Food and Restaurants in Novigrad
Istria on your plate
In Istria, you eat well wherever you are. Even the smallest towns have their konobas, traditional local restaurants serving whatever the garden, the forest or the sea has given that day: wild asparagus in spring, truffles in autumn, fish straight from the boats and homemade pasta with olive oil, all with a glass of Istrian Malvasia or Teran. For a true Istrian konoba, head to the old town and the harbour, where fish is bought straight from the boats. The restaurants of Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel serve local specialities and Istrian wines, while at Aminess Planet Camping Maravea Resort you will find the Loop restaurant, where chefs cook in front of you, and La Gradela, with grilled steaks and fish on a terrace by the sea. As an AMI Loyalty member, you get up to 10% off in Aminess restaurants and bars.
Seven flavors of Novigrad you have to try
Wild Asparagus
The star of the Istrian spring. Best in a frittata, in soup or with homemade pasta, whether you pick them yourself or buy them at the market.
Seafood
Scallops, mussels and other seafood from the waters around Novigrad are the stars of many Gnam Gnam Fest weekends.
Sole
Švoja, as sole is called here, is one of the favorite fish in Novigrad's konobas. It is best simply prepared, grilled or with a little olive oil.
Olive oil
Istrian extra virgin olive oils regularly win awards worldwide. Taste them at local producers or along the wine and olive oil roads around Novigrad.
Homemade Pasta
Fuži, njoki and pljukanci are made by hand and served with truffles, game goulash or seafood.
Truffles
Istrian truffles, white and black, are gathered in the forests of the interior and rank among the most prized in the world. The white truffle season begins in autumn.
Boškarin Beef
An autochthonous Istrian breed of cattle, once an indispensable helper in the fields and today a prized delicacy. Its meat is excellent for stews and ragouts.
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