Konoba Cigale

We had a very pleasant lunch at Konoba Cigale, a calm and rustic shaded restaurant set right above the sea with a stunning view of the quiet bay. The setting immediately puts you at ease—relaxed, local, and unpretentious, yet with great attention to detail. The menu leans on traditional island flavors prepared with fresh, local ingredients, and everything we tried reflected that rustic, authentic style. We started with shrimp tartare with smoked mussel mayonnaise, which was refreshing and creative. The homemade bread was perfect for sharing, followed by gnocchi in scampi sauce, full of depth and flavor. Among the mains, the turbot fillet was delicate and well-prepared, while the noble gilt-head bream (orada), sold by weight, was grilled to perfection. There was also some fresh bonito (palamida) offered from the kitchen that added a nice local touch. For dessert, we enjoyed a light and sweet almond semifreddo with caramel—a lovely way to finish. The wine selection matched the food beautifully: • Malvazija Radovan (0.75 l) – crisp and local, a great match with seafood • Grk Frano Bire (0.75 l) – an outstanding Korčula wine with character • Plus some Jana mineral water to keep things balanced. The staff were professional yet warm and smiling, making us feel welcome throughout the meal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, which added to the relaxed atmosphere. Overall, Konoba Cigale combines fantastic views, authentic cuisine, fresh seafood, and good local wines with genuine hospitality. A place where tradition, location, and service come together perfectly—a real gem in Mali Lošinj.

To be honest, this restaurant has become to be my favorite! Every single dish is delicious! Everything is super fresh, stuff is friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. I have been visiting this restaurant for 3 years and it has never disappointed me! Highly recommend to have a dinner there!

Extraordinary and very hostile staff, tasty food. If you want something remarkable visit this place. You’ll have opportunity to taste homemade food, seafood prepared in modern but traditional style. This is place for the most demanding guests.

The restaurant has a menu with allergen information, but the server was not knowledgeable about allergens and made mistakes with my orders. After the situation was resolved, the black risotto was enjoyable.

An unforgettable experience! The waiter was the most charming and professional we've ever encountered – truly a gem. The food was an absolute fantasy, every bite better than the last. The view was breathtaking, the kids were happy and entertained, and this mom finally got to relax and enjoy in peace. A perfect evening in every way. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing! The view, the location, the quality of the food, the plates, the service…everything was perfect. Reservation is reccomended. We called and we got a really nice table. Pricey, definitely higher than the other local restautants, but really worth it. The wines are really ridiculously high priced for the Croatian standard and as a passionate wine lover I wanted to order a glass if wine, but definitely not for that price. However, next time we’ll come back for sure. The parking is right there, next to the restaurant. It’s a free parking.

Came here for our anniversary dinner and it was such a lovely experience. The friendlystaff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The food was excellent as we needed something a bit different from the traditional dishes of nearby restaurants. We would love to come back again!

It started as the perfect experience, with very nice waiters and a stunning location. Unfortunately, it turned into a scam. We explicitly ordered a €52 dish (seafood pasta for two), and ended up with €115 in the bill. Needless to say, they significantly ruined our day. The food is good, but if you expect to be treated fairly, do not go.