CROATIA, NOVALJA, PAG
We are located in the center of Novalja at Braće Radića 28.
WORKING HOURS EVERY DAY
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Who we are
FANTASTIC FOOD AND QUIET LOCATION
Nested in the heart of Novalja lies a hidden gem of serenity and indulgence. This peaceful location offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle, inviting guests to unwind and savor every moment.
A combination of community, present and future.
Terra Park
Phalaris & Spiritos
Novalja
Pag, the island of salt, cheese and lace, is one of the largest, but also the most diverse, islands in Croatia, stretching parallel to the Dinarides, with a length of 60 km. Known as the island of lunar landscapes, Pag is dotted with hundreds of kilometers of dry stone walls. It is widely known for the oldest olive groves in the northern part of the Adriatic, salt pans, spacious bays, steep rocks, but also pastures, and above all for Paško cheese, an excellent specialty of Paško shepherds.
What our guests say
Overall a great experience. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. One of the most beautiful restaurants in Novalja and the one who should design it should receive an award.
A beautiful garden, a variety of seafood, fine wines. Book in advance just in case.
Very nice restaurant. Good service and very tasty food. The waiter pointed out the freshly caught fish and on his recommendation we immediately ordered a fish plate for 2 people which was also very tasty.
We recommend.
A beautiful garden, a variety of seafood, fine wines. Book in advance just in case.
The girl at the entrance welcomed us very nicely yesterday and praised us for her professionalism and kindness. The waiter was on a level throughout our stay.
The restaurant had excellent food and a beautiful view. Our server Maria was professional and made our experience amazing.
Delicious
Price-performance completely ok
Very friendly
were with children and a dog
Restaurant Gardenia in the heart of Novalja offers an exceptional gastronomic experience. The food is superb. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring an enjoyable meal from start to finish. The ambience is attractive, with elegant decoration and a relaxed atmosphere. All in all, Gardenia is a must-visit for anyone who wants to enjoy delicious cuisine in a charming setting.
Everything was flawless, the reception, the offer, the staff very professional. Top atmosphere.
Fantastic fish, pleasant atmosphere and good service.
Excellent food and ambience. Helpful staff.
For every recommendation.
I have been there several times and have had great food every time. The staff is attentive, the prices are acceptable. It is located in the immediate vicinity of all bars and clubs, I definitely recommend it!
Perfect food. The fish is fresh, the service is good. A bit pricey but yes the quality was very good.
Delicious Pag lamb, be sure to try the Pag cheese... super tasty.
Food and service at the level
We had a good dinner with my colleagues, they have delicious dishes, I highly recommend, try it.
Really good dishes, beautiful place and very good service. Recommend!
Very nice space, wonderful staff, especially Ivana. I would like to thank you on behalf of the Velika Kopanica Voluntary Fire Brigade and the Women's Youth Team who had a great time in the restaurant. Thanks to the boss for the hospitality he showed to our 11 little Vatogaskins.
In my life, I have never eaten better pork ribs, rump steak, kebabs and everything else. Fantastically!
You're the best.
Very tasty food and our service Monika was excellent.
Á la carte
Gardenia offers an excellent selection of dishes for everyone, friends, families, children and young people.
Pleasant ambience for various types of gatherings or celebrations
MENU
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.
