The best restaurants Poreč

Located in an alleyway off the main street, this wine bar is appreciated for its good atmosphere and friendly welcome. The quality of its wines is also an argument in its favor; don't hesitate to ask for advice on regional vintages, such as a good Malvasia. The place remains very popular thanks to its large, full salads, fish and seafood platters and, above all, for its platters of local cheeses and charcuterie. Some say they've diminished in quantity, but they're still generous and fresh.

Right on the harbor, this elegant restaurant is one of the city's top-rated eateries. It plays on the concept of new Mediterranean cuisine. A la carte dishes include Motovun soup with mushrooms and white truffles, white seafood carpaccio, whole grilled fish of the day with blitva (mashed chard and potatoes), scallops with saffron rice, fillet of beef with the chef's sauce. Among the desserts, try the ice cream... with truffles. Good regional wine list too.

On the corner of busy pedestrian streets, especially in the evening, this is one of the city's most popular fast-food outlets. What's original about this franchise? It offers almost exclusively seafood products. Here, all kinds of burgers and long sandwiches are quickly packed, well-stocked with tuna, salmon and even shark steaks! Fried squid cones, sardine tempuras and other frituras can be eaten on the go with salad, French fries (excellent!) or rice bowls (gluten-free). It's hearty and easy to digest!

Built in 1447 on the foundations of ancient fortifications, the Gothic watchtower retains its powerful walls. The entrance features a winged Venetian lion, sculpted by Jakomus de Pari and his son. The interior has been converted to accommodate an Istrian gourmet restaurant. Before or after a cocktail at the Torre Rotonda (Trg Narodni), the medieval experience continues here with an à la carte meal. Meticulous, inventive dishes, sea and land, in a romantic atmosphere, indoors under the historic vaults or on the roof terrace.

Close to the station and set back from the seafront promenade, this fast-food restaurant is peaceful and well placed. For on-site dining, there's either an indoor dining room or a shaded terrace, which is elevated above the street. The menu features classic Japanese and Asian street food: gyozas, ramen noodles, poke bowls with avocado/edamame/soy salad and mochi for dessert. The chef accommodates food allergies, while service is discreet and prompt. In direct competition with the other well-known address, Chili Fusion Streetfood (Ribarski Trg).

Even in Istria, a good Bosnian meal is not to be sniffed at. Here, the formula is simple: we're in a grill restaurant just like in Sarajevo. To eat in, there's a large terrace or an interior room with a refined decor and beautiful oriental carpets. Customers mostly order the grilled meat platter, with lamb chops, sausages and ćevapčići spiced with herbs, accompanied by fries, salad and homemade bread (for two people). To accompany, you can choose a bottled lager, Sarajevska Premium.

The formula here is all vegetable and gourmet. On generous plates, the yellow of polenta or whole peppers contrasts with the green of broccoli, guacamole or blitva - the olive-oil crushed potato and chard or other green sprouts - typical of Croatian cuisine. Golden seed cakes with tomatoes, mixed legumes, minestrone, pasta with Istrian truffles, white or black rice and more. So many beautiful chromatic tones and good natural flavors. Good desserts too.

In this family-run restaurant, traditional local recipes are given an Italian twist. A good address for fisherman's cuisine, fresh pasta with lobster and tomato sauce, cuttlefish simmered in buzzara (a traditional Dalmatian sauce made with white wine, garlic and parsley), a casserole of mussels, squid and other shellfish... Also, on the terroir side, a dish of mixed grilled meats cooked in an earthenware pot, accompanied by sautéed potatoes (a dish that can be shared to order). Beautiful covered terrace.

Let's call it a restaurant-pizzeria-grill rather than a simple bistro! The establishment has been run since 1994 by a family from Poreč. In the vicinity of Juraj Dobrile Park and the Euphrasian Basilica, it's well placed. It's easy to recognize the two-hundred-year-old building that houses it. Here, you can enjoy a drink and a quiet meal on the terrace. The menu features seafood, lobster and grilled fish, as well as fresh pasta with truffle sauce, risotto, pizzas, full salads and grilled meats.

A B & B you'll find 5 km from Poreč. Set in the woods, 800 m from the road, the establishment is appreciated for its comfortable, rustic rooms and its local restaurant, with large wooden tables and benches set in the park. This country atmosphere is reserved for those who travel by car. The menu includes ravioli with truffles or wild asparagus cream, prosciutto and goat's cheese, grilled meats and fresh pasta.