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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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

[email protected]

www.bevanda.hr

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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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Maršala Tita 179

00385(0)51 271 379

[email protected]

www.villa-ariston.hr

12:00-24:00

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430 kn

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House specialty

Signature dishes by chef Robert Benzia


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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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

[email protected]

www.hotel-navis.hr

12:00-24:00

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Daily catch by local fishermen, raw fish and crabs, Mediterranean cuisine


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

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Gault & Millau, Falstaff

395 to 675kn

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Nova cesta 12 a

00385(0)51 741 355

[email protected]

www.villa-kapetanovic.hr

12:00 - 24:00

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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


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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Obala Frana Supila 4

00385(0)51 701 223

[email protected]

www.plavipodrum.com

12:00 - 24:00

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Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE),100 Leading Croatian Restaurants,Good Croatian Restaurants

House specialty

Tuna pršut on a cream of Istrian truffles with Merlot wine sorbet


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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Šetalište Maršala Tita 128

00385(0)51 294 362

[email protected]

www.restaurantstanger.com

12:00-23:00

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House specialty

Kvarner scampi tartare, scallops in goose liver sauce,seasonal dishes made with asparagus, Lovran cherries, sweet chestnuts, figs and truffles


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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Lovranska draga 1

00385(0)51 294 166

[email protected]

www.dragadilovrana.hr

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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


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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5 courses 420kn, 7 courses 550kn, 12 courses 810kn

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Majčevo 29 b

00385(0)51 737 578

[email protected]

www.johnson.hr

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Gault & Millau, Good Croatian Restaurants, 100 Leading Croatian Restaurants

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Quality fish carpaccio, Kvarner scampi, crab


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

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00385(0)51 272 106

[email protected]

www.stancija-kovacici.hr

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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


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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00385(0)51 691 519

[email protected]

www.kukuriku.hr

12:00 - 24:00

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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


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

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00385(0)51 846 101

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www.rivica.hr

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100 Leading Croatian Restaurants, Maison de qualité Ordre de Saint Fortunat

House specialty

Seafood specialities, lobster with homemade pasta, beef cheeks sous-vide


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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00385(0)51 260 700

[email protected]

www.losinj-hotels.com

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Gault & Millau

House specialty

Signature dishes by chef Melkior Bašić


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

[email protected]

www.hotel-barbat.com

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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


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.


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.

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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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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

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1

2

Šetalište 25. travnja 2

00385 (0)51 737 328

[email protected]

www.konoba-zijavica.com

Andrije Štangera 2

00385 (0)95 580 3757

[email protected]

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

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3

4

Dr. A. Mohorovičića 15

00385 (0)51 701 707

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

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28 Kvarner Food

5

Zert 1

00385 (0)51 272 345

[email protected]

www.yacht-club-opatija.com

10:00 - 01:00

60 40


8

The Opatija Riviera

Bistro Yacht ClubOpatija

House specialty

Mixed seafood platter chef ’s stylePoints: 90/100


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6

7

Varljenska cesta 23

00385 (0)51 718 401

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/OstarijaOsojnak

12:00 - 24:00

50 70

Diners, Visa, MC, Maestro

Tometići 33 a

00385 (0)51 277 945

[email protected]

www.mala-riba.com

11:00 - 23:00

40 40


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*



Kvarner Food

30 Kvarner Food

8

9

Kali 39 a

00385 (0)51 293 268

[email protected]

www.konobakali.hr

Pavlovac 9

00385 (0)99 436 1070 / (0)99 436 1071

[email protected]

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


Monday

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10

11

Liburnijska 7 a

00385 (0)51 704 049

[email protected]

www.restoran-commodore.hr

12:00 - 23:00

200 250


Trg slobode 12

00385 (0)51 291 838

[email protected]

www.restoranknezgrad.fullbusiness.com

11:00 - 22:00 I

45 50


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



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12

Šetalište Maršala Tita 41

00385 (0)51 293 237

[email protected]

