Rovinj city is located on the western coast of Istria, the Adriatic’s biggest peninsula. It is one of Croatia’s most popular tourist spots. Rovinj is also famous as one of the most romantic, picturesque, and charming towns in the Mediterranean. The climate, rich cultural and historical heritage, top touristic and gastro – enological offer, hospitality and lastly, proximity to airports and all major cities in Europe attracts an increasing number of satisfied visitors from all over the world. Here are Top Restaurants in Rovinj for 2023.
Our selection and criteria are based on authentic and fresh selection of the products, clean ambience, excellent service and, as always, superb cuisine.
At a stone’s throw from the Church of St. Euphemia, a beautiful 18th-century Baroque church, you can discover
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
Restaurant Monte – Rovinj
The famous gourmet gem restaurant Monte is nestled in the narrow streets of the old town of Rovinj. Run by chef Danijel Dekic and his wife, sommelier Tjitske Dekic-Brusse, this fine-dining spot has earned itself quite a few awards and honors. In addition, Monte holds a prestigious Michelin star and is yearly considered as one of Croatia’s best restaurants by Gault Millau.
As a guest at restaurant Monte, you can just tell that chef Danijel Dekic and his team are striving for perfection. They’ve come up with three spectacular tasting menus which are inspired by the RGB color spectrum: Red, Blue, and Green. Menu offers the chef’s signature specialties, as the “Omega 3”. Consisting of three preparations of different Northern Adriatic fish (bluefish, mackerel, great amberjack, and tuna). Diners’ favorite is, also the suckling pig with lentils, yellow cabbage and pork rind.
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
Those with a sweet tooth can also indulge in delicious desserts including rose ice cream with apple mousse and candied rose petals. To complement the chef’s culinary delights, in-house sommelier Tjitske Dekic-Brusse, who could be described as a true poet of wine, presents a magnificent wine list with carefully selected labels.
This luxurious trendy-chic restaurant serves creative and imaginative dishes with a focus on Istrian ingredients. Lastly, the wine deserves special mention. Besides its extensive choice, the descriptions provided by the sommelier, a true poet of wine.
Added to this combination superb service, it makes for a truly unforgettable culinary experience at a equally important, unique location.
Amenities:
- Dogs allowed
- Places inside: 6
- Capacity outside : 42
- Working hours: 12:00 – 14:30; 18:30-23:30
- Credit cards:
american, diners, master, visa, maestro
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
Agli Amici Restaurant – Rovinj
Is located on the elegant promenade of the marina within the confines of the luxury Grand Park Hotel resort. This unique, refined, and elegant place and its picturesque terrace offers a direct view of the sea. The kitchen speaks the language of the territory of Istria and Friuli. The restaurant, the Istrian version of the Italian Agli Amici di Godia, shares the same vision as its Italian counterpart. It takes nothing for granted and is always looking for new ideas and ways to make the most of the region’s top-quality ingredients.
Emanuele Scarello has shaped Rovinj cuisine according to the principles that have always been his trademark. Respect for the territory and its products. The chef, together with his long-time sous-chef Lorenzo Lai – who closely supervises Rovinj’s cuisine – has selected a series of small farmers, craftsmen, stock farmers and fishermen who can guarantee the best of local production, also in terms of economic and biological sustainability.
Agli Amici offers two tasting menus, each dedicated to a stage of the Amici’s journey, from Godia to Rovinj. Here chefs Scarello and Lorenzo Lai tell the story of their homeland, Friuli, Italy and the history of Godia, the territory of Istria and its best products and the taste of the sea in Rovinj.
Michela and Emanuele Scarello:
“Agli Amici is firstly and foremost our home, our life.
And those – like us – who put their heart and soul into a place they love, want their guest to feel at home.
We care about everything – every little detail – will make you feel welcome in our home and at our table.
We are not here to impress you, we just want to make you feel good!”
Officially opened on 22 June 2021 and awarded its first star in Michelin Guide less than three months later.
