Restaurant Giaxa is a well-known name on the Hvar gastro scene that always delights. Giaxa is housed in a 15th-century Gothic palace in an elegant setting. The menu contains local dishes, Dalmatian cuisine with a modern way of preparing and processing food and groceries that is in step with world trends. Author’s dishes include grilled octopus salad flavored with pine nuts and peppercorns; while gnocchi stuffed with prosciutto in asparagus sauce represent the perfect blend of tradition and invention. Gregada or Hvar fish stew is served in the traditional way with juicy bones and pieces of fresh fish. Delicious desserts range from chocolate mousse to the divine Split cake that melts in your mouth from nuts, biscuits and dried fruit. In summer, pay attention to the daily tasting menus of three courses, which make the best use of what is fresh and seasonal. The wine list is rich, contains many top Croatian and foreign labels, and goes perfectly with the menu. Professional and friendly staff will be happy to help you choose, and it's up to you to enjoy the rhapsody of smell and taste