Kvarner Gourmet & Food
Transcript of Kvarner Gourmet & Food
Kvarner Gourmet & Food A Gastronomic Journey to Croatia’s Best Kept Secret
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Content:Kvarner ....................................... 3
Kvarner Subregions ..................... 6
Kvarner Gourmet ......................... 8
Kvarner Food ..............................24
Žlahtina .....................................62
Famous wineries / Žlahtina producers ......................63
Impressum:Publisher: KVARNER REGION TOURIST BOARD Nikole Tesle 2, Opatija, Croatia +385 (0)51 272 988 [email protected] www.kvarner.hr
On behalf of Publisher: Irena Peršić Živadinov, Ph.D.
Texts: Daniela Kramarić, Silvana Jakuš, Sanja Krmpotić, Darko Baretić
Concept and design: Sagita, Opatija
Photos: R. Groppuzzo: 3 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 14 ; S. Gulić: Cover Photo, 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 ; N. Reberšak: 15 ; P. Trinajstić: 1 , 6 , 10 , 13 ; Restaurants archives
Proofreading and translation: Adverbum d.o.o.
Print: Tiskara Zelina, 2018.
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Dear Kvarner visitors,
The brochure that you are reading is
the result of the 2018 selection for the
Kvarner Gourmet and Kvarner Food
project, which the Kvarner Region
Tourist Board started six years ago
and has been developing ever since.
The Kvarner Region Tourist Board
has invited the region’s restaurants
to take part in a tender with
defined criteria for the promotion
of excellence in various segments of
the region’s culinary offer. Judging
by the response and what you can
see in this brochure, the intention of
branding Kvarner as a destination
for food and wine connoisseurs has
been a great success.
Kvarner, a wine and gastro destination
Year after year, the number of restaurants that take part in the project has increased. This year, the commission has evaluated 73 of them, and the results are presented in this brochure. For the ‘Kvarner Gourmet’ category, it was necessary to fulfil all the required criteria, and for the ‘Kvarner Food’ category it was necessary to obtain at least 75 points out of a possible 100.
In addition, new labels have been introduced for the best of the best: to obtain the ‘Kvarner Gourmet 2 Scampi’ and ‘Kvarner Gourmet 3 Scampi’ labels, a restaurant must meet all the basic criteria plus all the additional ones, while for the ‘Kvarner Food Plus’ label a restaurant must obtain at least 90 points out of a possible 100.
The 13 restaurants in the Gourmet category are marked with the corresponding number of scampi and are briefly described in an accompanying text, while the restaurants in the Food section are ranked according to the number
of points from 75 to 100 that they obtained, with a Plus label for those who scored 90 points or more, and a recommendation for the house speciality.
Kvarner as a geographical, cultural, social and historical area encompasses the towns of Rijeka and Opatija and their surrounding areas, the mountainous area of Gorski Kotar, the littoral, the hinterland of the towns of Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski, and the islands of Krk, Cres, Rab and Lošinj.
Ever since the end of the 19th century, when this region began to develop rapidly as a modern destination primarily for bathing and health tourism, its cuisine has always represented one of the best parts of its overall tourist offer.
The variety of the region in which Mediterranean and continental pre-alpine climates meet is reflected in the diversity of the foods typical of the individual parts of Kvarner. Gorski Kotar is known for its berries,
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mushrooms, game, freshwater fish and frogs, while the littoral and islands, on the other hand, offer Mediterranean-type food: fish, shellfish (Kvarner scampi), molluscs, Mediterranean wild-growing herbs, (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, laurel, rock samphire, capers, dill, asparagus, etc.), vegetables (cabbage from Brgud, beans from Lopar, savoy
cabbage, green garlic, tomatoes from Vrbnik, etc.), fruit (cherries from Lovran and Grižane, sweet chestnuts from the areas beneath Mount Učka, figs, etc.), island lamb, sheep and goat cheeses, dry-cured pršut ham, and other pork and lamb cured meat products.
People from Kvarner have always prepared a variety of dishes with these ingredients. Due to historical circumstances, three different cuisines have had a dominant impact on local recipes: the cuisine of neighbouring Italian regions, especially cucina veneta (Venetian); Austro-Hungarian cuisine (Austrian, Hungarian, and to a lesser extent Czech); and the everyday ‘cuisine of the poor’ (cucina dei poveri) typical of local fishermen, farmers, shepherds and their families.
The scents and aromas of the first two wafted primarily from the houses of the bourgeoisie, while the common people savoured such delicacies only on special occasions, and usually prepared simple traditional dishes.
Apart from the dominant influence of the abovementioned cuisines, the gastronomy of the Kvarner region was also influenced by the cuisine of the French chateaus (which came here partly via the Viennese court and partly through direct contact with Napoleon’s soldiers, who stayed in this area), and also the oriental cuisine of the Ottoman Empire, which was a close neighbour of this region for many centuries.
In addition, since Kvarner has always been oriented towards the sea on the one hand and been a tourist destination on the other, there have been influences from faraway regions: the Middle East, North Africa, Andalusia, Portugal, the Far East (India, China, Japan), and even the Caribbean and Mexico.
Therefore, while you dine in one of the ‘Kvarner Gourmet’ or ‘Kvarner Food’ restaurants, we invite you to enjoy the various tastes of this region and to raise a toast with a glass of Žlahtina, a white wine made from a grape variety that grows on the island of Krk around the small town of Vrbnik and on the opposite coast in the field between Bribir and Novi Vinodolski.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Kvarner and hope that this selection will help you choose a place for an excellent dining experience in our region.
Enjoy your meal.Cheers!
Kvarner Region Tourist Board
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Kvarner Gastro Calendar
January and February: anchovy, carnival food, game
March: mushrooms
April: asparagus, young lamb
May: blue fish, strawberry
June: cherry
July: tuna, raspberry
August: fig
September: grape, olive
October: chestnut
November: calamari
December: traditional Christmas food
Did you know that Kvarner scampi are the best in the world? Don’t miss to taste it all year round!
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6 Kvarner Subregions
The Opatija Riviera
he high gastronomy tradition that began during the fashionable Austro-Hungarian
period attracts hedonists that truly enjoy the gourmet restaurants of Opatija’s Riviera, the Croatian synonym for top eno and gastro offers and services. The historical intertwining of various cultures has formed a special type of cuisine that is a mixture of Viennese, French and Italian cuisines but that is based on the tastes of the Kvarner climate. By far the best tasting shrimp, delicious chestnuts and cherries from Lovran, wild asparagus and the Opatija “Camelia” souvenir cake make this unique gastronomical terroir one to remember.
Gorski Kotar
he benefits of the Highlands’ forests and clear rivers and lakes have pervaded the
cuisine of this region with their distinct scents and flavours. Thus, lovers of rustic meals can enjoy prosciutto made of game, hard cow cheese, field mushrooms, grilled trout, frog legs, escargot, and the highly valued edible loir. The specialty, however, is the goranski nadjev - cooked pig’s stomach filled with eggs, ham, bacon, bread and onions. Aside from enticing
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liqueurs made of forest berries, real connoisseurs decide on the brinjevac - a traditional spruce brandy.
