gourmet guide - Colours of Istria
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gourmet guide - Colours of Istria
North-western Istria gourmet guide UMAGO UMAG CITTÀNOVA NOVIGRAD VERTENEGLIO BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Content 4 Introduction 7 The Preservation of Historical Sites and the Environment 8 The Food and Wine of North-western Istria 10 The Secrets of Extra Virgin Gold - The Olive Oil Route 11 The Story of the Robust Wine, Teran - The Istrian Teran Route 12 Mischievous Istrian Beauty - The Istrian Malvasia Route 14 In the Empire of the Momjan Muscat - The Momjan Muscat Route 15 The Power of Tradition: the Istrian Ox - The Native Istrian Ox Route 16 The Underground Lord of Flavour - The White Truffle Route 18 Traditional flavours of Istrian Cuisine - The Agrotourism and Home Cooking Route 20 Spring Walk - The Wild Asparagus Route 22 Autumn Sea Rhapsody - The Sole Fish Route 24 Winter Joys of the Adriatic - The Adriatic Squid Route 26 At the End or the Beginning of the Journey - The Shellfish Route Information and contacts Recommended restaurants, taverns, agro tourism, wine and olive oil routes in north-western Istria Accommodation facilities in north-western Istria Impressum Published by: Tourist Boards Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla, Buje; Design: Studio Sonda, Poreč; Photographs: Archive of Istria Tourist Board; Archive of Tourist Boards Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla, Buje; Printed by: Arty d.o.o, Umag; Edition: 25.000, Year: 2013 www.coloursofistria.com 3 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Introduction Istria Istria, this magical and diverse miniature world, is also the largest peninsula on the Adriatic Sea, located at the foot of the Alps. In a relatively small area you will find a plethora of green fields and hills, vineyards and olive groves, as well as seaside towns rich in historical and cultural heritage. In the continental parts of the Istrian peninsula there are medieval towns dotted around the hilltops and surrounded by mighty defensive walls. For some decades now, Istria has been well known as a tourist destination, with gentle beaches, a pleasant climate and a crystal clear sea. Istria is a region which is increasingly being discovered by many visitors as a holiday destination with excellent hotels, top quality wines and olive oils, numerous restaurants and rural tourism. In short, Istria is a treasure chest full of diverse beauty and gourmet food, not too far from major European cities. With the aid of this booklet, we will help you to get to know the region and the people of northwest Istria. 4 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide North-western Istria North-western Istria stretches from the Slovenian border in the north to the River Mirna in the south. Here we find a large variety of natural wealth, from the mainly flatland area located near the shore, mainly dominated by shrubs and fertile arable fields, to the gentle green hills. From these hills the view spreads out over streams and small rivers, meandering all the way to the fertile valley of the River Mirna. There are traces of a rich historical heritage in many places. The medieval town of Grožnjan, famous for its extraordinary beauty, is one of the most interesting sites and is also famous for its numerous artists’ colonies and events held there during the summer. In addition, the towns of Brtonigla and Momjan are famous fortheir wine making traditions; Umag is the town of tennis, and Savudrija the place most connected with the sea and fishing. Further, the town of Novigrad is noteworthy for its perfectly preserved defensive walls and the city hall located right next to the sea, and then there is Buje, known as the “oil town” for its olive groves. www.coloursofistria.com 5 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide The Preservation of Historical Sites and the Environment Here in Istria we are very proud of the cleanliness of our environment, which you can witness at every step of the way. In cooperation with the Istria Tourist Board, our offices are striving to preserve this beauty through the “Let my Istria Shine” initiative, which includes activities and workshops for children, teaching them to love our region from earliest childhood. Help us keep the environment clean for future generations. We would also ask you to not leave litter at the historical sites during your visits. www.coloursofistria.com 7 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide The Food and Wine of North-western Istria The north-western region of Istria, thanks to its diverse natural wealth in a relatively small space, is an ideal destination for an interesting vacation, with exquisite food. The region has a coastline rich in fish and inland hills filled with truffles and wild flora. In order to help you plan your visit and choose from the array of bars and taverns, we are offering you eleven food and wine routes which contain the best of north-western Istria. Some of our routes offer selected local recipes, should you wish to try to prepare our specialties at home. We wish you a pleasant stay and an unforgettable holiday in northwestern Istria! 8 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries The Secrets of Extra Virgin Gold (The Olive Oil Route) Olive trees, the most durable of trees and the symbol of the Mediterranean, Savudrija 1 have been grown here for centuries. Istrian olive oil has been appreciated 7 since the time of the Ancient Romans who considered it a delicacy of excep- 16 6 Umag 8 10 4 2 is slightly bitter when tasted, has an intense aroma and is an unsurpassed 15 Buje Brtonigla tional quality, as may be seen in written records from the first century AD. It 12 3 11 13 seasoning for the best of meals. Olive oil is the most valuable oil in the 17 14 9 Livade 5 Novigrad human diet, also used to cure many health problems, and is, according to some, the elixir of life itself. Today, Istrian olive oil is once again in its rightful place; at the top of the world. According to the renowned guide for extra virgin oils “L’extravergine” Olive oil manufacturers Istrian olive oil is, for the fifth year in a row, among the top fifteen best 1. Agrofin – Ulje Mate, Zambratija 2. Agrolaguna, Brtonigla 3. Agro – Millo, Baredine 4. Al Torcio, Novigrad 5. Babić, Novigrad 6. CUJ – Kraljević, Farnežine 7. Farma Jola, Savudrija 8. Franco Basiaco, Buje 9. Ipša, Ipši 10. Marija Buršić, Nova Vas 11. Marijan Cosseto, Krasica 12. Marino Civitan, Kremenje 13. Nino Činić, Krasica 14. Obitelj Cattunar, Nova Vas 15. OPG Maglica, Bibali, Buje 16. OPG Zigante, Plovanija 17. Remiggio Benvegnu, Gardoši, Krasica rated olive oils in the world. 10 On our olive oil route you have a unique opportunity to see colourful olive groves situated on cascading hill slopes, perfectly incorporated into the landscape. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the techniques of growing olives and the production of extra virgin oil, and also, in the unique and original setting of our oil pressing facilities, to taste and buy some of the best Istrian oils. In this way, you can take the genuine flavours of Istria home with you. You can find more information and the list of extra virgin olive oil producers on the website www.istria-gourmet.com and in the Istria Gourmet brochure. www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries The Story of the Robust Wine, Teran (The Istrian Teran Route) Teran is a very old grape variety, one of the most widespread red grape varieties in Istria. According to the available written records, Teran was first Savudrija 7 mentioned 600 years ago. Plovanija It was written that Teran was given as a gift to Emperor’s ambassadors in 1390, who were given 20 ceramic bottles, and later, in 1408, Teran was 12 6 Umag 10 13 3 5 given as a gift to the Venetian Ambassador, and in 1411 to the Ambassador 11 Momjan Buje of Austria. These facts certainly add to the value and quality of this red Is- Brtonigla Grožnjan 1 trian wine. The first description of Teran comes from the Istrian agronomist 2 4 9 Petar Stanković from 1825, while in local professional literature, Teran has been talked about for around 180 years. Just a few years ago, Teran was much more bitter in taste than today, but Istrian winemakers succeeded in reducing its acerbity considerably by balancing modern technology and traditional processes to decrease the apple acid in the wine, giving it a whole new quality. We are sure that the modern Teran, the best examples of which can be found here in north-western Istria on