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NOVIGRAD: Pepenero 
Fine Dining Road Map A2
Porporela bb
Tel (052) 757 706
Adriatic seafood is the main theme
at this top-notch restaurant,
though most dishes are created
by blending varied culinary tradi-
tions; the seven-course tasting
menu puts Pepenero to the test.
OPATIJA: Istranka 
Traditional Road Map B2
Bože Milanovića 2
Tel (051) 271 835
This folksy restaurant with
checked tablecloths is just uphill
from the main street. It serves
filling soups, inexpensive seafood Waterside dining with expansive views, Bevanda restaurant, Opatija
and tasty local sausages.
POREČ: Nono  PULA: Vodnjanka 
OPATIJA: Tramerka  Pizzeria Road Map A2 Traditional Road Map A3
Seafood Road Map B2 Zagrebačka 4 D. Vitezića 4
Dr A. Mohorovičića 15 Tel (052) 453 088 Tel (052) 210 655 Closed Sun
Tel (051) 701 707 Nono serves some of the best A little way outside the centre
Occupying a narrow alley just and certainly the biggest pizzas of town but well worth the trip,
above Volosko harbour, Tramerka in Istria, alongside good steaks, the homely Vodnjanka serves
combines the cosy virtues of a grilled squid and other Adriatic home-made pasta, marinated
traditional tavern with the finest staples. It’s small and often full, fish dishes and roast meats, all
seafood, with the accent on but worth the wait. at very reasonable prices.
what’s in season and fresh.
POREČ: Konoba Ulixes  PULA: Batelina 
OPATIJA: Bevanda  Traditional Road Map A2 Seafood Road Map A3
Seafood Road Map B2 Decumanus 2 Čimulje 25
Zert 8 Tel (052) 451 132 Closed Nov–Apr Tel (052) 573 767
Tel (051) 493 888 Rustic and maritime objects Three kilometres (2 miles) south
A seafood restaurant offering high- decorate the interior of this of Pula, this family-run restaurant
quality cuisine and impeccable classy little restaurant, with is legendary for its superb,
standards of service, Bevanda reasonably priced seafood, pasta frequently creative cooking,
occupies a chic seafront pavilion and truffle dishes dominating always involving freshly caught
with a glass-enclosed terrace. the menu. fish and shellfish. Reservations
are essential.
OPATIJA: Le Mandrać  POREČ: Sveti Nikola 
Fine Dining Road Map B2 Seafood Road Map A2 PULA: Milan 
Obala Frana Supila 10 Obala maršala Tita 23 Seafood Road Map A3
Tel (051) 701 357 Tel (052) 423 018 Stoja 4
A sleek glass pavilion right on Experience refined dining right Tel (052) 300 200
Volosko harbour, Le Mandrać is on Poreč’s harbour-front, with An elegant location in which to
famous for matching Adriatic delicately prepared fish dishes enjoy the best local seafood,
staples with modern creative and superb risottos backed up Milan offers fresh fish either
kitchencraft. Look out for set by a well-chosen selection of grilled or baked, plus a dessert
lunches and multi-course Croatian wines. trolley brimming with temptation.
tasting menus.
PULA: Amfiteatar  PULA: Velanera 
DK Choice Mediterranean Road Map A3 Mediterranean Road Map A3
Amfiteatarska 6
Franje Mošnja 3b, Šišan
OPATIJA: Plavi podrum  Tel (052) 375 600 Tel (052) 300 621
Seafood Road Map B2 Set in the chic modern interior Located in Šišan, 7 km (4 miles)
Obala Frana Supila 12 of the Amfiteatar hotel, this from central Pula, this chic
Tel (051) 701 223 restaurant takes the best of hotel restaurant serves up
A refined restaurant on Volosko’s Mediterranean cuisine and Mediterranean and international
picturesque fishing harbour, presents it in both a creative cuisine with a splash of local
Plavi podrum has a Croatia- and affordable way. Istrian flavour.
wide reputation for its creative
fish dishes. It’s the perfect place PULA: Jupiter  RAB: Konoba Riva 
to sample Kvarner scampi, Pizzeria Road Map A3 Traditional Road Map B3
prepared here in a variety Castropola 42 Ulica biskupa Draga 3
of ways. The excellent cellar Tel (052) 214 333 Tel (051) 725 887
contains local and inter national A welcoming pizzeria in the Appealingly decked out in fishing
wines by the bottle or the glass; middle of town, with an paraphernalia, wooden beams
the owner is also a highly affordable range of big thin-crust and exposed stone, Riva is a great
regarded sommelier. pies, Jupiter also serves soups, place to enjoy quality Adriatic
salads and grilled-meat snacks. seafood at a reasonable price.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp232–3
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