Novigrad offers a rich gastronomic offer that is typical for the Istrian region.
Seafood: Since Novigrad is a coastal city, you will not be surprised that seafood is one of the main assets, you will be able to enjoy seafood such as squid, shrimp, fish, clams and crabs, prepared in different ways – from buzara to grill.
Istrian prosciutto and cheese: As in the rest of Istria, you can taste twisted Istrian prosciutto, air-dried and smoked in the traditional way. It is served with local cheeses such as truffle cheese, goat’s cheese or young cow’s cheese.
Istria is famous for its truffles, and Novigrad is no exception. You can enjoy dishes such as pasta with truffles, omelettes with truffles or truffles.
Maneštra: You can find this dish in many restaurants. Maneštra is a thick bean or legume soup, usually served with sausages or other meat.
Fritule: These are small sweet cookies, served during various holidays and celebrations. Fritule are fried balls of dough, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and can be filled with various additions such as apples or raisins.
Risotto: Istrian risotto is a dish prepared with rice and the addition of seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes or seafood. It is rich in flavours and aromas of Mediterranean cuisine.
Fuži: This is a traditional pasta, similar to ravioli, usually filled with cheese or meat and served with different sauces such as truffle sauce, tomato sauce or cream sauce.
Fried fish: You can enjoy freshly caught fish, such as anchovies, sardines, squid, sea bream, which are fried and served with a side dish of Swiss chard or potatoes.
In the spring months, you can enjoy wild asparagus, which is often grilled and served with olive oil and parmesan cheese.
Mediterranean Salads: Refreshing and delicious salads of seasonal vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and onions are usually served with olive oil and vinegar.
Don’t forget to sweeten your taste buds with traditional Istrian desserts such as pancakes with marmalade, croštula or almond and walnut cakes.
These specialties are only part of the rich gastronomic offer that you can find in Novigrad. Enjoy exploring the local restaurants and flavours that this beautiful city has to offer.
Places in Novigrad where you can eat well: Restaurant Damir & Ornela, Marina Restaurant Novigrad, Tavern Trattoria Gatto Nero, Vecchio Mulino, Tavern Kod Kristijana, Tavern Kod Marice and many other places that will not leave you indifferent.
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