our Istrian Teran Route, will be appreciated by many. Teran has a characteristic ruby red colour which is given a purple tint when swirled in a glass. The aroma is pleasant, strong and easily recognizable, the typical fruity character dominated by the fragrance of raspberries. The relatively high acid content and the certain degree of acidity combined with the high percentage of extract, give this wine its characteristic full, strong and robust, but at the same time complete taste. Because it is a well-rounded wine and contains a high antioxidant count, it is considered to be beneficial to health. You can find more information and the list of winemakers on the website www.istria-gourmet.com and in the Istria Gourmet brochure. www.coloursofistria.com 15 Novigrad 14 Wine makers 1. Agrolaguna, Brtonigla 2. Cattunar, Nova Vas 3. Celega, Buje 4. Clai – Bijele zemlje, Brajki, Krasica 5. Coronica, Koreniki 6. CUJ – Kraljević, Farnežine 7. Degrassi, Savudrija 8. Dešković, Kostanjica 9. Gambaletto, Brajki, Krasica 10. Kabola, Kremenje 11. Kozlović, Vale, Momjan 12. Sinković, Sv. Mauro, Momjan 13. Vina Franković, Buje 14. Vino P&P, Novigrad 15. Zigante Duvilio, Kostanjica 11 8 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries Mischievous Istrian Beauty (The Istrian Malvasia Route) Savudrija Malvasia, whose name derives from the Greek city Monamvasia (located 8 on the Peloponnesian peninsula), is a grape variety which is at least 2000 years old. It is believed that Venetian wine traders brought it to Istria in the 2 Plovanija 14 Momjan 7 Umag 13 17 Brtonigla grown mostly in the Italian regions of Piedmont and Puglia. Today, the most 10 famous varieties are the white Malvasia from Italy, specifically Malvasia Grožnjan 16 1 5 3 14th century. When we talk about Malvasia, we are usually referring to a white grape variety, although there is also a Malvasia nera (a red variety) Buje 6 Novigrad 15 11 18 9 12 Wine makers 1. Agrolaguna, Brtonigla 2. Brajko, Oskoruš, Momjan 3. Cattunar, Nova Vas 4. Celega, Buje 5. Clai – Bijele Zemlje, Brajki, Krasica 6. Coronica, Koreniki 7. CUJ – Kraljević, Farnežine 8. Degrassi, Savudrija 9. Dešković, Kostanjica 10. F&F Ravalico, Nova Vas 11. Gambaletto, Brajki, Krasica 12. IBM Vina Ivančić, Novigrad 13. Kabola, Kremenje 14. Kozlović, Vale, Momjan 15. Sinković, Sv. Mauro, Momjan 16. Veralda, Brtonigla 17. Vina Franković, Buje 18. Zigante Duvilio, Kostanjica Bianca del Chianti, Malvasia del Lazio, Malvasia delle Lipari, Malvasia di Candia, Malvasia di Sardegna, and of course, Malvasia Istriana. Malvasia became very popular in Istria in the nineteen thirties and forties, and it is dominant amongst the white grape varieties here. Since the technique used to produce Malvasia at that time was the same as for red wine, its characteristics did not come to full expression. Malvasia produced using this technique had a brownish tint and virtually no scent, a slightly fruity and flowery aroma and it lacked freshness. In short, it was an average wine and its aroma was mostly dominated by the alcohol content. During the nineteen-eighties things started to change for the better. A handful of young Istrian winemakers started producing Malvasia in a technologically more advanced manner, and in the nineties a small revolution in winemaking technology took place as more and more winemakers started using modern techniques and production processes for this white wine. Confirmation of the exceptional quality came in 1998 at the “Vinovita” International Wine Fair in Zagreb when the Istrian Malvasia produced by the Kozlović family was awarded the title of the Best White Wine in Croatia. Following the world trend of the increasing popularity of local, indigenous varieties, interest in the Istrian Malvasia is growing and it is appreciated even outside Istria. Its strong alcohol and rich extract content, combined with a moderate to low percentage of acid makes Malvasia a rich and fulltasting wine. It is so discreet, flowery and fruity that many people say it resembles the scent of the acacia flower. The fruity aromas are most often dominated by apple and plum, and in a ripe wine you can also taste a hint of bitter almond. 12 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide The little town of Brtonigla, best known as ‘The town of wine’ is the cradle of Malvasia wine in the Istria region. For more than 30 years Brtonigla has been hosting the Istrian Malvasia Fest in honour of the Queen of Wine, as Malvasia is known. This food and wine festival, a mix of taste, tradition and entertainment takes place every year in July. There is more information about this year’s Istrian Malvasia Fest on: www.coloursofistria.com. For those of you who want more, we invite you to visit Istria at the end of May, as the last week of the month is reserved for the “Wine Day” - the day when Istrian winemakers open the doors of their cellars to the public (more on: www.istria-gourmet.com). You can find more information and the list of winemakers on the website www.istria-gourmet.com and in the Istria Gourmet brochure. www.coloursofistria.com 13 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries In the Empire of the Momjan Muscat (The Momjan Muscat Route) If you would like to experience something special, visit Momjan, a small picturesque village in the northwest of the peninsula. 1 At 275m above sea level, the village offers stunning views of the Alps and 3 Momjan 2 Dolomites from one end and lush greenery of undisturbed nature and a 4 5 beautiful sea panorama from the other. The history of Momjan reaches far back to 1035, and the spirit of history follows you wherever you go. What makes Momjan so irresistible is by all means Momjan Muscat. Buje It is a white grape variety that grows in only some of the Momjan vineyards, mostly on the hills from Oskoruš to St. Ivan near Merišće, at 200-350m above Wine makers 1.Brajko, Oskuruš, Momjan 2.Kabola, Kremenje 3.Kozlović, Vale, Momjan 4.Prelac, Momjan 5.Sinković, Sv. Mauro, Momjan sea level, in the sub-Mediterranean climate. Over the centuries, thanks to the special features of the local climate and soil, Muscat has attained almost perfect characteristics. As well as the traditional production method still used by a few families in Merišće, in more recent times a modern production method has gained a foothold. Many Istrian wine connoisseurs would give Momjan Muscat top marks for its golden colour, its intense scent of wild carnations and exquisite aroma. Dry and sweet, it goes well with sweets and many other delicacies. Aphrodisiac properties have been attributed to Muscat. Due to its particularity, Momjan Muscat is also appreciated outside of Istria. At the wine fair in Brussels in 1935 Muscat won a gold medal, and it was readily enjoyed at the royal courts of Franz Joseph in Vienna and King Emmanuel III in Rome. If emperors enjoyed Momjan muscat, you should too! You can find more information and the list of winemakers on the website www.istria-gourmet.com and in the Istria Gourmet brochure. 14 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries The Power of Tradition: the Istrian Ox (The Native Istrian Ox Route) The hard work of peasants and natural selection over the centuries are finally being appreciated in a unique gastronomic sense. 2 Savudrija Whilst in the past, the traditional breed of Istrian ox - the Boškarin - worked walls, and ate modestly due to the poor grazing conditions, providing the Umag gastronomic delicacies. 6 Momjan Buje 4 little milk needed for each family, today its meat is the source of regional The tradition of tastes returning to the kitchens of renowned restaurants and 9 1 in the fields alongside the peasants, dragging stones for building houses and Brtonigla 8 3 7 5 to the centre of attention of top gastronomes enriches what Istria has to offer, revitalising old customs in preparing food with the gorgeous aromas Novigrad that used to spread in the old days from the rural homes in the inland part of the peninsula. Restaurants and taverns Boiled or sautéed, or baked under an iron bell (“pod pekom”, the traditional 1. Buščina, Marija na Krasu method which involves the slow cooking of food, placed on an earthen 2. Diana Kempinski Adriatic, Savudrija platter, covered with an iron bell and then surrounded by very hot embers), 3. Morgan, Bracanija prepared as a sauce with “fuži” pasta or gnocchi, marinated in home-made 4. Nono, Petrovija olive oil or aromatized with wild plants... these are just some of the ways 5. San Benedetto, Dajla to prepare this unique meat from our ancestors’ kitchen. The expression 6. San Mauro, Momjan “home-cooked” these days has become magical, truly describing the meat of the Istrian ox, and awakens nostalgia, arouses your senses and makes your stay in Istria even more special! www.coloursofistria.com 7. San Rocco Gourmet, Brtonigla 8. San Rocco - Primizia, Brtonigla 9. Stari podrum, Vale, Momjan 15 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries The Underground Lord of Flavour (The White Truffle Route) 6 What is a truffle? Gastronomes still cannot agree if it is a type of food or a Plovanija 10 2 1 type of spice, but they are positive about one thing – truffles are the peak 7 Kaštel Momjan 3 of gastronomy. 