Restaurants in Pula
There are some decent eateries in central Pula, but most of the better seafood restaurants are in the suburbs south of the center.
- Seafood
Batelina
This small restaurant, owned by a family of fishermen, seats just 24 inside (in winter) or 50 on the waterside terrace (in summer). The menu is limited to seafood, always fresh that day. Everything is homemade and made with an innovative twist, so you might order crab salad, followed…$$Around Town - Istrian
Gina
This family-run restaurant dates all the way back to 1969 and is still serving up homemade dishes based on mom’s recipes (the namesake Gina). The menu includes delights such as crab ravioli, beef stewed in red wine, and exquisite homemade lavender ice cream with hot fig sauce.…$$Outskirts - Pizza
Jupiter
Recommended by locals for the best pizza in town, family-run Jupiter offers a vast choice of pizzas. The house special is topped with tomato, cheese, mushrooms, prosciutto, artichokes, and egg. In summer, tables are arrayed on a sunny terrace with white awnings. Note that it’s…$Around Town - Seafood
Vela Nera
Lying 5km (3 miles) east of Pula, in the village of Šišan, this restaurant is well worth the drive or taxi ride. Owner-chef Dušan Černjul is known throughout Croatia for his innovative Mediterranean cuisine, prepared from fresh local ingredients, with an emphasis on seafood. The menu…$$$Outskirts
