I combine the flavors of tradition and modernity into one—gastronomy as art is my passion.

Nikolina Vladislavić

I create Dalmatian and Mediterranean experiences where tradition meets modern creativity.

My name is Nikolina Vladislavić and I live on the island of Brač. I studied gastronomy in Split and Istanbul, and I work professionally in kitchens where I keep refining my craft through continuous learning and real service experience.

My passion is culinary art in all its forms—cooking, wine, and pastry. I’m deeply inspired by the traditional cuisine and rich gastronomic history of Dalmatia and Brač, and I love turning those roots into dishes that feel both authentic and contemporary.

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Cooking is my passion, my life calling, and my art!

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with passion and purpose

For me, cooking is passion, a life calling, and art—so I bring heart, technique, and attention to detail to every plate I serve.

I build my craft through learning and experience

I gained my knowledge at university, where I learned from famous Croatian and European chefs, and I strengthened my skills by working in hotels and restaurants.

I elevate tradition with creativity

My secret is creativity that adorns tradition—expressed through my techniques, my style, and the way I modernize classic flavors without losing their soul.

Nikolina’s Menus

I offer customizable menus inspired by Brač, Dalmatia, and the Mediterranean. I’m happy to adapt dishes to your preferences, dietary needs, and special requests while keeping the experience true to local flavors and seasonal ingredients.

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Stories and testimonials

Chef Nikolina was absolutely incredible! The food was spectacular and the service was even better. The entire process was so special from start to finish. We would do this over again in a heartbeat!

Aly Pacitti

Nikolina is an INCREDIBLE chef and is truly worth the money. We were celebrating my friend's 40th birthday. Nikolina went above and beyond just the meal. She brought birthday decor and flowers to add a sweet touch that made everything just that much more special. The food was amazing. We asked for local dishes and she delivered - from the wine to the food to the small touches like locally made marmalade. She also took the time to explain the dishes to us. My friend felt very spoiled - exactly as we hoped! Highly, highly recommend Nikolina. You will not be disappointed.

Heather Quinn

Chef Nikolina Vladislavić was truly one of the highlights of our entire Croatian experience. We contacted several different chefs to inquire about making a special meal for 11 of us, however from Nikolina's very first message we knew she was the one. Her kindness and attention to detail felt perfect. She exceeded our expectations! So much so that we booked her for dinner again just two nights later, the menu on the second night was completely different yet just as fantastic as the first night. Her food, warmth and presentation were exceptional!! She made 11 people very happy :)

Shell Avery

Thank your for the wonderful meal and memories!

Colleen Conway Conway

Nikolina was very professional, punctual, polite and delivered the best experience. She even took care of the table, bringing flowers, candles, runners and decoration. The food was cooked with care and passion, the taste was amazing, combining local ingredients with modern cuisine. We especially liked the local anchovies, the buzara shrimps and the rolled orata. We definitely reccomend Nikolina and her cuisine. ????

Mattia Bertoli

Nikolina was a delight to to work with. She was prompt, professional, and an amazing chef! From the incredible buratta app to the traditional heavenly dessert, we couldn’t ask for a better experience. She added special touches such as homemade local wine and table settings that took the experience to the next level and made this the highlight of our vacation!

Veronika

The food and service were incredible. Nikolina was really friendly and went the extra mile on everything, including researching and catering for 1 guest we had with an allergy.

Andrew