4 Buje 11 Brtonigla 9 8 It is a strange and mysterious bulb hidden in the ground with no stem above and it can only be found with the help of specially trained dogs or pigs. 5 Grožnjan Livade 12 In Istria there are three kinds of soil – red in the coastal area, white around the Učka Mountain and grey in the inland. There, in the moist, grey dirt grows the truffle, and the area in which it grows spreads from the valley of the River Mirna to the Ćićarija Mountain in the north, and from the town of Restaurants and taverns 1. Buščina, Sv. Marija na Krasu 2. Igor, Kaštel 3. La Parenzana, Volpija 4. Marino, Kremenje 5. Morgan, Bracanija Pazin and to Raški Zaljev (bay) in the south. This strange and unsightly bulb, famous as an aphrodisiac, with its intense and unique fragrance, has remained the inviolable king of cuisine from ancient Roman times to the present day. The truffle is always an inexhaustible source of culinary achievements, from appetizers and salads to main dishes and desserts. 6. Mulino, Škrile, Buje The Istrian white truffle is one of the most prized in the world. It matures 7. Rino, Momjan in autumn and is best eaten freshly picked, in the authentic setting of our 8. San Rocco Gourmet, Brtonigla taverns and restaurants. As well as white truffles, which are the most prized 9. San Rocco - Primizia, Brtonigla and expensive truffles (Tuber magnatum), maturing from mid-September 10. Stari podrum, Momjan 11. Tončić, Čabrnica 12. Zigante, Livade until the end of January, in Istria we may also find numerous species of black truffle which mature almost throughout the entire year. On our White Truffle Route we have chosen taverns and restaurants which offer imaginative truffle-based menus combined with excellent Istrian wines, and are outstanding in terms of the beauty of their setting and the kindness and professionalism of their staff. Thanks to all of the above, these selected places were awarded the designation “Original truffle - Tartufo vero” by the Istrian Tourist Board. See more on truffles on: www.istria-gourmet.com. 16 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen 'Fuži' with truffles (for 4 persons) Ingredients 500 g “fuži” (pasta) 20 g white truffles 20 g black truffles 80 g butter 100 ml cooking cream Salt and pepper Preparation Put the “fuži” in hot, previously salted and oiled water and cook as per package instructions. Melt butter in a frying pan and leave to boil for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from the stove and add thinly grated white truffles and the cooked and drained noodles, then mix and put on plates. Grate black truffles over each portion and serve. www.coloursofistria.com 17 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries Traditional flavours of Istrian Cuisine (The Agrotourism and Home Cooking Route) Inner Istria, that likeable world of green hills and fertile valleys, provides a fantastic backdrop for car trips into the colourful villages and locations, whose Momjan 4 names you probably won’t be able to pronounce, but which will startle you Buje Zrenj Grožnjan Brtonigla 3 2 1 5 with their beauty and you won’t be able to forget them. Precisely in that inner part of Istria, diligent Istrian peasants have restored the old stone houses of their ancestors in a traditional way, and today they welcome their guests there, offering them traditional Istrian cuisine. Many of these households still live off their land, offering meals made entirely of their own products (agro-tourism), while others make a living by serving meals based on traditional Istrian cuisine (taverns). Agrotourisms Traditional Istrian food is based on meat and pasta, and the most famous (only if announced-ideal for small groups and couples) meals are Istrian pršut ham, dried in the Bora wind (a local dry wind), sheep 1. Dešković, Kostanjica with beans, potatoes and dried meat), “fuži” (a kind of pasta), gnocchi or 2. Klaj, Fiorini ravioli (pasta) with game sauce or chicken gravy as a warm appetizer, and 3. Radešić, Krasica veal cooked under an iron bell, or ombolo and sausages with cabbage as 4. San Mauro, Momjan a main dish. Dessert consists of traditional sweets, such as: fritule (a kind 5. Tončić, Čabrnica of small donut) and kroštule (a dry sweet), or fresh fruit in season from cheese and Istrian bacon as a cold appetizer, Istrian “maneštra” (a soup someone’s own garden. For our Agrotourism route we recommend places and taverns where we believe you will experience a real adventure of original Istrian flavours and all the kindness and warmth of the Istrians. 18 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen Gnocchi with stew (for 4 persons) Ingredients for preparing a stew 600 g veal Oil (mixed olive and sunflower) 4 cloves of garlic 3 onions 3 dl mashed tomatoes 2 carrots Rosemary Parsley A couple of laurel leaves Salt Pepper 0.2 dl red vine Preparation Cut a piece of veal into even sized pieces and add salt. Fry the onions. As the onions start to acquire a golden colour add the meat and cook on a low heat for five minutes. Add chopped garlic and mashed tomatoes. Cook and add water when needed. Add crumbed laurel leaves and rosemary. Add some salt and pepper. Cook until the meat softens. When almost finished, add the red wine. Add some pepper and sprinkle with parsley. When the stew thickens the meal is finished! Taverns (unannounced) A Casa, Grupija Aquarius, Buje Astarea, Brtonigla La Parenzana, Volpija Malo Selo, Fratrija Marinero, Umag Melon, Petrovija Nono, Petrovija Pjero, Kremenje Rino, Momjan Ingredients for preparing the gnocchi 600 g potatoes 2 eggs 200 g flour (more if needed) A tablespoon of lard (or margarine) Some oil Salt San Leonardo, Buje Sole, Juricani Stari podrum, Momjan Tabasco, Novigrad Toni, Zambratija Preparation Wash the potatoes with the peel still on and cook them. Peel the cooked potatoes and mash them onto the table or surface where you will prepare the gnocchi. Add eggs, salt, lard, oil and flour to the mashed potatoes and knead the dough. Roll the dough into long “sausages” and then cut to pieces of 2 - 3 cm in length. Place the gnocchi into salted boiling water and cook until they rise to the surface. Take them out with a scoop and serve covered with the already prepared stew. www.coloursofistria.com 19 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries Spring Walk (The Wild Asparagus Route) 20 The word asparagus is of Greek origin and means offshoot. The whole genus 8 Savudrija 31 18 32 30 of asparagus includes over 300 species, of which Asparagus officinalis is used 1 Plovanija 7 Kaštel 6 Umag 11 as food, while some others are used as decorative plants. 16 14 17 2 24 29 27 22 Brtonigla 5 3 25 Momjan 10 33 Asparagus is one of the oldest wild Mediterranean cultures, and it has been 21 9 12 19 13 Buje 4 15 26 23 28 Novigrad grown here since ancient times. The Egyptians used the wild asparagus which grew along the banks of the Nile not only for food but also as offerings to their gods, and, in the tombs of the Pharaohs pictures of it were painted on the walls. The Greeks picked wild asparagus, and, like the Romans, they believed it to have healing properties, so they also used it as a remedy for insect bites and toothache. The Romans were the first to cultivate the plant, they even knew how to preserve it by freezing: after picking it in the south, they would transport it in carriages to the Alps, where they would keep the shoots in the snow for up to six months, and then bring them back for major Restaurants and taverns celebrations. The Arabs believed those shoots to have aphrodisiac proper- 1. A Casa, Grupija ties, and they are mentioned in a 16th-century love manual as stimulants 2. Aquarius, Buje for love quests. Madame Pompadour had the same beliefs and the French 3. Astarea, Brtonigla King Louis XIV had the shoots grown in greenhouses so he could have them 4. Atelier, Marušići throughout the year. 5. Badi, Lovrečica 6. Buščina, Marija na Krasu 7. David, Kaštel Wild asparagus is definitively one of the most prized wild plants which flourishes in Istria, and is picked from the middle of March until the end of April. 