Istria Restaurants
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1. Barba Danilo
$$ | |Don’t let this restaurant’s location in a campsite outside of town fool you: this fine-dining seafood restaurant is by far the best restaurant in Rovinj, and possibly in all of Istria. Forget the standard starter-main-dessert kind of meal and instead indulge in a variety of innovative cold and warm appetizers made with the freshest local ingredients. Desserts are as imaginative and fabulous as the rest. The friendly owners are clearly proud of their food.
Polari 5, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-830–002Known For
- Upscale dining experience
- Imaginative dishes
- A variety of cold and warm seafood starters
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
2. Bookeria
$$ | |Inventive Mediterranean food is served in an eye-catching, whimsically decorated garden dropped right on the stone square. You may not be seated on the sea but you'll feel the vibrant holiday vibe flowing from the minute you arrive. Grab some pancakes and pancetta for breakfast; at lunch order one of the popular burgers, from veggie to fish to beef tartufi (black truffle), all paired with a San Servolo pale ale. For dinner, try any of their fresh fish or seafood specialties, like the shared seafood platter with grilled tuna steaks, whole oven-roasted branzino, and pan-fried squid.
Trg G. Pignaton 7, 52210, Croatia052-817–399Known For
- Juicy burgers
- Hipster vibe and whimsical decor
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr. -
3. Konoba Batelina
$$ | |This quirky innovative restaurant is considered by many locals—and foodies around the world—to be the best seafood restaurant in Croatia. Run by a family of fishermen, Batelina is popular for its fresh-caught but totally delicious appetizers; specialties include fish tripe brodetto, scampi risotto, shark-liver pâté, bonito tartare, cuttlefish stew, and tuna carpaccio. The best way to experience Batelina's creative cuisine is to sample many of its unique tapas-style dishes. Don't go by the menu: just ask for a little bit of everything and let the chef be creative.
Čimulje 25, Pula, Istarska, 52100, Croatia052-573–767Known For
- Owner David Skoko, one of the best chefs in Croatia
- Accepting cash only
- Being booked days in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Dec. and Jan., Reservations essential -
4. Konoba Tončić
$$ | |This rustic tavern with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and a large open fireplace offers traditional hearty Istrian meat dishes. Located off the beaten path well past Oprtalj, the outdoor terrace has scenic views over the rolling hills, valley, and mountains in the background. Lots of regular guests, locals, and culinary professionals, as well as the friendly owners, make you feel welcome in this family-run tavern, where you can try their homemade ravioli with black truffles or gnocchi with rooster stew. It's open weekends only.
Čabarnica 42, Zrenj, Istarska, 52428, Croatia052-644–146Known For
- Delicious traditional Istrian food
- Charming but remote location
- Reservations are essential
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekdays and July, Reservations essential -
5. Sveti Nikola Restaurant
$$ | |Those with a discriminating palate and a not-so-discriminating pocketbook should try this sparkling air-conditioned restaurant very close to the harbor. The menu offers such delicacies as grilled octopus, fish filet in scampi and scallops sauce, cream soup with local mushrooms, and beefsteak with tartufi sauce, but the elegant seafront terrace makes this the top fine-dining spot in Poreč. You can set forth on this culinary adventure with a plate of raw octopus and oysters from Istria's west coast or Istrian prosciutto and local sheep's cheese. Or sample many dishes with one of their tasting menus.
Obala Maršala Tita 23, Poreč, Istarska, 52440, Croatia052-423–018Known For
- Special-occasion dining
- Harbor-facing terrace
- Delicious seafood food
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
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6. Alla Becaccia
$$ | |Located in the village of Valbandon, close to Fažana, Alla Becaccia offers hearty meat dishes with an emphasis on game—the owner is a hunter. A huge fireplace dominates the dining room in the simple but tasteful interior, and the kitchen door is always open. There is a covered terrace for dining alfresco and a nice garden and play area for kids. Venison, snipe, woodcock, and wild boar are often on the menu, and regulars rave about the housemade pasta and sausages. Other dishes include T-bone steak from Istrian ox (Boškarin), various risottos, and excellent Istrian prosciutto.
Pineta 25, Fažana, Istarska, 52212, Croatia052-520–753Known For
- Meat and fish grilled on wood
- Wild game and steaks
- Quiet garden setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. Due Fratelli
$$ | |When this family is not catching fish, they are preparing it at their well-regarded folksy restaurant with a cool, grapevine-shaded, family-friendly terrace. The menu offers fresh delicious seafood specialties like grilled squid, mussels alla buzara, and a good selection of grilled steaks and poultry dishes. Getting to this restaurant is easy if you're driving; keep your eyes peeled along the winding road downhill from Labin to Rabac for the restaurant's little sign to the left as the road curves right. If you're on foot, the walk is a bit of a haul on a dangerous road. Live music on summer Saturdays offers the chance to sing along and dance the night way.
