Must-see restaurants in Kvarner

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    Kukuriku

    Kvarner

    At slow-food pioneer Nenad Kukurin's wonderful hotel-restaurant there's no menu, so you need to be prepared to place your trust in the staff. Tell them…

  • Konoba Nono

    Krk Island

    Just outside the old town, this rustic place is renowned for its Krk cooking and produces its own olive oil, as evidenced by the large traditional press…

  • Bevanda

    Opatija

    A marble pathway leads to this striking restaurant, which enjoys a huge ocean-facing terrace complete with Grecian columns and hip monochrome seating. The…

  • Konoba Nebuloza

    Rijeka

    Straddling the line between modern and traditional Croatian fare, this slightly upmarket riverside restaurant serves lots of seafood, along with selected…

  • Konoba Bukaleta

    Cres Island

    Cres lamb gets top billing at this down-to-earth village restaurant, which has been run by the same family for well over three decades. Try the lamb…

  • Restaurant Nada

    Krk Island

    Nada is a great place to sample local favourites such as Krk lamb or šurlice (noodles) topped with meat goulash. There are two attractive dining terraces …

  • Gospoja – Konoba Žlahtina

    Krk Island

    Part of the Gospoja wine empire, this elegant place does the usual range of grilled fish and meat dishes, as well as an excellent seafood risotto. But it…

  • Mornar

    Rijeka

    Amid the unappealing industrial surrounds of Rijeka's port, this lovely little white-wood bistro serves up excellent fish dishes, as well as a few grilled…

  • Kaneta

    Opatija

    This unassuming family-run restaurant specialises in big flavours and generous portions: feast on roast veal shanks, roast octopus, game stew, turkey,…

  • Bistro Francesca

    Krk Island

    Quality seafood dishes are on offer here – the black seafood risotto is something of a local institution. Try the scallops with cauliflower cream and the…

  • Bistro Bukarica

    Krk Island

    Tucked away up the hill in an unlikely residential street, this inventive restaurant is well worth seeking out. Asian flavours make their way onto a…

  • Mlinar

    Rijeka

    The best bakery in town, with delicious filled baguettes, wholemeal bread, croissants and burek (pastry stuffed with meat, spinach or cheese). There are…

  • Citta Vecchia

    Krk Island

    Travellers rave about this place – for its perfectly grilled seafood and meat dishes, for its friendly service, for its local wines, and for its intimate…

  • Restaurant Rosemary

    Mali Lošinj

    This terrific, welcoming little place does fishy accents in all manner of guises, from pasta with truffles and fish to a perfectly executed tuna tartar…

  • Gostionica Laguna

    Rab Island

    The greenery-trimmed, wooden-roofed terrace at this friendly tavern is by far the nicest place to eat at this end of the island. Specialities include spit…

  • Pizzeria Roko

    Opatija

    Not just great wheels of heavily laden pizza but also risottos, salads, seafood and cakes are on offer at this rare treat of an affordable Opatija eatery…

  • Galija

    Krk Island

    Set well back from the seafront at the top of the old town, this atmospheric stone building looks slightly gloomy from the street, but the convivial,…

  • Konoba Cigale

    Mali Lošinj

    With a large terrace overlooking the sea at Čikat, this laid-back eatery serves the usual selection of grilled meat, seafood, pasta and salads with…

  • Konoba Rab

    Rab Island

    For real country cooking – albeit in a multilevel, faux-rural setting – this place excels. Find one of the many nooks and crannies containing tables and…

  • Cicibela

    Krk Island

    At the heart of the beach promenade, this is Baška’s top cat, with stylish seating, a maritime theme and a massive and tempting menu of seafood and meat…

  • Conca D'Oro

    Rijeka

    Savour superbly prepared seafood, Italian pasta and risottos, and choice Croatian wines at this formal though oddly decorated restaurant (the interior…

  • Maslina Na Zelenom Trgu

    Rijeka

    For the best pizza in the city centre head to this small Italian place with wobbly art nouveau decor and tiled tables. The wheels of pizza here are…

  • Ristorante Ana

    Rab Island

    In the newer part of town, just around the corner from the bus station, this apricot-hued restaurant has a quiet internal terrace overlooking a garden…

  • Gostionica Belona

    Cres Island

    This excellent local tavern plates up Cres seafood, lamb dishes, grilled meat and salads. The roadside terrace isn't in the prettiest location, so try…

  • Konoba Placa

    Krk Island

    High in the old town, this excellent place has a lovely terrace on the small square for when the weather's fine. As well as pasta, it does local lamb…

  • Istranka

    Opatija

    This atmospheric little family-run eatery specialises in Istrian cuisine such as maneštra (vegetable and bean soup), and, of course, you’ll find plenty of…

  • Baracuda

    Mali Lošinj

    The cosy and elegant Baracuda is highly rated for the freshness of its fish, the skill of its chefs and the cheeky charm of its waitstaff. There’s a large…

  • Placa 51

    Rijeka

    Aged Dalmatian beef, brilliant tuna steaks, terrific octopus starters – the excellent cooking at Placa 51 spans a good range of northern Croatian cuisine…

  • Konoba Beli

    Cres Island

    The stone dining room bedecked with the agricultural implements of yesteryear creates a suitably rustic setting in which to enjoy locally flavoured…

  • Ristorante Spagho

    Rijeka

    A stylish, contemporary restaurant with art, exposed brickwork and hip seating that offers delicious and filling portions of pasta, pizza, salads and meat…

  • Konoba Toš-Juna

    Cres Island

    Of Valun's handful of restaurants, this one stands out for its seafood and its attractive terrace emblazoned with Glagolitic writing. It’s inside a…

  • Porto

    Mali Lošinj

    Up over the hill on the eastern side of town, this fine, family-run seafood buffet enjoys a pretty bay location next to a church. Fish fillet with sea…

  • Feral

    Rijeka

    This unassuming restaurant is popular with locals during the day as a cafe, but its meals are particularly good – try the grilled vegetables or the smoked…

  • Na Kantunu

    Rijeka

    Fresh fish and seafood are the stars of the show at this bright and breezy restaurant in a somewhat grimy location by the port. It's a good place to try…

  • Konoba Bonifačić

    Cres Island

    Tuck into home cooking – such as dependable risottos, grilled meat and fish, and traditional pork with sage – in a particularly lovely garden setting…

  • Restaurant Velum

    Rab Island

    Steak, pizza, grilled meats and fish – there's nothing too surprising on the menu here, but the cooking is assured and the service excellent, and the…

  • Kušaona Gospoja

    Krk Island

    This small pizzeria particularly appeals for its offer of a plate of prosciutto and homemade cheese with the house local wine of your choice for KN80, for…

  • Fisch & Chips Popaj

    Krk Island

    Fresh seafood, nicely cooked, and served in a casual setting at a reasonable price. It sounds simple, but in a sea of overpriced tourist eateries, Popaj…

  • Konoba Hibernicia

    Cres Island

    Extremely rustic, with stone walls and a terrace popular with the village cats, this humble eatery is notable for its lamb dishes and local ham.

  • Riva

    Cres Island

    This well-established place spills onto the harbour-side promenade and is the local choice for fish and seafood – scampi, squid and prawns.