8. Diana Kempinski Adriatic, Savudrija In that period “The Asparagus Days” are held in the north-western area 9. Igor, Kaštel of Istria, when numerous restaurants and taverns offer various specialties 10. La Parenzana, Volpija using this tasty and extremely healthy plant. 11. Ma-ni, Umag The peak of the manifestation is the “Šparogada” (The Asparagus Festival) 12. Malo selo, Fratrija 13. Marino, Kremenje 14. Melon, Petrovija 15. Morgan, Bracanija 16. Mulino, Škrile, Buje in the village of Kaštel, held in the week after Easter, the program of which can be seen on: www.coloursofistria.com. Visit our selected restaurants along the Wild Asparagus Route and discover why this plant is so popular and appreciated in Istria. 17. Nono, Petrovija 18. Pergola, Zambratija 19. Pjero, Kremenje 20. Porto Salvore, Savudrija 21. Rino, Momjan 20 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen 'Fritaja' (fry-up) with wild asparagus (for 4 persons) Ingredients 600 g wild asparagus 8 eggs 1 onion 100 g ‘pršut’ (prosciutto - a special form of ham) Olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation Wash the asparagus, remove the lower, woody part, and break the soft stems with the tips into shorter pieces (app. 3 cm). Heat five spoonfuls of olive oil in a frying pan, add the chopped onion, a little salt and fry on low fire until the onion becomes soft. Then add the prepared asparagus, add pepper and 22. Rondo, Buje 23. San Benedetto, Dajla 24. San Leonardo, Buje 25. San Rocco Gourmet, Brtonigla 26. San Rocco - Primizia, Brtonigla 27. Sergio, Buje 28. Sergio, Novigrad cook for some 4 - 5 minutes (the younger the asparaguses are, the shorter 29. Sole, Juricani cooking time they need). Mix the eggs in a bowl, add thin strips of pršut 30. Toni, Zambratija ham, and a very small amount of salt and pepper, mix and pour over the 31. Villa Rosetta Restoran Maruzza, Zambratija asparagus. Your “fritaja” can be firm or soft. Serve. 32. Villa Vilola, Zambratija 33. Zlatna Vala, Umag www.coloursofistria.com 21 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries Autumn Sea Rhapsody (The Sole Fish Route) 12 17 5 The history of Istria and its people has always been closely tied to the sea, Savudrija 11 16 18 1 and the historic importance of Istrian coastal cities is noticeable in all the Plovanija Kaštel 9 4 Umag 3 6 8 Buje 2 Brtonigla 14 13 7 the sea and the beauty of the Istrian coast have contributed to Istria’s rapid development into one of the leading tourism regions on the Mediterranean. 15 10 elegance of their buildings and palaces. Over the last five hundred years Novigrad Restaurants and taverns 1. A casa, Grupija Thanks to the clean seawater, rocky coastline and sandy seabed of the open sea off Istria’s shores, the sea area is rich in fish and other sea food. It is the combination of traditional fishing, the wealth of the sea and tourism that have led to the boom in gastronomy in the coastal area, so today there is a number of supreme restaurants that will provide you with unforgettable gastronomic experiences, based on fresh fish and sea food, combined of course with supreme Istrian wines and extra virgin olive oil. 2. Badi, Lovrečica Try supreme fish, prepared “salted” or baked in the oven with potatoes, or, why 3. Bassanese, Kaštel not raw with a little lemon juice and olive oil prepared right in front of you? 4. Buščina, Marija na Krasu 5. Diana Kempinski Adriatic, Savudrija Enjoy your sea food risotto or a combination of shrimps and wild asparagus, 6. La Parenzana, Volpija raw oysters from the Lim Bay or Channel, grilled shrimps or buzara, and for 7. Marina, Novigrad a cold appetizer, an outstanding crab or octopus salad, or simply raw shrimp 8. Melon, Petrovija tails with a glass of refreshing Istrian Malvasia. 9. Mulino, Škrile, Buje White sole is a veritable delicacy of especially high quality in the area of 10. Nono, Petrovija 11. Pergola, Zambratija 12. Porto Salvore, Savudrija 13. San Benedetto, Dajla north-western Istria. The catch of local fishermen is the basis of both the traditional cuisine of the region and the dishes prepared by sophisticated culinary artists. 14. San Rocco Gourmet, Brtonigla For all fish and sea food fans there is a gastronomic event called “Sole Fish 15. Sergio, Buje Days” held in the northwest of Istria from the second half of October until 16. Toni, Zambratija mid-November, when it is possible to enjoy this extraordinary fish prepared 17. Villa Rosetta Restoran Maruzza, Zambratija in the widest various of ways in specially selected restaurants and taverns. 18. Villa Vilola, Zambratija the book: “Sole, delicious sole” written by Mrs Rosetta Martinčić Zancola, You can find out how to prepare sole dishes in various ways by consulting owner of the Maruzza Restaurant. 22 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen Spaghettini in Sole Sauce with Red Pepper Ingredients 320 g spaghettini noodles 400 g sole fillet 1 clove of garlic 1 spoonful of minced parsley 1 dl extra-virgin olive oil 1 dl white wine (Malvasia from Istria) Salt Red pepper Preparation Fry the garlic slightly in the olive oil, add the red pepper and the sole fillet cut in stripes and season with salt. Afterwards add white wine and minced parsley. In the meantime boil the spaghettini, add them to the prepared sauce and leave them on a low flame for a couple of minutes. The dish is completed by adding some olive oil at the end. The secret of this recipe is the red pepper: it should be ground while still fresh. www.coloursofistria.com 23 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries Winter Joys of the Adriatic (The Adriatic Squid Route) Istrian fishermen used to say that, “There are no squids until your hands Savudrija 10 9 7 11 1 freeze”. Once the agricultural season was over, people would go squid fishing 5 3 Umag Kaštel Plovanija 4 in the shallow bays of Savudrija, Umag, Novigrad and other fishing ports of north-western Istria, known for their rich fishing tradition from ancient times. The little predators were patiently hunted with ingenious baits, while 6 Buje 2 Brtonigla 8 Novigrad children tried their luck with butterfly nets from the shore. Its first known name – calamari – comes from the ancient Greeks. Although the name became common throughout the Roman Empire, the Croatian term “lignja” is derived from the Latin “loligo”. The Greeks, Byzantines and the Venetians who ruled the Istrian shores for over 500 years, also came Restaurant and taverns 1. A casa, Grupija up with the first recipes, and squid is now synonymous with a fast seafood meal throughout the world. 2. Badi, Lovrečica The restaurants have them on their menus 365 days a year, but nothing 3. Buščina, Marija na Krasu compares to the fresh squids from the Adriatic. The clean waters of the 4. Melon, Petrovija Adriatic, with above average salt content, give them an authentic flavour, 5. Mulino, Škrile, Buje best noticed during winter, when the squids are young and prefer the shal- 6. Nono, Petrovija 7. Pergola, Zambratija low bays of the northern Adriatic, where food abounds. 8. San Benedetto, Dajla To help you enjoy the taste of the Adriatic squid, north-western Istria has 9. Toni, Zambratija dedicated an entire event to this arthropod. During the “Adriatic Squid Days”, 10. Villa Rosetta Restoran Maruzza, Zambratija from December until the beginning of January, restaurants and taverns will 11. Villa Vilola, Zambratija wines and olive oils of global renown. offer menus with this tasty seafood at reasonable prices, paired with local Order grilled “baby“ squids or larger samples in stew, enjoy creamy black risottos and, if you are after that authentic taste we owe to generations of caring housewives, opt for Istrian stuffed squids, with thinly sliced pork shoulder meat, prosciutto, rice, sheep cheese and Mediterranean herbs. 24 www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen Braised Adriatic squids with polenta (for 4 persons) Ingredients 1 kg Adriatic squids 500 g onions 5 garlic cloves 1 dl olive oil 10 g parsley 1.5 dl white wine Fish stock 0.5 kg cornmeal - polenta Salt and pepper A slice of lemon Preparation Clean and chop (into squares) the Adriatic squid. Fry the onions on olive oil until they turn gold. Add the chopped parsley leaves and garlic. Add squids and braise until they are tender and the sauce thickens, meanwhile basting them with white wine and fish stock. Season with salt, pepper and a slice of lemon. