Location: Piran
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Piran Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Piran
Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ( listen); Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town has much medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but was replaced by Slovene as demographics shifted.
Things to do in Piran
1. Pavel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Mikael K - Stockholm, Sweden
We had a lunch here and it was very nice, view from our table excellent and the service was good. Its a typical tourist place, very classic but with a nice standard och quality.
We had two different pasta and it was really good. Nothing to complain about, If you want a classic place with nice food and service, this is recommendable.
2. Pavel 2
Overall Ratings
4 based on 503 reviews
The Restaurant Pavel 2 offers you a wide selection of wines and mediterranean dishes, all of them carefully prepared, using only first quality ingredients. The restaurant is placed near the sea, which makes it one of the best spots in the city thanks to its unique atmosphere.
Reviewed By AngelinaG007 - Brisbane, Australia
We wanted a light and quick meal and after explaining this, soon after we received barely crumbed and very light calamari with baby octopus inside some tubes which I never eat however tried and they were delicious and a plate of grilled sardines. The wine the waiter recommended was excellent and Slovenian of course. Beautiful setting sun views in an upmarket and value for money restaurant. Good service too!
3. Pri Mari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 602 reviews
Reviewed By Rob W - London, England, United Kingdom
Amazing fish, we had scallops, tuna, bass and all were perfect. Greta waitress who upsold us more scallops and tiramasu and lemon sherberts effortlessly. Recommended by owner at Adriatic Hotel and he was right - five stars best meal of the trip. Complimenatry schnapps on departure always a good touch too
4. Ribja Kantina - Trattoria del Pescatore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 900 reviews
Reviewed By K S
Delicious food and big portions. Must try all kinds of calamari ( grilled, fried, stuffed with cheese and prosciutto).the food id really good and the experienced stuff is friendly and give good advice on wine and foods. Try home wine Malvasia. Tasty white wine for summer evenings. The restaurant is on the beach but unfortunately no nice view . The place is closed all around . That is a minus. They should do something with the interior to make the place look nicer. But a must try definitely
5. Restaurant Neptun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
no known website. Listed in several other on-line reviews. Perfect for Trip Advisor: Out-of-the-way fish joint with outstanding food and local ambiance, reasonable prices for a tourist town. There may be others as good in Piran, but it's hard to imagine anything better in this genre.
Reviewed By chitownsam - Chicago, Illinois
Just off the main street. There are a couple signs pointing to the restaurant. Scampi soup was quite tasty. Just a hint of spiciness. We also had lightly fried sea bass and ravioli with Gorgonzola. Everything good. Small family run restaurant.
6. Pizzeria Petica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Charming interior, friendly staff, best pizza in Piran! Also serves other dishes.
Reviewed By Boyd J - Buderim
The full tables and number of people waiting for a table suggested a very positive experience awaited, and so it proved to be. This is no frills - simple table settings, nothing fancy, just good solid service and out-of-this world pizzas. The best of the three restaurants that we ate in while staying in Piran.
7. Rizibizi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Ellen S
Great place overview over the bay of Portoroz. Lovely terras. Excellent food, 5 course truffel menu comes highly recommend. What a flavours and combinations. Perfect fit with excellent local wiens.
8. Kavarna Cacao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 751 reviews
Reviewed By Tilen Z
One of the best outside Seating to have a coffee or cake in Portoroz. Used to be synonym for best cakes. Maybe we are spoiled, but chocolate cake is really very average compared to what competition is offering. Unimaginative, poor in chocolate but rich in price....coffee and ice cream yes, cakes are just very average and not worth the price.
9. Ivo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 322 reviews
Located on the seafront, speciality seafood.. Outside Seating with roof that closes. Recommended by the very nice hostel around the corner. Atethere June 2010
Reviewed By Jessie P
I've was recommended to us while on a walking tour and it didn't disappoint.ma little bit of a wait because It was popular that night but well worth it. After the squid and mixed mussels here I kept ordering the same meals at other places but was always disappointed as they had nothing on ivo!
10. Trattoria Fontana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Marti N - Aptos, California
We had a great lunch here. It is on a small square within the lovely town of Piran not on the sea which is probably why the prices were so good. The fish was excellent, very fresh and prepared perfectly. We also had a very nice simple green salad. The service was very good, attentive and friendly. Very good value for the quality. I highly recommend this restaurant.
