Istria is home to some of the best Mediterranean cuisine, blending continental and seafood influences. Rent an electric bike in Umag, and countless incredible restaurants, including some on the Michlen list, are within an hour of cycling. Whether you like Istrian prosciutto, meals with truffles, homemade fuži, or world-renowned olive oil, these foodie spots will blow you away.
E-bike rent in Umag will allow you to explore the best restaurants in western Istria. Some of the menu items include cozy atmospheres, authentic Terran or Malvazija, seafood, boškarin meat, and other delicacies.
Konoba Bušćina
Local ingredients, authentic meals, and numerous awards, including a Michelin star from 2019, are why Konoba Bušćina is one of the most prolific restaurants near Umag. Village Bušćina is easily accessible if you rent an electric bike, and after your ride, dive into the hedonistic paradise of Istrian cuisine. Top local vine and olive oil, along with a broad selection of meals including home cheese and prosciutto, fish and shells, boškarin meat, and natural truffles, are on the imaginative menu. Don’t forget to make reservations.
Malo Selo
Choosing a bike rent Umag is a convenient way to reach Buje, where traditional konoba Malo Selo offers traditional local food. The authentic atmosphere of an old stone house, cozy interior, and outdoor space will draw you in. Homemade fuži or tagliatelle, pasta with boškarin meat, grilled steak, and with other traditional meals are part of the menu in this Michelin-star restaurant. Excellent vine selection, local craft beer, and authentic local olive oil are why Malo Selo has an incredible reputation.
Badi restaurant
Small fishing village Lovrečica hosts a well-known foodie hotspot. Badi restaurant has been around for almost 40 years and is famous for its seafood specialties. Some of their highlights include scampi, breaded sea bass, Badi “buzara,” and numerous other dishes, including homemade pasta with truffles. Lovrečica and nearby Novigrad down the coastline are within reach when you rent an electric bike, and the convenience and security make it cozy to explore Umag’s surroundings.
San Rocco
Another foodie spot from Michelin Guide is located in Brtonigla, 11 kilometers from Umag, a small distance for top models in e bike rent Umag. San Rocco is a boutique hotel with a restaurant in a former wine cellar. San Rocco has its own olive oil production and a broad choice of meat and fish dishes. The restaurant uses local and seasonal ingredients, which include truffles.
Konoba Rustica
Konoba Rustica is a top-rated spot featuring classic Mediterranean cuisine with meals under “peak,” seafood, and pasta. The small village Sveta Marija na Krasu is a couple of kilometers inland, and the atmosphere of Rustica is worth the trip. The restaurant also has excellent reviews for pizza. Alternatively, if you’re looking for pizza spots, visit Pizzeria Kaos, Fenix, or Luna in Umag. The beautiful western Istria tourist hotspot has incredible gastronomy and offers varied choices for all tastes.
