Villa Stella Comfortable Holiday Residence

This romantic hotel-restaurant occupies an elegant stone building in a typical small Istrian village just a few kilometres from the sea. Take a seat in what was once the wine cellar or outdoors on the summer terrace, where you’ll enjoy well-crafted, creative dishes that are full of flavour and made from top-quality local, seasonal ingredients, with a choice of meat and fish dishes, as well as a 5-course vegetarian menu. In autumn, the menu is enhanced by delicacies such as truffles, mushrooms and game. Guided tastings of the restaurant’s own extra-virgin olive oil can be enjoyed in the oil bou

This beautiful rustic-style inn occupying a country house just outside Umag has been in business for 30 years. Here, traditional meat and fish ingredients such as scallops, langoustine, Boscarin beef, Istrian ham and truffles inspire simple, generous dishes which showcase the best of the region. Friendly service and pleasantly informal atmosphere.

Situated in the green heart of Istria, this long-established, family-run hotel-restaurant boasts a welcoming dining room plus an attractive summer terrace looking out at the countryside. The regional cuisine served here closely follows the seasons, with game, mushrooms and truffles making an appearance in autumn, and vegetables and fresh cheeses in spring. Throughout the year, you can enjoy delicious Istrian hams and homemade pasta, including the tasty asparagus-filled ravioli served with grilled asparagus.

Although a few meat dishes feature on the menu, it is fish and seafood that has cemented this restaurant’s reputation. Its dishes are traditionally prepared with an emphasis on simplicity in order to allow the quality of the fish to shine through. Scampi features widely, while the “Badi” soup, breaded sea bass and various “na buzaru” dishes (stewed in white wine with parsley, garlic and breadcrumbs) are among the house specialities.

Situated just outside the typical medieval village of Buje, this beautiful hotel complex with typical Istrian architecture provides a peaceful oasis for its guests. The Luciano restaurant (named after its main supplier of fresh vegetables) has a welcoming ambience with fine views of the surrounding countryside from its outdoor terrace. Prepared using carefully chosen, top-quality ingredients, the dishes served here are available via an à la carte or on tasting menus of varying lengths. Contemporary meat and fish options with a regional focus take centre stage, accompanied by an extensive selec

Intimate and refined, this elegant restaurant offers a extensive view of the small marina. It is an ideal address for lovers of seafood cuisine, offered exclusively through two tasting menus of 6 or 8 courses. The talented chef-patron Marina Gaši creates dishes with a creative and contemporary touch, always respecting the quality and finesse of the excellent raw ingredients.