Gastronomy

The multiculturalism of Istria is best felt in its gastronomy which is the result of Italian, Germanic and Slavic influences, bearing in mind at the same time its Mediterranean setting.

The Italian influence can best be felt in seafood dishes (fish, clams, crabs, scampi), especially in the combination with different types of pasta, whereas other influences are felt in the rural cuisine.
However, the true significance of Istrian cuisine is the use of high-quality ingredients in cooking such as: Istrian prosciutto, truffles and the famed Istrian olive oil, considered to be one of the world's best, praised and awarded at international competitions over the last years.

As an integral part of fine dining Istrian wine is a special story that cannot be told in just one sentence. However, it is enough to mention that Istrian wines have earned the flattering epithet of the best wines in the country, just like several restaurants whose selection of food and wines has reached pure perfection.