At this restaurant overseen by Emanuele Scarello from the Michelin-two-starred Agli Amici in Udine, chef Lorenzo Lai has now passed the baton to Simone De Lucca who has been part of the team here since the summer of 2022. This beautiful cube-shaped restaurant stands on the stylish seafront promenade in Rivinj’s modern marina and is a delightful place to eat thanks to its large terrace and stunning views of the azure sea and its verdant islets. At nightfall, the church of St Euphemia adds even more charm to the setting. There are two tasting menus here: Agli Amici (meat and fish dishes from Udine and Rovinj) and Istria, while the restaurant’s iconic dishes include langoustine, spaghetti with sea herbs, and grilled beef with almonds. Kristijan is on hand front of house with an excellent selection of Croatian wines (including by the glass), such as fragrant Istrian Malvasia, Dalmatian reds and sparkling wines from the Plešivica region.