Rijeka and surroundings

One of the best ways to get to know the culture, history and primarily the soul of a region, is through the tastes and smells of local dishes and drinks, and Rijeka is a real mosaic of an unusual combination of sea and mountains, and rich historical heritage. All this gives a special feature to the local cuisine, which is a mixture of Italian, Austrian and Hungarian, with folk ingenuity in scarce times, and based on nutritionally rich ingredients of the Kvarner region, which give coastal gastronomy the characteristics of a delicious and healthy Mediterranean diet, appreciated and recommended around the world. The menus are dominated by fish and seafood, seasonal vegetables and fruits, wild herbs and olive oil, and the favorite dining companion is the wine of indigenous varieties, which is also a common ingredient in many recipes.

Rijeka's water is also widely known, of exceptional quality, which flows through the city center and after which it is named. Discovering Rijeka is best started at Rijeka's main market the so-called Velika placa, with an impressive fish market, where each season brings its own colors and flavors, such as announcing what awaits you in Rijeka's restaurants, from simple coastal meals to gourmet dishes, and best accompanied by local wines. The offer hides original gastronomic delights for street food lovers as well as those looking for an exclusive and refined culinary experience.

The spectacular restaurant Nebo in the Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa, which impresses with its ambience, wine shortness, and above all with cooking skills crowned with the prestigious Michelin star.

In accordance with their wishes and needs, everyone can find a place "to their liking", and for ease of selection, a project of branding the entire gastronomic offer was launched by profiling catering facilities in accordance with their peculiarities. “Rijeka's gastronomic ports" meet specific expectations in terms of food, drinks and additional facilities of the facilities involved. Guests have the opportunity to visit family ports, business ports, ports for wine enthusiasts, fishing ports, barbeque ports, romantic ports, ports of local ingredients, ports of specialty and many others that will best satisfy their different tastes and provide them with unique gastronomic experiences.

Look for a place for your next gastronomic adventure on the list of Rijeka's gastronomic ports.

Bon appetit and cheers!