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Konoba Pescaria, at Stari Grad 28 in Mošćenička Draga, Lovran, is a Croatian seafood tavern that earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026 for good quality cooking at good value. The kitchen cooks what the boats bring in, so the menu shifts with the catch.
The menu depends on daily cooperation with local fishermen, and wild and farmed fish both appear, always labeled as such. Grilled scorpionfish is a standout: juicy, precisely cooked, and tasting of the fish itself. Kvarner scampi arrives in many forms, from modern raw preparations to classic recipes. The house pasta with shrimp has a creamy, velvety sauce.
The terrace looks over the boats and the sea, while the dining room sits inside the old town's stone walls. Owner Antoan Hrelja built the tavern on a local fishing tradition and its "from boat to table" idea, a approach Gault&Millau rated 11.5 for 2026. The wine list leans on Istrian bottles, and a Pinot Gris pairs well with the fish.
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good quality, good value cooking
Located above a small harbor in the old town of Mošćenička Draga, Konoba Pescaria enjoys an almost ideal position, between a small fishing port and the tourist promenade. The terrace overlooks boats and the sea, while the interior is tucked into the stone structure of the old town, creating an authentic Kvarner atmosphere. Owner Antoan Hrelja developed the tavern from a local fishing tradition, relying on the “from boat to table” concept, gradually placing it on the gastronomic map of Kvarner. The menu, mainly focused on fish and seafood, is based on daily cooperation with local fishermen and therefore depends on their catch. Both wild and farmed fish are used, always clearly indicated. One of their standout dishes is grilled scorpionfish—exceptionally juicy and perfectly cooked, delivering a pure fish flavor without “masking.” A house specialty is pasta with shrimp, offering a rich experience thanks to its creamy, velvety sauce and excellent pasta. The pride of the region, Kvarner scampi, is prepared in many ways - from modern raw versions to classic recipes. The wine list is based on domestic wines, mostly from Istria, which pair well with fish, such as Pinot Gris variety.
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