Days of Venetian Cuisine in Izola – taste the simplicity and authenticity Nemščina
From 12 to 28 September 2025, you are invited to selected inns and restaurants in Izola, where you will be treated to dishes inspired by Venetian history.
Reviving Venetian Culinary Tradition
The Days of Venetian Cuisine, organized under the auspices of the Izola Tourist Board (Visit Izola), connect selected restaurateurs from Izola who have prepared delicious dishes inspired by Venetian tradition. The spotlight is on simple yet rich flavors that enchant food lovers with their authenticity.
On the seaside plates, you will taste the daily catch of local fishermen, typical šavor, brodetto, seafood stews, and other maritime delights. Since Venetian cuisine also includes heartier meals, you will be able to enjoy dishes such as pasta e fagioli and Venetian-style liver. To round off your meal, order a glass of local Malvasia wine.
The Days of Venetian Cuisine highlight the simplicity and purity of flavors that we often overlook in today’s fast-paced life.
Participating Inns and Restaurants
Among the providers, you will find places where hospitality is a rule, and genuine culinary experiences enrich your day:
Gostilna Bujol (Verdijeva ulica 10)
Gostilna Doro (Trg padlih za svobodo)
Gostilnica Gušt (Drevored 1. maja 5)
Hiša kulinarike in gostilna Jadranka (Polje 8)
Kmetija Medljan (Cetore 29)
Restaurant of Hotel Marina (Veliki trg 11)
Lounge Bar Svetilnik (Kopališka ulica 14)
Restaurant Pergola (Tomažičeva ulica 10)
Ribja kantina Arrigoni (Dantejeva ulica 18)
These culinary days celebrate not only gastronomy but also the values of the local community. By visiting the participating restaurants and inns, you support local providers, fishermen, and farmers who preserve the Istrian identity and respect natural resources.
Did you know?
Izola became part of the Venetian Republic in 1267 and remained under its influence for almost five centuries, until 1797. The Venetian mark is visible not only in cuisine and culture but also in architecture, most notably in the Venetian lion. This symbol also adorns the Podestà Palace, which is currently being restored.
Visit the Podestà Palace
As part of the September Pier of Flavours event, on 20 September, the Izola Tourist Board will organize free guided tours of the Podestà Palace at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Registrations are open until places are filled at tic.izola@izola.si
