Location: Motovun
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Top 7 Central European food in Motovun, Istria, Croatia
Find out what Central European restaurants to try in Motovun. Motovun (Croatian pronunciation: [mɔtɔ̌ʋuːn], Italian: Montona or Montona d'Istria) is a village in central Istria, Croatia. The population of the village itself is 531, with a total of 983 residents in the municipality (2001); 192 of the residents speak Italian as their mother language. The Parenzana was a narrow gauge railroad that ran from Trieste to Poreč/Parenzo between 1902-1935, passed valley below the town.
Things to do in Motovun
7. Taverna Bastia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By tjasam2016
The restaurant is located in the old center of Groznjan, historic location. They have tables inside or outside. They offer various local dishes as typical Istrian homemade pasta with truffles, ham, cheese, vegetable soup, meat, etc. The portions are normal size, the waiter was very nice and the place is dog friendly. We had homemade pasta with truffles, I missed more real, fresh truffles grated on top of the pasta.
6. Zigante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
The most known restaurant serving truffles year around
Reviewed By jameskul
We were staying in a villa just five minutes away from Zigante, and knowing it is famous for its truffle dishes, our group of eight decided to go for a special experience. The "Royal Prestige" six-course tasting menu with wine pairings costs 1195 kuna (about CAD $245 per person). The six courses, plus amuse bouche, intermezzi between each course, and dessert adds up to a lot of food, and it took four hours!The level of service is really amazing, with white gloves and multiple serving staff delivering every plate at once. Every dish except dessert has truffles (and dessert was the only thing I didn't really like). We had some fantastic wine pairings, including several premium Croatian wines.We had one vegetarian person, and one gluten-free person in our group and accommodations were no problem at all. The presentation of every dish was superb, on Zigante's gorgeous custom-design ceramic tableware.It was a long and expensive evening, but we have no regrets. It was a very special experience.
5. Konoba Vela Vrata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By bronwend921
We had the local beef pasta. It was delicious! Kids were also well catered for too. Our fussy 13 year old had grilled chicken straight off the fire! The outside balcony has a lovely view, although as it as so busy we had to eat inside!
4. Zigante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
The most known restaurant serving truffles year around
Reviewed By jameskul
We were staying in a villa just five minutes away from Zigante, and knowing it is famous for its truffle dishes, our group of eight decided to go for a special experience. The "Royal Prestige" six-course tasting menu with wine pairings costs 1195 kuna (about CAD $245 per person). The six courses, plus amuse bouche, intermezzi between each course, and dessert adds up to a lot of food, and it took four hours!The level of service is really amazing, with white gloves and multiple serving staff delivering every plate at once. Every dish except dessert has truffles (and dessert was the only thing I didn't really like). We had some fantastic wine pairings, including several premium Croatian wines.We had one vegetarian person, and one gluten-free person in our group and accommodations were no problem at all. The presentation of every dish was superb, on Zigante's gorgeous custom-design ceramic tableware.It was a long and expensive evening, but we have no regrets. It was a very special experience.
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3. Agroturizam Selo Mekisi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By JelenaBM
We wanted to taste real Istrian cuisine, so we searched agritourism places nearly... MekiÅ¡i village, niceplace por family with kids, beautiful weather, restaurant with terrace with olive trees, seems nice. It was holiday 1. May, so it was full, but nice atmosphere ...Service was terribly . The waiter didnât notice us for a while, when he saw us finally he didnât want to bring menu?! He was hurry and we agreed to his recommendation for some istrian food. Domestic wine malvazija was nice, food was delicious, prices are regularly for that kind of place... paying in kuna -cash only, no card.
Where to eat European food in Motovun: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Konoba Dolina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 390 reviews
The tavern Dolina, in the small Istrian village Gradinje, near mythical Motovun, is an ideal place to enjoy a home-cooked Istrian cuisine, unspoiled nature and perfect for an escape from the everyday bustle, noise and stress. It is only a kilometer from t
Reviewed By jasnajasnazmak
This family owned, traditional Istrian restaurant is located near the river Mirna valley, surrounded by beautiful greenery. They offer typical Istrian meals (fuži, njoki, pljukanci pasta... with mushrooms, wild board, homemade sausages) and they sure know how to make them exquisite and the same goes for the homegrown tomato salad! The terrace is small so in the summer make sure to make a reservation. The staff is very warm but can be a bit too pushy, checking too often whether everything is ok.
1. Pod Napun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By stevejackson375
Had a lovely welcome dinner here before a walking holiday at the end of August. Itâs a great terrace spot with amazing views and very good service from an attentive but on obtrusive waiter who spoke excellent English. We all had homemade pasta : two with truffles and one with sardines which was amazing washed down with the house (tap) wine which was surprisingly good ! We all had local desserts afterwards to round off a nice evening then out through the shop.