The Island of Cres
he Island’s treasures - lamb and olives - are preserved by the rhythm
of the nearly untouched nature and grassy fields and olive groves that are surrounded by stone walls. Grazing the aromatic grass that is enriched with marine aerosols gives this mythical meat, which is prepared in various ways (in a bread oven, grilled, fried or boiled), a unique flavour. High-quality sheep cheese and curds, along with the benefits of the sea complete this rhapsody of flavours that are seasoned with the fruit of more than a century old olives from which top quality extra virgin olive oil, jams and brandies are made.
The Island of Rab
he ecologically determined gastronomy has become a part of
the Island of Rab’s souvenir offer. Thus,
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naturally cultivated olives, figs and potatoes from Lopar are often taken home as souvenirs. The rich fruit of the soil and the surrounding sea, as well as wild plants, make up the main ingredients in dishes that are prepared only in this region, such as dried octopus with eggs, barbatska stufada - lamb with honey, or tingula made from homegrown chicken, while the Rab Cake, the eight-hundred-year-old patron of the Island, stands on a pedestal with its exceptional flavours.
The Riviera of Crikvenica and Vinodol
n this region with its famous history, the intermingling of natural
and traditional values, much like a gastronomical time capsule of marine scents and Mediterranean herbs, contribute to the preparation of unique dishes from the cookbooks of our grandmothers such as the batuda - a tasty thick vegetable soup, crkveniske rupice made from fish, bribirski prisnac with eggs, bacon and cheese, the lavish Frankopan baroque cake or gastro souvenirs such as the Pavlina cake, as well as seductive jams and brandies made of figs and wines from the Vinodol Valley historically known as Vallis Vinearia.
The Rijeka Region
e who drinks the water from Rijeka (“river”) once, will keep coming
back, says the proverb, because cities such as Rijeka are rare in the world, since drinking water of high quality flows through its core. The vivid market with an impressive fish shop is located near the main boardwalk, which is adorned by fishing boats. There, local restaurant owners purchase fresh seasonal produce for the preparation of simple littoral dishes in authentic taverns as well as for gourmet dishes in renowned restaurants in Rijeka and the charming surrounding towns in the so-called Ring of Rijeka.
The Island of Krk
he secret of longevity on the Island of Krk is attributed to the elixir of
youth, health and beauty - the olive oil of the Island, an infallible ingredient in
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domestic specialties such as sheep cheese and prosciutto, fish and shrimp dishes, and lamb stew served with a traditional pasta called surlice. Everything tastes better when combined with an indigenous wine sort called vrbnicka zlahtina, from which the Valomet sparkling wine is made - specific in the world for its fermentation below the sea with a unique design made of shells and corals that cling onto the bottle.
The Island of Lošinj
he gastronomical journey through the archipelago of vitality tells the
history of famous captains spiced with the scents of wild medicinal herbs, which grow in abundance in this region. Thus, the cuisine is enriched with its colours and aromas. Traditional meals are: zaladija - fish jelly, udic - cured sheep’s meat, kalandraka - potato stew, and many others. Along with the liqueurs and marmalades made from the citruses of Losinj, there is an original dessert called krokant - a mixture of caramelized sugar and almonds which is thought to bring good luck and prosperity.
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The Islandof Krk
The Islandof Rab
The Riviera of Crikvenica
and Vinodol
The Opatija Riviera
The Islandof Cres
The Islandof Lošinj
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varner is the Croatian region with the highest concentration of excellent restaurants located within such a short distance of each other, and for many years has been at the
top of the country’s gourmet scene. Renowned European culinary guides regularly award the region’s restaurants with toques and recommendations, praising the local cuisine and its balance between the traditional and modern, based on a simple yet uncompromising philosophy: a quality dish can only be prepared with quality ingredients, which have to be fresh, seasonal and local. And indeed, the ingredients in this region have preserved the original scents and tastes of the Mediterranean thanks to its unique blend of the sea and the mountains.
ith the appropriate culinary techniques and a creative approach to traditional recipes, the preparation and presentation of the dishes in our ‘Gourmet’ restaurants offer guests
the opportunity to experience the true essence of Kvarner’s terroir, history and culture. All this is rounded off with selected, mostly Croatian wines with a special emphasis on indigenous varieties, served by professional and attentive staff in an aesthetically appealing ambience in which attention is given to detail.
estaurants with the ‘Kvarner Gourmet’ label must meet all the criteria regarding their offer, staff and ambience. In addition, those that also fulfil the additional criteria are
labelled as ‘Kvarner Gourmet 2 Scampi’ or ‘Kvarner Gourmet 3 Scampi’.
Enjoy our Kvarner Gourmet selection!
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The Opatija Riviera1. Restaurant & Hotel Bevanda, Opatija2. Restaurant Villa Ariston, Opatija3. Restaurant Hotel Navis, Opatija4. Restaurant Laurus, Opatija5. Restaurant Plavi podrum, Opatija, Volosko6. Restaurant Štanger, Lovran7. Restaurant & Hotel Draga di Lovrana, Lovran8. Restaurant Johnson, Mošćenička Draga
Kvarner Gourmet restaurants:
9. Restaurant Stancija Kovačići, Rukavac10. Restaurant & Hotel Kukuriku, Kastav
The Island of Krk 11. Restaurant Rivica, Njivice
The Island of Lošinj12. Restaurant Alfred Keller, Mali Lošinj
The Island of Rab13. Restaurant & Villa Barbat, Rab
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Zert 8
00385(0)51 493 888
www.bevanda.hr
12:00 - 00:00
90
Amex,Diners,Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
Member of Relais & Chateaux,Gault & Millau, Restaurant of the year 2016, Good Croatian Restaurants, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants, Klaudio Jurčić - best Croatian sommelier (2008-2011)
House specialty
Signature dishes by chef Željko Jovanović
Distinctive features
A tradition of superior hospitality located in the centre of Opatija in a superb position right by the sea; a well-known Croatian gourmet brand that focuses on distinctive aromas and professional service. The restaurant’s wine list includes more than 800 wine and 20 distillate labels chosen by the award-winning sommelier Klaudio Jurčić. The experience is rounded off by the professional matching of drinks and cigars from the restaurant’s humidor.
Restaurant & Hotel Bevanda Opatija
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4 courses 390kn, 7 courses 690kn
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Maršala Tita 179
00385(0)51 271 379
www.villa-ariston.hr
12:00-24:00
40 60
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
430 kn
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House specialty
Signature dishes by chef Robert Benzia
Distinctive features
This restaurant, located in one of the most beautiful 19th-century villas on the Opatija Riviera, with its magnificent Mediterranean garden that gives onto the sea, is a place where traditional cuisine is complemented with modern elements in the original creations of chef Robert Benzia and presented through tasting menus accompanied by wines selected by sommelier Marko Škarica.
Restaurant Villa AristonOpatija
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Awards and recognitions
Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE), Gault & Millau, Restaurant of the year 2017, Marko Škarica - best sommelier of Istria and Kvarner 2017
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Ivana Matetića Ronjgova 10
00385(0)51 444 600
www.hotel-navis.hr
12:00-24:00
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Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
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House specialty
Daily catch by local fishermen, raw fish and crabs, Mediterranean cuisine
Distinctive features
This designer restaurant is the soul of the unique hotel of the same name. Located on a rock right by the sea, it offers a superb gourmet experience with the sound of the waves in the background. With a selection of internationally inspired dishes prepared in a Croatian style with an emphasis on the best local ingredients, chef Tino Sinožić will take you on a journey into the world of Mediterranean flavours.
Restaurant Hotel NavisOpatija
The
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Awards and recognitions
Gault & Millau, Falstaff
395 to 675kn
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Nova cesta 12 a
00385(0)51 741 355
www.villa-kapetanovic.hr
12:00 - 24:00
66 60
Amex,Diners,Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
Gault & Millau, Falstaff, Biljana Atlija - Kvarner employee of the year 2017, Bernard Martinić - Kvarner waiter of the year 2015
House specialty
Spiny lobster and oysters prepared on traditional wood-fired grill, Kvarner scampi and quality fish, lamb pljeskavica burger
Distinctive features
Located in the family-run hotel Villa Kapetanović and named after the aromatic laurel that grows in its surroundings, this restaurant with a magnificent view of the Kvarner islands has built a great reputation on the culinary scene thanks to the dedicated work of its owner Krunoslav Kapetanović. It offers fresh, seasonal and local dishes with character, fresh spiny lobster from the tank, and gourmet grilled fish.
Restaurant LaurusOpatija
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295 to 450kn
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Obala Frana Supila 4
00385(0)51 701 223
www.plavipodrum.com
12:00 - 24:00
74 70
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE),100 Leading Croatian Restaurants,Good Croatian Restaurants
House specialty
Tuna pršut on a cream of Istrian truffles with Merlot wine sorbet
Distinctive features
The long-time manager of this award-winning restaurant in the picturesque coastal village of Volosko is sommelier Daniela Kramarić, who has won awards at the state and Central and Eastern European level. The restaurant offers a blend of the traditional and modern in the pursuit of creating sophisticated new culinary experiences, impeccably matched with the right wine in carefully chosen glasses.
Restaurant Plavi podrumOpatija - Volosko
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4 courses 375kn, 5 courses 490kn
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Šetalište Maršala Tita 128
00385(0)51 294 362
www.restaurantstanger.com
12:00-23:00
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Amex, Visa, MC,Maestro
House specialty
Kvarner scampi tartare, scallops in goose liver sauce,seasonal dishes made with asparagus, Lovran cherries, sweet chestnuts, figs and truffles
Distinctive features
The restaurant of the Hotel Akacija, owned by the Štanger family and whose tradition dates back to 1952, is located in green Mediterranean surroundings within easy reach of quaint coastal locations. In a pleasant atmosphere with a view of Kvarner Bay, it offers a blend of local and creative cuisine, as well as seasonal menus prepared with love and respect for tradition.
Restaurant ŠtangerLovran
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3 dishes 210kn, 5 dishes 450kn
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Lovranska draga 1
00385(0)51 294 166
www.dragadilovrana.hr
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Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
MICHELIN Guide 2018 - Bib Gourmand,Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE), Gault & Millau, Good Croatian Restaurants, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants
House specialty
Signature dishes by chef Deni Srdoč: Kvarner ceviche, flounder fillet with lemon beebrush, rolled deer rump steak
Distinctive features
The spectacular position of the house on a ridge, with a panoramic terrace between the sea and the mountains, leaves every visitor breathless! The catch from the fishing boats of the Nikolac family, the owners of the hotel, and the cuisine of chef Deni Srdoč, which combines traditional and Mediterranean flavours with Italian and French influences, accompanied by selected wines of the region, are experiences to remember.
Restaurant & Hotel Draga di LovranaLovran
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✱ Monday 18:00 - 23:00 Tuesday - Sunday 13:00 - 23:00✱✱ During Winter season
5 courses 420kn, 7 courses 550kn, 12 courses 810kn
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Majčevo 29 b
00385(0)51 737 578
www.johnson.hr
12:00 - 23:00 ✱
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Amex, Visa, MC,Maestro
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Awards and recognitions
Gault & Millau, Good Croatian Restaurants, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants
House specialty
Quality fish carpaccio, Kvarner scampi, crab
Distinctive features
The simplicity and freshness of the ingredients, the daily catch of local fishermen, and locally grown vegetables with minimal interventions in the kitchen in order to experience the authentic tastes of Kvarner – this is the philosophy of the Johnson restaurant, which confirms that tradition and naturalness provide a good basis for long-term success.
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Restaurant JohnsonMošćenička Draga
5 courses 360kn
Tuesday
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Rukavac 51
00385(0)51 272 106
www.stancija-kovacici.hr
12:00 - 23:00 I
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Amex, Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
Chef Vinko Frlan – Kvarner chef of the year 2017, Gault & Millau, Falstaff,100 Leading Croatian Restaurants
House specialty
Pljukanci pasta with dry-cured pršut ham, rucola and truffles, lamb chops with wild herbs, cuttlefish ragout with flavoured polenta, Istrian boškarin cattle dishes, homemade pasta
Distinctive features
A gastronomy enthusiast and traditionalist, chef Vinko Frlan has transformed his grandfathers’ house, a former forge, into a rustic estate with a restaurant and aromatic Mediterranean garden, where guests can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in true culinary delights. His creative cuisine fosters tradition, reflects the individual seasons, and delights with its authentic tastes of the region.
Restaurant Stancija KovačićiRukavac
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4 dishes 260kn
Tuesday
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Trg Lokvina 3
00385(0)51 691 519
www.kukuriku.hr
12:00 - 24:00
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Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
Awards and recognitions
Gault & Millau, Good Croatian Restaurants, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants
House specialty
Three kinds of fish, filo dough fagottino stuffed with lamb ragout on a cream of pumpkin or wild asparagus,quality fish with vegetables baked in foil
Distinctive features
Pure culinary enjoyment is the driving force behind the pioneer of the slow food movement in Croatia, today a boutique hotel located within the medieval walls of the charming historical town of Kastav. The avant-garde style of the owner and chef Nenad Kukurin, a member of the fifth generation of a family of restaurateurs and an award-winning sommelier, is reflected in the creative matching of wines of the region with dishes prepared with local ingredients.
Restaurant & Hotel KukurikuKastav
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5 courses 360 - 390kn
20 Kvarner Gourmet
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Ribarska obala 13
00385(0)51 846 101
www.rivica.hr
12:00 - 23:00 I, II
50 50
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC,Maestro
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Awards and recognitions
100 Leading Croatian Restaurants, Maison de qualité Ordre de Saint Fortunat
House specialty
Seafood specialities, lobster with homemade pasta, beef cheeks sous-vide
Distinctive features
A tradition of hospitality dating back to 1934 and the passion, hard work and steadfastness of each generation of the Lesica family have made something of a culinary icon of the island of Krk. This is a place where the region of Kvarner is served on a plate and the island of Krk in a glass in a pleasant atmosphere with a view of the small fishing harbour. The Austro-Hungarian heritage and traditional Venetian cuisine are the key elements of the cooking and service style.
Restaurant RivicaNjivice
5 courses 420kn
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Čikat 16
00385(0)51 260 700
www.losinj-hotels.com
11:00-23:00 I, II
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Awards and recognitions
Gault & Millau
House specialty
Signature dishes by chef Melkior Bašić
Distinctive features
The idyllic combination of a Belle Époque villa, the intimate atmosphere of Čikat Bay, and a fine dining restaurant inspired by local people, wild-growing island plants, and ingredients from its own garden and family farms. Experience authentic tastes with an innovative twist prepared by chef Melkior Bašić, a locavore gourmet with a respect for tradition, and a wine list that includes more than 350 exclusive Croatian and international labels.
Restaurant Alfred KellerMali Lošinj
400 to 700kn
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Barbat 366
00385(0)51 721 858
www.hotel-barbat.com
08:00-24:00 I, II, XII
40 80
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Restaurant & Villa BarbatRab
House specialty
Štufad – lamb from the island of Rab with sage honey, lobster with homemade tomato sauce and pasta, tartare on a truffle and Parmesan cheese mousse
Distinctive features
The harmony of the original stone architecture and a terrace in bloom, the rustic cuisine that has won prizes for the best local dishes on the island of Rab, a touch of innovativeness, an aquarium with spiny lobsters, an exhibition of Croatian dry-cured pršut hams, a museum of olives and olive oils produced by the Andrić family – these are just some of the experiences that will delight you in this restaurant.
Awards and recognitions
Bruno Pahljina – Kvarner chef of the year 2015, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants,The Guardian: Top 10 on the Adriatic, Good Croatian Restaurants
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wise saying goes: To experience the spirit of an area, you have to visit its monuments of culture to feel the spirit of its past, observe the architecture in which people live,
visit the local markets and shops, and taste the typical dishes. The history of Croatia and the Kvarner region abounds in dishes that reflect tradition, culture, and wisdom. With the passing down of these stories from generation to generation, the dining experience becomes even more fulfilling.
he change of the seasons determines the food available in the local markets and thus on the region’s menus. These are dominated by sea fish (mostly oily fish) and seafood
(famous Kvarner scampi), island lamb, cheese and skuta curd cheese, game, Mediterranean fruit and vegetables, and wild-growing aromatic plants and mushrooms. Food is usually prepared by frying or sautéing it. Dishes prepared under a ‘peka’ (a cast iron or clay baking lid covered with embers) are particularly delicious, and many recipes are enriched or accompanied by wine.
he ‘Kvarner Food’ label encompasses establishments such as konoba-style taverns, bistros, inns and restaurants with a pleasant homely atmosphere, often decorated in a traditional
style, and which offer typical dishes from the littoral and mountainous areas prepared with fresh local ingredients and olive oil and served with wines from the Kvarner region.
estaurants with the ‘Kvarner Food’ label must obtain a minimum of 75 out of a maximum 100 points according to the set criteria regarding their offer, interior and
staff. Those that obtain 90 or more points are labelled ‘Kvarner Food Plus’. In addition to the mentioned culinary labels, there is a new ‘Dog Friendly’ quality label for ‘Kvarner Gourmet’ and ‘Kvarner Food’ properties where your dogs are welcome too.
Feel the spirit of the region in ‘Kvarner Food’ restaurants!
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Kvarner Food restaurants:
The Opatija Riviera1. Konoba Zijavica,
Mošćenička Draga2. Konoba Valle Losca, Volosko3. Konoba Tramerka, Volosko4. Oštarija Fortica, Kastav5. Bistro Yacht Club, Opatija
6. Oštarija Osojnak, Pobri7. Bistro Mala riba, Kastav8. Konoba Kali, Medveja9. Gostiona Panorama
Rustica, Volosko10. Restaurant
Commodore, Ičići
11. Restaurant Knezgrad, Lovran
12. Lovranski pub, Lovran
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56
1
7
8
14
23
25
28
29
3336
37
3840
41
4749
51 52535446
48
5758
59
60
6112
14. Restaurant Municipium, Rijeka15. Restaurant Aerosteak, Čavle16. Konoba Nebuloza, Rijeka17. Bistro Conca D’oro, Rijeka18. Bistro Mornar, Rijeka19. Bistro Kostrenka, Kostrena20. Bistro Placa 51, Rijeka21. Restaurant Morčić, Rijeka22. Konoba Portić, Bakarac
The Island of Krk28. Restaurant & Hotel Villa
Margaret, Malinska29. Restaurant / Konoba Vinotela
Gospoja, Vrbnik30. Restaurant Nada, Vrbnik31. Restaurant Villa Rova, Malinska32. Restaurant Marina, Punat33. Restaurant Primorska Koliba,
Malinska34. Restaurant Žal, Klimno35. Konoba House of Krk Pršut
Žužić, Vrh36. Restaurant Mulino, Malinska37. Restaurant Torkul, Krk38. Konoba Luce, Vrbnik39. Konoba Pod Prevolt, Milohnići40. Konoba Pud Brest, Milohnići41. Restaurant Noštromo, Malinska
The Island of Cres42. Gostionica Bukaleta, Loznati43. Gostionica Na moru -
Giordano, Valun44. Gostionica Belona, Cres45. Konoba Hibernicia, Lubenice
The Island of Lošinj46. Konoba Corrado, Mali Lošinj47. Restaurant Diana, Mali Lošinj48. Konoba Oliva, Ilovik49. Restaurant Veli Žal, Veli Lošinj50. Gostionica Baracuda, Mali Lošinj51. Konoba Cigale, Mali Lošinj52. Konoba Silvana, Mali Lošinj53. Café bar / Restaurant Bocca
Vera, Mali Lošinj54. Restaurant Za Kantuni, Mali Lošinj55. Restaurant Artatore, Mali Lošinj
The Island of Rab56. Restaurant Ana, Rab57. Gostionica Perla, Rab58. Konoba Rab, Rab
Gorski Kotar59. Hotel Bitoraj, Fužine60. Hotel Risnjak - Restaurant
Goranska kuća, Delnice
23. Konoba Maretina, Viškovo24. Restaurant Mladenka, Viškovo
The Riviera of Crikvenica and Vinodol25. Vagabundina Koliba mountain
hut, Bribir26. Restaurant Burin, Crikvenica27. Konoba Lucija, Povile
Kvarner Food Plus
26 Kvarner Food
1
2
Šetalište 25. travnja 2
00385 (0)51 737 328
www.konoba-zijavica.com
Andrije Štangera 2
00385 (0)95 580 3757
12:00 - 22:00 I, II, XI
25 35
Visa, MC, Maestro
13:00 - 22:00
15 16
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Opatija Riviera
Konoba ZijavicaMošćenička Draga
Konoba Valle LoscaVolosko
House specialty
Scampi and daily creative fish dishes
House specialty
Istrian cuisine
Points: 95/100
Points: 93/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 120 - 200kn
Mon, Sun
Kvarner Food Plus
Kvarner Food 27
3
4
Dr. A. Mohorovičića 15
00385 (0)51 701 707
13:00 - 24:00
24 18
Visa, MC, Maestro
10:00 - 24:00
70 46
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
Trg Marka Laginje 1
00385 (0)51 691 417
The Opatija Riviera
Konoba TramerkaVolosko
