The Best 10 Great Value priced Restaurants in Istarska županija
The search for creativity never finishes in the gourmet restaurant. Based on ingredients from small local producers, Danijel Dekić's dishes have an international flavour. The menus are available with meat, fish or vegetarian options. Danijel's wife recommends excellent wines to accompany them.
At the southernmost tip of Istria, this small konoba has been synonymous with great fish cuisine for two decades. The composition of the dishes is a testament to class; the appetiser platter is full of flavour and the main act is the fish of the day caught by the chef himself.
The rustic, pretty stone house is located just outside the town and has an inviting terrace with Mediterranean flavours wafting around it. You start with raw fish appetisers and Istrian ham, the pasta with truffles is fun, the steaks are excellent on the open grill.
The restaurant has one of the most beautiful terraces in Istria. The gastronomic pampering programme includes competent service. Mussels in white wine broth or truffle risotto with prawns are served, and the dessert plates are beautifully colourful.
The friendly hosts have long been an institution for fine dining. In a casual atmosphere, you can enjoy selected wines, accompanied by traditional dishes such as succulent roasts, lamb crowns and homemade pasta with beef ragout; truffles are omnipresent.
The family business has been focusing on hospitality and the genuine taste of Croatian specialities for 40 years. In addition to the seasonal daily specials, there are classics such as raw scampi with lemon and olive oil emulsion, Buzara-style mussels and grilled fish. Very good wines.
The konoba is furnished in a bistro style with white wooden furniture, and there are loads of hats hanging from the ceiling and walls. From mussels in white wine broth and pasta to tender pink grilled beef with truffle sauce and vegetarian dishes, there is everything to delight the gourmet heart.
Close to Umag, a small green terrace oasis awaits in this family-run hotel, where the staff are very obliging. The new chef brings a lot of creativity to the table; he focusses on creamy soups and an exciting mix of textures, especially in the ingenious fish and seafood starters.
A rustic family business where you feel at home from the very first minute. In summer, the quiet outdoor dining area is pleasant. The kitchen specialises in creative pasta dishes and the risotto is wonderfully creamy. Fish, meat and scallops sizzle on the open grill.
A classic in Novigrad, the son of the Jugovac family is at the cooker and brings fresh vigour. The raw starter plate is excellent, as is the colourful pasta plate with grilled prawns. The fish is fried to perfection and harmonises with the creamy polenta.
The family business is constantly striving to improve in order to offer guests the best possible experience. In a cosy atmosphere, the flavours of grilled meat or fish are tempting, accompanied by sweet potato cream. The pasta with creamy truffle sauce is also excellent.
Warm hospitality is a top priority at the konoba, and the view of the marina and the sunset comes free of charge. The wood-fired pizza with a crispy crust is a firm favourite. The menu also includes pasta, risotto and fried fish with chard and potatoes.