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


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13

14

Široli 27

00385 (0)51 374 597 / (0)92 133 8201

[email protected]

www.jist.hr

13:00-23:00

36

Visa, MC, Maestro

Trg riječke rezolucije 5

00385 (0)51 213 000

[email protected]

10:00-23:00

80 60


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


Sunday

Monday

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15

16

Soboli 53

00385 (0)51 250 193

[email protected]

Titov trg 2 b

00385 (0)51 374 501 / (0)98 336 745

[email protected]

www.konobanebuloza.com

09:00 - 23:00

80 60


11:00 - 24:00*

50


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



Sun/holiday

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17

18

Kružna 12 a

00385 (0)51 213 782

[email protected]

Riva boduli 5 b

00385 (0)51 312 222

[email protected]

11:00 - 24:00

45 10


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

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19

20

Rožići 3

00385 (0)51 283 179

[email protected]

www.kostrenka.com

Riva boduli 3 a

00385 (0)51 546 454

[email protected]

www.placa51.com

09:00 - 23:00

40 120


09:00 - 23:00

45 30


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

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22

21

Bakarac 8

00385 (0)51 282 007

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/konoba portić

09:00 - 23:00

30 60


Milice Jadranić 2

00385 (0)51 644 060

[email protected]

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



Kvarner Food

38 Kvarner Food

23

24

Vožišće 28

00385 (0)51 256 461

[email protected]

www.mladenka.hr

08:00 - 23:00 I , VIII

90 60

Visa, MC, Maestro

Viškovo 24

00385 (0)51 256 057

[email protected]

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


Sunday


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25

26

Ravno 7

00385 (0)51 248 708 / (0)98 943 2885

[email protected]

10:00 - 21:00* I, II, III, IV, X, XI, XII*

40 50

Dr. I. Kostrenčića 10 a

00385 (0)51 785 209

[email protected]

12:00 - 24:00 I

40 30

Amex, Visa, MC


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



Monday

Kvarner Food

40 Kvarner Food

27

Riva bb

00385 (0)91 159 8742

[email protected]

09:00 - 24:00 I, XI, XII

60 200

Amex, Diners

10


Konoba LucijaPovile

House specialty

Green risotto with scampi and rock samphirePoints: 76/100


Kvarner Food Plus

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28

29

Porat 25

00385 (0)51 867 023

[email protected]

www.villamargaret.com

12:00-21:30 I, II, III, XI, XII

50 70


Frankopanska 1

00385 (0)51 669 350

[email protected]

www.gospoja.hr

12:00 - 22:00

120


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


Kvarner Food Plus

42 Kvarner Food

30

Glavača 22

00385 (0)51 857 065

[email protected]

www.nada-vrbnik.hr

12:00-23:00 I, II, XI, XII

90 70


11

Restaurant NadaVrbnik

House specialty

Homemade pasta with seafoodPoints: 91/100

The Island of Krk


Kvarner Food

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32

31

Rova 28

00385 (0)51 866 100

[email protected]

www.hotel-vila-rova.com

12:00-22:00 I, II, XII

50 70+80*


Puntica 7

00385 (0)51 654 380

[email protected]

www.marina-punat.hr

08:00-24:00

40 120


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


Kvarner Food

44 Kvarner Food

34

33

Svetog Apolinara 2

00385 (0)51 859 551

[email protected]

www.primorska-koliba.com

11:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, X, XI, XII

50 50


Klimno 44

00385 (0)51 853 142

[email protected]

www.restaurant-zal.com

09:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII

50 120


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


Kvarner Food

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35

www.kuca-krckog-prsuta.com

Bok od Brozića 40

00385 (0)51 686 098

[email protected]

www.kuca-krckog-prsuta.com

12:00 - 22:00 I, II

70 60


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


Kvarner Food

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37

36

S. Nikolića 55

00385 (0)51 520 230

[email protected]

10:00 - 24:00

80 80


Kralja Tomislava 23

00385 (0)51 850 234

[email protected]