Giada De Laurentiis
SOUPS
APPETIZERS
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Flavored olives and feta cheese €10.00
olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon, chili peppers, oregano
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Pag cheese 100 g €14.00
Pag cheese, fig jam, dried figs
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Dalmatian prosciutto 100 g €12.00
Dalmatian prosciutto, nuts, dried figs, arugula
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Bruschetta with tomato and burrata €9.50
burrata, arugula, tomato
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Beef tartare €18.00
raw beef, butter, spicy red peppers, sauce
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Salmon tartare €18.00
fresh salmon cubes, olive oil, yuzu, pomegranate, soy beads
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White fish spread €10.00
fish fillet, capers, salted anchovies, pickles, lemon, garlic
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Octopus carpaccio €18.00
octopus carpaccio, lemon, capers, arugula
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Gratinated scallops €20.00
3 scallops, white wine, Trieste sauce, Grana Padano
RISOTTO AND HOMEMADE PASTA
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Spaghetti Carbonara €13.00
pancetta, egg, Pecorino, black pepper
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Spaghetti with clams €15.00
clams, garlic, parsley, olive oil, white wine
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Novalja macaroni with shrimp €24.00
homemade macaroni, shrimp, shrimp bisque, peeled tomatoes, white wine, butter, parsley
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Homemade pasta with seafood €19.00
pasta, seafood, white wine, garlic, peeled tomatoes
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Novalja macaroni with smoked mussels and shrimps €23.00
smoked mussels, shrimp, shrimp bisque, pelati , white wine
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Homemade gnocchi with tomato and mozzarella €14.00
gnocchi, pelati, mozzarella, basil
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Homemade gnocchi with steak, truffle and truffle sauce €23.00
gnocchi, beefsteak, tartufata, truffles, sweet cream
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Risotto with shrimp €23.00
shrimp, shrimp bisque, white wine, rich fish soup
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Black cuttlefish risotto €19.00
cuttlefish, cuttlefish ink, rich fish soup, white wine
COLD PLATTERS
SEAFOOD AND FISH SPECIALTIES
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Red busara mussels €11.00
mussels, pelati, white wine, Trieste sauce
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Sea bass / Sea bream 300–400 g €24.00
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Fish platter €72.00
mussels, vongole, canestrelle, 2 scallops, shrimp, squid, sea bass / sea bream, lemon, chard, potatoes
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Mixed fried seafood €23.00
mixed fried seafood, lemon, french fries, tartar
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Grilled squid €22.00
squid, chard, potatoes, lemon
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Fried squid €20.00
squid, french fries, lemon, tartar
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Grilled octopus legs €25.00
octopus, baked potato, grilled vegetables, lemon
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Grilled shrimp €30.00
shrimp, olive oil, lemon
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Grilled white fish fillet €24.00
sea bass / gilthead sea bream, Swiss chard, potatoes, lemon
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Grilled tuna steak €21.00
tuna steak, grilled vegetables, lemon, Trieste sauce
STEAK AND PREMIUM MEAT
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Beefsteak €36.00
beefsteak (250 g) sprinkled with pistachios and Grana Padano, leaf lettuce, mozzarella di buffala, avocado, pepperoni, BBQ sauce
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Steak with Green Pepper €36.00
beefsteak (250 g), green pepper sauce, gnocchi
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T-Bone Grilled €42.00
T-bone steak, baked potato, grilled vegetables
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Rump Steak €28.00
rump steak, baked potato, grilled vegetables
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Ribeye steak €34.00
ribeye steak, grilled asparagus, garlic butter
GRILL AND TRADITIONAL
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Beef kebabs €14.00
10 kebabs, french fries, ajvar, white onion
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Gourmet burger €14.00
gourmet burger, french fries, ajvar, white onion
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Gourmet burger €14.00
gourmet burger, burger bun, lettuce, sauce, fried potatoes, white onion
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Meat platter €49.00
chicken fillet, gourmet burger, pork ribs, kebabs, baked potatoes, vegetables, BBQ sauce
MEAT CLASSICS
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Lamb chops €31.00
lamb chops, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
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Grilled chicken steak €13.00
chicken breast, french fries, vegetables
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Veal cutlet €23.00
veal chop, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
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Vienna steak €17.00
veal steak, french fries, tartar sauce
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Roasted pork ribs €20.00
pork ribs, BBQ sauce, baked potatoes
CHILDREN'S MENU
SALADS
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Pollo Miele salad €16.00
chicken breast marinated in soy sauce and honey, mixed leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cashews, feta cheese, artichokes, avocado, light yogurt-based sauce, olive oil
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Polpo salad €17.00
octopus, lemon, capers, cherry tomatoes, olives
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Salmon salad €17.00
smoked salmon, baby spinach, cashews, avocado, olives, fresh cucumber, feta cheese, dill, lime, olive oil
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Burrata Bella salad €15.00
burrata cheese, mixed leaf lettuce, olives, dried tomatoes, capers, orange, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, pesto verde, olive oil
DESSERTS
SIDE DISHES
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Grilled mushrooms €7.00
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French fries €5.00
