Istria - Food & Drink

Thanks to their creative commitment and a certain intuition for freshness and quality of ingredients,... husband and wife team, the Dekićs, have made this small restaurant in Rovinj’s old district an insider tip for foodies and lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. more

In this friendly restaurant in the Volosko district, specialty fish dishes are served on a terrace overlooking... the beach. There is also a large selection of fitting wines on offer. more

In the Grbica hotel complex, the Italian-Croatian proprietors serve delicious Dalmatian cuisine with... Italian sophistication. Fresh ingredients and friendly service ensure maximum levels of enjoyment. more

This rural guesthouse serves typical Istrian dishes such as homemade pasta, fuži with truffles, and... delicious fish and seafood. This is accompanied by homemade bread and excellent locally produced wine. more

A restaurant and fish market in one: guests choose the fish they want at the counter, order the method... of preparation, and then dine on rustic tables in the little alley. Meals are served with salad, bread and locally produced wine. more

Istria’s most decorated gourmet food oasis dispenses with imports as much as possible and draws upon... the home-grown gifts of nature. Items on the menu include truffles from Motovun, crab from the Kvarner Gulf, oysters from the Limfjord and wild asparagus from the meadows behind the restaurant. more

Aromatic ham and cheese, mussels in buzzara sauce, prawns seasoned with a lot of garlic, or fish baked... in salt – the food is delicious, and guests can enjoy a view of the cathedral while they dine. more

Located directly on Volosko’s picturesque fishing harbor, guests dine on classic, light fish dishes... with a French twist in a minimal design, post-modern restaurant. The menu is manageable and straightforward, meaning that the dishes are always of the highest quality. more

In the heart of the old district, excellent Mediterranean-style fish dishes are served in the medieval... watchtower. This, coupled with the fact that the view of the old district of Poreč is fantastic, entices droves of guests to the restaurant in the evenings; as such, it is a good idea to reserve a table. more

If guests are looking for a Habsburg-esque atmosphere in which to dine on dishes from a time when Opatija... was still known as Abbazzia and was the place longed for by aristocrats in need of recreation, they will certainly find it here. This hotel restaurant is also open to people who are not guests of the hotel. more

A konoba as one would expect it if one wishes to dine in an authentic, rustic setting and doesn’t always... want to meet tourists there. Creative fish dishes are served along with local wines – the great atmosphere is priceless. more

This eatery consists of three small standing tables on the street, a tiny kitchen and more places to... sit in the basement behind the house. Fish doesn’t come fresher than this, and every guest may pick which one they want and state how they wish for it to be prepared. At midday, Istranka is beset by workers from the surrounding area – it’s better to wait until their lunch breaks are over. more

The menu is a veritable meeting place between the sea and the mountains. Fish, seafood, mushrooms and... game are perfectly prepared and served in a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere. Guests dine on the terrace during the summer and in the cozily furnished interior when it is cooler. more

Family-run and open all year round, this konoba in the old district is located by the Decumanus. On average,... the prices are high, but the portions are ample; good fish cuisine, a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff. more

If you are driving from Rovinj towards Opatija, make sure to stop at this rustic eatery on the edge of... town; the same family has proudly owned it for over twenty years. The menu contains grilled fish and meat dishes, as well as a particular Istrian specialty –peka (casserole). Food is either eaten on one of the terraces or, if it’s cooler outside, in the cozy rooms in the restaurant. more

People who come here do so for one reason only: the mussels. However one orders them – in white wine... sauce or with tomatoes – garlic is always a key ingredient. Don’t think that there’s just one type of mussels here, either. Many different types thrive in the fjord, which are caught fresh in the morning and served from midday onwards. more

Visitors also go to Hum to savor Istrian specialties in the smallest town in the world: fuža sa tartufima... – a typical dish of pasta with truffles. Another standard dish is scrambled eggs with fresh mushrooms or local asparagus. And for dessert: mistletoe brandy from Hum. more

By day, workers from the surrounding area come here for a quick and tasty lunch. In the evenings, it’s... a little more hectic. Imaginative, yet harmoniously created Italian-Croatian dishes are served here. more

The best pizza in the city (with very thin, crispy dough as standard) can be found downriver from the... castle and 500 ft (150 m) from Pula Arena – Italy isn’t so far away after all. The restaurant has a terrace and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. more

The Kerniats, a young married couple, provide the best recipes and ingredients in Istria and conjure... up a veritable tour de force of different tastes through their fish, meat and herb dishes. Those who love peka dishes are in for a treat: octopus, lamb, veal, goat and leg of pork are alternately steamed under the clay bell. more

A fishing family that cooks award-winning cuisine? Yes - the father catches the fish, and the son prepares... the dishes. In a stone house and on the terrace which exude rustic ambience, guests can dine on goatfish in a sesame seed coating with dandelion sauce. Or maybe you’d prefer lobster? more

Some may say it is a sophisticated konoba, while others say that it is neat and rustic; whatever it is,... a wine cellar always has a particular atmosphere. Standard Istrian dishes are prepared with love and high-quality ingredients, and are certain to satiate one’s appetite. That’s why diners are usually offered schnapps on the house afterwards. more

With an elegant atmosphere and best suited for a meal for two by candlelight, this restaurant serves... excellently prepared fish dishes accompanied by a bottle of fine white wine. Service is discreet, but nevertheless friendly and attentive. more

Traditional fish dishes are served in this restaurant on the harbor, replete with terraces and many glass... facades. Of course, there are also general staples such as Ćevapčići with French fries. By day, it is quiet and easygoing; in the evenings, however, it gets so jam-packed that visitors should arrive here in good time. more

For years, the seafront restaurant Cicibela has been recommended by the natives as the place to go for... the best island cuisine. The menu contains everything that a tourist’s heart desires: fish, meat, mincemeat rolls, pancakes, and pizza. Despite the wide selection, everything is competently prepared – even during the summer when it’s so full that the guests can hardly move. more