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Restaurants and Bars

The hotel’s gourmet offering is one of its main highlights, with its restaurants and bars long being a favourite choice for a sophisticated meal infused with local flavours or a relaxing seaside cocktail.

Entrance to Oliveto restaurant with the buffet at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Pizzaiola taking a pizza out of the oven at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Chef carving roast meat at the Oliveto restaurant buffet.
Chef cooking live for a couple at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Set tables in Oliveto restaurant at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Staff member preparing fresh juices at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Buffet with desserts and fruit at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Family having breakfast at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Couple having breakfast at Oliveto restaurant, Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.

Restaurant Oliveto

Restaurant Oliveto serves an extensive buffet of traditional Croatian fare for lunch and dinner, with a huge choice of meats, fish and vegetable dishes, and fruit and cakes. Take your pick.

Couple with sparkling wine on the outdoor terrace of Oliveto à la carte restaurant.
Couple enjoying dessert on the terrace of Oliveto à la carte restaurant.
Lamb belly with purée at Oliveto à la carte restaurant.
Outdoor terrace of Oliveto à la carte restaurant among palm trees.
Istrian žgvacet stew with pasta at Oliveto à la carte restaurant.

À la carte restaurant Oliveto

At Oliveto, our chefs do their best to impress you with their skill. Pick your favorite among local dishes prepared to order. Have a great time for a special occasion or a romantic evening.

Burger on a table at La Gradela restaurant in Novigrad.
Seafood platter at La Gradela restaurant in Novigrad.
Covered tables with a sea view at La Gradela restaurant.
Grilled steak with sides at La Gradela restaurant in Novigrad.
Dishes and wine on the La Gradela restaurant terrace with a sea view.
Outdoor terrace of La Gradela restaurant with parasols by the sea.

La Gradela

Our bar and grill, located at the beach's edge, will keep you happy and refreshed as you enjoy your time by the sea.

Waiter carrying drinks through Bar Gusto at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Indoor Bar Gusto with high tables and sofas at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.
Bar counter and set tables in Bar Gusto at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.

Gusto bar

Grab a cocktail, snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up between two adventures. Our Gusto bar offers a great selection and attentive staff.

Private cabanas among palm trees on the Punto Mare lawn in Novigrad.
A group of friends sitting and sipping cocktails by the pool at Punto Mare.
Children having fun in the kids' pool at Punto Mare.
Bar and terrace with an infinity pool at Punto Mare by the sea.
Guests reading on loungers by the Punto Mare infinity pool at sunset.
Infinity pool and bar at Punto Mare at dusk.
Children and parents in the audience watching the evening program.
Friends with drinks on the Punto Mare bar terrace at sunset.
Night music and a crowd of people at the concert at Punto Mare.
DJ and night program at the Punto Mare Zone.
A couple relaxing on a lounge chair with a cocktail in hand.
Cheeseburger as part of the snack menu at Punto Mare Fun & Beach Zone.

Punto Mare

Right next to our seawater tidal pool, Punto Mare offers ice cream, snacks, pizza, and cocktails.

Guests sitting on the Gusto pool bar terrace as a waiter brings drinks.
Sparkling wine being poured into glasses at the Gusto pool bar.
Bartender pouring tonic into glasses at the Gusto pool bar.
Evening gathering at the Gusto pool bar in front of Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel.

Pool bar

Take a break in the shade, or spend an enjoyable evening next to our hotel pool. Enjoy expertly mixed cocktails and bar food served all day.

Couple enjoying seaside dinner at Half 8 restaurant in Novigrad
Modern interior dining area of Half 8 restaurant with elegant tables
Sea-view terrace of Half 8 restaurant with set tables
Gourmet steak with mashed potatoes from Half 8 restaurant à la carte menu
Wood-fired pizza from the menu of Half 8 restaurant in Novigrad
Toasting with a glass of white wine by the sea at Half 8 restaurant

Restaurant Half 8

Half 8 is the perfect spot to close out your summer day in Novigrad, Istria. After taking a stroll through the town and exploring the local culture and tradition, all that is left is to choose a restaurant to enchant all of your senses. Half 8 will take you into the world of delicious gourmet delicacies and fine wines, set to the sound of waves and unforgettable sunsets.

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