Cap Aureo Signature Restaurant

Beautiful restaurant with stunning views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food is creative and full of amazing flavors. Each dish is presented beautifully and made with great attention to detail. The staff is friendly, professional, and always ready to recommend the perfect wine or explain the menu.

Cap Aureo offers bold and creative dishes presented in a truly stunning way. Every plate is a work of art, combining surprising flavors with perfect balance. The service is attentive and professional, making the whole dining experience unforgettable.

A restaurant that’s had its Michelin star for just five days and they managed to serve me a flawless 7-course vegan menu — completely blew me away. Everything runs like clockwork, the staff is friendly, and the food? So good you’ll want to wipe the plate clean with fingers. Michelin got it right. This time, for real. Must visit!

Dinner at Cap Aureo was a real treat.They just earned a Michelin star! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a fun night with friends. Definitely worth a visit.

Unforgettable Fine Dining in Rovinj – Cap Aureo Deserves a Michelin Star! Celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary, we wanted something truly special. After looking into gourmet restaurants in Rovinj, Cap Aureo caught my eye – even though the same hotel, the Grand Park Hotel, is also home to a two-star Michelin restaurant. But for our evening, we chose Cap Aureo. And what a choice it was. We knew the evening would come at a price – but early in the experience, we realized it would be worth every penny. In fact, this turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Perhaps the best. Cap Aureo does not (yet) hold a Michelin star – though it absolutely deserves one. From what I’ve heard, this may be due to formal criteria, perhaps related to Chef Jeffrey Vella’s involvement in other culinary ventures. But when it comes to quality? Without a doubt. This restaurant thinks, creates, and delivers with the same excellence and artistry you expect from the finest Michelin-starred venues. We went for the 7-course tasting menu, though you can have up to 20. We left the selection of dishes to our main waiter, and what followed was a masterfully composed meal. It began with delicate snacks – small, flavour-packed bites that set the tone – and continued with perfectly executed highlights like lobster, squab, and lamb. Each plate was a thoughtful composition of texture, temperature, and taste. Beautifully presented, deeply satisfying, and clearly crafted by a kitchen with exceptional precision and care. There’s no pretence here – just honest, joyful cooking at the highest level. The wine pairing was spot-on. The sommelier delivered detailed and passionate presentations – and although, as someone working in the wine industry, I could have done with slightly shorter descriptions, I appreciated her depth of knowledge and thoughtful pairings. Each wine elevated its dish. Service was flawless throughout: present, attentive, warm, and well-paced. We felt cared for from beginning to end, yet always allowed to just enjoy the moment. I’m sharing a few photos from the evening – but only a few. Some things are better experienced without spoilers. And this is definitely one of them. My husband and I fell in love with Cap Aureo. As we stepped out into the warm Rovinj night, we were already talking about coming back. Huge thanks to the entire team – in the kitchen, on the floor, and behind the wine list. For us, this evening was truly perfect. We recently returned to Cap Aureo in Rovinj – just a few weeks after our last visit – and it was no surprise to us that they’ve now been awarded a Michelin star. Based on our previous experience with the food, wine selection, and outstanding service, we expected it. New visit after they got one star! This time, we once again chose the 7-course tasting menu. Some dishes had changed slightly with the season, bringing in new elements and fresh inspiration. From the very first bite, every plate delivered layers of flavor that lifted the whole experience. Some combinations were so beautifully balanced and unexpected, I found myself wanting to lick the plate – especially one sauce that was simply unforgettable. We started the evening with a local sparkling wine from Istria, made using the traditional method – just like in Champagne. A perfect, elegant beginning to what became a memorable meal. Chef Jeffrey Vella came by early in the evening to greet us, which added a personal and warm touch. The sommelier, just as skilled and passionate as last time, paired each course with wines that brought out the best in every dish. His access to the finest wines from top vineyards truly showed in every glass. If you're looking for refined cuisine that delights your taste buds, surprises your senses, and leaves you smiling long after the last bite – Cap Aureo is a must. You’ll be taken care of from start to finish.

We chose the 7-course menu, and every single dish impressed us. Beyond the delicious food, I would especially like to highlight the work of the waiters, who truly make sure that every guest feels comfortable and well taken care of. We have visited many Michelin-starred restaurants, including in Rovinj, but the best main course of our lives – the pigeon – we had here.

We want to thank everyone of Cap Aureo Team, we have been here several times and it has been maximal pleasure everytime! The creativity of the dishes is very impressive. The first star Michelin is well-deserved but in our opinion Cap Aureo already performs on 3 star niveau. The service experience is on the highest level, everyone is so professional! Special thanks to Zeljko and the whole team of Cap Aureo, thank you for having us as guests, Thomas&Franziska

This restaurant undeniably stands as one of Croatia’s best and most beautiful restaurants. My husband and I visited it for the second time and were just as delighted as we were two years ago. We had a 10-course menu with a wine pairing and the food, wine selection, service, ambiance... everything was great. We’re looking forward to come back.