Badi

At restaurant Badi, the chef serves a beautiful blend of tradition, terroir, and creativity. The kitchen offers a vast selection of dishes. But the chef is particularly proud of the fish specialties, among which dishes made with raw fish, shellfish, and shrimp delicacies. Unsurprisingly, the house specials include tagliatelle with scampi and truffles, buzara with scampi, lobster and canestrelli, as well as brodetto with fish, shrimps and lobster tails. The homemade pasta with Istrian truffles is another popular choice among diners. The chef’s sea bass in bread was named “Dish of the Year 2014” by the Italian gourmet organization Magnar Ben. You can order à la carte or opt for a tasting menu if you’re more into the chef’s creative dishes. Next to Badi’s excellent wine selection, the restaurant also offers champagnes and sparkling wines to complement your culinary experience.

Nestled between two towns, Umag and Novigrad, lie the village of Lovrečica and fish restaurant Badi. Despite the tranquil area, there are plenty of sights to explore in nearby Novigrad. A few interesting historical and cultural landmarks include Novigrad’s city walls, Moreno Ivancic Winery, Iglesia de Da Virgen Del Carmen, and Muzej Lapidarium. For relaxation, Pinesta Beach is within convenient reach. In other words, Badi is definitely worth the stop or detour, whether you’re visiting Istria or traveling towards a neighbouring country.