I brought five kids over two different weekdays: one a textbook perfect hot summer day, and the other cloudy, moody, and sprinkled with morning rain - the kind that scares off more than half of the bookings. And let me tell you, my dear friends: that rainy, "don’t go" day was the best one. Fewer crowds, zero lines, no elbow fights for floaties - just pure water-slide bliss. If you’re reading this trying to decide when to go, here's your tip: go when the clouds show up. Trust me. A little drizzle never hurt anyone (you’re wet anyway), and it might just give you the best day of your vacation. Now, spoiler alert: as an overgrown, oversized, and fully aged-up kid, I may have caused a few joyful physics experiments on the slides - the kind involving mass, acceleration, viscosity, and splash radius. You don’t need a science degree to understand it, but a little imagination helps. And no, I wasn’t the only adult re-living childhood at 40 km/h in a double tube. It was glorious. The place is stacked with attractions: high-speed slides, gentle splash zones, float rivers, inflatable madness, and "non-sliding" water features for lazy retirees. There’s something for everyone - whether you're five or fifty-five. You won’t need many words once you scroll through the photos and videos here. The smiles say it all. But something else deserves the five stars: the staff and management. Even though many of them are young, seasonal, probably not trained at hospitality schools, they are genuinely kind, helpful, present, and make everything feel smooth and safe. No forced smiles. Just good people making your day better. That counts. Now - kids don’t write reviews. And if they did, they wouldn’t care about the next bit. But if you’re still reading, wondering "Is it worth it?" - stop. It absolutely is. Book it. Pray for light rain A few gentle tips for the management (from the adult who pays for the tickets): Even though the food is decent, it feels like it’s not. A little love in presentation, a friendlier ordering process, and some signage showing where other food options are (without a scavenger hunt) would go a long way. And while the kids are here for splashing, I’m here for flavor. Give us something a little special too - maybe a grill corner, a salad bar with real forks, or just one item that says: Hey adult, we see you! Still - bravo. You’ve built something joyful. We’ll be back. Possibly wetter, possibly louder, definitely happier.

We visited Istralandija on a Tuesday in September during the off season and had a wonderful time. The park is very clean and offers a wide variety of water slides. Since it was a cloudy day and not peak season, there were very few people which made the experience even better. The slides include popular types such as rocket, free fall, and the more intense ones often called back breakers, along with fun rides that use float

We visited Istralandia with our two small children (4 years old and 4 months old). Unfortunately, a neighboring sun umbrella—left unattended—was blown over by the wind and hit my wife. One of its exposed metal rods broke loose and left a mark on her leg. Immediately after it happened, we called a nearby staff member for help, but he reacted angrily and pushed the umbrella about 20 cm aside with visible frustration on his face before walking away. Because of this, we asked to speak with the manager, Danijel Lucic. Unfortunately, his response was arrogant and dismissive. He said that “he can’t control the weather” and refused to replace the dangerous umbrella. Additionally, some umbrella bases appear to be too small, making the umbrellas unstable even in light wind. We noticed this happening with several other guests’ umbrellas as well. This kind of attitude and lack of preventive safety measures is unacceptable in a family-friendly water park. Safety should always come first—especially with so many small children around. We expected more responsibility and care from the management. Sadly, we’re disappointed with how the situation was handled.

Went on a grey afternoon & pretty much had park to ourselves! Kids were done in just over 2 hours! They loved it! But why charge €3 on top of the hefty entrance fee for parking, & then another €6 for a locker!!

Very nice water Park.clean area but dirty bathrooms.the Changing cabins outside were smelling strong Urin There was no waiting Que at the entry even though we were there on Sunday The food Price and variety was really Ok At the entry they Charge 9€ for bed and umbrella and 3€ for Parking which is absolutely unnecessary as the Parking is open for all and there is no Control if you have Ticket or no and same as Beds ,they were many beds Occupied without Ticket and no body was Controlling it . In total we had a great time and we will definitely visit again.

Fun place for families. Crowded and you have to wait at many attractions but still it is okay. Recommended.

I visited a year later and I am changing to 5 stars. The food is still water park food, but new items and better quality. The park is really clean. The new grassed area is fantastic also. Bring towels and remember no cash. Excellent place to visit …………….. The water slides are great. The seating is average, lots of umbrellas that don’t work and generally not that well kept. The food is edible but best avoided. Bring a credit card as no cash can be used inside.

We had to make a reservation because thei.are full. 10 persons all different types of dishes Meat plate for 2 Fried calamari Steak with Rucola Homemade pasta with troufles Slices of iberico pork Turkey breast All very good, nice ambiance, very nice staff. Recommend this place for a nice dinner

If I could give it 10 stars I would. Everything was top notch. We were in town for 5 nights and ate here twice. The owner gave great recommendations and was so friendly. Best part...dog friendly!! Gave our pup water, treats and pets. Awesome!

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. They allowed us to park our bikes outside while we ate an exquisite dinner. The wine local white was wonderful. Fresh baked bread. Table cloth, open air table. Servers in aprons and white shirts - wonderful presentation. We would definitely return.

very nice place with warm atmosphere, friendly stuff and great food. Highly recommended.

Out of season, my girlfriend, our dog, and I visited this restaurant. Bringing our dog onto the terrace wasn’t an issue—he even got water and some treats. The waiter was very friendly and genuine. Even though there’s no direct sea view, the ambiance was lovely and homely. The prices might be slightly higher, but considering the quality and quantity of the food, it was actually quite reasonable. We ordered the fish platter, and all the food was excellent, with more than enough to eat. For the fish platter, a liter of sparkling water, 0.25 liters of very tasty white wine, and a greek salad, we paid 75 euros. We also got a complimentary shot of brandy from the house. There was an empty parking spot right in front of the restaurant. I’m not sure how busy it gets during the season, though.