Oštarija ForticaKastav
House specialty
Daily offer with ingredients from the sea and green marketPoints: 92/100
Points: 92/100
Monday
Kvarner Food Plus
28 Kvarner Food
5
Zert 1
00385 (0)51 272 345
www.yacht-club-opatija.com
10:00 - 01:00
60 40
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
8
The Opatija Riviera
Bistro Yacht ClubOpatija
House specialty
Mixed seafood platter chef ’s stylePoints: 90/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 120 - 220kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 29
6
7
Varljenska cesta 23
00385 (0)51 718 401
www.facebook.com/OstarijaOsojnak
12:00 - 24:00
50 70
Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Tometići 33 a
00385 (0)51 277 945
www.mala-riba.com
11:00 - 23:00
40 40
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Opatija Riviera
Oštarija OsojnakOpatija, Pobri
House specialty
Steak tartare, grilled meat dishes, homemade pasta with truffle sauce
Points: 86/100
Bistro Mala ribaKastav
House specialty
Cold fish startersPoints: 86/100
✱ During WInter season
Wednesday*
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 105 - 200kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 125 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
30 Kvarner Food
8
9
Kali 39 a
00385 (0)51 293 268
www.konobakali.hr
Pavlovac 9
00385 (0)99 436 1070 / (0)99 436 1071
12:00 - 23:00 I, II, III, IV, XI, XII*
50 70
Visa, MC, Maestro
11:00 - 23:00
30-35 30-35
Konoba KaliMedveja
Gostiona Panorama RusticaVolosko
House specialty
Local fish, quality red meat, homemade pasta, peka baking lid
House specialty
Octopus maneštra soup, wok vegetables, prawns
Points: 83/100
Points: 81/100
The Opatija Riviera
✱ open only for visits announced in advance
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 130 - 200kn
Monday
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 31
10
11
Liburnijska 7 a
00385 (0)51 704 049
www.restoran-commodore.hr
12:00 - 23:00
200 250
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Trg slobode 12
00385 (0)51 291 838
www.restoranknezgrad.fullbusiness.com
11:00 - 22:00 I
45 50
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Opatija Riviera
Restaurant CommodoreIčići
House specialty
Quality fish in Golden Žlahtina wine saucePoints: 77/100
Restaurant KnezgradLovran
House specialty
Risottos, seasonal foodPoints: 76/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 155 - 250kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 95 - 170kn
Kvarner Food
32 Kvarner Food
12
Šetalište Maršala Tita 41
00385 (0)51 293 237
www.lovranskipub.com
07:00 - 02:00
80 80
Visa, MC, Maestro
9
The Opatija Riviera
Lovranski pubLovran
House specialty
Pizza Kvarner Istria, fuži pasta Istria, pljukanci pasta Lovran, fuži pasta with scampi
Points: 75/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 130 - 200kn
Kvarner Food Plus
Kvarner Food 33
13
14
Široli 27
00385 (0)51 374 597 / (0)92 133 8201
www.jist.hr
13:00-23:00
36
Visa, MC, Maestro
Trg riječke rezolucije 5
00385 (0)51 213 000
10:00-23:00
80 60
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Restaurant J-I-S-TViškovo
House specialty
Dry aged steaksPoints: 94/100
Restaurant MunicipiumRijeka
House specialty
Fish dishes, homemade pasta, dessertsPoints: 90/100
The Rijeka Region
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 120 - 220kn
Sunday
Monday
Kvarner Food
34 Kvarner Food
15
16
Soboli 53
00385 (0)51 250 193
Titov trg 2 b
00385 (0)51 374 501 / (0)98 336 745
www.konobanebuloza.com
09:00 - 23:00
80 60
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
11:00 - 24:00*
50
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Rijeka Region
Restaurant AerosteakČavle
Konoba NebulozaRijeka
Points: 88/100
Points: 87/100
House specialty
Matured beef and veal steaks, beef cheeks, veal shank
House specialty
Beef rump steak house style, Sušak turkey, tuna teriyaki, swordfish crumble
✱ Monday - Friday 11:00 - 24:00 Saturday 12:00 - 24:00
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 220kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 132 - 240kn
Sun/holiday
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 35
17
18
Kružna 12 a
00385 (0)51 213 782
Riva boduli 5 b
00385 (0)51 312 222
11:00 - 24:00
45 10
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
08:00 - 24:00*
80 60
Visa, MC, Maestro
The Rijeka Region
Bistro Conca D’oroRijeka
Bistro MornarRijeka
Points: 86/100
Points: 83/100
House specialty
Swordfish on mashed green peas, sardine balls, scampi and clam buzara sauce, tagliata, burger ‘Conca d’oro’
House specialty
Veal roast, homemade gnocchi and goulash, black cuttlefish risotto, octopus in forno, Dalmatian pašticada stew
✱ During Summer season 08:00 - 24:00 During Winter season 08:00 - 22:00
Sunday
Kvarner Food
36 Kvarner Food
19
20
Rožići 3
00385 (0)51 283 179
www.kostrenka.com
Riva boduli 3 a
00385 (0)51 546 454
www.placa51.com
09:00 - 23:00
40 120
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
09:00 - 23:00
45 30
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Rijeka Region
Bistro KostrenkaKostrena
Bistro Placa 51Rijeka
House specialty
Homemade pasta, foil-baked sea bass, pork loin braid
House specialty
Octopus in forno, steak with Parmigiano cheese, cheeks with beetroot and truffle potatoes, semifreddo with almonds and caramel, chocolate lava cake, seasonal crumble
Points: 82/100
Points: 82/100
Sunday
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 37
22
21
Bakarac 8
00385 (0)51 282 007
www.facebook.com/konoba portić
09:00 - 23:00
30 60
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Milice Jadranić 2
00385 (0)51 644 060
www.morcic.hr
08:00 - 24:00
120 140
Diners, Visa, MC, Cirus
The Rijeka Region
Konoba PortićBakarac
House specialty
Fish and meat dishes prepared with daily fresh ingredientsPoints: 76/100
Restaurant MorčićRijeka
Points: 82/100House specialty
Grandma Dana’s maneštra soup, homemade ravioli with chicken goulash, skewer Gorski Kotar style
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 95 - 140kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 90 - 170kn
Kvarner Food
38 Kvarner Food
23
24
Vožišće 28
00385 (0)51 256 461
www.mladenka.hr
08:00 - 23:00 I , VIII
90 60
Visa, MC, Maestro
Viškovo 24
00385 (0)51 256 057
www.maretina.com
10:00 - 23:00*
170 50
Visa, MC
The Rijeka Region
Restaurant MladenkaViškovo
House specialty
Dishes under peka baking lid, game dishes, local dishesPoints: 75/100
Konoba MaretinaViškovo
House specialty
Green noodles with Adriatic prawnsPoints: 76/100
✱ During Summer season 10:00-23:00 During Winter season 09:00-22:00
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 90 - 150kn
Sunday
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 60 - 150kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 39
