What to Eat in Medveja: A Taste of Local Kvarner Cuisine

Food is an essential part of the Medveja experience. The local cuisine reflects its coastal location, with delicious meat, fresh seafood, olive oil and seasonal ingredients at the heart of every meal.

Along the coast and in nearby villages, "konobas" serve traditional dishes - such as: grilled meat and fish. There are many restaurants by the sea that serve fresh fish, calamari, mussels and shrimp, often caught the same day. Simple dishes allow the quality of ingredients to shine, paired perfectly with local white wines.

The region is also famous for chestnuts, especially in autumn, when desserts and pastries made from local chestnuts appear on menus across Lovran and Opatija.

Homemade pasta, local cheeses and cured meats complete the culinary picture.

Whether you dine out or prepare meals in your apartment, Medveja offers flavours that are honest, fresh and deeply connected to the land and sea.