Restaurants and Taverns

Restaurant Kovács: where the Danube comes to the table

If you come to Mohács for the food, you will quickly realize that it is difficult to separate the local cuisine from the Danube. The river here is much more than a landscape that passes by the city. It is part of its history, everyday life and identity, and for centuries it has also determined what will be on the plates. That is why the Kovács restaurant is an interesting place to start getting acquainted with the gastronomy of Mohács. It does not try to make something specta

Vedran Obućina

6 days ago6 min read

Tavern Baća and the Original Ston Cake

Ston has a special smell. The smell of salt carried by the wind from the Ston salt pans, fresh oysters from the Mali Ston Bay and the buzara slowly simmering in the kitchen. It is precisely this combination of the sea, tradition and local cuisine that leads to Konoba Baća, one of the oldest restaurants in Ston. While many restaurants in southern Dalmatia are open only during the tourist season, Konoba Baća keeps its doors open year-round. That is why locals, fishermen, winema

Alma Premerl Zoko

Aug 153 min read

Julia Vysotska - The Chef Who Makes People Sail Across the Adriatic

As the first guests watch the sun slowly rise over the Adriatic over their morning coffee, the smells of freshly baked bread, homemade pastries, butter, herbs and freshly prepared specialties are already wafting from the ship's galley. A few hours later, those same smells will be replaced by the aroma of lightly grilled fish, rich sauces, meats cooked for hours at low temperatures and desserts that look as if they have just arrived from the showcase of a top pastry shop. On l

Alma Premerl Zoko

Aug 154 min read

Gastronomy Paradise in Fruške Terme

Many people associate summer with the sea, but there are more and more people who are looking for a vacation away from the crowded beaches and summer crowds. Instead of spending all day in the sun, the focus is on places surrounded by nature, where the canopy of centuries-old trees provides shade, mornings smell of the forest, and pleasantly cool evenings invite you to long walks and relax outdoors. Just such a place is hidden on the slopes of Fruška Gora, the only mountain i

Alma Premerl Zoko

Aug 154 min read

Tavern Mrgani 42: A place where Istria is still cooked slowly, in the local way

On the way through the Istrian interior, between the stone villages and the reddish soil that has nourished this region for centuries, it is easy to miss the small town of Mrgani not far from Kanfanar. However, once you turn towards number 42, you will discover a tavern that does not try to be something it is not. Here, they do not seek spectacle, but rather preserve the most valuable things: home-made taste, family stories and the feeling that you have come to someone's home

Vedran Obućina

Aug 154 min read

Wine with Pizza in Bistro Kaktus

The first event of the eno-gastro project 'Wine with Pizza', modeled after the already successful 'Wine with a Spoon', was conceived by Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić, and the host of the first evening was the bistro Kaktus in Velika Gorica. The idea of the project is to show that top-quality wines can also be perfectly paired with one of the most beloved dishes in the world - pizza. Bistro Kaktus has been one of the most recognizable gastronomic destinations in Velika G

Mustafa Topčagić

Aug 106 min read

Furuna: a Rijeka address where dough sets the rhythm of the day

In a city that has been shaped for centuries between the sea, the port and industry, smells have always been a part of everyday life. Salt, diesel, fresh fish, coffee from the Korzo. In recent months, another one has joined this Rijeka mosaic – the smell of bread and long-fermented dough that spreads along Pavla Rittera Vitezovića Street every morning. There is Furuna, a bistro and bakery that has become one of the most interesting new places on the city's gastronomic map in

Matija Jagodin

Jul 203 min read

Konoba Pakoštanac: flavours of old Dalmatia

In the very heart of Pakoštane is the Pakoštanac Tavern - a place that has been preserving the tradition of Dalmatian cuisine, a homely atmosphere, and authentic Adriatic flavors for more than half a century, which keeps the same guests coming back for years. Some of them still remember how it all began... The year was 1971, when there was almost no tourism in Pakoštane, and restaurants were a real rarity. The doors of the first tavern were opened by Ljubomir Bungur, a native

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 63 min read

Vitality on Plate in Veli Lošinj

In the unique ambiance of the Veli Lošinj Spa, gastronomy goes beyond the classic restaurant experience, becoming part of a broader philosophy of life in balance. This is a place rightly considered the cradle of health tourism on the island, and today it successfully combines its long tradition with a modern approach to nutrition and well-being. It is here that the so-called vitality plates are created - thoughtful, nutritionally balanced meals that carry the idea of an isl

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 43 min read

32nd Wine with the Spoon blended top cuisine with carefully chosen wine

The thirty-second edition of the wine-gastro project Wine with a Spoon was held in Zagreb, at the famous Gallo restaurant, owned by Iva and Renato Tomlinović. Gallo is renowned as one of the must-see places on the Zagreb gastronomic scene, known for its elegant ambiance, refined Mediterranean cuisine, and carefully designed dishes that combine local ingredients and a modern approach to cooking, which is taken care of by chef Siniša Jevrosimov. Special emphasis is placed on th

Mustafa Topčagić

Jun 47 min read

Villa Zelenjak- Gastro Address where Zagorje has its most delicious signature

On the border of the Croatian Zagorje, in the Sutla River valley, lies the Villa Zelenjak-Ventek picnic area, one of those places that needs no special introduction to the local population. Not even to tourists who, once they discover it, put Zelenjak at the very top of their gastronomic addresses to which they should return regularly. It is located not far from Klanjec and Kumrovec, in a landscape that opens like a green amphitheater between the hills and the river, near the

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 33 min read

LIOQA Resort – A New Way of Holidaying on Ugljan

If you want to experience the beauty of the pre-season—sun, sea, and a level of luxury that remains within reach—head to the port of Gaženica in Zadar, board a ferry, and set off for the island of Ugljan. Known as the “green jewel of the Adriatic”, this island has long attracted those seeking peace, authenticity, and nature. In recent months, however, one particular place has been drawing public attention and reshaping perceptions of holidays on Croatian islands—LIOQA Resort.