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and salt to a litre of hot water and cook polenta on a low heat. Serve cooked polenta warm with braised squids. www.coloursofistria.com 25 Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Enogastronomical itineraries At the End or the Beginning of the Journey (The Shellfish Route) 8 Istrian shellfish: scallops, mussels, Venus shells, Noah’s arks, queen scallops Savudrija 4 10 6 11 5 and oysters, are a special experience for the sophisticated palate. Best during 1 Plovanija Umag winter, their light but full flavour derives from a seabed abounding with life, the clean sea, the stony and sandy bottom in the depths of the indented Istrian shoreline. Wild-grown and cultivated seafood are equally delectable, Buje 3 2 and the shell cultivation tradition can be traced back to antiquity. Brtonigla Don’t miss the pleasure of premium scallops characteristic of the area, freshly 9 7 harvested from the sea in the vicinity of a fresh water source, primarily by Novigrad the estuary of the River Mirna, off the western coast of Istria. You can taste shellfish prepared in the old tradition of the fishermen – in a stewed savoury Restaurant and taverns 1. A casa, Grupija sauce with garlic, parsley, tomatoes, grilled, baked or even raw, seasoned with local extra virgin olive oil and a drop of lemon. 2. Astarea, Brtonigla Or you can go a step further, taking the suggestions of culinary masters, by 3. Badi, Lovrečica sophisticatedly combining the shellfish with risottos and homemade pasta. 4. Bruno, Bašanija Regardless of the recipe of your choice, be prepared for an unforgettable 5. Ma-Ni, Umag gastronomic experience completed with the premium Istrian wines and extra 6. Maruzzella, Zambratija virgin olive oil the region is renowned for far and wide. 7. Navigare, Novigrad 8. Porto Salvore, Savudrija 9. San Benedetto, Novigrad 10. Villa Rosetta Restoran Maruzza, Zambratija 11. Villa Vilola, Zambratija 26 The Istrian “Shellfish Days”, organized by the tourist boards of Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla and Buje, during February and March, in north-western Istria, are a great opportunity for such an experience. Numerous local top quality restaurants and atmospheric taverns will prepare special menus with a minimum of four shellfish-based dishes to be offered at favourable prices. www.coloursofistria.com Northwestern Istria gourmet guide Recipes of the Istrian kitchen Scallops in Breadcrumbs (for 4 persons) Ingredients 3 scallops 5 g breadcrumbs 5 g butter 2 tsp olive oil Preparation Clean fresh scallops, add a teaspoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of butter, gradually adding small quantities of breadcrumbs. Bake in an oven at 200°C for approx. 10 minutes, until scallop meat turns white and the breadcrumbs golden-brown. Serve warm. www.coloursofistria.com 27 Informationen und Kontakt BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Information and contacts Damir i Ornella Bassanese A Casa Grupija 13a, Savudrija, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 737 101 www.restorani-mani.com 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, E, D, SI 11:00 - 23:00 Regional cuisine specialities, fish specialities, Raffaello dessert • Istrische Spezialitäten, Fischspezialitäten, Raffaello Kuchen VERTENEGLIO NOVIGRAD CITTÀNOVA UMAGO UMAG Restaurants / Restaurants Zidine 5, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 134 www.damirornella.com Kaštel 125, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 280 GSM. +385 (0)98 320 362 www.bassanese-kastel.hr 1,2,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 24:00 I, D, SLO Truffle based specialities mit Trüffeln 2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:30 18:30 - 23:00 I, D, E • Spezialitäten working days in the week Arbeitstage pro Woche Amfora by arrangement nach Absprache Ribarnička 10, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 726 298 possibility of tasting Degustationsmöglichkeit languages Sprachen David Belveder opening hours Arbeitszeit 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 24:00 Fish specialities, homemade noodles, crepes, chocolate cake • Fischspezialitäten, hausgemachte Nudeln, Palatschinken, Schokoladentorte Kaštel 120c, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 090 GSM. +385 (0)99 348 1564 www.gostionadavid.hr Karigador 51, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 735 199 1,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Raw fish, noodles with lobster Fisch, Bandnudeln mit Languste Raw scampi, fish specialities (mostly based on raw ingredients) • Rohe Garnelen, Fischspezialitäten (meist roh) • Roher 1,2,3,5,6,7 I, E 11:00 - 22:00 Pasta with truffles, gnocchi with truffles, grilled meat with truffles • Nudeln mit Trüffeln, Gnocchi mit Trüffeln, Fleisch vom Grill mit Trüffeln Recommended restaurants, taverns, agro tourisms, wine and olive oil routes in northwestern Istria Volparija 23c, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 666 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 23:00 I, D, E 12:00 - 16:00 I, D, E 18:00 - 23:00 Scallops, tagliatelle with shrimps, grilled sole • Jakobsmuscheln, Bandnudeln mit Garnelen, gegrillte Seezunge Grilled fish and meat vom Grill Čok Giovanni • Fisch und Fleisch Badi I, E, D Fish in bread, oven baked fish with vegetables, mixed buzara sauce, homemade pasta with truffles and shrimps • Im Brotmantel gebackener Fisch, im Ofen gebackener Fisch mit Gemüse, gemischte Buzara Soße, hausgemachte Nudeln mit Garnelen und Trüffeln Sv. Antona 2, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 643 St. Rosello 30, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 122 1,2,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 23:00 1,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Fish specialities, raw fish ten, Roher Fisch I, D, E • Fischspezialitä- Noodles with lobster Languste • Bandnudeln mit BUIE Umaška 12, Lovrečica, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 756 293 GSM. +385 (0)98 903 5535 www.restaurant-badi.com 1,2,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 23:00 BRTONIGLA BUJE ACHTUNG! Da viele unserer Partner Landwirte sind, die täglich auf dem Feld und in ihren Herstellungsbetrieben arbeiten, um Ihnen dadurch höchste Qualität ihrer Dienstleistungen und Erzeugnisse bieten zu können, bitten wir Sie die Arbeitstage und Arbeitszeit der einzelnen Objekte zu beachten. Falls angeführt, bitten wir Sie rechtzeitige Reservierungen zu machen. Fish and seafood specialities baked under an iron bell and homemade cakes • Fischspezialitäten, Spezialitäten unter der Backhaube und hausgemachter Kuchen VERTENEGLIO ATTENTION! Since many of our partners are farmers who spend their time working in their fields growing crops to give you the best possible service, please pay attention to the working days and working hours of each location and, when required, please remember to MAKE RESERVATIONS IN GOOD TIME. 1,2,4,5,6,7 10:00 - 24:00 I, D, E NOVIGRAD Edda Bašanija 6, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 592 CITTÀNOVA Bruno Crvena uvala 11, Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 565 www.restoran-antonia.com 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 UMAGO Antonia UMAG Empfohlene Restaurants, Tavernen, Agrotourismus, Wein- und Olivenölstraßen in Nordwest Istrien Sant Andrea UMAGO UMAG CITTÀNOVA NOVIGRAD VERTENEGLIO BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Luka 4 c, Savudrija, Umag Tel. +385 (0)98 334 651 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 08:00 -23:00 I, D, SLO Igor Marino Pergola Kaštel 120 e, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 131 www.restaurant-igor.com 11:00 - 23:00 1,2,4,5,6,7 I, D, SLO Kremenje 96 b, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 047 www.konoba-marino-kremenje.hr Sunčana 2, Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 685 11:00 - 23:00 2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Gnocchi filled with truffles and scampi, spaghetti with scampi in cognac • Gnocchi mit Trüffeln und Garnelen, Spaghetti mit Garnelen verfeinert mit Cognac Fresh truffle specialities, game specialities • Spezialitäten mit frischen Trüffeln, Wildspezialitäten 1,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 22:00 I, D, E Grilled prawns with porcini mushrooms served on a bed of arugula salad; scampi and asparagus risotto; fish baked in bread • Gegrillte Shrimps und Steinpilze auf Rucola; Risotto mit Garnelen und Spargel; Im Brotmantel gebackener Fisch Fish specialities and homemade dessert • Fischspezialitäten und hausgemachtes