The proximity of the fertile lands provide for a unique blend of Istrian and maritime cuisine. The traditional dishes of the rural outskirts are based on homegrown produce, thriving among the vineyards and olive groves, while the seaside cuisine relies on fish and molluscs. Local homegrown produce is also sold at the farmer’s market during summer. Enjoy the many flavours of Izola!
Under the canopy of chestnut trees, the staff of restaurant Doro is ready to warmly welcome you any day of the year. Their wish is for you to relax and enjoy good wine and selected house specialties. They prepare meals using special sweet charcoal on a carefully prepared grill, which gives the meat a special and unique flavour.
Manjada is an excellent culinary destination for all of the hard workers out there, to enjoy a well deserved quick and high-quality lunch. For tourists during the summer season, Manjada is an excellent restaurant for devouring typical Istrian and Mediterranean dishes. Since 2013, Manjada has been pampering both locals and tourists with its fresh, but still simple Mediterranean and Istrian gastronomy. Our questions were answered by the owner of the restaurant, Mr. Aljoša Tomšič.
Zaro Wines are grown on soil with more than centuries-old tradition of the hardworking Zaro family. The wines have a character that satisfies even the most demanding connoisseurs. They are the product of vines growing on the excellent terrains of the hinterland of Izola, already known during the times of the Venetian Republic as the most fertile in Izola. The Zaro family continues to respect the natural resources and has revived the tradition of wine growing. We interviewed Matej Zaro, a third generation representative who dedicated his life to wine growing.
“Bujol”, one of the more authentic Izola restaurants is located in the famous Manzioli Square.The concept of the restaurant is based on a simple manner of preparing and presenting local food. The food from Izola which is the most traditional food in the region. They are still following the principle they started with ten years ago: no additives or preservatives are added to the food. The goal of the restaurant is namely to present authentic gastronomy and the way life in Izola used to be. We spoke to its owner Alen Pušpan.
Wine is an excellent companion to various dishes, it lifts up our spirits and, in moderate quantities, contributes to the health of our cardiovascular system. It has been prized since the prehistoric times, and we often hear the saying that the histories of man and vine are intertwined and inseparable.
On the corner of the Veliki trg square, by the fishing harbour, you will find the Marina Hotel. Its important added value lies in the top-grade restaurant with a longstanding tradition, which is also a proud recepient of Michelin Recommendation. The hosts, master chef Ivica Evačić-Ivek and his staff, rely only on the best and freshest locally grown ingredients. Their motto is “from the sea to the plate” – all seafood is fresh and caught that same day. They can point to the harbour or the neighbouring hills and show you exactly who provided the fish or where the olive oil and the wi...
The path of restaurant Sonja begins in a picturesque Istrian village above the town of Izola in 1988, when delicacies made from the gifts of Istrian soil were first served on a plate in the restaurant. In the new millennium, after more than a decade of preparing home-made Istrian food, the restaurant transferred to a new location in the most well-known fishing town in Slovenia – Izola. In Izola’s small fishing port you can still see wooden boats, from which fishermen offer their daily catch. You can smell the sea from the restaurant’s terrace while enjoying a glass of local wine and lett...
"Sidro" is a restaurant that opened its doors on Manzioli Square in 1980; in 1990, it moved to an attractive location next to the Izola promenade where you can still visit it today. A view of the sea, boats in the marina and the scent of the Mediterranean are, without a doubt, defining characteristics of the "Sidro" restaurant. Their forty-year tradition has been building slowly: nowadays, however, they are definitely one of the most recognisable seafood providers in Izola. We spoke with the owner Vladimir Godina about the beginnings and the philosophy of the restaurant, centered on the tradit...
The booklet highlights the culinary year in Izola, presenting all culinary days and restaurateurs. In it, you will also find some recipes, a list of this year’s events entitled Pier of Tastes, and a free ticket to Izolana – House of the Sea. If you would like to receive a copy of the brochure, visit TIC Izola, send us a message at tic.izola@izola.si, or download it HERE.
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