Great place for lunch and dinner. All staff are very professional and friendly. Usually they have all the time some fresh fish which u can choose from the ‘boat’ in restaurant. Great service

The fish was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming — a perfect place to enjoy a nice meal. Highly recommend!

ideal for families with small children. there is a playground nearby, there is also a kiosk where there is ice cream for 2 euros. offer of various sports. sunbed and boxing are overpriced. stones are sharper, it is good to have water shoes

The beach is nice but in the water is a lot of sea grass and jellyfish. The water is not very clean. However it is really good spot with a lot of pine trees for shadow. At the beach is a bar, mini golf, wc, sup etc

We stayed in Novigrad for three nights. This little beach, although made of shingle was gorgeous and we hired a gazebo and two sunbeds for 160Kn. So glad of the shade as the weather was hot. There are a few bars and a great restaurant called Lungomare where we had lunch.

Very nice beach not far from the center. There is a possibility to rent sup boards, bicycles and water bikes.

Clean and nice beach. Lots of shade few meters from the beach and nice for family because the water is shallow

There are better beaches/rock spots in the area, but it's good enough if you are staying nearby. Plenty of shade under the trees, showers, a few restaurants/bars, outdoor gym. Some services closed mid September. Water shoes needed, we saw a lot of small pieces of glass on the beach and also access to the sea not easy.

Shade from the pine trees is great. Artificial pebbles are too big so going in and out is a bit of a hassle. Nice for famillies with small kids due to shallow water. View to old Novigrad town is nice.

The daily cake was amazing. Some chocolate cake, really nice. The Pizza we ordered for take away. The service was nice and friendly. We enjoyed the Pizzas a lot, but only the truffle pizza was with a bit to much truffle- truffle chutney. Truffle fans enjoy for sure ;)

Come hungry and you'll eat like a king 😁

Great food and atmosphere. Personnel very helpful and friendly. Nice portions. They have great pizza’s as well. My favorite pizza Lungomare. They offer food take away as well. Recommended to reserve beforehand if you want to dine there as it’s a known good place!

Very nice staff, amazing ambient, delicious pizza by the sea. Me and my partner are always happy upon our return.

Great restaurant. Food is excellent, whether you order seafood, pizza, pasta or meat, it's always delicious. Great location on the beach. Friendly staff. We've been going there for years and always had a great experience.

We got too little fried squid and then when we ordered dessert we got moldy desserts (white chocolate mango and soufflés)

It was very good, the fish plate for 2 amazing. The grilled fish was top food and I liked also the potato with chard so much. The staff very friendly and our waiter so nice, it was like he could read our minds what we wanted ☺️ highly recommend the place.

Reccomend this place. Delicious food, great atmosphere, perfect service.

We had Steak with truffles, pasta frutti di mare and a very good pistachio souffle. The staff was really friendly and attentive.

What a pleasant surprise. Good parking, very very friendly staff members reasonably priced for big portions. Salad alone will keep you full seriously. Great place to do lunch below 40 euro for 2+2, recommended!

Awesome service, delicious food and great home-brewed beer!

Best fish, penne frutti di mare and calamari fritti in our 2 week trip. All meals were perfect. Super nice, friendly and funny owner/waiters. Unfortunately we just discovered it on our last day on our way home. Ps. Extremely new and clean closet as well.

Very good food. The restaurant is a bit more on the expensive side but by no means overvalued. Only complaint would go toward their desserts as they are not of the quality expected after an exquisite steak. Otherwise, it is very much recommended

We discovered this restaurant a few years ago by accident during a bike trip. It's really nice and they offer delicious food in a elegant atmosphere without seeming too uptight. It is a bit pricey, but I think it's mostly worth it.

Disappointing. Low quality food. Likely the worst food in Istria we’ve had so far. Salads were dismal. Pizza a big let down.. Cheese was the only good part, but don’t expect variety- it’s a few slices of one type of sheep cheese on a board. Surprised. Felt like a cheap pizzeria. Would not be back.

Great place for lunch, location, service, food exceptional. We loved it - thank you!

The crowded restaurant has a nice terrace but lacks a sea view, contributing to a noisy environment. We were disappointed with the food quality, despite large portion sizes. - Starter: The octopus carpaccio was dry and tasteless. - Main Course: - The orade and rosemary lemon sauce was bland and baked potatoes were greasy. - Squid: Slightly better but still lacking for a seafood specialty. Summary: - Strengths: - Pleasant terrace setting. - Generous portion sizes. - Weaknesses: - Food quality did not meet expectations for a seafood restaurant. - Noise levels detracted from the experience Overall Impression: The experience fell short of expectations.

Awesome Pizza and tuna salad with Vine and beer in a real glass for 140 kn. Had been 5 if had not been so hot outside. Some fans perhaps? No good view. Clean toilets. Great service. Will be back.

Vecchio Mulino offer tasty food, nice and profesional staff. Going there Once wasn't enough! Three times visit and always satisfied! Recommend to everyone who are looking for wonderful experience ☺️👌

One of the waiter was very rude, he refused to let my family in, he said I am not going to serve you tonight with no reason. It was very unprofesional and I really do not recommend this restaurant.

Me and my wife went for pizza. Lovely food next to the harbour. Cattunar wine is always a blessing ! Would recommend 👌

A small nice museum showing a lot of maritime history which is worth a visit. The friendly owner can tell you many background stories about war times in and around Istria.

Owner was adamant about only accepting kunas in cash. Very interesting personal collection nonetheless.

(Translated by Google) The place is permanently closed. As of 31.03 2024 there are no more indications or signs. It's a shame because it was very interesting and the owner was very nice. (Original) Il luogo è chiuso definitivamente. Al 31.03 2024 non ci sono più indicazioni o insegne. Peccato perchè era molto interessante ed il titolare molto simpatico.

