Located in Split’s Bačvice District, Restaurant Soul Kitchen offers a warm, modern bistronomic experience. The place stands out for its cosy stone-walled setting and relaxed family atmosphere. Renowned for the quality of its revisited local cuisine, we were totally won over by this excellent restaurant! The pleasant, expert staff provide efficient service.
In this article, read about our experience at Soul Kitchen Restaurant in pictures, our opinion and our tips for enjoying your meal.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.
Why eat at Soul Kitchen?
Is the Soul Kitchen Restaurant worth it? Our review
Without a doubt! We’ve included it in our selection of the best restaurants in Split for several reasons:
- For local and modern cuisine. The Soul Kitchen Restaurant offers a bistronomic menu with revisited classic dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. We enjoyed it!
- For the warm, family atmosphere. Modern decor with stone walls and elegant lighting create a cosy setting. You’ll feel right at home in this elegant, comfortable space, where service is responsive and attentive.
- For beverage selection. The restaurant offers an excellent wine list with sommelier, as well as elaborate house cocktails. We’ll be happy to advise you on how to accompany your meal. There’s also a wine cellar.
What you will eat
The menu at Restaurant Soul Kitchen offers a wide variety of local and modern dishes to suit all tastes. You can start with elaborate starters like falafel with beet hummus, or flambé shrimp with chili-spiked tomato sauce.
For the main course, the choice is wide: seafood dishes like baked sea bass fillet with seasonal vegetables, or black sesame-crusted tuna with pea cream. Meat lovers will appreciate beef risotto or veal, while vegetarians and vegans will find options like Thai curry or tofu tacos.
The portions are generous and the cooking mastered, with an excellent balance of flavors. The dessert of the day concludes the meal on a light, gourmet note. You’ll be amazed by the quality and consistency of the dishes, served on beautifully polished crockery.
What we ate: pasta with king prawns, coconut, pineapple and pomegranate sauce sprinkled with pistachio slivers. A very satisfying culinary experience: an excellent balance between sweet and savory, recommended by the waitress and very well adapted to our request.
What you will drink
The selection of beverages at Restaurant Soul Kitchen is of the highest quality. The establishment houses a wine cellar. You’ll find an excellent wine list, with a sommelier on hand to guide you in your choices. The wine list highlights Dalmatian wines, which we thoroughly enjoyed on our trip to Croatia.
House cocktails are another highlight, with creations like the “Lemon on my mind”, made with limoncello, vanilla syrup and homemade coconut milk. You can enjoy these drinks in elegantly presented glasses.
You’ll receive detailed advice on ingredients and food and beverage pairings. The menu also offers classic options for non-alcoholic beverages. This comprehensive choice will enable you to find the ideal beverage to accompany your meal.
The atmosphere of the restaurant
Restaurant Soul Kitchen is located in Split’s lively Plaža Bačvice district. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a meal with family or friends.
The interior design is modern and warm, with exposed stone walls, careful lighting and elegant furnishings. The space is well laid out, with wide, comfortable chairs and subdued lighting to create a cosy atmosphere.
The staff are very friendly and the service responsive, making the experience all the more enjoyable. The tableware is also very pretty, adding a touch of elegance to the moment. You’ll feel right at home in this modern family setting, perfect for enjoying your meal in peace.
What makes Soul Kitchen Restaurant so famous?
Restaurant Soul Kitchen is renowned for its bistronomic concept combining local and modern cuisine. It stands out for the quality of its dishes, its warm atmosphere, and its location in the Bačvice district. Its highly professional and welcoming staff reinforce its image as a quality restaurant. Finally, its ability to offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options is a real advantage. We fell in love with the “Lemon on my mind” cocktail; and our dish, mixing sweet and savory flavors, totally seduced us!
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Practical information about the Soul Kitchen Restaurant in Split
Type of restaurant
Restaurant Soul Kitchen is a bistronomic restaurant offering local and modern cuisine. The menu combines traditional and original dishes with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Schedules
Exact times are not given, but as the restaurant serves breakfast as well as lunch and dinner, it seems to welcome customers all day long.
Where is Soul Kitchen?
Restaurant Soul Kitchen is located in the Bačvice district. Its exact address is: prilaz braće Kaliterna 8 in Split.
- Next to Plaža Bačvice
- Opposite Hôtel Briig Boutique
- 12-minute walk from Split’s historic center
How to get there?
To reach the Soul Kitchen Restaurant from the historic center, you can walk directly there in 12 minutes.
For public transport, take the local buses to Bačvice Beach. Find out more here.
If you’re driving, you’ll need to be careful: many one-way streets surround the restaurant. In high season, the area becomes very busy, making it difficult to get around and parking sometimes hard to find.
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- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
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Parking
The restaurant doesn’t have its own parking lot, but it is possible to park around the children’s playground facing the beach. It’s advisable to allow a little time to find a space, especially during the high tourist season.
For people with reduced mobility
Access to the Soul Kitchen Restaurant is difficult, with 4 steps at the entrance, making wheelchair access complicated. Inside, the floor is flat and tables are spaced out, facilitating circulation once inside. For further information on accessibility, please contact the restaurant directly on (+385) 99 555 5950.
Is Soul Kitchen family-friendly?
Yes! The restaurant welcomes families and offers a child-friendly menu. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere makes it easy to bring your children along and enjoy a pleasant moment in a warm setting.
The bill
Restaurant Soul Kitchen offers excellent value for money for a bistronomic address in Plaža Bačvice. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the dishes and the attentive service. Expect to pay around €20-30 for a main course, €13-17 for a starter and €8 for a dessert. The breakfast menu is more affordable, with dishes ranging from €12 to €18.
Reservation and contact
Reservations are highly recommended, especially in high season and for groups. You can book online here or by telephone on (+385) 99 555 5950.
