Tag Archives: Pula
[Vodnjan] Days of young olive oil: Nov 16-18
Famous traditional festival celebrating young olive oil in the Istrian capital of olive oil. Add to that lots of good food, wine and cooking shows and good times are guaranteed.
[Fažana] Delights & Delicacies: Nov 11
Fažanski gušti i delicije – Fažana Delights & Delicacies Small fishermen’s town and the gateway to Brijuni National Park seems to be a very active gourmet destination. The last event in this year is in sign of baptizing the young …
[Valbandon] Valbandon under čripnja: Aug 25
On the Valbandon beach the end of August is reserved for traditional competition in baking various fish and meat under čripnja/peka (iron bell covered with ash): lamb, foal, ray, goat, rabbit, octopus… Starts at 6 PM on Valbandon’s beach.
[Galižana] Festival of garden snails: Aug 15
If you are a open-minded gourmands that always in search of new challenges than this festival, Festa delle cioche in Italian, is for you. Come to Galižana, a small village settled between Vodnjan and Pula whose inhabitants are mostly of …
[Fažana] Things that fishermen know: Aug 12
The sea is the school of life. Storms and tempests, open seas and sheltered coves… are all reflected in the faces of fishermen, while their hands weave nets out of old and new knowledge. At this fisherman’s festival these men of the sea present their traditional skills in various ways.
[Fažana] Sardine Festival: Aug 4
Pilchard, small oily fish, the symbol of Fazana fisherman’s festivals, extends its invitation to the largest festival: Pilchard festival! Have fun trying various dishes based on sardines, small and modest but tasty fish, and learn about the fishermen’s way of life in Croatia’s sardine capital.
Restaurant Milan: Golden Standard of Istrian Seafood Cuisine
The Matić family wrote the book on hospitality in Pula, and even as a third generation gradually takes over this restaurant in the shadow of the Lungomare’s seaside pines, Milan remains a golden standard of Istrian seafood cuisine.
Chiavalon: Well designed liquid gold
If you’re around Vodnjan, be sure not to miss Sandi Chiavalon’s wonderfully designed tasting room where he’ll be happy to tell you all you need to know about olives, production process and finally, oil he is very proud of.
Follow the Steps of Anthony Bourdain in Croatia
Croatia blew Anthony Bourdain’s mind and palate, as you can see in the Croatian episode of his TV show “No Reservations”. If you want to follow his trail, we prepared the itinerary as seen on TV (steps 1 to 10), and included additional suggestions for interesting spots nearby.
[Fažana] 9th School of salting pilchards: Apr 28
Competition in salting pilchard, tasting and buying salted and marinated pilchard as well as pilchard dishes, lecture on the traditional way of preserving, processing and preparing pilchard.
[Fažana] Delights & Delicacies: Apr 22
Small fishermen’s town and the gateway to Brijuni National Park seems to be a very active gourmet destination. Restaurants on Fažana and the nearby Valbandon will also adjust their menus for this event.
Buffet Vodnjanka: The Only Real Trattoria in Downtown Pula
Gina Civitico, the cook, explains us the winning formula of Vodnjanka: “We serve only traditional dishes, in a sense very modest and accessible to everyone but always prepared with great care.”
Restaurant Stari Grad 02: Old-school Fish and Moderate Prices
This is a decent fish and seafood restaurant, one of the few in Pula with moderate prices and open throughout the year.
Restaurant Vodnjanka: Modern approach on grandma’s tradition
Restaurant Vodnjanka, with its long tradition, is Vodnjan’s institution. The food is quite traditional, but not in a rural, “oštarija” sort of way. This is not your typical Istrian konoba. It’s a restaurant that leans on grandma’s tradition, but has a bit more modern approach.
Fish-food More: Simple snacks straight from the sea
If you’re wondering, in this case fish-food means: fast food joint based on fish. Simple, fresh, cheap and good. No table-cloths, fancy wine glasses, super attentive service, romantic view.
Konoba Lanterna: Simple seafood tavern with family atmosphere
We’ll give you their story in no time…come back soon!
Konoba Gina
We’ll give you their story in no time…come back soon!
Wine bar Tinja: where everybody knows your name…
Unfortunately, this place in now closed. Besides both owners being sommeliers, Karin and Emila will also thrill you with the stuff that comes out of their tiny kitchen while holding wine presentations, special gatherings, or just… enjoying wine with friends. …
Restaurant Amfiteatar
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[VIDEO] An Englishwoman at Pula farmers market
Judith and Trevor from Pacta Connect, importers of Istran wine to the UK, but also our good friends, visited Pula this summer. Taste of Croatia was there to show them the secrets of the most beautiful farmers’ market in Istria …
Gelateria Gelatando: Real artisan gelato on Pula’s seafront
Since 15 years or so it was impossible to find a good artisan ice cream in Pula. Until this spring when Željka opened her gelateria.
Farabuto: Fine and Fair-priced Istrian Bistro
A new place in Pula. Although the menu is a bit confusing they have good steaks and creative desserts.
[VIDEO] Step-by-step guide to make Istrian sashimi
Last Friday we had not only wonderful dinner at Konoba Batelina. David Skoko was so kind to let us film how he fillets fish like a samurai.
Pizzeria Nina: The best pizza in South Istria
The best pizza in South Istria.
Restaurant Alla Beccaccia: A must for every meat aficionado
Without and doubt Alla Beccaccia is a must-visit for any devoted carnivore who visits Pula, especially if you like wild game meats.
Fažana’s delights and delicacies
This small and well-organized gourmet event focused on three local specialties: spider crab salad, njoki (gnocchi) with game meat goulash and a very funny thing – Istarska supa.
Trapan: Napa Valley? No! Wine Station, South Istria
When you arrive in front of Bruno Trapan’s winery and tasting room in Šišan (shee-shan) you will ask the question we posed in the title.
Restaurant Fra-Kat: Seafood prepared in traditional South Istrian way
The seafood here is prepared in a simple and traditional way, without too much innovation, but still you’ll be in heaven when you try the ingredients of exquisite freshness mostly provided from local fishermen.
Konoba Stare Užance: Charm de Paris at the tip of Istria
This hidden gem, run by young and energetic Sanja, although surrounded by the sea puts accent more on Fruits of the Earth than on Frutti di Mare.
Konoba Batelina: Underrated fish turned into glorious piece of culinary art
Give David Skoko fresh fish or shellfish – the more underrated, the better – and he’ll turn it into a pure and simple but glorious piece of culinary art.
Restaurant Miramare: Straightforward seafood and gargantuan pancakes!
We dare you to finish Miramare pancakes after the meal!
Šibiba: Soon-to-be organic extravirgin olive oil
Šibiba oil is named after the olive grove location in St. Kirin near Vodnjan, and the grove got its name after a grape variety.
