The gastronomic offer of the small town of Vrsar, like most places in Istria, abounds in the rich flavors of traditional Istrian cuisine, enriched with seafood, fresh ingredients, olive oil and spices characteristic of the region. Some of the traditional dishes are:
Brudet: It is a traditional Istrian fish dish, similar to fish soup, prepared with a variety of seafood such as fish, shrimp, squid and clams, cooked in tomato sauce, red wine and spices.
Buzara: This is another popular fish dish in Istria, prepared from fresh shrimp, clams or other seafood cooked in a sauce of garlic, parsley, olive oil and white wine.
Istrian prosciutto: As in all of Istria, in Vrsar you can enjoy delicious Istrian prosciutto, air-dried and smoked in the traditional way.
Fritaja with truffles: Vrsar is located in a region rich in truffles, so fritaja with truffles is one of the popular specialties that you can try in local restaurants.
Peka: This is the traditional Istrian way of preparing food under the peka, where meat, fish or vegetables are slowly roasted under a lid made of leaves, covered with embers.
Fuži with truffles: Fuži is a traditional Istrian pasta that is often served with truffle sauce, which makes the dish especially tasty and aromatic.
Berries on griddles: This is a traditional Istrian dish made from berries (young corn) that are grilled or grilled and served with olive oil, salt or pepper.
Asparagus: In the spring months, you can enjoy a dish of fresh wild asparagus, often grilled, as an addition to dishes such as frittata or risotto.
Cukerančići: These are small sweet dough cookies filled with plum, apricot or fig jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Grilled sausages: Sausages are a popular dish in Istrian cuisine, and you can find them on the menus of many local taverns, especially as a side dish with roasted meat or as a stand-alone dish with potatoes and salad.
Malvasia and Teran: The outstanding wines of Malvasia and Teran are often recommended as the perfect accompaniment to Istrian dishes.
These specialties are only part of the rich gastronomic offer that you can find in Vrsar.
Places where you can eat well in Vrsar are: Restaurant Trošt, Konoba kod Luca, Petra konoba, Fančita Vrsar, not far from Vrsar is Gradina Grill, where you can also eat delicious and traditional food.
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