Monte in Rovinj, the first restaurant in Croatia to receive a Michelin star

Open. Closes at 23:00.

At Monte, choose from the seasonal Flora and Fauna menus. Have all six courses from one menu or a shorter selection from both.

Danijel Đekić’s parents opened an Istrian tavern in 1985, a few steps from the Church of St Euphemia. Danijel and Tjitske Dekic-Brusse later took it over and developed it into a fine dining restaurant. Michelin awarded Monte a star in 2017 and confirmed it again in the 2026 Guide.

Their son Ilja Đekić now leads the kitchen, while his brother Simon Đekić is the dining room manager and sommelier. Their parents continue to advise them. In 2026, Michelin recognised the service at Monte with a special award, highlighting Tjitske and her team’s work.

Seasonal tasting menus

For a shorter tasting menu, you can combine three or four courses from Flora and Fauna. Several small bites are served before the first course and after the last. The team sources seasonal ingredients from local fishers, farmers and other producers. Flora is vegetarian, but not vegan.

The restaurant is in the pedestrian zone of Rovinj’s old town.

Distance from Bale: 20 minutes driving (14.3 km)

For: families, first time visitors, history lovers

Types of food: Fish, Meat, Pasta, Cakes

What to do: information, refreshments, food and drink

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