Kvarner Restaurants

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  • 1. Eva

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    This modern Alpine-style restaurant is a breath of fresh air, thanks to its contemporary versions of traditional favorites including goulash, bear stew, grilled venison steaks, and hunter's dumplings. All are served in an elegant contemporary setting in a lush green forest environment. If you can, try the fried frog legs, venison risotto, or trout crumble, and finish with whatever flavor of homemade strudel they're baking that day. 

    Gorski Raj 4, Delnice, Primorsko-Goranska, 51316, Croatia
    051-270–500

    Known For

    • Modern takes on local game
    • Forest setting
    • Homemade strudel for dessert

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Konoba Fiume

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    Tucked away in an alley right next to Rijeka's fish market, quaint Fiume fills with locals at lunchtime but closes early (by 6 pm). Unpretentious and friendly with a small streetside terrace, the tavern serves mostly seafood but also meat and pasta dishes. Prices are pleasantly affordable, and it's an atmospheric spot for the family to enjoy.

    Vatroslava Lisinskog 12, Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, 51000, Croatia
    051-312–108

    Known For

    • Friendly atmosphere
    • Fresh seafood
    • Affordable prices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. Konoba Rab

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    Tucked away in a narrow side street between Srednja and Gornja in Rab Town, this konoba is warm and inviting, with exposed-stone walls, traditional decor, and rustic furniture. Grilled fish and meat are the house specialties, and the menu offers a good choice of pastas and risotto.

    Kneza Branimira 3, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
    051-725–666

    Known For

    • Welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere
    • Traditional specialties slow cooked in the peka over the fire
    • Excellent seafood dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov. and Feb. No lunch Sun.
  • 4. Kuća Rabske Torte

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    Tucked away in the Old Town, this charming café-museum has a wonderful courtyard that's ideal for chilling out and enjoying a lemonade after exploring Rab Town. Sit inside and watch as they prepare the famed rabska torta, a traditional Croatian cake made of ground almonds, maraschino liqueur, lemon, and orange peel. Take home a freshly made torta or a bag of rosemary and orange cookies.

    Stjepana Radića 5, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
    051-774–863

    Known For

    • Traditional recipes
    • Great small bites and sweets
    • Charming location

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.--Apr.
  • 5. Submarine Burger Rijeka

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    Tucked in a corner just off the main walking area, this family-friendly spot is a great place to come for a healthier burger. Try the homemade fries with shaved Grana Padano cheese and tartufi (truffle) sauce. Great vegan options include several protein-packed salads and vegetarian burgers. The restaurant is a local chain with locations in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, and Belgrade and makes consistent efforts to be socially responsible by fundraising for local charities and causes. 

    Marka Marulića 4, 51000, Croatia
    051-581–363

    Known For

    • Sliders (trios of mini-versions of their most popular burgers)
    • Ice cream with cookies
    • Giving back to local community
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  • 6. Velum

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    This family-owned restaurant offers regional and local Rab specialties, such as seafood risotto, homemade pasta with mussels and shrimp, seafood crudo, grilled meats, and locally caught fish. All are served with a friendly welcoming attitude in a cool modern environment.

    Palit 71, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
    051-774–855

    Known For

    • Perfect homemade chocolate cake for dessert
    • Excellent grilled meat platter for two
    • Local seafood dishes like grandma would make
  • 7. Žal

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    If you ask locals where to go on Krk for incredible seafood in a scenic setting, you'll hear this restaurant recommended over and over again. Located right on the water in the small fishing village of Klimno (the north end of the island), this family-run establishment combines delicious traditional dishes like whole brancin (sea bass), slow-roasted u soli (under salt), and šurlice with Kvarner scampi with gorgeous seaside views. Tables are right on the quay, and many diners arrive by yacht. Best to reserve a table, particularly if you want to dine during sunset (and you do).