(Translated by Google) K&K War Shipping Museum about the First World War. The owner gave us a warm welcome and told one or two anecdotes about your museum. The children were very excited. (Original) K&K Kriegsschiffahrtsmuseum um den 1. Weltkrieg. Der Besitzer hat uns herzlich empfangen und die eine oder andere Anekdote rund um dein Museum erzählt. Die Kinder waren sehr begeistert.

(Translated by Google) The exhibition is closed and is being renovated. No information about it to be read anywhere. (Original) Die Ausstellung ist geschlossen, es wird renoviert. Kein Hinweis dazu irgendo zu lesen.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately currently closed! (Original) Leider zur Zeit geschlossen!

Excellent restaurant. Fish is fresh and wonderful, Carlo our waiter super professional and very helpful. Great wine selection. We didn’t know how the restaurant works till We sat down. We had a blast although would be nice to know in advance the menu

If you like seafood in all it's forms then you must come here. Such fresh raw and cooked fish and shellfish you just can't get many places. The way they served some of the dishes in front of you was very entertaining. Yes, you don't get a menu and yes, you don't get a wine menu but come on! They know what they are doing and you can trust them to bring you the best choices. It was so good we came back a second time.

I was looking forward to the restaurant experience. The beginning was quite promising. Otherwise, we didn't get a menu, but we indulged. It was an experience that the food was being prepared on the fly, in front of us. The first plate of tuna and shrimp, ok, I was a bit confused by the tuna at the beginning, where I didn't taste fresh tuna. The second plate, I will not describe each one separately, because there would be too many comments, based on the flavors themselves. The olive oil they use is the same on every plate. The plate with squid, which was presented and cut in front of us, I was expecting the top of the flavors, unfortunately I couldn't eat it, they didn't refill the wine even once. But when we wanted to order again, we couldn't because they weren't chilled, due to the next table drinking the same wine. We didn't even get a wine list. The Catalan lobster stuck between my teeth, it was dry and had no added value. The plates were without techniques. We did not continue with the dishes. The bill per person is… no comment.

Loved this small place since the first time I set foot in it. Very fresh ingredients, back to basics-let the ingredients do the talking kind of place. You cannot do better for tje raw seafood in the area. A must

Very expensive, and they only give the option of the fixed menu, which costs 150€ per person. Due to terrible communication regarding cost, we left after the first two courses, which were absolutely delicious, but tiny. This, in addition to the wine, cost 60€ per person. The experience was awkward and uncomfortable, and I would not recommend unless you’re willing to pay 150€ per person and accept the fixed, 7-course menu.

Amazing experience! If you love raw fish, this is the best place to visit! Together with great selectin of wine you can get one of the best experience in your lifetime! Do not be fooled by some comments that it is very expendive, which is not. And yes, it is really hard to get in during main tourist season, which is no excuse to give them bad rating.

The best fresh fish restaurant I've ever been to. Great recommendation.

A great little restaurant just off the main drag and as such tries that little bit harder and it’s worth a visit. Reasonable prices delicious local food with an Italian twist made for a lovely evening. Get away form the hustle and bustle of the centre or sea front and step inside this hidden gem (outside seating is available!)

Great food and staff. We ordered some scallops and the homemade ravioli with prawn tails and black truffle to share as a group. It was fantastic and quite a big portion as well. Our main courses were all great as well and none of us was hungry after that. We couldn't order any drinks or a dessert after that as none of the servers showed up after taking away our plates. But this was maybe due to the fact that it was near the closing time. All in all it was great and i would recommend visiting if you are around.

We ate homemade ravioli with cheese and truffles for an appetizer, which we always eat at Gatto Nerro because it's something our whole family loves, and we chose lighter main dishes - octopus salad and steak salad, and everything was fantastic. My daughter ate the scallops, which were fresh and tasty. Top quality food. Absolute recommendation.

This place offers high and low! We chose the higher price category for our lunch! The service was a bit "sleepy" this visit, but that could be because they just opened! The food was delicious. Nothing to complain about! As a bonus, we got a small "welcome plate" as an aperitif on the house! Overall, I can recommend a visit!

Dear Gatto Nero team, Thank you for the excellent food. Fresh, honest, and authentic. Super friendly and always attentive. We'll always remember that and look forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, the David K. family.

Don't look at the menu, order the ravioli gamberi tartuffo. I had an excellent fresh sliced carpaccio. My son an excellent grilled steak. The gnocchi with goulash from my wife was also recommendable. Also the cocquilles st jaques grilled were spot on. But... I had the homemade ravioli with cheese filling, with a small shrimp cream sauce, generously covered in rasped Black truffle. I made a new reservation on the spot for a few days later. Need, not must have but need, to have this again during this holiday. What a dish! Nice rose as well. Only down side was that the view was gone and you had to look at a half built hotel of a few levels high instead of a nice sea view.

Delightful dinner in a lovely garden with good food and wine, topped off by attentive and friendly service staff. We had been a group of 5 with dogs without a reservation and were lucky enough to get a table. Within a short period of time the place filled up. Our waiter was polite and welcomed us professionally yet relaxed. He was knowledgeable on the menu and daily offers and worked swiftly. I informed the waiter about my food intolerances which was taken seriously, and the waiter answered my questions patiently. He assured me that whenever possible they try to make adjustments to dishes to suit someone’s dietary requirements, which is manageable as dishes are prepared from scratch. However, according to the waiter, when really busy it might not be fully possible due to limited resources and kitchen space. Our group received an entrée (“kitchen greeting”), and I had been served with a dish specially made for me (to suit my dietary requirements), which I do not take for granted and appreciate highly, as it isn’t common practice. It also happened to match my taste ideally. The mains (fish and meat) were excellent. Tasteful, well-balanced seasoning, good texture, generous portion size and high-quality ingredients. Dishes are made to order yet served within a reasonable time. The fish was served in an iron tray which looked rustic and made a nice visual impression which adds another point to the already lovely dinner. The menu offers typical local cuisine with quite a selection of choices that suit a broad variety of taste. They also serve dedicated gluten free dishes (veggie and meat based). The white truffle season has just started out and dishes with these are quite expensive but worth every penny. The prize ranges of the other dishes are according to expectation and justified given the quality of the food. Groups should definitely make a booking when visiting at main dinner times, but one can always try to get a table by walking in.

