Restaurants in Rovinj

In a quaint building with ochre-colored walls and a wood beamed ceiling, this pizzeria stands on Grisia, a cobbled alley that leads up to Rovinj’s hilltop church. The dining room is packed with long wooden tables and benches, and can feel cramped when busy. Unfortunately there is no…

This cozy family-run restaurant, dating from 1982, has outdoor tables on a small square and offers respite from the more touristy restaurants on the seafront. House specialties include Istrian pasta dishes, list sa tartufima (sole with truffles), and brancin (sea bass) baked in an…

Kantinon occupies an old stone warehouse which was transformed into a chic but unpretentious eatery in spring, 2013. The interior is simply decorated, with a flagstone floor, bare wooden tables and benches, and big black-and-white photos of Rovinj as it once was. The menu is written…

This romantic family-run restaurant serves authentic local seafood dishes and fine wine on a stone terrace that affords magnificent sea views. It does get busy here, so you may have to wait for a table. On a lower level, down by the water, wine and cocktails are served, making an…

A 15-minute drive east of the Old Town, within the grounds of the tennis center, Masera offers fine dining at affordable prices. The chef prepares gourmet cuisine from traditional Istrian ingredients: Expect beautifully presented dishes such as sea bass carpaccio, fettuccine with…

Set in a romantic garden close to Rovinj’s hilltop church, dinner at upmarket Monte is a multisensory experience, stimulating sight, taste, and scent. The menu features exquisitely presented nouvelle cuisine, with an emphasis on Istrian produce and Adriatic seafood. Owner-chef…