25
26
Ravno 7
00385 (0)51 248 708 / (0)98 943 2885
10:00 - 21:00* I, II, III, IV, X, XI, XII*
40 50
Dr. I. Kostrenčića 10 a
00385 (0)51 785 209
12:00 - 24:00 I
40 30
Amex, Visa, MC
The Riviera of Crikvenica and Vinodol
Vagabundina Koliba mountain hutBribir (Bribirska šuma)
House specialty
Nettle rolls, game, dishes prepared with seasonal wild herbs
Points: 83/100
House specialty
Daily fresh fish and seasonal food, matured beef
Restaurant BurinCrikvenica
Points: 81/100
✱ During Summer season 10:00-21:00 During Winter season open only on
weekends or for visits announced in advance
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 150 - 200kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 100 - 150kn
Monday
Kvarner Food
40 Kvarner Food
27
Riva bb
00385 (0)91 159 8742
09:00 - 24:00 I, XI, XII
60 200
Amex, Diners
10
The Riviera of Crikvenica and Vinodol
Konoba LucijaPovile
House specialty
Green risotto with scampi and rock samphirePoints: 76/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 200kn
Kvarner Food Plus
Kvarner Food 41
28
29
Porat 25
00385 (0)51 867 023
www.villamargaret.com
12:00-21:30 I, II, III, XI, XII
50 70
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Frankopanska 1
00385 (0)51 669 350
www.gospoja.hr
12:00 - 22:00
120
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Island of Krk
Restaurant & Hotel Villa MargaretMalinska
Points: 94/100
Restaurant/Konoba Vinotela GospojaVrbnik
House specialty
Adriatic monkfish with saffron and Gospoja sparkling wine sauce, wine from own production - Žlahtina Gospoja
Points: 92/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 145 - 470kn
Kvarner Food Plus
42 Kvarner Food
30
Glavača 22
00385 (0)51 857 065
www.nada-vrbnik.hr
12:00-23:00 I, II, XI, XII
90 70
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC
11
Restaurant NadaVrbnik
House specialty
Homemade pasta with seafoodPoints: 91/100
The Island of Krk
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 200 - 270kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 43
32
31
Rova 28
00385 (0)51 866 100
www.hotel-vila-rova.com
12:00-22:00 I, II, XII
50 70+80*
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Puntica 7
00385 (0)51 654 380
www.marina-punat.hr
08:00-24:00
40 120
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Restaurant Villa RovaMalinska
House specialty
St. Peter’s fish fillet in a dill sauce with baby spinach and carrot spaghetti
Points: 86/100
Restaurant MarinaPunat
House specialty
Lamb chops with rosemary, octopus goulash and polenta with spice herbs, fig ice cream
Points: 84/100
The Island of Krk
✱ 70 on the terrace + 80 by the outside pool
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 300kn
Kvarner Food
44 Kvarner Food
34
33
Svetog Apolinara 2
00385 (0)51 859 551
www.primorska-koliba.com
11:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, X, XI, XII
50 50
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Klimno 44
00385 (0)51 853 142
www.restaurant-zal.com
09:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
50 120
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Island of Krk
Restaurant Primorska KolibaMalinska
House specialty
Gilthead sea bream carpaccio with citrus fruit, šurlice pasta with smoked gilthead sea bream, oven-baked fish, presnac
Points: 84/100
Restaurant ŽalKlimno
House specialty
Brudet fish stew with polentaPoints: 83/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 90 - 250kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 45
35
www.kuca-krckog-prsuta.com
Bok od Brozića 40
00385 (0)51 686 098
www.kuca-krckog-prsuta.com
12:00 - 22:00 I, II
70 60
Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Island of Krk
Konoba House of Krk Pršut ŽužićVrh
House specialty
Šurlice pasta with dry-cured pršut ham from the island of Krk
Points: 81/100
he award-winning pršut dry-cured ham from the island
of Krk is the first Croatian product with a geographical indication protected in the EU. The House of Krk Pršut is a place not to be missed for the many visitors to the town and the island of Krk who want to sample this highly appreciated product and learn more about the way it is refined by adding aromatic herbs and salt and then leaving it to dry in the bura wind, which gives it its distinctive taste.
The House of Krk PršutT
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 120 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
46 Kvarner Food
37
36
S. Nikolića 55
00385 (0)51 520 230
10:00 - 24:00
80 80
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Kralja Tomislava 23
00385 (0)51 850 234
www.hotelmalin.com
10:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
40 86
Amex, Visa, MC, Diners
The Island of Krk
Restaurant TorkulKrk
Points: 77/100
Restaurant MulinoMalinska
House specialty
Dishes prepared under peka baking lidPoints: 81/100
House specialty
White fish fillet in a crust on a bed of Swiss chard and lentils
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 135 - 240kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 150 - 250kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 47
38
39
Braće Trinajstić 15
00385 (0)51 857 083
www.konoba-luce.hr
11:00 - 23:00 I, II, XI, XII
140 60
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Milohnići 21b
00385 (0)51 862 149
12:00 - 22:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
50 30
Visa, MC, Maestro
Konoba LuceVrbnik
Points: 76/100
The Island of Krk
House specialty
Original local cuisine
Konoba Pod PrevoltMilohnići
House specialty
Brudet stew with dried octopusPoints: 75/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 170kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 130 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
48 Kvarner Food
41
40
Lina Bolmarčića 20
00385 (0)51 859 318
www.restoran-nostromo.com
Restaurant NoštromoMalinska
House specialty
Fish soup, homemade šurlice pastaPoints: 75/100
10:00 - 22:00 I, II, XI
60 100
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Island of Krk
Milohnići bb
00385 (0)51 862 111
www.pud-brest.com
07:00 - 22:00* I
50 80
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Konoba Pud BrestMilohnići
House specialty
Šurlice pasta with lamb goulash and sagePoints: 75/100
✱ During Summer season 07:00-22:00 During Winter season 12:00-22:00
Kvarner Food Plus
Kvarner Food 49
43
42
The Island of Cres
Valun 65
00385 (0)51 525 026
www.namoru-giordano.com
11:00-01:00 I, II, XI, XII
40 80
MC, Visa, Maestro
Gostionica Na moru - GiordanoValun
House specialty
Scampi, fish, lamb, fresh fish and crab dishes - raw and from charcoal grill
Points: 90/100
Loznati 9 a
00385 (0)51 571 606
www.bukaleta-cres.com
12:00-23:00 I, II, III, X, XI, XII
50 100
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
