Food & Wine
Istrian cuisine is based on great tasting, fresh, locally produced ingredients, seasonal vegetables, seafood and olive oil. The desire to keep it that way means the Istrian identity and traditions are being preserved. More and more word is emerging that Istria is a gourmet destination, whether buying from a roadside seller or tasting on the dining table.
Olive oil began to be produced in Istria while the Romans were around and has never stopped. Olive groves cling to the hillsides all over the peninsula. Traditionally, olive harvesting is always a family affair. Some of the oils are simply magnificent and we highly recommend you to try it.
Istrian wine is, according to Vinistra (Association of Winemakers of Istria), all about the soil. The varying soil colour, from a deep red in coastal areas to white in the interior, enriches the winemaking process and creates the fine white Malvazija and deep red Teran wines that Istria is famous for. There are plenty of wineries all over the peninsula so do include at least an afternoon of wine tasting during your visit.
The Istrian County Tourist Board have made it easier to distinguish the best wines from the more ordinary and have produced a list of ”selected” wine producers. Look out for the names on restaurant wine lists when you would like to try a special bottle of something. The IQ (Istrian Quality) sign on the label signifies high-quality Malvasia wine.
Veralda winery
Ravalico winemaking
Wine Residence Cattunar
Coronica
KABOLA
Vina Franković
Vinska klet Kozlović
Sinković Wines – Distillery
CUJ vino i maslinova ulja
ROSSI winery & distillery
Coccolo Vina
Restaurant Toni
Restaurant Pergola
Restaurant Sole
Konoba Morgan
Konoba Buscina
Stari podrum
Konoba Astarea
Restaurant San Rocco
Konoba Cok
Restaurant Marina
Restaurant Damir & Ornella
Konoba Toncic
Konoba Vrh
Konoba Kolinasi
Konoba Toklarija
Tavern Selo Mekiši
Restaurant Sv Nikola
Restaurant Petra
Vela Vrata
Barba Danilo
Restaurant Jure
Restaurant La Puntulina
Restaurant Gianinno
Restaurant Monte
Restaurant Maestral
Stancija Meneghetti
Konoba Puli Pineta
Vodnjanka in Vodnjan
Restaurant Alla Beccaccia
Konoba Batelina
Restaurant Lanterna Banjole
Vodnjanka Pula
Restaurant Dorina
Restaurant Peteani (ex. Riva)
Velo Kafe
Konoba Tramerka
Valle Losca



