Monte

Rovinj, Croatia

A giant among this honey-coloured fishing town’s many restaurants and practically within touching distance of its Baroque church, Monte is blazing a trail for Croatian haute cuisine on the world stage. In 2017, it became the first restaurant in the country to be awarded a Michelin star, an accolade it has held ever since. Danijel Đekić is a terroir-based chef, sourcing many of his ingredients from the local farmer’s market and his sommelier wife, Tjitske Đekić-Brusse, takes a similar approach on an exclusively Croatian wine list. There are three tasting menus to choose from on any given night, one protein-driven, one plant-based and another formed entirely of what the restaurant calls ‘intriguing creations’ – technique-driven, ruthlessly contemporary dishes presented with a tremendous eye for detail. An al fresco seating area with billowy linen curtains is lovely on a balmy evening.

Key Information

• Average price per person $111
• Tasting menu from $150
• Dinner: Mon – Sun
• +38 55 2830 203
• Visit Monte's Website

Location

Ul. Montalbano 75, Old Town, Rovinj, Istria, 52210