KONOBA ASTAREA
BRTONIGLA - VERTENEGLIO
FISH AND MEAT SPECIALTIES VEGETABLE DISHES FISH UNDER THE BELL; SHELLFISH... FISH ON THE GRILL LAMB UNDER THE BELL
KONOBA ASTAREA Astarea is a tavern of ambiance, ideal for enjoying a friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on hearth dishes, such as fish and meat specialties and shellfish.
Guests praise our oysters and grilled scallops, as well as fish and lamb under the bell. Enjoy authentic Istrian cuisine with excellent wines from Western Istria.
Alma and Ivan Kernjus have been welcoming guests with love for more than twenty years, preparing simple dishes in an honest way in an ambiance that exudes nostalgia. This formula makes Konoba Astarea a favorite among guests who constantly return. More
Konoba Astarea, opened in 1980, offers authentic cuisine and Istrian hospitality in a rustic setting.
It is located near Buje, on the way to Novigrad. Find us on Google maps
The owner and chef Ivan Kernjus prepares specialties such as apple strudel on an open fireplace. The unusual combination of dishes includes fish under the bell with a clay and metal bell. More
Our fish specialties include Istrian style cod, octopus or crab salads, and seafood risottos. Main courses depend on the daily fresh fish, such as sea bass, gilt-head bream, and monkfish.
In addition to fish, we offer meat specialties such as lamb under the bell (peka) and game dishes. To accompany your meal, choose premium wines such as malvasia, chardonnay, or pinot from the best Istrian cellars.
For dessert, try our special apple strudel baked in peka, cold cakes, pancakes with various toppings, or fruit salads. We also offer a wide selection of homemade spirits. More
Our capacity is 55 seats inside and 35 on the outdoor terrace. Konoba Astarea is considered one of the best Istrian taverns, so table reservation is mandatory.
It all started on 15.08.1980 when Pero Orepić, a sailor and captain from Dubrovnik, opened the tavern Astarea in Brtonigla on the way from Buje to Novigrad. After falling in love and marrying a woman from Istria, he moved to Brtonigla and turned the first floor of the family house into a tavern, naming it Astarea after the historical name of the oldest land territory of the Republic of Dubrovnik.
Fifteen years later, on 25.11.1995, the spouses Alma and Anton Kernjus, both talented chefs from the Poreč Riviera, took over Astarea. After Anton's death a few years ago, their son Ivan Kernjus took over the management of the tavern, continuing his father's tradition and successfully running Astarea to this day.
Astarea offers pleasure to guests who know what they want.
"...dining here is a delight..."
Fish under the bell is our specialty that will knock you off your feet.
We will show you an example of a successful evening in the rustic ambiance of Konoba Astarea with family or friends.
The fish menu starts with Istrian style cod, salted sardines, octopus or crab salad, and sometimes even salmon. Warm appetizers include seafood risottos, black risotto with cuttlefish, or shrimps buzara style. Main courses depend on the available fish: sea bass, gilt-head bream, scorpionfish, monkfish, sole, John Dory, dentex, conger, turbot. Scorpionfish, monkfish, turbot, and congers we prepare under the bell, while other fish on the grill or under the bell. With the main course, choose quality wines such as malvasia, chardonnay or pinot from Istrian cellars like Ortonero, Arman, Degrassi, Matošević.
Desserts include apple strudel from the peka, cold cakes, pancakes with jam, chocolate, nuts or ice cream, fruit salads and sorbet. We recommend Kozlović muscat for a dessert wine.
After dessert, enjoy a wide selection of homemade spirits.
We hope we've brought to life a gourmet evening at Astarea. We wish you "Bon appetit!" and we hope to host you and your guests soon. More
Owner: Alma and Ivan Kernjus
Chef: Alma Kernjus
Reservation: +385 52 774 384
Open from 11 to 23h.
Closed on Wednesdays
Private parking
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