Food and drink in Bale and Istria

Restaurants and traditional taverns serve fish and shellfish, Boškarin beef, homemade pasta, truffles and seasonal vegetables. At tasting rooms, you can compare single-variety olive oils, while local wineries offer Malvasia, Teran and other Istrian wines.

For each place, you can check the distance from Bale and opening hours, as well as whether a tasting needs to be arranged or a table booked in advance. Bars, breakfast spots, and shops and farms selling Istrian products are listed separately.

Restaurants and taverns in and around Bale

Restaurants and taverns with information on cuisine, distance from Bale, opening hours and booking options.

Bars

Take a break from sightseeing or simply enjoy the jazz music and an unforgettable setting; in Bale's interwoven streets you will certainly be able to find a place tailored to your taste. Refresh yourself with a cup of coffee or a glass of top quality...

Wineries in Istria

The fertile Istrian soil is rich in vineyards, and Istria is at the top of wine production in Croatia. Ask the local people about the wineries in and around Bale and enjoy tasting the local wines, Malvasia and Teran.

Oil mills and olive oil producers in Istria

The best olive oil in the world is in the Croatian region of Istria, for the fifth year in a row, claims the world's most famous specialized guide to olive oil FLOS OLEI.

Breakfast

While you enjoy the sunrise, nature's beauties or the town of Bale's rich history in the early morning, do not miss your breakfast, the most important meal of the day. It is really special in this area, as its famous omelettes will often be enriched with.

Homemade and organic products

Do you like the taste and fragrance of home-grown organic fruit and vegetables? Would you like to taste homemade honey and the best olive oil in the region or witness the traditional values of life on a farm?

Alcoholic beverages produced in Istria

Domestic alcoholic beverages produced in Istria