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Gastronomy

Eat your fill of authentic Istrian cuisine

At the St. Bernardin Resort, we place special emphasis on gastronomy as we are well aware that it is an important part of the story of any region. Our authentic Istrian cuisine is sure to delight you with its diversity and passion, and its harmony of flavours. Characterised by both Mediterranean and continental influences, it is distinguished by fresh local ingredients, Piran sea salt, authentic Istrian spices, Istrian herbs, premium olive oil (which represents an important pillar of Strian gastronomy), and a range of fine Istrian wines.

The culinary stories of St. Bernardin Resort Portorož

First class chefs

In 5-star Grand Hotel Bernardin, chefs Simon Zlatkovič and Mišo Jovič and their well-coordinated culinary teams are sure to leave an impression on your palate. At Hotel Histrion, supported by his excellent colleagues, chef Aleks Irgl holds the chef's title.

Istrian breakfast

All hotels at St. Bernardin Resort Portorož offer guests an authentic Istrian breakfast, composed of typical local dishes, from baked goods, meats, egg dishes, cheeses, and fruits, to herbs and other delicacies.

Istrian dinners

Every Thursday at Hotel Histrion, we organise weekly "Istrian dinners" where we serve typical Istrian dishes, mainly based around fish, seafood, and dishes prepared with produce from local gardens, as well as selected local wines.

Local products and fresh ingredients

The gastronomy of Slovenian Istria is based on simple-to-prepare dishes made from locally grown seasonal ingredients. This ensures freshness and rich flavours throughout the year, so it is no surprise that Istrian cuisine is among the healthiest in the wider coastal region.

Istrian dishes you can find on our menus

• Istrian "bobiči" stew - minestrone soup with baby corn and beans

• Istrian meat delicacies – Istrian sausage, dried ombolo, pancetta, prosciutto

• Istrian "fuži" pasta with various sauces

• Boškarin's goulash with roasted polenta

Other Istrian dishes that you can find at our coastal resorts:

• White baccalà

• "Šavor" - sardines marinated with citrus fruits and root vegetables

• Istrian "žgvacet" cockerel goulash with gnocchi

• Istrian roll with cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and rocket

• "Pljukanci" pasta with goat’s cheese

• "Fritula" doughnuts

• "Hroštole" beignets

Istrian desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with our unique Istriana dessert, consisting of fennel-infused almond mousse, fig jam, a layer of roasted pine nuts with rosemary, gluten-free carob sponge, and natural white chocolate glaze. You can also choose other seasonal desserts made with many local ingredients.

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