Interesting place in Novigrad. A modern building, managed by local young creative people. The surrounding little park completes this cultural and eclectic area.

Go to the top of the tower for great views of Novigrad. Wish they would remove the metal fence at the top so people can take pictures.

Modern and nice museum/galery in the hart of Novigrad. Not big but very nice.

Cute small istrian place with an venetian style

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Surprisingly good price and very tasty food. Yes try it, we were here with kids and they also offer some special dishes for them. Proce for pizza was around 10-15 euros and one order was large enough for a larger man.

I ordered a beef soup, but it was served without any beef. It seemed to be made from just a bouillon cube with some parsley and a few noodles. It was nothing like a proper beef soup. The main course tasted like something you could make at home on a barbecue. As for the food, I would strongly advise against this place.

Pizza’s were good, tasty and fresh. Service was a bit slow, but due to busy hours.

We turned up at almost 7pm as a party of 6, 5 adults and a child. Despite initially being turned away, the owner came running out and offered us a table! The atmosphere was fabulous and the service was great! The food was ohhhhh so good too! Including wine, meals and water, it came to just €120 for us all!!! Amazing and will be back next year!!

We have stumbled upon this restaurant while city seeing. An old kind lady invited us inside. The menu is quite large with a large variety of food. The prices are diverse so when you are in a budget you can still fill your stomach. The portions are big and very tasty. I can recommend this place with my whole heart.

The restaurant is really nice. It's easier if you have a reservation, since it's quite crowded. There were a lot of different dishes to choose from and so far everything was tasty and fresh. The location is in the town center so there is no parking nearby but the city is beautiful. We had lobster and it was delicious. I recommend it.

Food arrived very late and cold. No condiments no dressing on salad. Servers were too busy for customers. We ordered Balkan platter which was just fairly bland patties, chicken and lettuce. Very poor value for money

We were treated with no respect by the staff. We could not pay separately and the gentleman in the picture spoke to us very indignantly. (As if we disturbed him by our presence) The food was tasteless. It's a pity that there is still a restaurant in 2024 with such service. I have traveled to Croatia with love every year...but I have never met like this before. The 4.3 star reviews made me want to eat there, but they are totally untrue. I do not recommend at all.

This restaurant is well presented and service was very good. However... that will only get you so far and overall I was somewhat disappointed with our meal here. While the dishes were tasty enough, I felt the serving sizes were small and prices rather high for what was offered.

Great restaurant with fantastic food. This is a family owned business through several generations. The brother and sister currently running the restaurants are friendly and passionate about their food and restaurant. This is a must go place when near Novigrad. The restaurant gets their seafood fresh from the fisherman every morning across from the restaurant. We enjoyed our fish and shellfish looking over the harbor. Fish soup was light and a nice start to the meal. The broth on the mixed shellfish plate and the mussels were also light and flavorful. We also had the truffle pasta and truffle beef. But the grilled fish and the scampi are the stars of this place.

Incredibly fresh and tasty fish! The servers speak multiple languages and are very kind. Prices are really ok for what you are getting. This place should have full 5 stars, don't miss out on it!

Wonderful little restaurant in Novigrad. Staff is really friendly and see's your wish before you can even ask. We got an appetizer on the house, I had the best fish in my whole holiday and my girlfriend really enjoyed her beefsteak! We will surely visit again, if we ever come back to Novigrad!

Amazing place, food is simple and tasty! True taste of Croatia. We also got nice little nibbles on the house. Staff is really friendly and attentive. We will be definitely coming back!!!

Friendly service personal with good food for a fair price. We even got a free starter, nice experience.

The best restaurant in Novigrad! It was our first and last visit during our vacation here. Great meals - squids, octopus salad and black risotto 👍🏻 And also their house wine. Perfect nice servise and amazing seaview! 5* and hope to visit you ASAP!

Beautiful view and beautiful food. Raw scampi was very generous in portion and adriatic squid was lovely. This was our go to lunch place but it would be just as good for dinner. Staff were really friendly. Highly recommend.

Best grilled calamari ever - cooked and seasoned perfectly. Octopus salad also excellent. Location idyllic, service first class and prices very reasonable. Will definitely return.

Wonderful view and the food was good. Service was a bit slow but other than that it was fine.

we’ve been going here for more than 3 years in a row and never been disappointed! fantastic place by the pier, with the great service and amazing choice of fresh fish (highly recommend Branzin / Dorada). probably the best choice around if you’re looking for a good dinner after long day at the beach 🏝

We had the most romantic dinner with unbeatable sunset views. The food was delicious, especially the homemade tiramisu! The waiters were super attentive and very professional. Great value for the money. Will definitely come back!

A very nice restaurant with a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea. Friendly service, good food and a selection of local wines. I recommend

The bottom-line: this was a local recommendation but we ended up being a little bit disappointed. No doubt, the sea food was fresh and the quality of the ingredients high. The starters were OK, but the main dishes rather boring and not very tasty. The main problem was the rush, every dish just appeared. We had 3 courses and after approximately 1h we found ourselves on the street again—and we had asked to slow down the process. So if you are in a hurry….

