Štefanija's Kitchen
From the kitchen to the terrace
Everything is made in our kitchen and comes straight to the terrace with a sea view — homemade, seasonal, prepared that very morning. This is how a day at Villa Štefanija begins.
Seasonal, local, with love
The dishes that come out of our kitchen are entirely true to Mediterranean cooking — we cook only in season and use only local ingredients.
This philosophy has been passed down through the generations from our beloved grandpa and grandma Štefanija. We offer traditional dishes made from what we find in the nature around us or a few kilometres away, turning them into delicious, wholesome food true to the traditions of the land they come from.
Some call it slow food these days — we call it grandma Štefanija's cooking.
From grandpa Toni and grandma Štefanija
Once upon a time, grandpa and grandma lived a quiet life in the house next to the villa; grandma baked bread every morning, and grandpa went out each day to hunt or to gather mushrooms, wild asparagus or herbs, depending on the season.
The kitchen was the heart of the household then, and something new was cooked every day. That is the feeling we want to share with our guests today — with homegrown ingredients, old recipes and long, slow cooking we bring to life the tradition they handed down to us.
Chef Igor
Grandma Štefanija's recipes are carried on today by chef Igor — seasonal, local, with plates he creates anew every day.
Ingredients come from the surrounding countryside and a few kilometres away: asparagus, mushrooms and truffles in season, fish from the Kvarner, Istrian prosciutto and cheese, olive oil from nearby groves. Long, slow cooking, a short menu that changes with the seasons, and a Malvasia or Teran alongside.
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À la carte & daily menu
Creative Istrian cuisine built on homegrown, seasonal ingredients — for villa guests and, with advance notice, outside visitors.
Menu and wine list
A short seasonal menu that changes with the time of year, with carefully chosen Istrian wines — Malvasia and Teran as the natural companions to the dishes.
Weddings and events
Small romantic ceremonies and special occasions in an intimate setting overlooking the sea.
Outside guests welcome for dinner
Reservation required.
Winter: weekends 16–21 and by arrangement. · Summer: 18:30–23:00 (reservations recommended). · Breakfast for villa guests: served individually, every morning 8–12.
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Experience Štefanija's kitchen — seasonal Istrian cuisine with a view of the sea.
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