Location: Visnjan
Top Restaurants in Visnjan
Top Things to do in Visnjan
Visnjan Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Visnjan
Višnjan (Italian: Visignano) is a village and municipality in Istria, Croatia. Višnjan is the site of Višnjan Observatory (an astronomical observatory). The observatory is home of several long-running international summer programs for youth in astronomy, archeology, marine biology and other disciplines.
Things to do in Visnjan
1. Konoba Aba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By DarkBlueDundee - Dundee
My Wife's and my Starter Mussels, were excellent, as was my Meat Platter and the House Red Wine, but my wife's Fillet Steak, was extremely rare, even when she ordered it , she said, she wanted it, cooked well done, with NO pink showing, the waiter said, no problem, when the Steak came, blood was just oozing out the middle of it, the only area that was cooked correctly were round the edges, my wife complained and the Manager said they never cook their Steaks Well done, if it's not cooked well enough for you, just hand it back to them and he would get to Chef, to cook it again for you, well I'm sorry, you listen to your Customer's REQUIREMENTS, not what your Chef's view of a Steak is.
After speaking to the Manager about listening to the Customers view he agreed to a 50% deduction on my wife's Fillet Steak, we were really looking forward to our meal here after Reading great reviews, we pre booked our table, but our Night out was spoilt
not listening to the Customer
2. Konoba Mondo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 756 reviews
Reviewed By LaDolceVita27 - King's Lynn, United Kingdom
If you're holidaying in Istria when the weather is not ideal for the beach or the pool, be sure to visit Motovun, one of the most striking small hill towns in this part of Croatia. In high season I imagine it will be bursting at the seams; it was still very busy in mid-September although we did manage to find somewhere to park halfway up the hill. From there a single, cobbled road leads steadily upward and on the left, just before the top, you will find Konoba Mondo.
We were fortunate to have booked a table for lunch three days after the white truffle season had begun so it was difficult not to be tempted by the various truffled dishes on offer (including desserts). After a complimentary (truffle-infused) tapenade, my wife opted for a plate of 4 huge ravioli, stuffed with spinach and cheese, topped with a generous heap of black truffles. I indulged another passion with cheese ravioli served in a rich sauce of walnuts and Gorgonzola. Both pasta dishes were a bit heavy in the eating, tepid enough to suggest they had not been served straightaway.
For mains we had tagliata (sliced rump) and fillet of beef - both plates served with small roast potatoes, some grilled vegetables and a very generous shaving of fresh white truffle. Mondo still uses a quotation from a celebrated New York Times reviewer who enjoyed one of the best meals of his life here. Ours wasn't remotely at that level but if you want hearty food in large quantities, and you like truffles, you will enjoy eating here.
Service was slow - just as well given the size of the portions - and it was two hours from sitting down when we finished our main courses. Eating inside would be attractive in winter but not so much while the sun is still shining - however insipidly. Outside options range from wholly unsheltered tables through ones with parasols affording partial protection from bad weather to a few under a solid roof, which is where we were sitting. Unfortunately this was adjacent to the toilets but we did also get a good view of the local black cat posing for photographs with every passer-by.
NB One extra tip from the head waiter at Mondo: if you want real truffle oil go to the shop directly opposite which sells the genuine article rather than the more obvious places a little further up whose product will never have come into contact with the actual tuber.
3. Konoba Daniela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By ivonabi - Zagreb, Croatia
Konoba Daniela is a family-run and owned restaurant just a few kilometers outside Poreč. You can surely feel the family vibe of this place since everybody is really friendly and nice, relaxed and wearing a smile, even when the place is crowded. I can appreciate that.
The most important tip I can give you is - make a reservation. Konoba has a big covered outdoor Terrace but during the season, they extend it to the garden as well and that’s where we were seated.
The place is very crowded and I got the feeling that a lot of locals eat here as well, which I took as a really good sign.
We tried a cold plate (cheese and prosciutto) and marinated sardines (“srdele na savor”; 35 kuna/less than 5 euro) as an appetizer, together with some table wine (malvazija). Definitely try the sardines since the dish is very authentic and unusual (fried sardines marinated in onion, garlic, herbs, wine, lemon and oranges).
For the main course we had steak in mushroom sauce (125 kuna/17 euro) and fuži (pasta) with black truffles (95 kuna/13 euro). Steak was perfectly done, very tender and juicy, and the pasta was good as well.
They offer a wide range of meat dishes (from 60 kuna/8 euro for ćevapćići and kebabs to steak with truffles for 155 kuna/21 euro) as well as fish and other seafood (1 kg of white fish is 330 kuna/45 euro). Their signature dish is steak tartare and they prepare it in front of you which is a really nice touch. Steak tartare for 2 persons is 135 kuna/19 euro.
For dessert we had a fruit/chocolate/caramel cake which was a bit too sweet for my taste but excellent choice for my “sweet tooth” partner.
I can say that konoba Daniela offers a good value for money and I would surely visit again when in area.
4. Santa Marina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By Anginafrika
This restaurant is now open 11-23h.
Service is professional and fast. They speak plenty languages.
Fish is superb, very nicely spiced. A bit oily as per the local recipes. Portions are huge, prices ok. At 7:30 the music starts and you can dance. They also cook corn over open fire.
Dogs are welcome.
Beer is good. Did not try wine.
I will come back whenever I am in the area.
5. Zardin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
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Reviewed By Albia-Newton - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
A nice restaurant with friendly and efficient staff - Excellent menu with some interesting specialties. The Scorpion Fish (on the specials menu the night we went) was superb, as was the chicken fillet in lemon cream sauce. Highly recommended.
6. Palma 5
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By Amir H
I visited this restaurant with my wife and two kids (10,15). First, the location is much silent from the others busy places. The team are so pleased and welcome. Ana, our waitress was just great, very helpful and easy talking. We ate pitza, spaghetti and Turkey. The food was also very good. Pitza normal is very big. They aren't accept credit cards but you can pay in KN and euro as well by cash.
7. Konoba Stacion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Zoran S - Visnjan, Croatia
Several times we have enjoyed this restaurant. The food is always good, as well as good local Malvasia (typical wine of Istria). When we were there again last weekend, it was even better. One of the best pasta with Canestrelle (Adriatic shell - Queen Scallop) I've tried lately. Standard desert of this house is pear in crème of walnuts; a waiter offered us with the pears an excellent dessert wine from Višnjan. My recommendation: take yourself enough time to enjoy in this fine place.
Restaurant we will definitely visit many more times.
8. Tikel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By miroslavlugaric - Zagreb, Croatia
Nice agrotourism with 4 generations doing everything to please you. They produce wine, vegetables, honey and make wonderfull local dishes at your whish, even truffels. I went few times out of season and had very nice time in quiet but still interesting atmosphere with the locals. Very nice view on Motovun.
9. Konoba Milena
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
10. Borgonja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By kangelini - Hong Kong, China
Nice place to come for lunch if you plan on visiting Porec during your trip. This is in a nearby town called Visnjan and a very nice tavern. Good lunch options mainly meat based, but they also have truffle pasta (Pjukanci) which was very nice. Good service and people. Very reasonable
