Days of Venetian Cuisine

When the flavours of the sea, the freshness of local ingredients and a rich cultural heritage come together, something unique and new is created - the Days of Venetian Cuisine. We invite you to indulge in tempting dishes enriched with a touch of history.

Reviving Venetian Culinary Tradition

The Days of Venetian Cuisine bring together selected bars, taverns and restaurants in Izola, offering special dishes and cicheti inspired by Venetian tradition. The focus is on simple, full flavours and local, seasonal ingredients.

Participating bars, inns and restaurants

Aperitivo bar DeGrassi, Drevored 1. maja 9, 6310 Izola

An excellent selection of wines will be complemented by a selection of cicheti, typical Venetian snacks:

Cicheti:

Bruschetta with sardine in saor

Polenta with creamy baccalà

Bruschetta with artichoke cream

Opening hours: Sun–Thu from 7:30 to 23:00 and Fri–Sat from 7:30 to 24:00

web | +386 51 203 400 | info@degrassihotel.si |

Gostilna Bujol, Verdijeva ulica 10, 6310 Izola

Starters / Main courses: 

Gamberi croccanti – Crispy prawns
Seppie al nero con polenta – Cuttlefish in black ink with polenta
Riso diavola – Spicy risotto

web | +386 41 799 490 | bujolizola@gmail.com |

Gostilna Doro, Trg padlih za svobodo 3, 6310 Izola

Cold starter: Baccalà mantecato – creamed cod spread
Starters / Main courses:

White cod stew with polenta
Spezzatino di manzo – beef stew with polenta
Pasta e fasioi – bean and pasta stew with pancetta

web| 386 5 641 74 96 | gostilnadoro@gmail.com |

Kmetija Medljan, Cetore 29, 6310 Izola

Starters / Main courses:

Pasta e fagioli – bean and pasta stew

RisiBisi 

Fegato alla Veneziana – Venetian-style calf or pork liver with polenta

Desserts: Tiramisu

Opening hours: 25–27 September and 2–4 October 2026, from 12:00 to 21:00.

web | +386 40 626 684 |  info@medljan.net |

Hiša kulinarike in gostilna Jadranka, Polje 8, 6310 Izola

Starters / Main courses: Seafood risotto
Sea bass fillet in butter sauce with zucchini, carrots and creamy polenta
Squid in Malvasia sauce with chard and potatoes
Dessert: Tiramisu
Wine: Malvasia Molle

facebook | +386 51 888 993 | damvar.info@gmail.com |

Restavracija Hotela Marina, Veliki trg 11, 6310 Izola 

Cold starter (savor): »Venetian-style« sardines
King prawns »al rošo«
Starters / Main courses: Pasta »alla sarda« with roasted fillet of the daily catch
Cuttlefish brodetto with black polenta
Octopus »al sugo« with prosciutto, Savoy cabbage purée and tomato confit
Dessert: “Drunken Venetian” – Millefoglie with ricotta, vanilla cream and figs in Refosco wine

facebook | +386 41 605 333 | restavracija@hotelmarina.si |    

Ribja kantina Arrigoni, Dantejeva ulica 18, 6310 Izola

Aperitivo: House Venetian spritz

Starters or main courses:

Izola Bujol – creamy whipped salt cod served on a crispy crouton of homemade bread, topped with grated Istrian black truffle

Sardines in saor – traditional fried local sardines in a sweet-and-sour marinade with plenty of onions, pine nuts and raisins, served on toasted white polenta

Black cuttlefish with soft polenta – Adriatic cuttlefish slowly cooked in its own ink and Refosco wine, served on a bed of creamy hot yellow polenta with a drizzle of olive oil

Pan of seafood delicacies with potatoes and vegetables

Desserts:  Panna cotta with forest berries

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

facebook | +386 70 830 633 | kantinaarrigoni@gmail.com

Did you know?

In 1267, Izola became part of the Venetian Republic, which greatly influenced life in the town. Venetian influences left a lasting mark, especially on the cuisine, which is based on local and seasonal ingredients and follows the principle of "zero kilometers." Venetian cuisine emphasizes natural flavors, which are often overlooked in today's fast-paced life.

Support Local

The Days of Venetian Cuisine not only highlight flavors rooted in tradition but also values that are the foundation of the local community. By visiting participating inns and restaurants, you support local providers who preserve and develop the Istrian identity while promoting environmentally friendly agriculture and fishing.

In doing so, you contribute to sustainability based on respect for nature, local resources, and traditions. Alongside unique culinary experiences, you help foster the development of the local economy and sustainable practices that strengthen community bonds.