steps from the sea. The setting is distinctly Dalmatian – tables along the promenade, boats moored in front of the restaurant, and the old core of Sućuraj just behind them – making it easy to combine dinner with an evening stroll through the village.
The menu is extensive, yet retains the essential character of a konoba. Central to the offerings are grilled fish, squid, octopus, prawns and shellfish, along with brudet, gregada and other more traditional seafood dishes. For those who prefer not to eat fish, there are grilled meats, lamb, steak, and several types of pizza, pasta and risotto.
This makes Mizarola a practical choice when not everyone at the table is in the mood for the same type of food.
What does the name Mizarola mean?
The name of the konoba is linked to the old way of life in Sućuraj.
Mizarola was a wooden barrel carried on the back of a donkey, filled with water for families working in the vineyards and fields around Sućuraj. This is why the donkey appears in the konoba's emblem.
This is a lovely local detail that gives the restaurant a more meaningful name than the usual tourist titles. It serves as a reminder of a time when water, tools, and food were transported by animals, and daily life was much more connected to vineyards and the land than to today's tourism.
Grilled fish and seafood dishes
It is most natural to start with the seafood section of the menu at Mizarola.
Among the fish offered are sea bream and sea bass, while more substantial dishes include grilled tuna, grilled octopus, squid, and a fish platter. There are also prawns and mussels prepared in a buzara style.
Two traditional Dalmatian dishes that are particularly interesting and not found in every tourist restaurant are fish brudet and gregada.
Gregada is especially associated with Hvar and the Dalmatian islands: a simple dish made from fish, potatoes, onions, olive oil, and spices, prepared without unnecessary complication. If one seeks something closer to island cuisine than classic squid and chips, this dish is a more intriguing choice.
Octopus, anchovies and cold starters
The maritime character continues among the starters.
The menu features octopus salad, as well as anchovies on salad and a cold platter Mizarola. Such dishes work well as an introduction to grilled fish, but also serve as a lighter meal on a hot summer day.
Octopus also appears as a main dish on the grill, providing seafood lovers with several options without the need to order a whole fish.
Black risotto, seafood and pasta
The pasta and risotto offerings are not merely an addition for guests who do not want fish.
There are black risotto, seafood risotto, and spaghetti with seafood, while a different combination features pasta with prawns and gorgonzola.
Black risotto is a good choice for those wanting a classic Dalmatian dish made with cuttlefish, while the pasta dishes are more practical for guests looking for a lighter meal before continuing their swimming or journey across Hvar.
Grill is not just fish
Mizarola has a substantial meat section on the menu.
Alongside ćevapčići and chicken medallions, there are steak, rib-eye steak, grilled lamb, and Mizarola's T-bone steak with prosciutto and cheese.
This makes the restaurant a suitable choice for groups where some wish to eat fish while others prefer meat. This is particularly convenient for families and larger groups, where restaurants offering exclusively seafood can sometimes be less straightforward.
Pizzas with some local combinations
Mizarola also has a fairly wide selection of pizzas.
In addition to Margherita, Capricciosa, four cheese, and other standard combinations, there are more interesting pizzas named after the restaurant and the village.
Pizza Mizarola combines prawns, corn, and capers, while pizza Sućuraj comes with ham, anchovies, and capers. There is even a pizza with octopus and garlic on offer.
Such combinations set the menu apart from a completely standard pizzeria and fit well with the restaurant's location by the fishing harbour.
A table by the sea on the Sućuraj waterfront
One of the main reasons for choosing Mizarola is not just the food but the location.
The konoba is situated right on the waterfront, by the harbour, making it particularly pleasant to sit outside when the daytime heat subsides. In front of the tables are the sea and moored boats, while behind the restaurant lies the small historic centre of Sućuraj.
This is not a panoramic restaurant on a high terrace, but rather a completely different experience – you sit almost at sea level, right next to the daily life of the harbour.
If you wish to secure a table in the most attractive part of the terrace during the peak summer season, making a reservation is advisable.
A good stop after exploring old Sućuraj
The location is also practical for combining dinner with a tour of the village.
Nearby are the Church of St. George, the Franciscan Monastery, Fortica, and the Sućuraj waterfront, so a car is not necessary. After dinner, one can easily continue towards the harbour or through the old streets of Gornja and Donja Banda.
The lighthouse at the eastern end of Hvar is close enough that the entire outing can be linked into one longer evening walk.
Arrival and parking
For guests staying in Sućuraj, the simplest way to arrive is on foot.
The konoba is located in the centre, and it makes little sense to attempt to drive right up to the table on the waterfront. In the older part of the village, parking space is limited, especially during the summer and at ferry arrival times.
If coming from another part of Hvar, it is more practical to leave the car at available public parking in the wider centre of Sućuraj and walk the last few minutes.
What should you try?
For a first visit, the most interesting choices are dishes that reflect the character of the place.
If you want a classic konoba experience, good options include gregada, brudet, grilled fish, octopus or squid. A fish platter is practical for sharing, while black risotto and seafood pasta are good choices for a simpler meal.
For those not in the mood for fish, lamb or grilled steak are available, and the Sućuraj and Mizarola pizzas are more interesting than completely standard combinations.
With fish and other ingredients depending on daily availability, it is always worth asking what is available that day.
Useful information
Location: waterfront in the centre of Sućuraj
Type of establishment: konoba and restaurant
Cuisine: Dalmatian, Mediterranean, fish and grill
Specialties: grilled fish, gregada, brudet, octopus, squid, prawns, mussels, black risotto and grilled meat
Pizza: yes
Vegetarian options: yes
Outdoor terrace: yes, by the harbour
Sea view: yes
Reservations: recommended during the peak summer season
Takeaway: available
Access: best on foot from the centre of Sućuraj
Parking: use public parking spaces in the wider area of the centre
Special feature: the name Mizarola comes from a wooden barrel for water that donkeys once carried to the vineyards and fields of Sućuraj
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