Montozi 6, Labin, Istarska, 52220, Croatia052-853–577Known For
- Fresh fish
- Traditional Istrian dishes
- Relaxed atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Mon. in Oct.–May, Reservations essential -
8. Giannino
$$ | |Tucked away on a small square in a residential area of the Old Town, Giannino is equally popular among locals and tourists for its fresh and delicious Mediterranean fare such as pan-fried squid with polenta, spicy boiled Adriatic shrimp, branzino al forno (baked slowly in the oven), cuttlefish ravioli, grilled rib eye with roasted potatoes, and tagliatelle with lobster. Starched white and blue checkered tablecloths make the place look classy, but the atmosphere is convivial and relaxed with friendly staff. Established in 1972, the large restaurant is modern, except for a gallery-seating area rustically decorated with a vaulted brick ceiling, but most opt for a spot outdoors on the large patio. To find it, at the beginning of Carera Ulica, Rovinj’s main street, turn right—opposite where all the crowds will be heading.
Augusta Ferrija 38, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-813–402Known For
- Fresh fish and seafood
- Run by the same family since 1972
- Charming location in the center
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Nov.–Mar. -
9. Konoba Daniela
$$ | |In the village of Veleniki, just a few miles from Poreč, this rustic family-run tavern has exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and an outdoor terrace in an enclosed courtyard. With its simple and honest food, friendly staff, and huge portions, Konoba Daniela offers excellent value for money. It's a locals' favorite in and around Poreč but also very popular among tourists, especially Italians. And if steak tartare made tableside is your cup of tea, visit here for the best in Istria. They also have a great selection of seafood like grilled sole, mussels, or calamari; homemade pasta; and succulent meat dishes. It's great for large groups and special occasions.
Veleniki 15A, Veleniki, Istarska, 52440, Croatia052-460–519Known For
- Excellent steak tartare
- Many seafood options
- Popular with locals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Feb.–mid-Mar. -
10. Maestral
$$ | |You won’t find a bad seat at this outdoor seafront restaurant with fantastic views of the Old Town, particularly at sunset. An extensive menu, friendly staff, a laid-back vibe, and affordable prices draw crowds here all day. Favorites include the fisherman’s pie, a thin-crust pie filled with anchovies, tomatoes, and onions, and juicy squid stew served with the creamiest polenta. The restaurant is always packed, especially at dinner, but tables turn quickly.
Obala Vladimira Nazora 3, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-830–565Known For
- Outstanding views
- Lots of crowds
- Fresh seafood dishes, including excellent fisherman's pie
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Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr., Needed in high season -
11. Mondo
$$ | |On a narrow cobblestone street just a few yards from the town's gate, this tavern is perhaps the best place to eat in town, with a truffle-centric menu and a breezy terrace perfect for alfresco dining. The menu screams truffles—almost every dish features them: homemade pasta, steaks, and even panna cotta desserts come with shaved black truffles on top. Regulars also rave about their olive and truffle tapenade amuse-bouche. The pleasant rustic interior has roughly plastered stone walls. Being featured in the New York Times raised Mondo's profile among visitors to Motovun, but locals loved it even before.
Joakima Rakovca, Motovun, Istarska, 52424, Croatia052-681–791Known For
- Truffle-stuffed menu
- Rustic interior
- Charming location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Jan.–Mar. -
12. Orca
$$ | |Local, fresh, traditional food makes this restaurant on the outskirts of town a favorite among locals. Its location on the main road may not draw visitors in at first, but the food is excellent and a great value. This large restaurant with an open fireplace and outdoor terrace is open year-round serving typical Istrian meat, fish, and pasta. Locals rave about their tagliatelle with scampi and mushrooms and the daily grilled meat plate.
Gripole 70, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-816–851Known For
- Tagliatelle with scampi and mushrooms
- Traditional restaurant with old-fashioned interior
- Big portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov., and Tues. Oct.–May -
13. Restaurant Zigante
$$ | |This family-run restaurant/truffle shop is 3 km (2 miles) from Motovun and is not simply a gift shop filled with truffles, truffle products, olive oil, and wine (as with other branches in Motovun and Buzet). Here in their renovated villa, you can sit down for a delicious meal of gilthead carpaccio with white truffles (gilthead being a type of sea bream) or thin palačinke (crepes) filled with white-chocolate mousse and finely shaved black truffles. This place is warm, elegant, and modern, with wrought-iron streetlamp-style lights, stone walls, and wooden beams overhead. They even have cozy rooms to rent.
