Cap Aureo Signature Restaurant

Enjoy Istrian art on your plate and stories of the sea and coast in every glass. Jeffrey Vella’s Michelin-starred menu consists of 20 courses, based on season, location and love for the region. Embark on a gourmet journey designed by Jeffrey Vella, a Michelin-starred chef whose goal is to seduce the senses and pamper the palate. Some of the surprises awaiting you on this journey are watermelon carpaccio, squid cacio e pepe, red Istria, a local lamb tour, St Joseph’s figs, and so much more from this open kitchen concept. Every gourmet story brings unique tastes, such as the combination of summer carrot tartare with caviar and smoked apricot whey. The wine list is just as inspiring.

Chef Jeffrey Vella’s cuisine stands out for its strong personality, deep attention to the local area, and the use of carefully selected ingredients sourced from within a 50-kilometer radius. His cooking harmoniously unites the flavors of Croatia’s coast with the intense aromas of the hinterland. The menu, which the chef describes as a true journey, guides guests through seasonal delicacies with tasting courses of different lengths, offering the freedom to customize a bespoke gastronomic experience. Standout dishes include Adriatic lobster with charcoal-roasted cabbage and an intense, nuanced mushroom course. The wine list is curated and well-structured, with traditional, predominantly Croatian labels on the one hand and a vintage cellar with great international crus of excellent vintages on the other. Elegant yet informal service and splendid views of the old town complete a world-class gastronomic experience.