    Klimno 44, 51514, Croatia
    051-853–142

    Known For

    • Fresh whole fish
    • Quayside setting perfect for sunset dining
    • Traditional island specialties

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 8. Artatore/Kod Janje

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    Ten km (6 miles) north of Mali Lošinj, in the small village of Artatore, you'll find a restaurant of the same name, which locals also call Kod Janje (Chez Janje) and consider the best on the entire island. The seafood here is à l'ordre du jour; order the scampi in white wine with polenta, grilled fish, or lobster tagliatelle. For meat-eaters, the house specialty is lamb from the wood-burning oven with fried crepes filled with fresh cheese and asparagus.

    Artatore 132, Mali Lošinj, Primorsko-Goranska, 51550, Croatia
    098-536–477

    Known For

    • A seafood lover's paradise
    • Longevity: the place has been open for over 45 years
    • Thick crab soup

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr.
  • 9. Bistro Mala Riba

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    This cheerful bistro offers a delicious lineup of Kvarner-style tapas that are best enjoyed on the pleasant outdoor terrace. Seafood lovers will have a hard time choosing between menu items—including assorted fish crudo, sardines marinated in lemon juice, octopus salad, sea-snail salad, fried olives, barley, and squid stew—and will definitely find themselves coming back for more.

    Ulica 43 Istarske Divizije 22A, Opatija, Primorsko-Goranska, 51211, Croatia
    051-277–945

    Known For

    • Kvarner-style seafood tapas
    • Bright and trendy atmosphere
    • Friendly service
  • 10. Bora Bar

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    Creative Italian dishes like tuna carpaccio with celery root and truffles are what you'll find at this friendly restaurant in Rovenska Bay. The dynamic owners—part Croatian, part expat—bring a joie de vivre and an eclectic style to the place that attracts curious foodies to their tables. Great attention is paid to the homemade pasta and local herbs, which are picked nearby and masterly infused in dishes by the Italian chef-owner.

    Rovenska 3, Veli Lošinj, Primorsko-Goranska, 51551, Croatia
    051-867–544

    Known For

    • Homemade pasta
    • Truffle-infused dishes
    • Homemade limoncello

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
  • 11. Istranka

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    With a delightful covered terrace flanked by a twisting tree, this small restaurant is Opatija's best option for fresh simply prepared seafood like grilled octopus and scampi risotto. But Istranka is also a winner for those who are not fans of seafood: taking its influence from the neighboring region of Istria, the menu features njoki, gnocchi with local ham and cheese, and of course, other local dishes with famous Istrian truffles.

    Bože Milanovića 2, Opatija, Primorsko-Goranska, 51410, Croatia
    051-271–835

    Known For

    • Traditional Istrian cuisine
    • Affordable prices
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan.
  • 12. Jist

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    This is the best—and perhaps the only—place to have steak in the entire Kvarner region. The high-quality and sophisticated menu offerings here are highly worthy of the extra effort it requires to find the restaurant. The location is well off the beaten path, but the lack of proximity to the center of Rijeka should not distract from the rare fine dining offered here. The name of the restaurant is local dialect for "eat."

    Siroli 27, 51216, Croatia
    051-374–597

    Known For

    • Steak tartare
    • Degustation menu with wine pairings
    • Duck prosciutto salad

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 13. Konoba Belona

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    This family-run restaurant understands the true meaning of making guests feel welcome. Meals are freshly prepared in a classic way that honors the treasures of Cres. Belona is both recognizable for its homey atmosphere and excellent food. The pepper steak is well worth a try, as is the freshly caught scarpina (scorpionfish) grilled over the fire.

    Hrvatskih Branitelja 15, 51557, Croatia
    051-571–203

    Known For

    • Pepper steak
    • Pistachio semifreddo
    • Away from the harbor crowds

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Mar.
  • 14. Konoba Feral

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    Frequented by locals (especially at lunch), this excellent informal seafood restaurant lies on a side road conveniently close to the City Market. House specialties are crni rižot (cuttlefish-ink risotto), seafood tagliatelle, whole fish, and shellfish. Fish is charged by weight. Adriatic blue fish, like sardines, is delicious and very affordable.  

