Istria Restaurants
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1. Agli Amici
$$$$ | |Chef Emanuele Scarello of Udine, Italy, opened his second restaurant in Rovinj in 2021 during the pandemic, and three months later was awarded a Michelin star for its gastronomic excellence. There's no à la carte menu—only three tasting menus, each featuring thoughtful blends of Istrian, Godia (the Rovinj area), and Friuli flavors. All this incredible food is served in an approachable and elegant waterfront location overlooking the marina, Old Town Rovinj, and the trendy Promenade Plaza in front of the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj.
Šetalište Vijeća Europe 1–2, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-642–084Known For
- Clever interpretations of local foods
- Spectacular waterfront views
- Incredible dining experience that can last three hours
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner weekends -
2. Damir & Ornella
$$$$ | |Tucked away on a quiet side street, this superb (and pricey) little family-run establishment is a secret wonder you may want to share only with your fellow gourmands who appreciate raw-fish specialties. You can also enjoy grilled seafood and gnocchi, although you don't go here for a simple plate of pasta, but instead to indulge in a four-course meal. Indeed, it may be the one restaurant in Istria where fish—the fresh catch of the day, that is—is brought to the table this way and served with great care. The service is elegant and friendly. There's no set menu; rather, the owners tell you what's available for the day, and the owners' daughter, who is always on hand, speaks English.
Zidine 5, Novigrad, Istarska, 52466, Croatia052-758–134Known For
- Mediterranean-style sashimi
- Intimate atmosphere
- Advanced reservations needed
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov. and Feb. No lunch Sept.–May, Reservations essential -
3. Monte
$$$$ | |Dinner here promises upscale, out-of-this-world, creatively presented Italian-Istrian dishes served on a special garden terrace just below the famous St. Euphemia’s Church. The menu changes often but usually includes mare crudo, an eye-popping feast of super-fresh seafood carpaccio, or try a bit of everything with a five- or seven-course tasting menu. Crisp white linen tablecloths on modern white wrought-iron patio tables dot the shady terrace. Reservations are essential as this restaurant received Croatia's first Michelin star in 2017.
Montalbano 75, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-830–203Known For
- Reservations essential
- Multicourse tasting menus
- Exceptional wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–Easter. No lunch, Reservations essential -
4. Restaurant Marina
$$$$ | |On the first floor of what looks like a typical family house, this seafood restaurant has a surprisingly elegant and stylish interior. Husband-and-wife duo Marina and Davor don’t have a fixed menu; offerings are recited by the young owner. The food is delicious, fresh, and innovative, with four-, six-, and eight-course tasting menus to choose from. Don't confuse this place with a restaurant in the town's marina—Restaurant Marina is just across the street from the marina.
Svete Antona 38, Novigrad, Istarska, 52466, Croatia099-812–1267Known For
- Innovative seafood dishes
- Multicourse tasting menus
- Great food and wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., and Jan. and Feb. -
5. Stara Škola
$$$$ | |This salvaged school is now a stylish multilevel restaurant offering guests a welcoming delicious experience. Whether you enjoy a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres on the rooftop terrace, gather at the community table in the lounge, or sit with friends for a multicourse tasting menu in the main dining room, you'll see the culinary staff puts great importance on sourcing ingredients from local farms and producers, even if that means picking the beets before they come to work. Decor, tabletop china, service ware, linens, and some staff come from Copenhagen.
Krasica 35, Grožnjan, Istarska, 52460, Croatia052-770–870Known For
- Good selection of natural wines
- Beautiful views
- Locally sourced and thoughtful ingredients
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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