Very nice and delicious food. Service is also super

We had pasta with beefsteak and truffles which was 10/10 👌🏻 and beefsteak with truffle sauce which was OK, the steak was slightly overdone and could’ve been less cooked. The waitress was friendly, prices reasonable.

A quiet and pleasant place! Friendly staff. As for the food — we felt full, but somehow still missing something. Overall, a good spot for lunch.

Newly renovated traditional family restaurant with great stuff. Excellently cooked pljukanci with shrimps were awesome. Even though it's mainly seafood, the steak was delicious and very tasty. Recommended.

Excellent food, great service, kindness. Female crew working their best. Recommending the visit.

First bar that we walked apast but really good food and the people are rally nice

Super friendly and is reachable via Whatsapp, if you have questions beforehand

Great choice of fishing tackles and equipment, both salt and fresh water. Plus selling fishing permits.

Nice little fishing shop, speaking english also.

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(Translated by Google) Very nice employees who speak a little German. Prices are actually very good, I can't understand the other reviews there. It was easy to exchange ideas with the employees and get a few tips for Croatia. We even briefly went to the harbor with one of the employees and showed him how to set up his baitcast. I can recommend it! (Original) Sehr nette und ein wenig Deutsch sprechende Mitarbeiter. Preise sind eigentlich sehr gut, kann dort die anderen Bewertungen nicht verstehen. Man konnte sich mit den Mitarbeitern gut Austauschen und hat ein Paar Tipps für Kroatien bekommen. Mit einem der Mitarbeiter waren wir sogar kurz am Hafen und haben ihm gezeigt wie er seien Baitcast einstellen muss. Kann man mir Empfehlen!

Nice looking church from the outside however there is a dangerous step to the right of it which caused my mum to fall and break her foot while on holiday. Please everyone be aware and careful of this!!! So so dangerous. We were told by nearby restaurant staff that it happens a lot but nothing has been done to prevent it.

Nice church, closed between 13:00 and 17:00 for siesta.

tower: 15 k / pers.

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(Translated by Google) The church itself is neither too big nor too small, decorated in a nice and modest way. The crypt is right behind the altar with the former tomb of Saint Pelagius and his relics (as well as relics of other saints). Many thanks to Mr. Ivan for the hospitality and the great conversation :). It is worth visiting the church if you are passing by. (Original) Crkva sama po sebi nije prevelika niti premala, dekorisana na lep i skroman način. Kripta je tik iza oltara sa prethodnom grobnicom Svetog Pelagija i njegovim moštima (kao i mošti od drugih svetaca). Veliko hvala gospodinu Ivanu na gostoprimstvu i na odličnom razgovoru :). Vredi posetiti crkvu ako ste u prolazu.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful location in a very beautiful village and recently restored even in the city streets. (Original) Posizione meravigliosa in un paesetto molto bello e ultimamente restaurato anche nelle strade cittadine.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church right by the sea. (Original) Sehr schöne Kirche direkt am Meer.

It was a low tide. Little bit windy late afternoon and not so many people. Wonderful architecture of old town. Winter time. Recommended.

Very nice walk around the city walls.

(Translated by Google) Nice little town with small streets, some ice cream parlors and even more restaurants. Some right by the sea, a fantastic place to dine with the sound of the sea. Paid parking spaces all around. Worth a trip. (Original) Schöne kleine Stadt mit kleinen Gassen, einigen Eisdielen und noch mehr Restaurants. Einige direkt am Meer, traumhaft mit Meeresrauschen zu speisen. Kostenpflichtige Parkplätze rundum. Eine Reise wert.

(Translated by Google) Despite the name the city has, it is not a newly established town. "Civitas Novum" was already heard in antiquity, but in the Middle Ages it flourished, even despite the constant change of the sphere of influence (Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, Republic of Venice). Fragments of the defensive walls from that period have still been preserved, while all buildings inside the city were rebuilt in the Venetian Gothic style. Currently, it is a town supported mainly by tourism and all services directly related to it. A beautiful, small town that is definitely worth visiting while on the Italian-Slovenian-Croatian peninsula of Istria. (Original) Pomimo nazwy, którą miasto posiada, nie jest to wcale nowopowstała miejscowość. O "Civitas Novum" słyszano już bowiem w starożytności, natomiast w średniowieczu przechodziło swój rozkwit, nawet pomimo ciągłej zmiany strefy wpływów (Cesarstwo Bizantyjskie, Cesartstwo Rzymskie, Republika Wenecja). Z tamtego okresu zachowały się jeszcze fragmenty murów obronnych, natomiast wszystkie budynki wewnątrz miasta przebudowano w stylu gotyku weneckiego. Obecnie jest to miejscowość utrzymująca się głównie z ruchu turystycznego i wszelkich usług bezpośrednio z nim związanych. Piękne, niewielkie miasto, które na pewno warto odwiedzić będąc na włosko-słoweńsko-chorwackim półwyspie Istria.

(Translated by Google) Contrary to its name, Novigrad (Cittanova), i.e. New Town, is not so new, as it is mentioned in documents as early as the end of the 6th century, although it was still called Emonia, which was built on the remains of a Roman settlement that was established on the site of a Greek colony. The historic city is located on the former island, the prestigious, partisan city walls have largely survived from the coast. In the summer, it is difficult to find a place in the parking lots in front of the old town, there are no free spaces, we drove around for at least a quarter of an hour until we found small paid parking lots in front of the shopping stores beyond the harbor, a 15-minute walk away. Despite this small difficulty, it is worth visiting this beautiful, cozy town. (Original) Novigrad (Cittanova), azaz Újváros, nevével ellentétben nem is annyira új, hiszen már a 6. század végén említik dokumentumok, igaz akkor még Emonia néven, mely egy görög kolónia helyén létrejött római település maradványaira épült. A történelmi város, a hajdani szigeten fekszik, a tengerpart felől nagy részben fenn maradtak a tekintélyes, pártázatos városfalak. Nyáron az óváros előtti parkolókban nehéz helyet találni, nincsenek szabad helyek, legalább negyedórát forgolódtunk ameddig a kikötőn túl, 15 percnyi sétára levő bevásárló üzletek előtt kaptunk kis fizetős parkolókat. Ez a kis nehézség ellenére érdemes meglátogatni ezt a szép, hangulatos városkát.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful Istrian town with a soul. One of the most beautiful in Istria. Lots of restaurants and cafes, shops. It's pleasant to walk, the view of the sea is breathtaking. (Original) Lijepi Istarski gradić koji ima dušu.Jedan od najljepših u Istri.Mnoštvo restorana i kafića,trgovina.Ugodno je šetati,pogled na more oduševljava.