Gostionica BukaletaLoznati
House specialty
Cres lamb specialitiesPoints: 91/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 180 - 300kn
Kvarner Food
50 Kvarner Food
45
44
Hrvatskih branitelja 15
00385 (0)51 571 203
10:00-23:00* I, II, XII
30 80
Visa, MC, Maestro
Lubenice 17
00385 (0)51 525 040
11:00-22:00 I, II, III, X, XI, XII
30 50
Gostionica BelonaCres
House specialty
Oven-baked fishPoints: 82/100
The Island of Cres
Konoba HiberniciaLubenice
House specialty
Cres lamb specialities (soup, peka baking lid, goulash, grilled liver), wild boar goulash with polenta
Points: 76/100
✱ During Summer season 10:00-23:00 During Winter season 10:00-22:00
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 120 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 51
46
47
Svete Marije 1
00385 (0)51 232 487
17:00 - 22:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
20 100
Visa, MC, Maestro
Šetalište Dr. Alfreda Edlera von Manusso Montesole 2
00385 (0)51 232 055
www.losinj-hotels.com
10:00-23:00 I, II, XI, XII
46 110
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC
The Island of Lošinj
Konoba CorradoMali Lošinj
House specialty
Velebit scampi, wild Adriatic fishPoints: 86/100
Restaurant DianaMali Lošinj
House specialty
Starters prepared with local ingredients (Lošinj, Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia, Slavonia), Dry Aged Striploin steak, T-bone, Green Egg marinated ribs, vegetables from local organic farming, orange and skuta curd cheese cake
Points: 85/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 160 - 250kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 140 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
52 Kvarner Food
48
49
Ilovik
00385 (0)51 235 922
www.oliva-ilovik.com
07:30-24:00 I, II, III, IV, XI, XII
30 40
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Sunčana uvala 3
00385 (0)51 667 260
www.losinj-hotels.com
10:00-23:00
80 105
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC
The Island of Lošinj
House specialty
Risotto with Kvarner scampi and fresh black truffle, sea bass fillet with prawns and Mediterranean herbs baked in a foil, octopus with vegetables, beef steak in black truffle sauce with Roman gnocchi
Konoba OlivaIlovik
Points: 85/100
House specialty
Starters prepared with local ingredients (Lošinj, Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia, Slavonia), Dry Aged Striploin steak, T-bone, Green Egg marinated ribs, vegetables from local organic farming, orange and skuta curd cheese cake
Restaurant Veli žalMali Lošinj
Points: 83/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 160 - 250kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 160 - 250kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 53
50
51
Priko 31
00385 (0)51 233 309
Šetalište Dr. Alfreda Edlera von Manusso Montesole 4
00385 (0)51 238 583
www.losinj-hotels.com
12:00-24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
50 45
Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
11:00-23:00
100
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC
The Island of Lošinj
Gostionica BaracudaMali Lošinj
Konoba CigaleMali Lošinj
House specialty
Original starters, daily fresh sea fish and seafood
House specialty
Trio Cigale, crunchy octopus arm with mozzarella di bufala, grilled stuffed fresh fish, semifreddo with almonds
Points: 82/100
Points: 81/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 160 - 250kn
Kvarner Food
54 Kvarner Food
52
53
Lošinjskih pomoraca 2
00385 (0)51 232 591
www.silvana.hr
Priko 31
00385 (0)51 238 511
12:00 - 22:00 I, II, XI, XII
50 50
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC
09:00 - 01:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
70 20
The Island of Lošinj
Konoba SilvanaMali Lošinj
Café bar / Restaurant Bocca VeraMali Lošinj
House specialty
Fish in the oven, fuži pasta with scampi, crab soup, lamb
House specialty
Homemade pasta, Italian and Croatian cuisine
Points: 81/100
Points: 77/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 105 - 170kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 55
54
55
Vladimira Gortana 25
00385 (0)51 231 840
www.losinia.hr
10:00 - 22:00
80 100
Amex, Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Artatore 132
00385 (0)51 232 932
www.restaurant-artatore.hr
10:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII
90 80
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
The Island of Lošinj
Restaurant Za KantuniMali Lošinj
House specialty
Grilled tuna steak with salted sardine sauce, stewed root vegetables, Swiss chard, homemade pljukanci pasta with prawns, zucchini and asparagus, dried figs cooked in red wine with a cream of fresh cow’s milk cheese, honey and mint
Points: 77/100
Restaurant ArtatoreMali Lošinj
House specialty
Fish cooked in wine and olive oil, scampi with polenta with wild asparagus, spiny lobster with spaghetti, lamb under peka baking lid with skuta curd cheese and asparagus pancakes
Points: 76/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 140 - 200kn
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 180kn
Kvarner Food Plus
56 Kvarner Food
56
Palit 80
00385 (0)51 724 376
www.restaurant-ana.com
11:00 - 24:00✱ I, II
65 80
Amex, Visa, MC, Maestro
12
The Island of Rab
Restaurant AnaRab
House specialty
Dried octopus with eggs, cuttlefish brudet stew with polenta, lamb and octopus prepared under peka baking lid
Points: 90/100
✱ 11:00-15:00 17:30-24:00
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 125 - 230kn
Kvarner Food
Kvarner Food 57
57
58
Banjol 558
00385 (0)51 724 563 / (0)91 377 7029
www.perla-rab.com
11:00-24:00* I, II, III, XI, XII
60 120
Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro
Kneza Branimira 3
00385 (0)51 725 666
10:00 - 23:00✱ I, XI
50
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The Island of Rab
Gostionica PerlaRab
House specialty
Seasonal dishes, fish, lamb, skuta curd cheese millefogliePoints: 81/100
✱ 11:00-14:00 17:00-24:00
Konoba Rab Rab
Points: 75/100House specialty
Veal, lamb prepared under peka baking lid, Rapska grota, octopus with eggs, Rab Cake
✱ 10:00-14:00 17:00-23:00
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 125 - 220kn
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www.rabskatorta.com
The Island of Rab
he art of producing a special dessert was passed down by
word of mouth for centuries. We are talking about Rab cake and its secret recipe. The House of Rab Cake is located in the old town of Rab. It includes a museum that tells the fascinating story of this cake and the way it is prepared, and also a courtyard with fragrant spices where visitors can sample the specific tastes of Rab cake and other traditional specialities, and take some home as an original souvenir of the island.
