Restaurants in Cres and Losinj Islands
The harbor in Cres Town is ringed with pizza places and a few grills—most are pretty much the same and can be crowded on summer evenings. For more authentic local cooking, drive out to nearby villages for fresh fish or the island’s specialty, roast lamb.
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- Seafood
Artatore
Lying 8km (5 miles) north of Mali Lošinj in Artatore Bay, this restaurant is much loved by sailing types, who moor their boats right out front. Founded in 1972, Artatore has a good reputation throughout Croatia, where it’s noted for its seafood dishes, such as creamy crab soup,…$$Outskirts - Trattoria
Bora Bar
Bora overlooks the colored wooden fishing boats of a small harbor, just a 10-minute walk from Veli Lošinj. Italian chef Marco Sasso, who spent several years in the U.S., keeps the atmosphere relaxed and informal. The kitchen serves refined contemporary cuisine, with truffles being…$$Outskirts - Roast Meat
Bukaleta
Widely regarded as the best restaurant on the island, cozy, rustic Bukaleta specializes in local lamb, either roasted or stewed. It’s also known for its delicious sheep’s cheese, served with freshly baked bread as an appetizer. The location is in the hill village of Loznati, with a…$$Outskirts - Seafood
MaMaLu
The owner of this family-run eatery is a fisherman and his specialty is catching shrimp. Take a table on his lovely waterside terrace to enjoy generous portions of reasonably priced seafood, including a delicious rižot od škampi (scampi risotto) and fresh fish barbecued over…$$Cres Town - Pizza
Pizza Luna Rosa
In the center of Cres Town, with outdoor tables overlooking the main square and the harbor, this informal eatery serves a good selection of pizzas, pastas, and salads. Try the Cherso pizza, topped with tomato, cheese, ham, a splash of cream, and parmesan. It’s all very reasonably…$Cres Town
