Monte

"Situated next to St Euphemia church in the house where chef Danijel Đekić was born, this family-run restaurant dating back to 1985, originally a traditional tavern, has been transformed into one of the most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants in Croatia. The innovative, regional cuisine is often inspired by old recipes which are then reinterpreted with creative flair. The three menus are named after the colour of their key ingredient: Red for lobster, Green for vegetables and Blue for fish and seafood (but not exclusively). Special mention must be made of the lobster bisque, which features lobster tartare with trout caviar accompanied by a fennel-flavoured fumet and baked squid in black batter. The wine options are also excellent, both for the extensive choice and for the enthusiasm with which the sommelier provides recommendations." - Michelin Inspector

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"This family-run restaurant began life as a traditional Istrian inn and has transformed into a gourmet oasis. The chef’s cuisine focuses on top-quality Mediterranean and Istrian dishes with three menus named after colors – Red, Green, and Blue, highlighting ingredients like lobster and local cheeses." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri

"Chef and owner Danijel Dekić opened Monte right below St. Euphemia Church, in the courtyard of his parents’ house, back in 1985. Today, it’s a Michelin-star restaurant, where a grape tree grows inside the stone-walled interior and engagements often happen at the “Romeo and Juliet” table in the alfresco alcove. The food here is Mediterranean with a molecular twist, but the tasting menus are constantly changing. One night you may eat tuna tartare with baby clams, crème fraiche, and panko egg; the next, slow-roasted suckling pig with lentils, pork rind, onion marmalade, and geranium."

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"The cool, contemporary style of this softly lit, romantic restaurant comes as a contrast to the old town, in whose enchanting lanes it is hidden. Creative and occasionally theatrical, the cooking is also somewhat of a surprise using modern techniques to create beautifully presented, flavor-filled dishes." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"A one-Michelin-star restaurant in Rovinj that retained its star from the previous year." - Monica Burton