Dessert San Rocco - Primizia Bunarska 2, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 704 GSM. +385 (0)98 165 5253 www.san-rocco.hr 13:00 – 21:30 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Ma-Ni Maruzzella Porto Salvore Marino Bembi 3, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 751 222 www.restorani-mani.com 09:00 - 24:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E, RUS Ungarija 2, Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 147 12:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,5,6,7 I, D, E Luka, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 213 www.porto-salvore.com Risotto with queen scallops, asparagus and scampi • Risotto mit Kammmuscheln, Wildspargel und Garnelen Seasonal products, Istrian cuisine, fish specialities, homemade cakes • saisonbedingte Erzeugnisse, istrische Küche, Fischspezialitäten, hausgemachter Kuchen 1,3,4,5,6,7 08:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Homemade Istrian “pljukanci” pasta with sole and arugula, oven baked fish with potatoes, chocolate cake with almonds • Hausgemachte Nudeln „Pljukanci“ mit Seezunge und Rucola, Fisch mit Kartoffeln im Ofen gebacken, Schokoladenkuchen mit Mandeln Rolled Istrian cattle meat (boškarin) prepared in wood fired oven, homemade tortellini stuffed with Istrian cattle meat (boškarin) pljukanci“primavera”, Istrian homemade pasta with Istrian ham, rocket and pine nuts • Boškarinrindsrouladen im Holzofen, Hausgemachte Tortellini gefüllt mit Boškarinrindfleisch ”Pljukanci primavera”, Hausgemachte Teigwaren mit istrischem Prosciutto, Rucola und Pinienkernen Mare & Monti 08:00 - 23:00 Various kinds of homemade cold meats and salami • Wurstwaren und hausgemachte Würste Specialities based on game and fish Wild und Fischspezialitäten San Rocco Gourmet Sergio Porporela bb, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 706 www.pepenero.hr 18:30 - 23:00 1,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E, RUS Fish specialities • Fischspezialitäten Creative cuisine with fish and seafood dishes • Kreative Fischeküche Potato cream with fresh truffels on black cuttlefish bed, pork cutlet in pistachio crust, palenta with morels and scallops, marinated langoustine tails with olive oil foam • Kartoffelcreme mit frischen Trüffeln auf kleinen Tintenfishen “al nero“, Schweinfilets in der Pistazienkruste, Polenta mit Morcheln und Jakobsmuscheln, Marinierte Schampwänze mit Olivenölshaum Šaini 2a, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 714 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Brodetto and polenta, noodles with lobster • Fischsuppe und Polenta; Bandnudeln mit Languste BUIE Pepenero Sv. Anton 38, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 726 691 GSM. +385 (0)98 96 90 492; (0)99 8121 267 1,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:00 / 18:30 - 23:00 I, D, E • BRTONIGLA BUJE Srednja ulica 2, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 725 000 www.san-rocco.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Marina Digitronska 21, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 772 005 GSM. +385 (0)91 206 0471 1,2,3,5,6,7 07:00 - 23:00 I, D, SLO VERTENEGLIO Fish specialities, lamb baked under an iron bell, homemade noodles with various sauces such as truffle sauce, game food sauce or chicken sauce • Fischspezialitäten, Lammfleisch unter der Backhaube, hausgemachte Nudeln mit verschiedenen Soßen (Trüffel, Wild, oder Huhn) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, E Sergio NOVIGRAD Trg J.B. Tita 6, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 772 898 www.rondo-buje.com CITTÀNOVA Sea-bass tartar sauce with olive oil, citrus fruit and red pepper emulsion, homemade noodles, ravioli in langoustine sauce, tomatoes, pine-kernels and basil sauce, puff pastry with cheese, black truffle sauce and foie gras • Seewolf in Tataresoße mit Olivenöl- und Zitusfruchtemulsion und rotem Pfeffer, hausgemachte Nudeln Ravioli, gefüllt mit Garnelen und Tomatensoße, Basilikum und Pinienkernen, Blätterteig mit jungem Käse, schwarzen Trüffel und Gänseleber Rondo Bujska 11, Petrovija, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 720 843 GSM. +385 (0)91 546 5521 www.kantina–melon.hr 10:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D UMAGO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 (VI, VII, VIII, IX) 12:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Melon UMAG Stella Maris Resort (Istrian Villas), Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 710 984 www.istraturist.com Marinero Sv. Marija na Krasu 41 Tel. +385 (0)52 732 053 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 23:00 I Mandrač 5, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 601 11:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Traditional Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine, various types of scallops from Novigrad, pasta with seafood sauce, grilled fish • Istrische und mediterrane Küche, Jakobsmuscheln und Kammmuscheln aus Novigrad, Nudeln mit Meeresfrüchten, Fisch vom Grill Zlatna vala Sv. Ivan 45, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 756 060 GSM. +385 (0)98 403 874 www.zlatna-vala.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 – 24:00 I, D Fish pate, risotto with shrimps and truffles, homemade cakes • Fischpastete, Risotto mit Garnelen und Trüffel, hausgemachter Kuchen CITTÀNOVA UMAGO UMAG Buščina Bušćina 18, Marija na Krasu Tel. +385 (0)52 732 088 www.konoba-buscina.hr 12:00 - 24:00 1,3,4,5,6,7 I Dishes baked under an iron bell , specialities with Istrian beef, truffles, fish • Gerichte unter der Backglocke, Spezialitäten mit istrischem Rind, Trüffel, Fisch Taverns / Tavernen NOVIGRAD VERTENEGLIO BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Sidro - All’ Ancora Morgan La Parenzana Toni Siparska 8, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 570 11:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Fish and seafood specialities, sole with truffles and cognac sauce, fish Carpaccio, homemade cakes • Fischspezialitäten, Seezunge mit Trüffeln und Cognacsoße, Fischcarpaccio, hausgemachter Kuchen Aquarius Digitronska 14, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 773 417 GSM. +385 (0)91 446 03 55 11:00 – 23:00 2,3,4,5,6,7 Grilled veal cutlet, gnocchi, “fuži” and “pljukanci” pasta • Gegrilltes Kalbsschnitzel, Nudeln “Fuži“, Gnocchi, Nudeln “Pljukanci“ Istrian pršut ham, sheep-milk cheese, homemade pasta, lamb and veal baked under an iron bell • Istrischer Prosciutto, Schafskäse, hausgemachte Nudeln, Lamm- und Kalbfleisch unter der Backglocke gebraten Volpija 3, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 460 www.parenzana.com.hr 1,3,4,5,6,7 07:00 - 23:00 I, D, E “Pljukanci” (traditional Istrian pasta) with mushrooms, “fritule” in fig sauce, traditional Istrian cuisine • hausgemachtes Nudeln “Pljukanci“ mit Pilzen, Süßspeise ”Fritule” in Feigensoße, typisch istrische Küche Bracanija 1, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 774 520 www.konoba-morgan.eu 1,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 22:00 I Wild boar with polenta, chicken baked under an iron bell • Wildschwein mit Polenta, Brathähnchen- Fleisch unter der Backglocke zubereitet Vilola Umaška 36, Petrovija Tel. +385 (0)52 740 160 2,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 23:00 I, D, E 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 23:00 I, D Fish and seafood specialities Meeresfrüchtespezialitäten • Fisch- und Villa Rosetta Restaurant Maruzza Oven-baked, foil-wrapped fish with seafood; home-made pasta with Teran wine, scampi and pršut ham • Fisch & Meeresfrüchte in Folie gebacken; hausgemachte Teigwaren mit Teran, Garnelen und Prosciutto Atelier Marušići 30, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 731 055 2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 – 22:00 I Istrian pršut ham, truffles, lasagne with mushrooms, Tagliata • Istrischer Schinken, Trüffel, Lasagne mit Pilzen, Tagliata Malo Selo Pjero Fratrija 1, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 332 GSM. +385 (0)91 732 7429 1,2,4,5,6,7 17:00 - 23:00 I Kremenje 99, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 200 GSM. +385 (0)91 509 6472 2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 22:00 I Ravioli with truffles, noodles with chicken • Ravioli mit Tüffeln - Gnocchi mit Huhn Meals with truffles, pasta with wild asparagus and mushrooms • Spezialitäten mit Trüffeln, Nudeln mit Wildspargeln oder Pilzen BUIE Crvena uvala 31, Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 725 710 www.villarosetta.hr 12:00 - 22:00 1,2,4,5,6,7 I, D, E BRTONIGLA BUJE VERTENEGLIO Lamb baked under an iron bell, grilled fish, black risotto • Lammfleisch “pod pekom“ (unter der Backhaube), Fisch vom Grill, Tintenfischrisotto Seasonal asparagus, mushroom and truffle dishes • saisonbedingte Spezialitäten mit Spargeln, Pilzen und Trüffeln NOVIGRAD Nono Fiorini 13, Fiorini Tel. +385 (0)52 774 455 GSM. +385 (0)99 401 08 75 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 24:00 Weekend 12:00 - 24:00 I, E CITTÀNOVA • La Quercia Ronkova 6, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 384 GSM. +385 (0)91 539 68 89 www.konoba-astarea-brtonigla.com UMAGO Fish and seafood specialities, tiramisu Fischspezialitäten, Tiramisu Astarea UMAG Umaška 2/a, Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 940 www.villa-vilola.