Agli Amici Rovinj

This restaurant occupies a beautiful building on the elegant seafront promenade of Rovinj’s modern marina and is a delightful place to eat thanks to its large terrace and stunning views of the azure sea and its verdant islands. At nightfall, the church of St Euphemia adds even more charm to the setting. Simone De Lucca is at the helm in the kitchen here, overseen by Emanuele Scarello from the Michelin-two-star Agli Amici in Udine. There are two tasting menus: Rovinj and Istria (the first dedicated to fish and seafood, the second to meat dishes), from which individual courses can be chosen à la carte style. One of the most interesting dishes is the grilled cuttlefish with sautéed risotto, which is garnished with a vegetable sauce and decorated with a mosaic of flowers from the Istrian coast and is perfectly balanced in flavour and colourful presentation. Award-winning sommelier Kristijan Harjač is on hand front of house with an excellent selection of Croatian wines (including by the glass), such as fragrant Istrian Malvasia, Dalmatian reds and sparkling wines from the Plešivica region.