Croatia continues to shine with its growing number of MICHELIN Stars

"In a serene villa within the Alhambra Boutique Hotel overlooking Lošinj’s Čikat bay, this intimate room brings authentic island produce to the fore via haute‑cuisine techniques under the guidance of two‑MICHELIN‑Starred Christian Kuchler and resident chef Michael Gollenz, who adapts refined French sensibilities to local tastes and keeps a close eye on carbon footprint; signatures include an Adriatic fish with Sardinian fregola that’s been on the menu since the Star was awarded, scampi tartare in a mint‑Thai sauce, an Adriatic fish fillet with fennel and Baranjski kulen IGP, paprika‑lacquered beef ribs in BBQ sauce, and a standout oxtail ravioli with Istrian truffle and foie gras, all paired from a 660‑label wine list curated by sommelier Filip Veselovac in an elegant, light‑filled space that gazes straight onto the bay." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri