Ambience unmatched, choice unlimited
Yes, the whole of Istria is renowned for its gastronomy, and wherever you are, you will easily enjoy delicious and homemade meals. However, Umag and Poreč stand out. Nowhere else will you encounter such a concentration of excellent taverns and restaurants. The most award-winning winemakers and olive growers are precisely from these areas.
From slow to fast food, from seafood and meat delicacies to typical Istrian specialties and perpetually popular pizzerias – the gourmet scene in Umag and Poreč offers something for every palate.
Dare to try something new
The Istrian Riviera abounds in restaurants with beautiful terraces for every taste and pocket, but if you want to try something truly authentic, ask for local specialties such as truffles, wild asparagus, fish and seafood. Istrian cuisine follows the Mediterranean tradition, proclaimed the healthiest in the world. Fresh and homemade – that's the preference, both in taverns and restaurants, and on the tables of Istrian families.
Land of olive growers and winemakers
The Istrian coast is primarily made up of fishing villages. You cannot visit it without tasting seasonal fish specialties and seafood. Moreover, Umag and Poreč and their hinterlands are unparalleled in wine and olive oil production. Visit the Wine Dinners at Hotel Parentium Plava Laguna and taste the wines of some of the best Istrian winemakers.
In recent years, Istria has also boasted an interesting scene of small craft breweries and family-owned brandy and liqueur producers.
Trust our kitchen chefs as well - in the restaurants of Plava Laguna facilities, we prepare classic homemade and international cuisine that you can't go wrong with.