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



Kvarner Food

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38

39

Braće Trinajstić 15

00385 (0)51 857 083

[email protected]

www.konoba-luce.hr

11:00 - 23:00 I, II, XI, XII

140 60


Milohnići 21b

00385 (0)51 862 149

[email protected]

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



Kvarner Food

48 Kvarner Food

41

40

Lina Bolmarčića 20

00385 (0)51 859 318

[email protected]

www.restoran-nostromo.com

Restaurant NoštromoMalinska

House specialty

Fish soup, homemade šurlice pastaPoints: 75/100

10:00 - 22:00 I, II, XI

60 100


The Island of Krk

Milohnići bb

00385 (0)51 862 111

[email protected]

www.pud-brest.com

07:00 - 22:00* I

50 80


Konoba Pud BrestMilohnići

House specialty

Šurlice pasta with lamb goulash and sagePoints: 75/100


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43

42

The Island of Cres

Valun 65

00385 (0)51 525 026

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

www.bukaleta-cres.com

12:00-23:00 I, II, III, X, XI, XII

50 100


Gostionica BukaletaLoznati

House specialty

Cres lamb specialitiesPoints: 91/100


Kvarner Food

50 Kvarner Food

45

44

Hrvatskih branitelja 15

00385 (0)51 571 203

[email protected]

10:00-23:00* I, II, XII

30 80

Visa, MC, Maestro

Lubenice 17

00385 (0)51 525 040

[email protected]

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



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46

47

Svete Marije 1

00385 (0)51 232 487

[email protected]

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

[email protected]


10:00-23:00 I, II, XI, XII

46 110



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



Kvarner Food

52 Kvarner Food

48

49

Ilovik

00385 (0)51 235 922

[email protected]

www.oliva-ilovik.com

07:30-24:00 I, II, III, IV, XI, XII

30 40


Sunčana uvala 3

00385 (0)51 667 260

[email protected]


10:00-23:00

80 105



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



Kvarner Food

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50

51

Priko 31

00385 (0)51 233 309

[email protected]

Šetalište Dr. Alfreda Edlera von Manusso Montesole 4

00385 (0)51 238 583

[email protected]


12:00-24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII

50 45


11:00-23:00

100



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


Kvarner Food

54 Kvarner Food

52

53

Lošinjskih pomoraca 2

00385 (0)51 232 591

[email protected]

www.silvana.hr

Priko 31

00385 (0)51 238 511

[email protected]

12:00 - 22:00 I, II, XI, XII

50 50


09:00 - 01:00 I, II, III, XI, XII

70 20


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


Kvarner Food

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54

55

Vladimira Gortana 25

00385 (0)51 231 840

[email protected]

www.losinia.hr

10:00 - 22:00

80 100


Artatore 132

00385 (0)51 232 932

[email protected]

www.restaurant-artatore.hr

10:00 - 24:00 I, II, III, XI, XII

90 80



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



Kvarner Food Plus

56 Kvarner Food

56

Palit 80

00385 (0)51 724 376

[email protected]

www.restaurant-ana.com

11:00 - 24:00✱ I, II

65 80


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


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57

58

Banjol 558

00385 (0)51 724 563 / (0)91 377 7029

[email protected]

www.perla-rab.com

11:00-24:00* I, II, III, XI, XII

60 120


Kneza Branimira 3

00385 (0)51 725 666

[email protected]

10:00 - 23:00✱ I, XI

50


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


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58 Kvarner Food

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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59

Sveti Križ 1

00385 (0)51 835 019

[email protected]

www.bitoraj.hr

07:00 - 23:00

140 64


13

Gorski Kotar

Hotel BitorajFužine

House specialty

Boar prepared under peka baking lid, deer steak with cranberries, bear goulash

Points: 91/100


Kvarner Food

60 Kvarner Food

60

Lujzinska 36

00385 (0)51 508 160

[email protected]

www.hotel-risnjak.hr

07:00-23:00

80 25


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:


Gorski Kotar

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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


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


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

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Tourist Information Centre“Kvarner Info - Adriatic Gate”

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