"Classic & Traditional Cuisine" Restaurants in Croatia
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Situated in a nature park on the edge of a mountain ridge, the view of the sea is magnificent. The service is first class and the kitchen serves traditional dishes with a twist - a feast for the eyes and the palate at the same time. You can indulge in scampi, display, intense sauces and great desserts.
The floor-to-ceiling glass fronts offer magnificent views of Čikat Bay. Executive Chef Michael Gollenz cooks primarily with top products from the island of Lošinj and the surrounding area. The dishes combine a French base with cosmopolitan touches.
The restaurant is charmingly located in a quiet corner of the old town and offers exclusive service. The cuisine focuses on pure taste based on the best ingredients, resulting in Dalmatian dishes with a creative touch, with fish taking centre stage. Very good wine selection.
Operator and sommelier Teo Fernetich is the master of the wine cellar, which offers a selection of the best Istrian and international wines. The sophisticated dishes are best enjoyed as a seven-course tasting menu. The tastings of olive oil from their own production are also exciting.
In the island connected Konoba, all dishes are presented in a visually appealing way and with attention to detail. The "Octopus Veneziano" with corn is sensational. Meat fans are spoiled with steak. Absolutely fantastic desserts and a heavenly selection of cheeses.
The location on the beach is a dream. It stands to reason that fish and seafood are at the heart of Stiven Vunić's cuisine. Every plate scores with a flair for surprising combinations and the best craftsmanship. The desserts are also a delight. The Croatian wines are expertly selected.
The creative haute cuisine line is based on the desire to constantly discover new local ingredients. Whatever is in season is used. The tasting menu with fish and meat is available in five or eight courses; you should also enjoy the perfectly matched wine pairing.
The fusion of Mediterranean ingredients from local organic cultivation and Japanese preparation methods is a success. Dishes such as sushi, sashimi and wagyu beef are also a feast for the eyes. There is also a good selection of wines and whiskies from renowned Japanese distilleries.
You can't go past the traditional house right on the promenade in Poreč. The service is first class, as is the range of wines and sparkling wines. Highlights include the creamy risotto with prosciutto and truffles and the shrimp and scampi tartare with caviar.
The family hotel's fine restaurant goes well with the picturesque little town. The hotel grows its own organic vegetables and is also proud of its own olive oil. Starting with carpaccio of Boškarin beef and truffles or fish tartare with ginger and sea fennel leaves you wanting more.
Sommelière Daniela Kramarić has long been a fixture on Kvarner. They pride themselves on using the best olive oils, salts and breads. The cold fish starters, strudels filled with fish or delicately fried tuna steak are delicious - and a feast for the eyes to boot.
In the heart of a picturesque landscape lies this estate, where organic wine is also grown on a large scale. Istrian classics are interpreted in a modern way, while the zero-kilometre philosophy reigns when it comes to ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also excellent here.
A nice Konoba with wooden tables and a wonderful terrace overlooking the sea, nestled in the medieval setting of the old town. The fish starter plate is appetisingly presented and garnished with fruit and vegetables. Grilled fish or cutlets are also recommended.
In summer, the vine-covered terrace and the chilled lounge area are an absolute attraction. The cuisine has a Peruvian touch and delivers a high standard of tender beef fillet, grilled octopus with a spicy chilli cream and fluffy chocolate mousse.
An experience of a special kind: the restaurant is housed in a stylish hotel with paradisiacal surroundings. Fine dining is guaranteed, the creative dishes enchant with their intense, pure taste - such as strawberry gazpacho with green apple and cucumber sorbet.
On the terraces sloping down to the sea, gastronomic delights are accompanied by the lapping of the water. The cuisine is based on traditional recipes; you should try the rich fish soup and the melt-in-the-mouth raw scampi. Ice cream cake is delicious for dessert.
The outdoor area is a place to linger for a while, while the kitchen makes you feel at home with its successful Mediterranean creations. The pork loin with gravy and yoghurt is classic, but simply delicious. The pickled asparagus with fresh truffles and hollandaise sauce is a poem.
On the second floor of the marina, you can enjoy the view of the sea and the old town. Chef Branimir Prnjak is only 24 years old and his sophisticated cuisine offers classics in a creative guise. Or you can opt for the seafood tasting menu with flavourful sauces.
The scents and colours of the Adriatic are available for free on the romantic terrace with a panoramic view, accompanied by sparkling wine. The starters are sea bass with ham, truffles and salty pannacotta. Then comes pasta with lobster, followed by grilled fish and meat for the main course.
The restaurant is idyllically situated in the heart of the Kornati National Park and can only be reached by water. The selection of wines and champagnes is astonishing. The upscale cuisine starts with bruschette with tuna and olives. Lobster and the prawn risotto are great.