Working hours:
- 19:00-23:00
- Credit cards:
american, diners, master
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
Cap Aureo Signature – Rovinj
Located on the fifth floor of one of the most luxurious Croatian hotels – Grand Hotel Park in Rovinj, this restaurant offers its guests high gastronomy with beautiful views, one of the most beautiful and sensational on the Adriatic. Equally important, it is a unique experience to sit on the terrace at sunset. The old town and the church of St. Euphemia take on a golden glow, and the reflection of the sea manifest on the facades of charming houses. What’s more, real natural oil on canvas.
The minimalist interior with an open kitchen is the place where Chef Jeffrey Vella creates a new Istrian cuisine inspired by creativity and confidence. Cap Aureo does not have a strictly defined tasting menu. Therefore, it is up to the guest to arrange his own gastronomic story alone or in agreement with the restaurant staff, which can have from 5 to 20 courses.
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
The pinnacle of creations and techniques sometimes overshadows the original flavors. Vella’s signature dishes take the best of Istria with an emphasis on local ingredients and seasonality, and new combinations of flavors. Chef has thought deeply about Istrian tradition and expertly combined it with modern cuisine. Therefore, the simple ingredients here have taken on a new dimension. The harmony and playfulness of the dishes show all the creativity of the young team gathered in the kitchen. Impressive and extensive list of wine is a bonus.
Delicious food combined with a unique ambience and excellent service are, lastly, all cards of Cap Aureo. For all those who are looking for unforgettable gastronomic experience in Istria. Cap Aureo holds a prestigious Michelin star and friendly, attentive service, plus an excellent sommelier who is happy to help you make your selection from the choice of champagnes and wines from Croatia and elsewhere in Europe.
Working hours:
- 19:00-22:00
- Days off:- Monday- Sunday
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
La Puntulina – Rovinj
Ideally located in the old town of Rovinj, with a gorgeous view of the island of St. Catherine, at La Puntulina guests enjoy spectacular and romantic dinner while witnessing extraordinary golden sunsets. Lights in the sea create the stunning and magical setting for a romantic evening under the stars.
The place is famous for traditional Mediterranean style seafood, but also offers meat menus and courses with Istrian truffles. The cuisine is a blend of Rovinj gourmet tradition and contemporary trends in gastronomy, always serving extra fresh seasonal ingredients.
Run by the expert hands of Giovanni and Mirjana Pellizzer, the concept of the restaurant is based on the innovative and fine local cuisine, and lastly, in a familiar and comfortable environment.
Guests can choose from impressive menu as raw shrimp tails in a light emulsion of olive oil and citrus. Delicious pasta with seafood, as well as dondole, canestrelli, mussels with a pure sea flavour. The list of delicacies goes on.
The specialties accompanies impressive offer of Istrian and Croatian vineyards, and foreign wines. Lastly, the restaurant is a wine bar, and guests can taste wine by the glass.
La Puntulina has a queue of patrons lining up. There’s a good reason for that, so we suggest making reservations.
Amenities:
- Dogs allowed
- Places inside: 35
- Capacity outside : 50
Working hours:
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Credit cards:
american, diners, master, visa, maestro
Top 5 Restaurants Rovinj 2023
Wine Vault – Rovinj
Designed as an old wine cellar with modern art details, Wine Vault represents a place where food and wine are perfectly paired. As the name suggests, the restaurant has an excellent wine list featuring more than 200 labels from Croatia and all parts of the world, including New World labels.
The menu represents a contemporary blend of French cuisine with accent on local seasonal produce. Vault is, therefore, a food theatre at its finest and repertoire of delicacies like raw prawns in prawn sauce with potato mousse and fresh truffle. Quail meat involtini with quail egg au jus. John Dory with leek cream, truffle, and sage beurre blanc and Jerusalem artichoke risotto with artichoke confit, apricots, and goat cheese. Guests can choose from a five or seven course tasting menu paired with Croatian and international wines.
Vault features Croatia’s first Chef’s Table. It is in the kitchen’s heart where guests can enjoy the kitchen’s atmosphere with chef’s theatre and interactions, gaining an insight into all the details and precision of a kitchen.
The chefs’ passion and attention to detail guarantee unique dishes and experiences. Excellent and professional service.
Amenities:
- Reservations are welcome
Rich History of Rovinj