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 11:00 - 24:00 I, D, E UMAGO UMAG CITTÀNOVA NOVIGRAD VERTENEGLIO BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Rino Momjan 49, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 170 www.prelac.hr 1,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 22:00 I Pasta with truffles - gnocchi with game • Nudeln mit Trüffeln- Gnocchi mit Wild Sole Sošići 58, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 730 123 GSM. +385 (0)91 516 94 16 www.konoba-sole.com 11:00 - 23:00 1,3,4,5,6,7 I, D Traditional homemade Istrian “fuži” pasta with mushrooms and black truffles, risotto, scallops with wild asparagus, gnocchi with game, homemade cakes • Hausgemachte istrische Nudeln “Fuži“ mit Pilzen und schwarzen Trüffeln, Risotto, Jakobsmuscheln, Kammmuscheln mit hausgemachten Wildspargeln, Gnocchi mit Wild, hausgemachter Kuchen I, D, E Dishes cooked under an iron bell, traditional homemade specialities from Istria, fresh fish, fruit cake • Gerichte gebraten unter der Backglocke, traditionelle hausgemachte Spezialitäten aus Istrien, frischer Fisch, Obsttorte Alberi 300a, Crveni vrh, Savudrija, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 707 002 www.kempinski.com/istria 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 12:30 - 15:00 18:30 - 22:30 I, D, E Fish and meat specialities • Fisch- und Fleischspezialitäten Stari podrum Most 52, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 152 GSM. +385 (0)98 292 152 12:00 - 23:00 1,2,4,5,6,7 I, E, SLO Pasta with truffles, grilled meat • Nudeln mit Trüffeln und Pilzen, Fleisch vom Grill Taverna Mediteran (Hotel Meliá Coral) Katoro bb, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 701 000 www.istraturist.com 12:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Martini risotto, baby beef steak in bitter chocolate sauce, salmon flambé Mare e Monti • “Martini“ Risotto, Rindfleischfilet mit Bitterschokoladensoße, flambierter Lachs “Mare e Monti“ Agritourism / Agrotourismus Restoran Kanova (Hotel Kempinski Adriatic) San Benedetto Dajla 35, Dajla Tel. +385 (0)52 735 484 www.san-benedetto.net 12:00 - 24:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Dijana (Hotel Kempinski Adriatic) Dešković Alberi 300, Crveni Vrh, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 707 362 www.kempinski.com/istria 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 (VI, VII, VIII, IX) 18:30 - 23:00 I, D, E Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine und mediterrane Küche • Istrische Kostanjica 58, Kostanjica Tel. +385 (0)52 776 315 13:00 - 22:00 6,7 I Home-made ham, home-made pasta, Istrian “manestra” soup, veal baked under an iron bell • Hausgemachtes Schinken, hausgemachtes Pasta, istrischer Eintopf “Maneštra“, Kalb gebacken unter der Backglocke Pasta in lobster sauce, pasta with seafood, Tabasco beefsteak, dishes cooked under an iron bell • Nudeln mit Languste, Nudeln mit Meeresfrüchten, Tabasco Beefsteak, Fleisch unter der Backglocke Škrile 75a, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 725 300 www.mulino.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E, SLO 08:00-01:00 Asparagus soufflé, fish Carpaccio, pasta in lobster sauce • Spargel Souffle, Fisch Carpaccio, Nudeln mit Languste Klaj - agroturizam Fiorini 24, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 560 GSM. +385 (0)98 278 402 www.agroturizam-klaj.com 11:00 - 23:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E Rolled rack with bacon, homemade prosciutto, typical Istrian cuisine, istrian pastry “kroštule” • Schweinehals im Speckmantel, hausgemachter Prosciutto, istrische Küche, istrische Süßspeise “Kroštule“ J.B. Tita 9, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 700 000 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E I, D, E 09:00 – 24:00 Noodles in shrimp and truffle sauce, fresh fish in salt, Crystal cake • Bandnudeln mit Trüffel- und Garnelensoße, frische Fische im Salzmantel, Kristal Kuchen Dishes baked under an iron bell, beef steak tartar, beef steak tagliata on arugula, cheese cake, chocolate cakes with truffles • Gerichte unter der Backglocke, Tartar Beefsteak, Beefsteak und Tagliatelle auf Rucola, Käsekuchen, Schokoladentorte mit Trüffel Radešić Punta 80 a, Krasica Tel. +385 (0)52 776 001 13:00 - 22:00 2,3,4,5,6,7 I, E Homemade Istrian pršut ham, homemade pasta, meat baked under an iron bell, sausages • Hausgemachter Prosciutto, hausgemachte Nudeln, Fleisch unter der Backglocke gebraten, Würste BUIE Istrian pršut ham, sirloin salami, homemade pasta • istrischer Prosciutto und Lendenfilet, hausgemachte Nudeln Allegro (Hotel Kristal) Sv.Anton 15, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 600 400 www.nauticahotels.com 7:00 - 24:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 BRTONIGLA BUJE Navigare (Hotel Nautica) Silvano Markoni 10, Brtonigla Tel/Fax. +385 (0)52 774 491 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 10:00 - 22:00 I, D, E VERTENEGLIO A la carte hotel restaurants / A la carte Hotelrestaurants NOVIGRAD Homemade “fuži” pasta and gnocchi with mushrooms, grilled steak • hausgemachte Nudeln “Fuži“ und Gnocchi mit Pilzen, gegrilltes Beefsteak Mulino (Casino Hotel Mulino) CITTÀNOVA Bolnička 8, Novigrad GSM. +385 (0)98 420 314 1,3,4,5,6,7 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 23:00 I, D, E UMAGO Tabasco Trg Slobode 6a, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 773 292 GSM. +385 (0)95 900 90 77 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 10:00 - 23:00 UMAG San Leonardo Moreno Degrassi San Mauro Ireneo Celega San Mauro 157, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 033 www.sinkovic.hr 6,7 12:00 - 22:00 I Garibaldi 43, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 772 726 GSM. +385 (0)91 511 5157 CITTÀNOVA UMAGO UMAG I, E F & F Ravalico Nova Vas 101, Nova Vas Tel. +385 (0)52 774 152 GSM. +385 (0)98 219 045; +385 (0)98 367 58 1,2,3,4,5,6 9:00-18:00 I, Čabarnica 42, Zrenj Tel. +385 (0)52 644 146 6,7 I Home-made ham, lamb with potatoes, gnocchi in rabbit sauce • Hausgemachter Prosciutto, Lamm mit Kartoffeln, Gnocchi in Kaninchensoße Brajki 104, Krasica Tel. +385 (0)52 776 175 GSM. +385 (0)91 577 6364 I, D, E I, E, D Marko Dešković Kostanjica 58, Grožnjan Tel. +385 (0)52 776 315 GSM. +385 (0)98 1977 985 www.vina-deskovic.hr Libero Sinković San Mauro 157, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 033 GSM. +385 (0)98 420 242 www.sinkovic.hr Clai Bijele Zemlje Tončić Kozlović Vinarija Valle 78, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 177 GSM. +385 (0)99 277 9177 www.kozlovic.hr I, E Home-made ham, tartufone • Hausgemachter Käse und Prosciutto, Dessert “Tartufone“ NOVIGRAD VERTENEGLIO BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE Bašanija bb, Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 250 GSM. +385 (0)98 259 144 www.degrassi.