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Rab’s gastronomy stands out for dishes such as Rab cake, štokalj with eggs, štufad and brudit, while some restaurants also offer contemporary interpretations of these traditional recipes.
Štokalj with eggs is one of Rab’s most distinctive traditional dishes. Štokalj is the local name for octopus that is first dried and then prepared with eggs, most commonly as a frittata. Drying gives the octopus a more intense flavour and a different texture from freshly prepared octopus.
The dish developed from the practical need to preserve seafood and use it beyond the day of the catch. Today, it is worth seeking out if you would like to try something more closely connected with Rab than the usual grilled fish dishes.
Another Rab speciality is štufad, a slowly cooked or braised meat dish. The name and preparation method may vary between family recipes and restaurants, so we recommend asking which type of meat is used, what it is served with and how long it takes to prepare.
Brudit is the local name for brudet, a fish stew cooked with onions, tomatoes, wine and other ingredients, depending on the recipe and the fish available. It is most commonly served with polenta. The type of fish may vary, so it is worth asking what is being used that day before ordering.
Rab cake is the island’s main gastronomic symbol. It is recognised by its spiral shape and rich almond filling, flavoured with lemon, orange and maraschino. The edge of the thin pastry is shaped by hand around the filling, making its preparation more demanding than its appearance may initially suggest.
The skill of preparing Rab cake is protected as cultural heritage, and the recipe has been passed down among Rab families for centuries. It was once made mainly for celebrations and special guests, while today it can be enjoyed as a dessert, given as a gift or purchased as a culinary souvenir from the island.
To try it, we recommend choosing a smaller portion with coffee or a dessert drink. Because of the almonds, sugar and aromatic ingredients, it is a rich dessert with a pronounced flavour and is usually served in smaller slices.
The Rab Cake and Traditional Cuisine Festival was launched in the town of Rab in 2026. The two-day event is dedicated to dishes traditionally prepared on the island, as well as Rab cake and its contemporary variations.
The festival takes place in the old town and includes tastings, presentations and the sale of local dishes and products. As it is a relatively new event, the dates and programme should be checked before visiting.
Kanata – Rab Flavours and Aromas is a gastronomic event dedicated to island dishes, aromas and products. In the local dialect, the word “kanata” marks the completion of a task, while the event symbolically accompanies the end of the main tourist season.
The programme changes, but its purpose is to present Rab’s gastronomy through food preparation, tastings and social gatherings. The current date and programme should be checked in the official events calendar.
Rabska Fjera is not exclusively a gastronomic event, but a medieval festival during which Rab’s old town returns to the time of traditional crafts, knightly tournaments and historical customs. Food is prepared in the streets according to old recipes, offering an opportunity to experience gastronomy as part of everyday life in historical Rab.
The town of Rab is situated on a narrow peninsula on the south-western side of the island of Rab. Its old town is recognised by its stone streets and four bell towers, while numerous restaurants and other hospitality venues can be found near the town walls, squares and harbour.
It is important to distinguish the town of Rab from the island of Rab as a whole. Banjol, Barbat, Kampor, Lopar and Supetarska Draga are separate settlements with their own dining options.
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