Alma Premerl Zoko

Apr 284 min read

Konoba Al Ponte – Elegance on the Plate

There are restaurants born out of a business plan—and then there are those born from a stubborn love of cooking. The story of Konoba Al Ponte belongs to the latter. When Maja Mikleus Bradičić and Marin Bradičić opened the doors of their konoba in 2018, they had little experience in management, paperwork, or hospitality logistics. What they did have was something else: a clear idea of what they did not want to be. They did not want to be just another fish restaurant like all t

Edvard Badurina

Apr 285 min read

For Lim Bay Oysters, Head to Restaurant Fjord!

Situated in the unique setting of the Lim Bay, Restaurant Fjord offers an experience that goes beyond a typical lunch or dinner – here, nature, the sea, and gastronomy merge into a seamless and complete story. From the very moment of arrival, it becomes clear what makes this place so special. The Lim Bay, resembling a fjord that cuts deeply into the Istrian landscape, creates an almost surreal backdrop: calm waters, steep green slopes, and a silence broken only occasionally b

Vedran Obućina

Apr 134 min read

Tinjanski Vijulin: Istrian tradition and modern gastronomy

At the heart of the Istrian Peninsula lies the town of Tinjan, ideally positioned along an important transport route. In antiquity, it stood on the road connecting the western coast of Istria with Tarsatica, while today it is just a few minutes’ drive from the Istrian Y motorway exit near Pazin. The town proudly preserves its heritage and traditions, and is especially renowned for its exceptional prosciutto—so much so that Tinjan is often referred to as the “Municipality of I

Domagoj Krpan

Mar 303 min read

Na limske oštrige u restoran Fjord!

Smješten u jedinstvenom ambijentu Limskog kanala, restoran Fjord nudi iskustvo koje nadilazi klasičan odlazak na ručak ili večeru – ovdje se priroda, more i gastronomija stapaju u jednu zaokruženu priču. Već sam dolazak otkriva ono zbog čega je ovo mjesto posebno. Limski kanal, nalik fjordu koji duboko zalazi u istarski krajolik, stvara gotovo nestvarnu kulisu: mirno more, strme zelene padine i tišina koju povremeno prekida tek šum vjetra. Upravo u tom prirodnom okruženju Fjo

Vedran Obućina

Mar 204 min read

Gastro Rijeka - a mix of sea, tradition, and mountains

When you are in Rijeka, you will be greeted by the aromas of maneštra and jota, fish and meat, fritule, kroštule, lamb and fresh vegetables. Here you will eat the finest squid you have ever tasted and discover that even an ordinary pizza seems to have an unusual flavour. In Rijeka you will encounter the famous Rijeka cream slice, enjoy an excellent tiramisu, and—while savouring the delightful chocolate dessert Rigojanči—hear the story of a Roma violinist in love and a recipe

Alma Premerl Zoko

Mar 155 min read

Tracing Brgujski kapuz in Stancija Kovačići

After finishing our visit to Veli Brgud, we descended to Rukavac, a settlement situated slightly above the centre of Matulji. It lies on the slopes of Orljak and Beljč and is connected by local roads with Opatija and Jušići, while the Rijeka railway line passes nearby. Rukavac has a strong tradition of bell-ringers and bell-ringing processions during the carnival season, which begins on St Anthony’s Day (17 January) and lasts until Ash Wednesday. The Rukavac bell-ringers wear

Danijel Ratković

Mar 155 min read

Bistro Fotić welcomed 29. Wine with the Spoon

At Bistro Fotić, right in the very heart of Zagreb (25 Gajeva Street), meals have been lovingly prepared every day for years. Both Zagreb locals and tourists come here to enjoy hearty homemade meat dishes, as well as fish specialities, fine stews and pasta. The bistro was founded and successfully run for many years by the Badrov family of photographers. At the end of last year it changed ownership and is now in the hands of the Khouri family. They do not intend to alter much,

Mustafa Topčagić

Feb 246 min read

Chef Miroslav Janjić won a prestigious Hilton Award

Chef Miroslav Janjić, Executive Chef at Keight Hotel Opatija (Curio Collection by Hilton), has received the most prestigious recognition within Hilton’s global network – the 2025 CEO Light & Warmth Award. Selected from more than 800 nominations, Miroslav was chosen as the recipient of Hilton’s highest honour, celebrating exceptional individuals who embody warmth, hospitality and excellence in their everyday work. Through his leadership, Miroslav actively fosters an environmen

Alma Premerl Zoko

Feb 92 min read