    Matije Gupca 5B, Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, 51000, Croatia
    051-212–274

    Known For

    • Affordable traditional dishes
    • Popular with locals
    • Cozy atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner mid-Sept.–June
  • 15. Konoba Hibernicia

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    A nice little terrace right by the bell tower in the heart of the stone hilltop village of Lubenice is the perfect location for a light lunch of pršut (prosciutto), cheese, olives, and a glass of local wine. For a more hearty meal, order lamb-stew gnocchi or lamb liver with polenta, since lamb is a specialty on Cres.

    Lubenice 17, Lubenice, Primorsko-Goranska, 51557, Croatia
    051-525–040

    Known For

    • Relaxed atmosphere
    • Simple traditional food
    • Not-so-friendly staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
  • 16. Konoba Santa Maria

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    Although the medieval palace setting may feel a bit dramatic for some, others love sitting in this character-filled historic restaurant. You are perched in front of and upon massive wooden furniture in an old stone building in the heart of Old Town Rab. In the evening, the torch illuminations allow the background to take a backseat. Come for excellent grilled meat and fresh seafood dishes like shrimp risotto and mussels buzara. 

    Dinka Dokule 6, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
    051-724–196

    Known For

    • Local seafood dishes
    • Welcoming friendly service
    • Medieval stone setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr.
  • 17. Konoba Tramerka

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    Located in Volosko, just above the more famed Plavi Podrum, this small seafood tavern offers fresh creative seafood dishes in a cozy interior with exposed stone walls; a tiny streetside terrace has only a few tables. Locals rave about their bonito tartare, monkfish stew, and dirty calamari (baby calamari too small to be thoroughly cleaned before cooking, thus "dirty"). Order a little of everything for the ultimate seafood feast—just ask for smaller portions.

    Dr. Andrije Mohorovičića 15, Volosko, Primorsko-Goranska, 51410, Croatia
    051-701–707

    Known For

    • Fish tapas
    • Creative food
    • Friendly atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Jan.
  • 18. Pod Prevolt

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    A small family-run tavern in the village of Milohnići, Pod Prevolt is a bit off the beaten path, but it's a place where you can get a real feel for the island's peaceful beauty and delicious traditional food. The traditional homemade Krk dishes include octopus with veggies baked in a wood-burning oven, dried octopus macaroni, homemade prosciutto and cheese, grilled and marinated fish, and the like. Desserts—like sponge cake with whipped cream, yogurt, and cherries—are simple but delicious. Find a seat on one of the large wooden tables under the fig trees and soak up the silence. The name ("under the vaulted porch") is inspired by the entrance to the traditional house. The tiny interior has just six tables and exposed stone walls.

    Milohnići 21B, Malinska, Primorsko-Goranska, 51511, Croatia
    051-862–149

    Known For

    • Tiny interior
    • Housemade charcuterie and cheeses
    • Simple but delicious desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr., Reservations essential
  • 19. Restaurant More

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    This family-owned restaurant has an amazing location with seating right on the quay, especially attractive for those arriving by boat. The fish served here is caught by the owner, so the phrase "catch of the day" really means something. The upstairs terrace is more formal, and the slightly old-fashioned setting showcases the fantastic sea views and seafood specialties like lobster with pasta and truffles or fresh tuna carpaccio. The location and the superiority of the fish make this a romantic spot for a sunset meal.

    Supetarska Draga 321, Supetarska Draga, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
    051-776–202

    Known For

    • Lovely waterfront location
    • Grilled shellfish
    • Romantic setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
  • 20. Riva

    $$

    The colorful square on the edge of Cres Town Harbor is lined with many restaurants serving seafood, pasta, and risotto, and Riva is an excellent choice. Tables edge out onto the flagstones of the square, meaning the steady stream of strollers through the town will eye your plate with appreciative glances. A good selection of shellfish is up for grabs, including the seafood spaghetti, which is wonderful. It's a good idea to reserve a table in the evening.

    Riva Creskih Kapetana 13, Cres Town, Primorsko-Goranska, 51557, Croatia
    051-571–107

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Harbor-view terrace
    • Dinner reservations necessary

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter

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