Novigrad is a small seaside town with a unique flavor and well-developed modern infrastructure. The frequent guests of this Croatian resort are yachtsmen and fans of measured pastime. The hospitable city provides holidays for every taste, offering interesting excursion programs, walks on yachts and visiting local restaurants and cafes.
The past of Novigrad, as a fishing village, to this day is manifested in local dishes. Coastal restaurants of the resort and cozy cafes on the central city square next to the town hall are distinguished by frequent use of fish and seafood. In many of them, you can taste the harvested seafood on the grill. As for the true gourmets, they can impress the octopus prepared by the traditional method for these places - "from under the pek.". The sea inhabitant shakes under a special cover, covered in top of coals. In the end, the finished dish acquires a very gentle taste. In this way, in Novigrad, not only octopuses, but also meat, and all available seafood are prepared.
Culinary traditions of Novigrad are not limited to the preparation of fish dishes. No smaller worship in local places meat dishes are used. During the rest at the seaside resort, you should certainly taste smoked pork ham with dry cheese. By the way, cheeses in Novigrad are quite good. Some tourists, leaving the resort, take with them some of the cheese products as souvenirs.
At least once during the rest in Novigad, you can pamper yourself a very tasty, but rather expensive dish - Rijotto, consisting of rice and truffle. You can also taste the Bogovitsa Bogovitsa. It is prepared by a specially cooked meat of a young lamb with the addition of sour shearing milk. Despite an unusual combination - it's a very tasty dishes.
In general, the cuisine of Istria is uncomplicated, dietary and in moderation is designed by seasonings. For the preparation of all dishes here are used exclusively and high-quality seafood and meat. And as a result, ready-made dishes are easily perceived not only by adult tourists, but also with small travelers.
As for the dessert, he is simple in Novigra. Most often, fruits in fresh or clad or ice cream are served as sweet in cafes and restaurants. Figs, raisins and almonds with honey use the greatest popularity. As a light snack, cafes offer tourists a cup of coffee-expresso and a piece of fruit cake. Even in addition to coffee, you can order a cake or pancake with filling. Chocolate, walnuts or jam are often used as a filler for pancakes.
Alcohol in Novigrad
From alcoholic beverages in Novigrad, you can try young homemade wine. It is usually served in a small jug. Of the famous white varieties, the wine is most often found "Malvasia" and "White Muscat". A bottle of wine in a restaurant or shop costs about 40 to 90 Croatian kun. Satisfied good taste has Croatian beer. In the cafe visitors treat "Ozyysky beer" and "Karlovachko" in bottles.
Restaurants and Cans Novigrad
Lost in Novigrad, in addition to restaurants, can be in traditional places wearing the name of the canob. From the usual banking of the channels are distinguished by the presence of a fireplace and cooking exclusively from home products. Yes, and dinner in Kangobe costs a little cheaper than in the inexpensive restaurant of the resort.
One of the best restaurants in Novigrad is considered Damir Ornel (Damir e ornela), sheltered in the historic center of the city on Zidina Street, 5. The menu of this institution consists of fish dishes and seafood. Local residents assure that the raw fish and langusts are best prepared here. However, for budget travelers, this restaurant will not afford. The average amount of the dinner for two will be 700 Croatian kun. The interior of this institution is characterized by comfort and simplicity. The staff politely and benevolently applies to visitors.
However, in addition to fish dishes and a variety of desserts, there can no longer surprise travelers. Among other things, the restaurant does not have a summer terrace, and in the warm season inside the restaurant is very stuffy.
If you have to have lunch or dinner, I want certainly in the restaurant, it is better to pay attention to the cozy Restaurant Dragon (Mandrac), located near the pier on Mandrač Street, 6. It is here you can live here for 300 Croatian kun and at the same time admire the luxurious panorama of the bay. If you wish, you can choose a table inside the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace.
For family tourists, the ideal option for the thickening of hunger will be unlikely Kanob Mika (MIKA), located at: Put Gromile, 15. This miniature institution is very difficult to consider among the unsparing street buildings. And this is perhaps the only drawback of a good institution. In the Kanobe, tourists will hide very tasty dinners, and the view of the sea and berth from the windows of the second floor delights and excites more appetite. Channel's specialties are considered fish prepared on coals. While the order is performed, visitors can relax in the warmth and cozy hall, discussing the noteworthy corners of Novigrad led per day, or plan further acquaintance with the resort.
The chef of the institution is well prepared by local delicacies, and the amount of the account is pleasantly surprising. Tight dinner will cost tourists in 80-110 Croatian kun. After graduating from this institution, travelers will certainly want to thank the chef that prepared extraordinary delicious dishes. To do this, it will be necessary to say only "Praise Liepa!" And the gratitude guest is welcome to visit Kanobu Mika again.
On the seaside resort there are still a lot of good taverns, Kangob and restaurants, in which you can enjoy a glass of Istrian wine and taste a glass or bream fillets. And you can simply have a snack in one of the local pizzerias or look into the Italian restaurant. Everything rests on the financial capabilities of tourists and gastronomic preferences.
Tourists renting separate apartments, if desired, can prepare food on their own. This will save some money. Particularly suitable this option will be for travelers with children. After all, it is not always possible to feed the crumb to unfamiliar dishes, even if they are very similar to the familiar homemade. You can buy all the necessary products in local stores.