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Baked potato €6.00
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Dalmatian Swiss chard €7.00
Swiss chard, potatoes
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Focaccia €3.00
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Mixed leaf salads €7.00
iceberg lettuce, chicory, arugula, lamb lettuce, baby spinach
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Seasonal salad €6.00
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Cucumber salad with sour cream and dill €6.50
cucumber, sour cream, dill
SAUCES
PIZZAS
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Margherita 12,00 €
umak od rajčice, mozzarella, bosiljak
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Capricciosa 13,00 €
umak od rajčice, mozzarella, šunka, gljive
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Vegetariana 13,00 €
pesto verde, mozzarella, cherry rajčice, paprika, tikvice, artičoke
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Rustica Piccante 13,00 €
umak od rajčice, mozzarella, zapečena slanina, kulenova seka, gljive, zapečena rajčica, feferoni
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Prosciutto e Rucola 14,00 €
umak od rajčice, mozzarella, pršut, rukola, masline, cherry rajčice, Grana Padano
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Gardenia €14.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, baked bacon, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, Pag cheese
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Pistachio and Mortadella €15.00
pesto verde with ricotta, mozzarella, mortadella, pistachios
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Prawns with green sauce €15.00
tomato sauce, pesto verde, mozzarella, ricotta, shrimp, capers, garlic, zucchini, lemon
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Truffle €15.00
mozzarella, truffle cream, fried bacon, Grana Padano
DRINKS PRICELIST
COFFEE
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Espresso €1.90
short, longer, Americano
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Double espresso €3.50
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Coffee with milk 2 / 2.30 €
small / large
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White coffee €2.70
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Cappuccino €2.40
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Decaffeinated coffee €2.00
short, longer, Americano
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Decaffeinated coffee with milk 2.10 / 2.50 €
small / large
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Coffee with plant-based milk 2.20 / 2.60 €
small / large
OTHER DRINKS
SOFT DRINKS
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Pepsi 0.25 l €3.70
regular, zero
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7UP Zero 0.25 l €3.70
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Mirinda 0.25 l €3.70
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Cockta 0.25 l €3.70
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Nara 0,25 l €3.70
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Twist ISO 0.5 l €4.50
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Red Bull 0.25 l €5.50
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Iced tea 0.25 l €3.70
cranberry, peach, lemon
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Fruit juice 0.20 l €3.80
orange, black currant, apple, strawberry, apricot, pineapple
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Cedevita 19 g €3.00
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Inka Tonic Water 0.25 l €3.80
tonic, bitter lemon
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Thomas Henry Tonic Water 0.2 l €5.50
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Thomas Henry Pink Grapefruit 0.2 l €5.50
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Thomas Henry Spicy Ginger Beer 0.2 l €5.50
EXTRAS
MINERAL WATERS
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Jana still mineral water 0.33 l €2.50
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Jana still mineral water 0.75 l €4.60
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Jamnica carbonated mineral water 0.33 l €2.50
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Jamnica carbonated mineral water 0.75 l €4.60
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Jamnica Sensation 0.25 l €2.80
lemongrass, lime-kiwano, elder-lemon
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Jamnica Lemonade 0.33 l €3.80
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Jamnica Orange 0.33 l €3.80
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Jana Vitamin 0.33 l €3.00
lemon, orange
FRESH
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRICELIST
BEER & CIDER
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Pan Radler 0.50 l €4.50
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Pan Free 0.50 l €4.50
non-alcoholic
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Grimbergen Blanche 0.33 l €6.00
wheat
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Pan Lager 0.50 l €4.60
lager
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Budweiser 0.50 l €5.00
stock
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Carlsberg 0.33 l €5.00
stock
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Tuborg 0.33 l €4.80
stock
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Corona 0.35 l €7.00
stock
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Grimbergen Blonde 0.33 l €6.00
ale
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Budweiser Dark 0.50 l €4.80
dark beer
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Somersby 0.33 l €6.00
cider, various flavors
TEQUILA
IRISH WHISKEY
DRAFT BEER
GIN
VODKA
RUM
AMERICAN WHISKEY
SCOTCH WHISKEY - BLENDED
SCOTCH WHISKEY - SINGLE MALT
COGNAC
APPERITIFS AND LIQUEURS
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Aperol 0.03 l €4.50
Tequila, grenadine, orange juice
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Campari 0.03 l €4.50
Tequila, grenadine, orange juice
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Martini (Bianco, Rosso, Fiero) 0.10 l €6.00
Tequila, grenadine, orange juice
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Amaretto di Saronno 0.03 l €4.00
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Bailey's 0.03 l €5.00
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Jägermeister 0.03 l €4.00
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Baron 0.03 l €3.50
Croatian bitter liqueur, herbal
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Southern Comfort 0.03 l €5.50
Tequila, grenadine, orange juice
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Pelinkovac Antique 0.03 l €3.50