(Translated by Google) Very nice city with a harbor. The small alleys with the umbrellas are particularly great and eye-catching. (Original) Sehr nette Stadt mit Hafen. Vor allem die kleinen Gassen mit den Regenschirmen sind besonders toll und ein hingucker.

Absolutely delicious fine dining, and perfect wine pairings. The service, however was really slow - we spent four hours in the restaurant for the (shorter) tasting menu. Would definitely recommend this place to seafood lovers, but be prepared to wait between courses!

We have been coming to Marina restaurant for more than 10 years now and we have never been disappointed. Our last visit was no different, quite the contrary, it was the mastery at the highest level, so that we were wondering why Marina doesn't have a Michelin star? The food was delicate, well presented, authentic, innovative and very respectful to what the neighboring seas and lands and traditions have to offer. Highly recommended, and definitely worth the investment!

Beautiful place, amazing food, superb service, wine was great! Probably the best sea food place I have been to, everything was amazing, both carpacios were brutal!

If you look for a unique fine dining seafood experience - this is your place. We took the 8-course menu, yes - 8 fish courses, desert ordered separately. It is a family run place, perfect service and food. Wine pairing offered gives you insight to unique wines from Istria, also highly recommended.

Some of the best food we've ever had. The scampi with almond was out of this world and then they brought out the squid with ricotta which was even better. I don't know why this doesn't have at least one Michelin star!! If you love seafood you just have to go. Unusual to have a family restaurant that is so good. Mother, father and son all working together to produce an exceptional experience.

The food here is amazing! We took 6 course meal with wine pairing and every piece of food was perfect. It was so good that we came here for the second time and half of the menu was changed as they were using fresh ingredients they had that day. All food was fish/sea based. The deserts were tasty as well.

Elegantly prepared dishes of local seafood and accompaniments. We had the 8 course and it was a great value for the quality and care to detail. The staff pairs perfect local wines to match the flavors and textures. We will remember this meal for a long time. Thank you! As New Yorkers we would place Marina up with the best our city has to offer.

Very nice harbor, nice walk between the ships, everywhere clean and tidy

Very clean. Nice boats to see :)

Clean, good service, close to the old town. Very nice place to stop for a night.

The restroom facilities have an unpleasant odor, parking issues, additional charges for electricity and water, and the garbage disposal area is far away.

Disappointing experience – inflexible and unaccommodating I had booked a two-night stay but had to adjust my plans unexpectedly after the first night. I reached out to amend the reservation, but the hotel showed zero flexibility and insisted on charging the full amount, despite clear communication and a genuine effort to find a fair solution. Rigid policies are one thing, but the complete lack of understanding or goodwill was disappointing. This kind of customer service leaves a lasting negative impression — I won’t be returning, and I would advise other travelers to be cautious if your plans might need any adjustment.

great place to stay, cozy, beautiful, I recommend 👍

Great place 😀

Wonderful little bar in Novigrad. Plenty of seating outside, a very well stocked selection of wines and olive oil inside, and everywhere was super clean and tidy. The Istria Plate is a must have to eat, deffinately order one with drinks. Staff are excellent, Xenija was the best, really welcoming and clearly put all her love in to making the food. Excellent location near to the port and car park, and plenty of regular evening events, hopefully will visit again soon.

What a GEM of a place! Perfectly situated winebar in the old stone barn. During this summer 2023 we have been here many times...with my parents, with adult children, with our friends and just the two of us. You can sit down and chillout with the glass of wine. I love their Malvazija and Muškat žuti. If you have a chance, got to stop by and hang out with Dajana, Nešo and their team. They are genuine and so fun. Great job, guys! See you soon.

Beautiful location right in the harbor of Novigrad. Unfortunately, the staff is stressed and quite unfriendly. Visitors will discover one of the most stunning spots but should be prepared to bring a lot of time and patience.

Veri nice vines, and good place in Novigrad. If you are in Novigrad, you have to be here.

Fantastic place in great spot in Novigrad! Service is fabulous!

Nice and cozy; the staff is very friendly.

Very tasty wines. The Service is a bit slow, but we enjoyed every visit. It is a nice Place to be, directly to the Fishermanns Harbour. Food is not served in here, so i am a bit confused, that Google wants to give me Stars for it.

Considering this place is offering no pizza and yet was first to occur when looking for "pizza" it would earn lower rating but the staff was very friendly, prices reasonable and food fine. Don't miss their homemade schnaps after the meal!

Love the place! The Quality is outstanding. It's worth a visit or two. Taste the malavazia-vine. The place is run by a family.

Very friendly and nice service. Food fresh prepared.