Livade 7, Livade, Istarska, 52427, Croatia052-664–302Known For
- Cozy elegant ambience
- Local products for sale
- Truffle-inspired menu
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14. San Servolo Steakhouse, Resort & Beer Spa
$$ | |It’s always time for a cold one in this tavern and steak house tucked in the rolling hills between Buje and Grožnjan. The menu includes a tasty selection of six unfiltered and unpasteurized Istrian craft beers alongside an expansive menu of grilled meats and other hearty Istrian dishes. Located above the distillery and across from the boutique hotel of the same name, this beer-lover's hot spot has breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside, Adriatic Sea, and the hilltop town of Buje.
Momjanska 7, Momjan, Istarska, 52460, Croatia052-772–505Known For
- Local craft beer
- Grilled meats
- Stunning views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Tues. -
15. Tavern Nono
$$ | |Extremely popular and always busy, Tavern Nono is located in Petrovija, just a mile east of Umag. This family-run tavern offers hearty Istrian seafood, meat, and pasta dishes in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. The interior is rustic but classy, while the enclosed terrace features ceiling decorations like a hanging bicycle and a collection of hats. Children like to visit the small farm behind the restaurant to see animals like rabbits, ducks, chickens, goats, and donkeys.
Umaška 35, Umag, Istarska, 52470, Croatia052-740–160Known For
- Traditional Istrian food
- Kid-friendly dining with a playground and a small farm behind the restaurant
- Popularity among locals and tourists
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Oct.–May, Needed -
16. Velo Kafe
$$ | |Whether it be a coffee, homemade cake, or hand-crafted gelato enjoyed on the shady ground-floor terrace, a gourmet dinner on the first-floor balcony, or hearty Istrian comfort food in the cozy lower-level tavern, it’s all to be found at this popular restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Labin on Titov Trg, Labin’s main square. The locally inspired menu is extensive and includes specialties like nettle gnocchi with salmon, steak in black-truffle sauce, branzino al forno, and hand-rolled pasta with foraged mushrooms. A good choice of veggie dishes makes this place popular among vegans, too, as does the wisteria-covered terraces and everyday brunch options served in the summer season.
Titov Trg 12, Labin, Istarska, 52220, Croatia052-852–745Known For
- Three floors, three experiences (café, restaurant, and tavern)
- Great location with large outdoor spaces
- Homemade cakes and gelato
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17. Vodnjanka
$$ | |This restaurant is the place to go for the most mouthwatering homemade pasta dishes you can imagine, not least fuži with wild asparagus and prosciutto, which is simply unforgettable. The inner of two small rooms, with its six tables and framed family-style photographs, is positively homey, while the outer room features bizarre but fantastic wall art by sculptor/painter Lilia Batel. Art includes 3D reliefs with sponge-based puppets caricaturing real locals as they gaze out their windows, sit at the bar, and so on. The staff, including owner Svjetlana Celija, are very friendly and can help you navigate the menu. In the summer, make a reservation for dinner on the rooftop terrace to enjoy the sunset over old town Vodnjan.
Istarska 22B, Vodnjan, Istarska, 52215, Croatia052-511–435Known For
- Authentic Istrian cuisine
- Elegant-but-quirky decorations
- Rooftop terrace perfect for summer sunsets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Sun. -
18. Vorichi Osteria Mediteraneo
$$ | |For those staying in or visiting Labin-Rabac, make sure to reserve a much-desired table at Vorichi Osteria in the little village of Orihi, between Barban and Svetivinčenat, just 22 km (14 miles) from Old Town Labin as you head towards Rovinj. This hidden culinary gem is serving up modern Mediterranean food in an open-air garden setting, with orders for dinner taken by Tamara, the owner, as she joins you for a glass of Malvazija wine or Aperol spritz. She talks to you about the menu, offering a short list of the day's best meats, produce, and seafood, as well as which wines pair best with each course. The deconstructed tiramisu is to die for, as are the homemade breads, crackers, and cookies. All of this is enjoyed in a charming outdoor setting surrounded by vineyards, rustic farm decor, and olive trees. Prepare to stay for hours.
Orihi 58, Croatia099-229–4300Known For
- Relaxed garden setting
- Freshest local ingredients
- Incredible wine selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Nov.–Apr.
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