the oldest Croatian (1862)
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Pelinkovac Maraska 0.03 l €3.00
Dalmatian favorite
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Roner Pomme (Apple) 0.03 l €4.00
green apple liqueur
WINE MENU
Wine prices are shown as 0.75l / 0.10l
WINES BY THE GLASS
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Boškinac Viaz Brut 0.125 l €7.00
dry and fruity sparkling wine; a sophisticated aperitif for every moment
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Royal Hill Extra Brut Selection Rose 0.125 l €7.00
dry, fruitier and elegant; ideal as an aperitif or with light appetizers
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Royal Hill Sauvignon Blanc 0.10 l €4.50
Crunchy, aromatic and very drinkable; ideal with fish, salads and pasta
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Royal Hill Chardonnay 0.10 l €7.00
fuller and creamier; great with grilled fish and stronger dishes
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Krauthaker, Graševina 0.10 l €5.50
Crisp, mineral and drinkable; a safe choice with fish and shellfish
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Šipun, Žlahtina 0.10 l €5.00
light, fresh and mineral Kvarner white; ideal as an aperitif and with fish, shellfish and Pag cheese
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Fakin, Malvasia 0.10 l €6.00
fragrant and Mediterranean; great with salads, burrata and white fish
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Stina, Pošip 0.10 l €7.50
fresh, mineral and elegant; excellent with white fish, shellfish and lighter fish dishes
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Royal Hill Rosé 0.10 l €4.50
dry, fresh and light; ideal for the whole day
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Royal Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 0.10 l €4.50
light to medium-full; great with pizza and grill
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Kabola, Teran 0.10 l €7.00
fresh, lively red with fine acidity; excellent with pizzas, plates and grilled meat
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Stina, Plavac mali BQ 0.10 l €7.00
Southern, more mature style; ideal with lamb, steak and stronger sauces
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Boškinac, Reful Cuvée red 0.10 l €6.00
elegant and Pag-style; refined black for meat dishes
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Kozlović, Muscat Momjanski semi-sweet 0.10 l €8.00
Fragrant, semi-sweet; ideal with dessert or as an after-dinner glass
SPARKLING WINES
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Boškinac Viaz Brut 0.75 l €35.00
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Royal Hill Extra Brut Selection 0.75 l €33.00
dry and clean; ideal for celebrations and as an aperitif with platters
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Royal Hill Extra Brut Selection Rose 0.75 l €33.00
elegant and fresh; ideal for those who like the rosé style in sparkling wine
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Nino Franco, Rustico 0.75 l €55.00
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Nino Franco, Prosecco Rosé Faive 0.75 l €53.00
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Tomac, Millennium Brut 0.75 l €47.00
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Tomac, Amfora Brut Nature 0.75 l €84.00
Croatian premium; brut nature, dry and complex
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Drappier, Carte d'Or Brut 0.75 l €92.00
richer and fuller sparkling; excellent with platters and fish
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Pol Roger, Brut Réserve 0.75 l €138.00
Classic Champagne; elegant, fine and festive
WHITE WINE
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Royal Hill Sauvignon Blanc 0.75 l €28.00
Freshness and aroma; a safe choice with shellfish and white fish
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Royal Hill Chardonnay 0.75 l €40.00
fuller white; great with sea bass/gilthead sea bream and creamier sauces
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Krauthaker, Graševina 0.75 l €35.00
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Šipun, Žlahtina 0.75 l €32.00
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Fakin, Malvasia 0.75 l €34.00
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Stina, Pošip 0.75 l €48.00
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Royal Hill Blanc de Noir 0.75 l €26.00
white made from black grapes; fresh, with a little more body
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Kos, Kerner 0.75 l €35.00
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Kozlović, Malvasia 0.75 l €42.00
Istria in a glass; fragrant and balanced
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Matuško, Greek 0.75 l €60.00
rare Dalmatian variety; dry and with a special character
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Dönnhoff, Riesling Trocken 0.75 l €56.00
German top Riesling; mineral and precise, brilliant with shellfish
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Krauthaker, Chardonnay Rosenberg 0.75 l €52.00
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Boškinac, Calma Cuvée White 0.75 l €38.00
more complex white in combination; when guests want something more serious
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Boškinac, Grand Cuvée Bijelo 0,75 l 93,00 €
more complex white in combination; when guests want something more serious
ROSE AND DESSERT WINES
ORANGE WINE (MACERATED)
RED WINE
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Royal Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75 l €26.00
classic black; ideal with grilled meat and pizza
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Kabola, Teran 0.75 l €47.00
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Stina, Plavac mali BQ 0.75 l €47.00
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Boškinac, Reful Cuvée red 0.75 l €38.00
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Royal Hill Cabernet Franc 0.75 l €44.00
more elegant black, with softer tannins; excellent with steak
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Boškinac, Boškinčić 0.75 l €50.00
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Meneghetti, Merlot 0.75 l €53.00
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Kabola, Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75 l €47.00
fuller and spicy; great with grill, ribs and steak
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Galić, Pinot Noir 0.75 l €50.00
elegant, silky; excellent with lighter meats
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Testament, Plavac mali 0.75 l €60.00
stronger and more mature; ideal with lamb and steak