Bravi, managed by a family, very friendly and genuine food

Great food, great service

Good Food

Good price

We had a bad experience here. I’ll give the benefit of doubt and say it’s maybe due to the start of the season 12/05/25. My wife had gnocchi with four cheeses which she said was nice. I ordered the chicken kebabs which were terrible. I brought this to the waiters attention and he attempted to tell me it was their particular style and cooked correctly. I’m an ex-chef and owner of three restaurants and a works canteen in a shipyard . I would not have served these kebabs to the guys at the shipyard and their needs were basic. Instead of searing them on a high heat as normal, the cook at this restaurant put them under a low temperature gas grill or maybe even microwaved them. The chicken was almost transparent, it was so dried out and the peppers and onions in between the meat was dried to a crisp. No sear marks whatsoever. After the 5 minute or so ‘argument’ with the waiter, they finally agreed to make fresh kebabs. The second lot were cooked properly and the difference was astounding. So they knew very well that they served me substandard rubbish the first time. Lesson to be learned here; don’t attempt to screw your customers and then lie to cover your errors in an effort to save a few euros. On a positive note, the location is excellent, which is why we chose to eat there. I gave two stars because my wife’s food was fine and one of the three waiters was pleasant and genuinely appeared to care. I gave 3-star for atmosphere simply because of the bad experience and the fact that we were the only customers there throughout the meal. Maybe we should have taken a hint from that in itself…

After reading few reviews, wedecided to stop there for lunch. I need to say, first impression from the menu was a bit strange - kind of cheap chinese restaurant like... but after that, everything was as it should be - from the first contact with the staff to the quality and the quantity of all meals. Place is in almost perfect location and it is nice and clean. It is not fancy, but it was obvious before going there so no surprise at all. Can we recommend? Yes, we can ;-)

Me and my girlfriend came in Novigrad for past few years and every time we decide to eat here. The atmosphere, service, food, staff are just simply amazing! Vili, Erik, Giorge, Leon and the rest of the staff are the best.

Perfect place for a dinner with a view. The service was very friendly and accomodating, the view of the sea was perfect. We ordered taliatelle with salmon and shrimps and chicken file with truffles, everything was delicious. We were even given focaccia on the house. The prices were also very reasonable: A very good experience, we will be back.

Hello, very nice restaurant, garlic bread which they bring for free was very good. Chicken sauce a bit salty. Shrimps was very good, very nice dressing of garlic and olive oil. Recommended!

The food was not nice, too oily. Small potion but overpriced. Waiting for 30 min to pay but no one came. Bread have to pay extra, but it was dry and not good at all. Definitely could have found a better place to dine in

We had very good food, a whole fish and Spaghetti marinara, nice location with seaview behind the old trees, and a very friendly and helpful waitress. A very pleasant afternoon!

Disappointing Experience – Beware! We dined at this restaurant with my family on August 10th at 7:30 PM after reading many excellent reviews. Despite the high prices, we decided to give it a try. We ordered a selection of appetizers, including mussels, and two plates of linguine with scampi. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what the reviews had led us to expect. Perhaps they were overwhelmed by the number of tourists, but the quality of the food was disappointing. Later that evening, all of us fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea, which even forced us to stop on the road during our journey. If you're considering eating here, be cautious. Our experience was terrible, and it seems like they might struggle with handling a full house. We won't be returning.

Decent food, but overpriced for what it is. Service staff, with one exception (the tall chap with very short hair), left much to be desired. One staff member in particular would benefit from some basic customer service 101 training. A little genuine engagement goes a long way. Don’t talk down to your guests or make them feel like they’re interrupting your own evening’s in-house entertainment with your colleagues.

Oh my god what a lovely experience, steak was fab, I mean fab 11/10 , staff so nice , special thank You to chef and to main waiter from Slovakia, greetings from Poland

Dinner tonight was exceptional! The best food of the whole week in Novigrad. Fresh seafood, delicious service and great wine! I strongly recommend!

The best restaurant in Novigrad! Great seafood, steak etc. Very nice service and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Quaint, high-end restaurant with delicious food! It mainly specializes in grilled fish and meat with a large barbecue in the center of the restaurant - you can even see your food being grilled in front of you if you’re sitting inside. We were told that fish are locally sourced only, because of that the offer can vary from day to day. Also note that certain dishes have to be shared between at least two people, otherwise you can’t order them.

Really delicious every time! Booking day before necessary. Try it!

Tasty wine and kind people. ❤️We stuck there on our bike ride during the heavy rain, they allowed us to stay despite the fact the it was before their opening hours.

Loved the open wines, especially the rosè and the merlot. The host is lovely, speaks a very good english and is very accommodating. You can pay in € as well and with the card. Do visit and taste. I doubt you'll leave empty-handed.

Very good wine and very pleasant owners. I would recommend!

Great atmosphere and good food and drinks

Great place with olive oil and big choice of great vines. Very nice service. Possible payment in kuna or euro

Great selection of local wines at afordable prices. I would personaly go for Teran

Great wine and oil. Nice owner. Easy to find it.

My wife and I arrived very near closing time, but their staff was still friendly and accommodating. We sat on their outdoor patio and each enjoyed a 5-flight tasting which was $10 each. I definitely recommend paying them a visit as their wines are all good, but for us, the standouts from this vineyard were their new concrete white and Cuvee Rosso.

Very nice wine tasting (with istrian cold cuts) at Winery Moreno Ivancic. We were warmly welcomed and got served nice wines and food . Explanations were good and very friendly. Nice tasting experience!

Great wine tasting with nibbles and liqueur tasting. Very friendly staff and beautiful setting

perfect wine tasting with awesome host. wine is really good at reasonable prices. would come back any time

Very nice (delicious) wines. The owner was very kind and willing to explain but also let us try the wines. You can also sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine. Nice and recommended place to taste and enjoy nice and quality wines.

Great Malvazija and atmosphere! We bought 3 bottles of the award winning Malvazija. Very nice waitress. We will definitely go back when we are in the area.

