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Mar

Indulge in Top Istrian Food at These Romantic Restaurants in Pula

Rustic Istrian food is at the heart of the Pula dining scene and we have selected some of the romantic restaurants in Pula serving heartwarming food! Croatia has high-quality, fresh ingredients combined with centuries of local dishes that have been passed down from one generation to another. Walking the streets of Istrian towns, you’ll notice several ‘Konoba’ (tavern) locations. These taverns often serve traditional family recipes and occasionally feature displays of their families running the restaurant and their respective farms. Recent times have seen the Pula dining scene change as Konobas and restaurants elevate the dining experience with modern interior design and reimagined Istrian food. For guests searching for a romantic dining experience during their summer vacation, now is a great time to visit and dine in Istria!

Konoba Batelina

This Michelin-starred restaurant is the primary famed resto in the Pula dining scene. The best part is that it is located in Banjole – a couple of meters away from Camp Diana. Renowned among the locals for its take on serving the freshest regional food with clear inspiration from the Adriatic Sea. The tavern is intimate and employs passionate staff with a deep understanding and love for quality food and local wines.

Konoba Boccaporta

Boccaporta is a beloved tavern among Pula natives and residents for obvious reasons. The restaurant offers some of the most well-prepared and scrumptious regional food for diners that can be enjoyed in an outdoor or indoor environment. The cozy ambiance helps to draw in guests creating a moment that feels like a nice warm hug. Perfectly seasoned and light food ensures that you leave the place without feeling heavy. If you are planning to dine here, reserve ahead of time as the tavern becomes particularly busy during the tourist season.

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Konoba Taj

Taj Tavern’s location outside of the city center is ideal for diners who are keen on dining without feeling the frantic pace of Pula in the summer. Its indoor seating area features a traditional Istrian stone house design with a fireplace in the center to add to its rustic charm. Diners will be tantalized by the wafting smell of mouthwatering grilled fish and vegetables that will excite your tastebuds. The friendly family-run staff is at your disposal for any recommendations on signature Istrian food that one must try when visiting the region.   

Batak Pula

This Istrian branch of this Zagreb-based restaurant franchise is one of the newer restaurants that have emerged in the Pula dining scene. Located in Pula City Mall, guests can do their shopping and then dine at this modern restaurant. Serving up elevated Istrian food like ćevapčići and pljeskavica, you will love the modern interpretation of these classic dishes. Complemented with attentive service inside this beautifully designed resto, you are sure to be whisked away by the captivating atmosphere and flavorful dishes.

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Bonaca Restaurant

If you’re looking for an amazing view to go with your food, then Bonaca Restaurant will certainly deliver. Situated in the Verudela complex, the resto overlooks the Adriatic Sea which offers diners a sublime view of Croatia’s majestic blue making it one of only a handful of restaurants in the Pula dining scene to combine food and nature. Serving fresh Mediterranean specialties, you can delight in grilled lobster or order a classic steak as you watch the sunset and cover the sky in golden hues.

Istria is rich in sports tourism, wild nature paths as well as delectable Mediterranean and regional cuisines. It is a region blessed with fresh seafood that is at the center of many Pula restaurants’ cooking principles. After an adventure-filled day, there is something comforting and relaxing about dining out, particularly at restaurants that have achieved the idyllic ambiance as the ones we have chosen above. The Pula dining scene is ready to give you a memorable experience as you dive into a world of comforting Istrian food.