One of the town’s stone buildings houses this worthwhile regional restaurant, which has outdoor tables and a fireplace indoors. It's a great place to discover Istrian specialities such as fuži (Istrian pasta), homemade sausages and maneštra (vegetable stew).
Ročka Konoba
Central & Eastern Istria
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