The House of Rab CakeT
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Sveti Križ 1
00385 (0)51 835 019
www.bitoraj.hr
07:00 - 23:00
140 64
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Gorski Kotar
Hotel BitorajFužine
House specialty
Boar prepared under peka baking lid, deer steak with cranberries, bear goulash
Points: 91/100
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 200kn
Kvarner Food
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60
Lujzinska 36
00385 (0)51 508 160
www.hotel-risnjak.hr
07:00-23:00
80 25
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Hotel Risnjak - Restaurant Goranska kućaDelnice
House specialty
Risnjak beef filet, Gorski Kotar braid in porcini mushroom sauce, homemade bread, blueberry strudel au gratin in cream
Points: 75/100
Restaurant address Opening Hours Wi-Fi
Phone numbers Closed days of the weekClosed months of the year Credit cards
E-mail address Capacity - interior Menu prices
Website address Capacity - terrace
Project partners:
Legend to the restaurant descriptions:
Cold appetizer + main dish + dessert: 110 - 170kn
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Kvarner Region Tourism Offices
Kvarner Info
KVARNER INFO - Vrata Jadrana, 051 623 333, 628 888, Ćikovići bb, 51215 KastavKVARNER INFO - Jug, 051 792 032, 791 171, Kralja Tomislava 6, 51250 Novi VinodolskiKVARNER INFO - Aeroport Rijeka, Krk, 051 841 865, Hamec 1, 51513 OmišaljINFO Gorski kotar - 051 812 156, Lujzinska cesta 47, 51300 Delnice
Kvarner Region Tourism Offices
The Opatija Riviera
TZG OPATIJA, [email protected] www.visitopatija.comTZM IČIĆI, [email protected], www.tourism-icici.hrTZG KASTAV, [email protected], www.kastav-touristinfo.hr TZO LOVRAN, [email protected], [email protected], www.tz-lovran.hrTZO MATULJI, [email protected], www.tzmatulji.hrTZO MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, [email protected], www.tz-moscenicka.hr
The Rijeka Region
TZG RIJEKA, [email protected], www.visitrijeka.hr TZG BAKAR, [email protected], www.tz-bakar.hrTZG KRALJEVICA, [email protected], www.tzg-kraljevica.hrTZO KOSTRENA, [email protected], www.tzo-kostrena.hrTZO VIŠKOVO, [email protected], www.tz-viskovo.hrTZO ČAVLE, [email protected], www.tz-cavle.hrTZO JELENJE, [email protected], [email protected], www.jelenje.hr
The Riviera of Crikvenica and Vinodol
TZG CRIKVENICE, [email protected] www.rivieracrikvenica.comTZG NOVI VINODOLSKI, [email protected], www.tz-novi-vinodolski.hrTZO VINODOLSKE OPĆINE, [email protected], www.tz-vinodol.hr
The Island of Krk
TZ OTOKA KRKA, [email protected], www.krk.hr TZG KRK, [email protected], www.tz-krk.hrTZO BAŠKA, [email protected], www.tz-baska.hrTZO DOBRINJ, [email protected], www.tzo-dobrinj.hrTZO MALINSKA - DUBAŠNICA, [email protected], www.tz-malinska.hrTZO OMIŠALJ, [email protected], www.visit-omisalj-njivice.hr,TZO PUNAT, [email protected], www.tzpunat.hrTZO VRBNIK, [email protected], www.vrbnik.hr
The Island of Cres
TZG CRES, [email protected], www.tzg-cres.hr
The Island of Lošinj
TZG MALI LOŠINJ, [email protected], www.visitlosinj.hr
The Island of Rab
TZG RAB, [email protected], www.rab-visit.comTZO LOPAR, [email protected], www.lopar.com
Gorski Kotar
TZO FUŽINE, [email protected], www.tz-fuzine.hrTZG ČABAR, [email protected], www.tz-cabar.hrTZG DELNICE, [email protected], www.tz-delnice.hrTZG VRBOVSKO, [email protected], www.tz-vrbovsko.hrTZO LOKVE, [email protected], www.tz-lokve.hrTZO RAVNA GORA, [email protected], www.tz-ravnagora.hrTZO SKRAD, [email protected], www.tz-skrad.hrTZO MRKOPALJ, [email protected], www.tz-mrkopalj.hrTZO BROD MORAVICE, [email protected], www.tz-brodmoravice.hr
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62 Žlahtina
he whole of Croatia abounds in indigenous grape varieties, and so does our Kvarner
region. The wines made from these varieties are much easier to taste than to pronounce. For example: vrbnička žlahtina, trojšćina, jarbola, suščan crni. To be more precise, it is a Croatian custom to name the wine after the variety it is made from. The diversity of indigenous varieties makes our wine-growing and wine-making past a rich one. However, for the time being, the future of Kvarner wines rests almost exclusively on žlahtina, a white grape variety grown in Krk and Vinodol vineyards. The most famous type is vrbnička žlahtina (Žlahtina of Vrbnik) originating, as its name says, from the Vrbnik Field and the town of Vrbnik on the Island of Krk. The numerous Kvarner wine-producers include: Vrbnik Agricultural Cooperative with a hundred year old tradition, Frajona, Gospoja Agricultural Cooperative - Toljanić, Antun Katunar, Ivan Katunar, Dobrinčić family’s Šipun Winery, Juranić family’s Nada Winery, and Petar Čubranić. In the field between Bribir and Novi Vinodolski, in Novljansko polje, Vrbnička žlahtina is produced by the Pavlomir Winery.
lahtina is a charming, young wine that is usually left to age for one or two years
at the most. It is an ideal summer wine. It
ŽlahtinaThe unique Kvarner wine
T combines the sea, citrus fruit, green apple, chive and wet sea rock fragrances. Its body is always mild, moderately warm, as it rarely exceeds 12% alcohol. It leaves an exceptional mineral and salty taste in the mouth with a slightly spicy white pepper finish. When served, it should never be cooled down below 10ºC, so that it wouldn’t lose its varietal characteristics, and it is best served in a classic wine tasting glass. It perfectly complements the most delicious crustaceans in the world, Kvarner scampi, and clams. Due to its pleasant freshness, it makes a good basis for the production of classic sparkling wines.
here are numerous sparkling wine producers in Kvarner, including PZ
Vrbnik, Antun Katunar and Frajona, but Frajona’s sparkling wine brings by far the best price and quality ratio. PZ Vrbnik nurtures one of its series of Valomet sparkling wines on yeasts at deep-sea sites (30 m). A bottle of such wine is very exquisite. The past few vintages of žlahtina have resulted in the excellent Ivan Katunar and Šipun (Ivica Dobrinčić) non-sparkling wines.
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Famous wineries / Žlahtina producers
Vrbnik agricultural cooperativePoljoprivredna zadruga VrbnikNamori 2, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 101Fax +385 51 857 340 www.zlatnavrbnickazlahtina.comwww.pz-vrbnik.hrpz-vrbnik@ri.t-com.hr
Gospoja agricultural cooperative - ToljanićPoljoprivredna zadruga Gospoja - ToljanićFrankopanska 1, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 142Fax +385 51 857 [email protected]
Katunar wineryKatunar vinarija dooVinogradska 17, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 393Fax +385 51 857 391 [email protected]
Nada hospitality andtourism companyUgostiteljstvo i turizam NadaGlavača 22, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 065Fax +385 51 857 205 [email protected]
Šipun wine-growing and transplanting industryObrt za vinarstvo i rasadničarstvo ŠipunŠipun 16, 51516 Vrbnik Tel./Fax +385 51 857 086 [email protected]
Ivan Katunar family-run agricultural industry - Ivan Katunar house of wineOPG Ivan Katunar - kuća vina Ivan Katunar Braće Trinajstić 3, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 157Fax +385 51 857 327 [email protected]
Pavlomir wineryVinarija PavlomirNovljansko polje bb51250 Novi vinodolskiTel. +385 51 248 033Fax +385 51 248 [email protected]
Winemaker PetarČubranić and sonsVinar Petar Čubranić i sinoviJ. A. Petrisa 1, 51516 Vrbnik Tel. +385 51 857 012
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Kvarner Region Tourist Boardrecommends
www.kvarner.hr [email protected]
Tourist Information Centre“Kvarner Info - Adriatic Gate”
tel: +385 (0)51 623 333, 628 [email protected]