Istria Restaurants
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21. Maestral
$$ | |You won’t find a bad seat at this outdoor seafront restaurant with fantastic views of the Old Town, particularly at sunset. An extensive menu, friendly staff, a laid-back vibe, and affordable prices draw crowds here all day. Favorites include the fisherman’s pie, a thin-crust pie filled with anchovies, tomatoes, and onions, and juicy squid stew served with the creamiest polenta. The restaurant is always packed, especially at dinner, but tables turn quickly.
Obala Vladimira Nazora 3, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-830–565Known For
- Outstanding views
- Lots of crowds
- Fresh seafood dishes, including excellent fisherman's pie
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Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr., Needed in high season -
22. Mondo
$$ | |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
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Jan.–Mar. -
23. Orca
$$ | |Local, fresh, traditional food makes this restaurant on the outskirts of town a favorite among locals. Its location on the main road may not draw visitors in at first, but the food is excellent and a great value. This large restaurant with an open fireplace and outdoor terrace is open year-round serving typical Istrian meat, fish, and pasta. Locals rave about their tagliatelle with scampi and mushrooms and the daily grilled meat plate.
Gripole 70, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-816–851Known For
- Tagliatelle with scampi and mushrooms
- Traditional restaurant with old-fashioned interior
- Big portions
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov., and Tues. Oct.–May -
24. Peterokutna Kula
$$$ | |A 15th-century pentagonal tower in the heart of the Old Town now holds a sophisticated restaurant on a series of floors and terraces, including the roof. House specialties include beautifully plated seafood crudo, sea urchin with cauliflower foam, homemade pljukanci pasta with skampi, and Istrian steak with tartufi. Finish your meal with a glass of šlivovica (plum rakija) or another glass of the best of Istrian wines. Make sure you reserve a table on the rooftop for romantic sunset views.
Dekumanova 1, Poreč, Istarska, 52440, Croatia052-451–378Known For
- Rooftop views
- Historic location
- Sophisticated menu
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25. Pizzeria Da Sergio
$ | |With 50-plus varieties of delicious thin-crust pizzas, there's plenty to choose from at this conveniently located venue along the narrow road leading up to the main cathedral. Pizzas are all baked in a wood-burning oven and are so good locals come from all over Istria to get them. Inside it's pleasantly cool, even on a hot day. The interior spreads out over two floors, but try to get a table downstairs, where wooden tables and benches give it the feel of an old Italian tavern and the atmosphere is more vibrant.
Grisia 11, Rovinj, Istarska, 52210, Croatia052-816–949Known For
- Some of the best pizza in Istria
- Old Italian tavern atmosphere
- Cash-only policy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Nov.–Easter. No lunch Nov.–Easter -
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26. Pizzeria Nono
$ | |Right across the street from the main tourist office, the Nono is teeming with locals and tourists who go crazy over the scrumptious comfort-food fare. You'll find everything from wood-fired pizzas and fresh green salads to grilled squid and french fries, burgers, and ćevapi (regional sausages).
Zagrebačka 4, Poreč, Istarska, 52440, Croatia052-453–088Known For
- Affordable prices
- Streetside terrace
- Summer crowds
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Oct.–Apr., and 1st 2 weeks in Nov. -
27. Restaurant Marina
$$$$ | |On the first floor of what looks like a typical family house, this seafood restaurant has a surprisingly elegant and stylish interior. Husband-and-wife duo Marina and Davor don’t have a fixed menu; offerings are recited by the young owner. The food is delicious, fresh, and innovative, with four-, six-, and eight-course tasting menus to choose from. Don't confuse this place with a restaurant in the town's marina—Restaurant Marina is just across the street from the marina.
Svete Antona 38, Novigrad, Istarska, 52466, Croatia099-812–1267Known For
- Innovative seafood dishes
- Multicourse tasting menus
- Great food and wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., and Jan. and Feb. -
28. Restaurant Zigante
$$ | |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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29. San Servolo Steakhouse, Resort & Beer Spa
$$ | |It’s always time for a cold one in this tavern and steak house tucked in the rolling hills between Buje and Grožnjan. The menu includes a tasty selection of six unfiltered and unpasteurized Istrian craft beers alongside an expansive menu of grilled meats and other hearty Istrian dishes. Located above the distillery and across from the boutique hotel of the same name, this beer-lover's hot spot has breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside, Adriatic Sea, and the hilltop town of Buje.
Momjanska 7, Momjan, Istarska, 52460, Croatia052-772–505Known For
- Local craft beer
- Grilled meats
- Stunning views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Tues. -
30. Stara Škola
$$$$ | |This salvaged school is now a stylish multilevel restaurant offering guests a welcoming delicious experience. Whether you enjoy a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres on the rooftop terrace, gather at the community table in the lounge, or sit with friends for a multicourse tasting menu in the main dining room, you'll see the culinary staff puts great importance on sourcing ingredients from local farms and producers, even if that means picking the beets before they come to work. Decor, tabletop china, service ware, linens, and some staff come from Copenhagen.
Krasica 35, Grožnjan, Istarska, 52460, Croatia052-770–870Known For
- Good selection of natural wines
- Beautiful views
- Locally sourced and thoughtful ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
31. Tavern Nono
$$ | |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 -
32. Trattoria Vodnjanka
$ | |One of the few restaurants in downtown Pula offering honest and authentic Croatian dishes, no-frills Vodnjanka is a short walk from the farmers’ market. Lunch is the best time to enjoy its flavorful unpretentious home-cooked dishes—a truly local experience that brings back the forgotten flavors of old times. Many chefs and restaurateurs in Istria make their way here for lunch before heading to their own restaurants. Depending on the season, dishes may include homemade gnocchi, meatballs, cod in tomato sauce, roasted veal, dandelion with hard-boiled eggs, and grilled sardines—the dishes Istrian grannies make.
Dinka Vitezića 4, Pula, Istarska, 52100, Croatia098-175–7343Known For
- A reasonably priced home-cooked meal
- Cash-only policy
- Small and cozy interior
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
33. Tunaholic Fish Bar
$ | |You won't be able to resist these mouthwatering fish and seafood burgers prepared with modern innovative appeal. Served from a bright and welcoming fast food store in fun branded materials, you can walk away with paper cones of fried local fish, trays of crispy squid and pommes frites, or tuna burgers oozing cabbage and spicy mayonnaise.
Svetog Eleuterija 6, Poreč, Istarska, 52440, Croatia091-443–1235Known For
- Tasty local fish shop
- Fast and friendly service
- Affordable prices
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34. Velo Kafe
$$ | |Whether it be a coffee, homemade cake, or hand-crafted gelato enjoyed on the shady ground-floor terrace, a gourmet dinner on the first-floor balcony, or hearty Istrian comfort food in the cozy lower-level tavern, it’s all to be found at this popular restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Labin on Titov Trg, Labin’s main square. The locally inspired menu is extensive and includes specialties like nettle gnocchi with salmon, steak in black-truffle sauce, branzino al forno, and hand-rolled pasta with foraged mushrooms. A good choice of veggie dishes makes this place popular among vegans, too, as does the wisteria-covered terraces and everyday brunch options served in the summer season.
Titov Trg 12, Labin, Istarska, 52220, Croatia052-852–745Known For
- Three floors, three experiences (café, restaurant, and tavern)
- Great location with large outdoor spaces
- Homemade cakes and gelato
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35. Vodnjanka
$$ | |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. -
36. 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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