Great tasting experience, very good wine 🍷🍷

If you visit around the region, it’s must-go place. An amazing experience! It offers variety of wine and high quality cheese plate filled up with all regional products. Only you need to somehow manage to get there, since it’s bit out of the town and hard to reach by public transportation or by foot

Lovely place with amazing wines, tasty food platters and cozy environment. The hostess Stefani was so friendly and gave us a thorough explanation of what we were served all detailed story of every wine, and answered all our questions. The interior of the winery is something else. It’s so beautifully decorated and we were so pleasantly surprised. The food platter was consisting of local products and it was delicious. We bought couple of bottles of wine on our departure. Definitely recommend you visit this place if you’re nearby. Actually visit it even if you’re not nearby! :)

Five stars all the way! This wine picnic completely exceeded our expectations. The setting on the hill is simply stunning, and the picnic basket was packed with fresh, flavorful bites that paired beautifully with the wines. Everything felt both generous and carefully curated. What really surprised us is the value, for the quality and the whole experience, the price is great. This is an experience not to be missed. Can’t wait to return.

I only have happy things to say about this place. We first visited in June 2022 with friends. We had a lovely selection of wine, great charcuterie plate and a really friendly hostess. Because of that good experience my partner and I came back for another visit. Again the service was great and the wine was lovely. The prices are pretty good too. Hoenstly, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to try some Croatian wines. We bought about 30 bottles with no regrets. If the owners read this: know you have something special with the wine and people you have. We hope to be back again! ❤️

Pervino Winery sounds like a wonderful place with a personal touch. It's great that the owner takes the time to share their expertise and offer a memorable experience. The combination of great wines, cheese, olives, and a natural setting definitely makes it a must-visit spot.

We had a fantastic day here. Great wine and a pleasant and friendly hostess made our stay feel special and memorable. We had chance to learn about and also taste 7 different wines from Pervino winery. Whole experience was more personal and not as expensive as it was case at some other wineries that we visited in this region of Istria.

We had a wonderful time at this winery! We tasted 6 wines and snacked on some food. The wines were great and the wine connoisseur gave us a lot of information about the wine making processes. He answered all of our questions and was patient with us. The tasting room has a modern feel and is beautifully decorated. The prices are acceptable and the value for money is good. There are wines available for all budgets. Definitely would return!

Our trip to Novigrad was kind of an afterthought, but it ended up being our favorite town overall. The Loggia was an absolute highlight for me, so simple but absolutely beautiful. We loved the bright umbrellas and the little shops, and people were very kind. The beach area and lighthouse were also nice.

Beautiful place to visit, it looks stunning during sunset and nighttime.

Very nice place for photos. There is a view to the sea. No people in June.

Very nice, renovated and cozy place. Beautiful view to the see especially shortly before sunset! Novigrad is small but has everything you need during the holiday.

Wonderful panoramic point over the city wall.

Nice view

Cute little place to take nice pics at. Its right on the shore so the view behind it is pretty.

The food is excellent. The staff spoils the picture by rushing... (plates are taken when everyone has finished the meal, cups are the same, and the ashtray is not emptied, etc..)

It was hard to get free table so I assume the food would be really tasty. But it was only average. Maybe because we ordered gluten free pizza which is a bit challenging to make but still possible (I ate alredy many more better ones). The prices were reasonable.

Delicious, mostly Italian food, for a very good price. Managed by a very friendly family. We eat here almost every time we visit Novigrad, and would recommend the same for everybody else! 10/10

Everyday meals made easy and budget friendly.

Had dinner here one evening and came back two days later for lunch as we were all craving the pizza! Had both pizza and spaghetti bolognese, both were great. It isn’t listed on the menu, but they have a gluten free pizza crust option, too. Great pizza at a very reasonable price!

Pizza was delicious. Staff was very nice and added a local vide to the experience. Plenty of seating space inside and outside. We visited in late-May, so that might be why.

Absolutely terrible in the hot weather my mother and sister wore bikini tops instead of t shirts we sat OUTSIDE and still the servers turned us away even when we were the ONLY customers there absolutely outrageous

During my two week vacation in Novigrad I got the worst meal here. The food was served on fancy big plates but the taste was very ordinary and the portions to small.

Istrian / international cuisine, quite tasty. No air conditioning :(

excellent Croatian food at a hidden garden

Delicious pizza, thin dough

Nice quality restaurant

very good restaurant

Nice local restaurant

Amazing octopus salad! 🫶 Various ingredients that perfectly fit together. Freshness explosion together with very tenderly cooked octopus. During end of August - one can dine in a garden that is covered with hanging kiwie fruits 🤩

Expected much more looking to the score of the restaurant. Black risotto was nothing special. Burgers were on average. Portions are ok. They said are famous for burgers and tapas. Parking is across the road.

Just go there & you’ll end up in food coma/heaven ❤️ firstly, the lady on the phone was very kind, then the whole experience = food & service was totally worth the journey & money. We come to Novigrad regularly and will come back for sure.

Wow, beautiful setting. Menu is available in several languages. Service was very friendly and super fast. A large selection of Tapas. We ate the Pasta which was Devine. A fantastic mix of high quality ingredients and fresh produce. I look forward to eating here again soon

I truly enjoyed my Angus blue cheese burger and the burgers there are decadent,giant and "rich" with fresh ingredients. I tried Pulled pork burger and Anni and all were very delicious. We didn't know about the portions there so we "dare" to order Alioli potatoes and shrimps - all was very tasty.Very good value for money (photo of the check included). The place is clean and kids friendly with a big park place in front of it, across the main street. Very cosy and you can feel as at home.

Great restaurant to eat. Personnel was absolutely friendly. Food was great in perfect portions. Serving of the food they did so pretty quick. Over all I really recommend to eat here. Please remember to make a reservation up front.

Very good food. You don't have to wait very long, nice service. However, I advise you to reserve a table. We didn't do it and we couldn't sit outside, the garden is really beautiful. The portions of food are very large and it is also possible to take the rest of the food out.