Beyond Pizza: The Story Behind Our One and Only Craft Burger

Over the last few years, Croatia’s coastal culinary scene has undergone a massive transformation. Travelers are no longer satisfied with basic, uninspired tourist menus. Today, food lovers want to know exactly where their food comes from, who made it, and why it's special. This culinary evolution is precisely why split is a top food destination in the Mediterranean today.

While Pizzaferaj has built a stellar reputation for serving the most delicate, 3-day fermented sourdough pizza in Split, our menu hides an exclusive masterpiece designed for true meat lovers.

We don't believe in having a massive, confusing burger menu filled with dozens of average options. Instead, we chose a different path: we created one single, flawless craft burger that stands completely on its own.

This is the story of Tony's Burger and why it has become the most sought-after craft burger in Split Old Town.

The Recipe of Perfection: Anatomy of Tony's Burger

When you only have one burger on the menu, it cannot just be good—it has to be legendary. To achieve this, we broke down the classic burger into its core elements and rebuilt it using a strict artisan philosophy.

Here is what makes Tony's Burger an absolute masterpiece:

1. The Meat (Meat The King selections): 

A burger is only as good as its patty. We proudly partner with Meat The King, Croatia's premier boutique butcher celebrated for their world-class, dry-aged beef. Our patties are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and made from premium local cuts that deliver a rich, deep flavor you won't find anywhere else. 

2. The Bun (artisan sourdough by Kruv)

Say goodbye to sweet, industrial brioche buns that turn soggy. We collaborated with Split’s cult artisan bakery, Kruv, to develop a custom sourdough bun. Baked daily, this bun has the perfect structural integrity to hold the juices, offering a beautiful chew and a slight tang that complements the rich meat flawlessly.

3. The Chef’s touch

We top the patty with perfectly melted cheddar cheese, a rich onion and butter confit, our signature chef's dressing, and a sweet-and-spicy relish made from jalapenos and pickles.

Every ingredient has a purpose, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile of savory, sweet, smoky, and spicy notes in every single bite.

Why Local Collaborations Matter

For us, Tony's Burger is more than just food, it’s a celebration of the local gastronomic community. By bringing together the finest boutique meat from Meat The King, the artisan baking expertise of Kruv, and our own passion for sourdough and fermentation, we created a dish that represents the absolute best of Croatian craft food.

When you sit down at Pizzaferaj City, located just steps away from the Golden Gate, you aren't just eating dinner; you are supporting a network of local culinary artisans who refuse to compromise on quality.

Burger: Where to Try It Tonight?

Whether you are traveling with a group where half the table wants premium Neo-Neapolitan pizza and the other half is craving a juicy burger, Pizzaferaj is the ultimate destination for anyone looking where to eat craft food split style.

Remember, we grind our meat fresh and our sourdough buns are delivered daily in limited quantities, so Tony's Burger can sell out during busy summer nights!

If you are exploring Diocletian's Palace today and want to experience the best burger in Split old town, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to our landing page, book your table in advance, and come taste what happens when culinary passions collide.