Top 10 Great Value Restaurants in Croatia
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.
Charming, family-run restaurant just outside the centre with a great sea view from the terrace. An excellent chef serves specialities from the charcoal grill. You should also try the white fish ceviche or the flavoursome fish soup.
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.
A mountain village to savour, life here has a relaxed slowness. You should definitely spend the night in the beautifully renovated house. The cuisine focuses on traditional, honest dishes such as pasta with truffles, chicken, braised and fried fish. A real treat: the wine pairing!
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.
You can sit comfortably on the flower-filled terrace with a view of the sea. The fish is of the best quality, and the platter of raw tuna and swordfish is very good. The same goes for the pasta with creamy lobster sauce and fish braised in the oven with vegetables.
The traditional restaurant run by the Vuković family is a great place to socialise. The cuisine is Mediterranean-Italian, as you can tell from the great pasta dishes - the pasta is homemade, of course. The desserts are also great. In summer, the inner courtyard is a favourite.
The traditional restaurant in the pedestrian zone is a popular place to go and the arcades are decorated with style at any time of year. Regional classics such as soups or strudel variations are served, but seasonal and vegetarian creative creations also delight.
The traditional family business welcomes you with great hospitality and the outdoor area is a dream in summer. You should bring enough appetite for the suckling pig with roast potatoes or ham platter, and the risotto with porcini mushrooms is also excellent.
The Šare family's main house with vaulted ceilings is cosy and offers peace and quiet and a sea view. Of course, oysters from Mali Ston are served on the plates, and classics such as risotto, pasta with prawns and stews are cooked according to old recipes. The bread is home-baked.
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.
The friendly konoba is proud of all its products: Pasta is made from original Italian durum wheat semolina and they bake their own focaccia every day. When it comes to the dishes, it's best to let yourself be surprised: The catch of the day and new creations are always available.
A simple, hospitable restaurant by the harbour that breathes tradition. The open grill is at the centre of the kitchen - scallops, squid and gilthead bream are delicious, served with aromatic side dishes. You should also try the thick pasta with prawns.