Zigante Tartufi Shop and Gourmet Restaurant ★ 4.4
Truffle-house restaurant at Livade in the Mirna valley pairing seasonal Istrian truffle dishes with regional wine, attached to the Zigante Tartufi shop.
CuisineTraditional Istrian konoba cooking under a wooden ceiling and open fireplace, generous meat-forward regional fare finished with a house olive-oil dessert.
NeighbourhoodVodnjan
Awards: Michelin Guide selection (Croatia 2026) 2026
Location
Address: ul. Pineta 25, 52212 Valbandon, Croatia, Istria
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