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 18:00 - 16:00 I Vina Cinić - Gambaletto Brajki 101, Krasica Tel. +385 (0)52 776 293 GSM. +385 (0)91 591 8707 www.gambaletto.com I, E Armando e Rino Prelac Dolinja vas 23, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 003 GSM. +385 (0)98 175 8279 www.prelac.hr I, E, D Vina Franković Winemakers / Winzer J.B.Tita 6, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 772 898 www.rondo-buje.com 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, E Veralda Moreno Coronica Domovinskih žrtava 20, Novigrad GSM. +385 (0)98 976 8005; (0)99 228 0044 1,2,3,4,5,6 10:00 - 19:00 Vina Zigante Farnežine 5, Marija na Krasu Tel. +385 (0)52 732 385 GSM. +385 (0)98 219 277 www.cuj.hr Kostanjica 66, Grožnjan Tel. +385 (0)52 721 930 GSM. +385 (0)91 253 5392 www.vina-zigante.hr I Vina Kabola Cattunar Nova Vas 94, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 722 GSM. +385 (0)98 327 441 www.vina-cattunar.hr 08:00 - 17:00 1,2,3,4,5,6 I, D Kanedolo 90, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 047, (0)52 779 208 GSM. +385 (0)98 255 797 www.kabola.hr I, E BUIE 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 - 15:00 I, D, E, ESP BRTONIGLA BUJE I, D, E CUJ - Kraljević VERTENEGLIO Oskuruš 48, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 077 GSM. +385 (0))98 965 7686 NOVIGRAD IBM Vina Ivančić Anđelo Brajko I, E 08:00 - 18:00 CITTÀNOVA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E UMAGO Palih boraca 1, Brtonigla GSM. +385 (0)91 441 9998 www.agrolaguna.hr www.vinalaguna.hr 1,2,3,4,5 I, D, E Kršin 3, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 111 GSM. +385 (0)98 205 507 www.veralda.hr UMAG Agrolaguna - Konoba Brtonigla Koreniki 86, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 730 357 GSM. +385 (0)98 334 378 8:00-15:00 1,2,3,4,5,6 I, E BUIE BRTONIGLA BUJE VERTENEGLIO NOVIGRAD CITTÀNOVA UMAGO UMAG Vino P&P Babić Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nino Ćinić Uljara Agro Millo Sveti Servul 7c, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 416 GSM. +385 (0)98 434 269 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 - 20:00 St. Vinjeri 27J, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 701 GSM. +385 (0)98 335 460 www.maslinovouljebabic.com 1,2,3,4,5,6 09:00 – 14:00; 17:00 - 19:00 I, D, E Krasica 40, Buje Baredine 16, Buje Tel: +385 (0)52 774 256 GSM: +385 (0)98 224 023 www. agro-millo.hr I, E, D Olive growers / Olivenbauern Tel. +385 (0)52 776 164 GSM. +385 (0)91 529 55 21 I I, E, RUS Franco Basiaco A. Manzoni 13, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 773 405 GSM. +385 (0)98 334 075 I, E, SLO Farma Jola Frančeskija bb, Savudrija Agrofin - Ulje Mate Tel. +385 (0)52 737 045 Romanija 60a, Savudrija, Umag Tel/Fax. +385 (0)52 759 281 www.omajolas.com 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1,2,3,4,5,6 08:00 - 15:00 I, D, E, F 09:00 - 17:00 Remiggio Benvegnu Gardoši 58, Krasica, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 776 400 GSM. +385 (0)98 846 605 www.uljara-benvegnu.hr I, E, D D, E, PL Uljara CUJ Farnežine 5, Marija na Krasu Tel. +385 (0)52 732 385 GSM. +385 (0)98 219 277 www.cuj.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 - 15:00 I, D, E, ESP Wine-tasting shops and stores with Istrian products / Onotheke und Geschäfte der typischen Produkten aus Istrien Agrolaguna - Konoba Brtonigla Nova Vas, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 102 GSM. +385 (0)91 540 29 60 www.bursic.net Trg J.B. Tita, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 772 125 www.zigantetartufi.com Marino Civitan Kremenje 99/c, Momjan Tel. +385 (0)52 779 215 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 OPG Maglica Bibali 83/A, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 773 189 GSM. +385 (0)91 25 35 286 OPG Cossetto Krasica 38, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 776 184 GSM. 385 (0)98 901 267 I, E, ESP OPG Zigante Portoroška 15, Plovanija, Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 409 GSM. +385 (0)91 204 7671 www.uljezigante.com I, E, D Enoteca Zigante Gorjana 5, Grožnjan Tel. +385 (0)52 721 999 www.zigantetartufi.com 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 - 22:00 I BUIE I, E BRTONIGLA BUJE Strada Contessa 22a, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 093 GSM. +385 (0)98 929 28 73 www.altorcio.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 08:00 - 11:00; 15:00 - 19:00 I, D VERTENEGLIO 09:00 - 21:00 I, D, E I, E Al Torcio Delicatessen Zigante NOVIGRAD 08:00 - 20:00 CITTÀNOVA 1,3,5 I, D, E Ipši 10, Livade Tel. +385 (0)52 664 010 GSM. +385 (0)98 219 538 www.ipsa-maslinovaulja.hr 11:00 - 15:00 1,3,5 I UMAGO I, D, E Klaudio Ipša Marija Buršić UMAG Palih boraca 1, Brtonigla GSM. +385 (0)91 441 9998 www.agrolaguna.hr www.olistria.hr 1,2,3,4,5 Loggia Matka Laginje bb, Oprtalj Tel. +385 (0)52 644 219 GSM. +385 (0)91 555 70 28 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 10:00 - 20:00 Vinarija Novigrad Mandrač 18, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 726 060 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 08:00 - 22:00 I, E, D I Hotel Meliá Coral ***** Pansion Kolo Katoro bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 701 000 www.istraturist.com Kršin 37, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 658 Hotel Nautica **** Pansion Santa Marija Sv. Antona 15, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 600 400 www.nauticahotels.com Hotel Plovanija *** Portoroška 3, Plovanija, 52460 Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 752 222 Hotel Sipar *** Other / Sonstiges Jadranska bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 741 233 www.istraturist.com Hotel Sol Aurora **** Katoro bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 717 000 www.istraturist.com Rigo Velika ulica 5, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 681 GSM. +385 (0)98 804 667 09:00 - 22:00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 I, D, E, FR Hotel Sol Garden Istra **** Cave/Höhle Mramornica St. Drušković 20, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 313 GSM. +385 (0)99 250 29 58 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Ljeto/Estate 10:00 - 18:00 Zima/Inverno 10:00 – 17:00 I, D, E Katoro bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 716 000 www.istraturist.com Hotel Sol Umag **** Jadranska bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 714 000 www.istraturist.com Hotel Villa Cittar *** Sv. Antona, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 780 www.cittar.hr www.kolo-pansion.hr Gradska vrata 37, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 444 www.santa-marija.hr Naselje Istrian Villas **** Savudrijska cesta bb, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 710 550 www.istraturist.com Rezidencija Skiper **** Alberi 300, 52475 Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 708 000 www.skiper.net Vinoteka San Rocco Bunarska 2, Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 774 704 GSM. +385 (0)98 165 52 53 www.san-rocco.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 13:00 - 21:30 I Accommodation facilities in north-western Istria Unterkünfte in Nordwest Istrien Hotel Casino Mulino **** Škrile 75/a, 52460 Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 725 300 www.mulino.hr Hotel Cittar *** Kušaona Veralda Garibaldijeva 28, Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 774 111 www.veralda.hr 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 09:00 - 23:00 I, D, E Prolaz Venecija 1, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 737 www.cittar.hr Hotel Kristal *** Obala J.B. Tita 9, 52470 Umag Tel. +385 (0)52 700 000 www.hotel-kristal.com Hotel Laguna *** Terre bb, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 858 660 www.laguna-novigrad.hr Hotel Maestral **** Wine bar Vitriol Ribarnička 5, Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 758 270 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 08:00 – 00:00 I, E, D Terre bb, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 858 630 www.laguna-novigrad.hr Hotel Makin *** Istarska 1, 52466 Novigrad Tel. +385 (0)52 757 714 www.istra.com/makin Hotel Zlatna Vala*** TOURIST BOARDS Sv. Ivan 45, 52470 Umag Telefon: +385 (0)52 756 – 060 TourismusverbandE www.zlatna-vala.hr Kempinski Hotel Adriatic***** Tourist Board Umag Tourismusverband Umag Alberi 300 A, 52475 Savudrija Tel. +385 (0)52 707 000; Fax. +385 (0)52 707 011 E-mail: reservations.adriatic@kempinski.com www.kempinski-adriatic.com Hotel La Parenzana *** Volpia 3, 52460 Buje Tel. +385 (0)52 777 460 www.parenzana.com Hotel San Rocco **** Srednja ulica 2, 52474 Brtonigla Tel. +385 (0)52 725 000 www.san-rocco.hr Hotel Villa Rosetta **** Crvena uvala 31, 52475 Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 725 710 www.villarosetta.hr Villa Vilola *** Umaška 2/a, 52475 Zambratija Tel. +385 (0)52 759 940 www.villa-vilola.hr Villa Punta *** Šetalište V. Gortana 24, 52470 Umag GSM. +385 (0)91 20 60 475 www.punta-umag.com Tourist Board Novigrad - Cittanova Tourismusverband Novigrad - Cittanova Mandrač 29a, 52466 Novigrad, HR t. +385 (0)52 757 075 +385 (0)52 758 011 f. +385 (0)52 757 075 info@novigrad-cittanova.hr Brtonigla Tourist Board Tourismusverband Brtonigla Mlinska 2, 52474 Brtonigla - Verteneglio, HR t. +385 (0)52 774-307 f. +385 (0)52 720-860 info@istria-brtonigla.com Tourist Board Buje Tourismusverband Buje 1. Svibnja 2, 52460 Buje, HR t. +385 (0)52 773 353 f. +385 (0)52 773 353 tzg-buja@pu.t-com.hr