The Best Restaurants in Piran
One of Piran's oldest restaurants, which has been transformed into an elegant fine dining restaurant with a combination of glass, gold and black. Kristian Zule translates traditional dishes into modern times, and they are also beautiful to look at. The wine list has some treasures in store.
There is plenty on offer in Portorož's nightlife district, but Tomaž and Patrizia Bevčič stand out with their dedicated cuisine. The provenance of the products and animal welfare are important to them. They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a fine touch.
The fine dining restaurant pays homage to the actress Sophia Loren. Istrian cuisine as well as Italian and French influences are combined with a delicate touch. A signature dish is the lobster with asparagus ravioli. The wine service offers fine pairings.
Seafood fans will feel right at home here. The best ingredients are prepared without a lot of frippery in order to emphasise the pure flavour. Calamari is a particular delicacy, whether fried, grilled or stuffed. Oven-baked sea bass also tastes delicious.
The interior looks like a bar with its white furniture and casual leather sofas. The kitchen focuses on contemporary Istrian cuisine with modern accents. Fuži with truffles, seafood risotto or sea bass in a salt crust are just as much a firm favourite as the Wagyū burger.
The bistro in the modern five-star Hotel Slovenija serves a mixture of tapas such as tuna tataki with seaweed and soya puree and classic courses such as seafood risotto or sea bass fillet with couscous. In summer, the terrace right on the lively promenade is a tempting spot.
The location is outstanding: just five steps from the water, you can enjoy the sea and the scent of salt. The restaurant combines the flavours of the hinterland with hearty recipes and the coast with light cuisine. The wine list is excellent, with a large selection in the wine cellar.
The parlour has a lot of patina, with old pictures, cookware and copper kettles everywhere. Down-to-earth cuisine with heart is the trademark. Jota, pasta with truffles or fish braised in the oven are served at the centre of the table. The right wine from the region is also available.
The restaurants on the promenade score points with their romantic location, but the town is quieter. Surrounded by a medieval backdrop, classic seafood is served: raw fish appetisers, mussels, fried fish or lobster - uncomplicated and good.
In the garden, ancient olive trees provide cool shade, while the classic fish cuisine makes the summer perfect. The most popular dishes are served across the board: scallops au gratin, mussels in white wine sauce, stuffed calamari and whole fish from the oven.