ANNA’S GARDEN – MENU

TRADITIONAL ISTRIAN GASTRONOMY WITH A TWIST

SEASONAL MENU

The Anna’s Garden Bistro kitchen embraces the changing seasons, drawing inspiration from nature—the heart of traditional gastronomy. Fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients inspire our chef to craft unique dishes that highlight the best of each season.

Couvert

Upon arrival, we serve a greeting from the kitchen: freshly baked homemade bread and olive oil. A small introduction to what follows.

Špuntini

Starters

  • Bakala mantecato

    Creamed cod spread with olives

  • Burrata

    Buffalo mozzarella burrata with salted anchovies, smoked mussels and freshly ground pepper

  • Inćuni iz marinade

    Marinated anchovies, mustard seeds, citrus zest, olive oil

  • Tonno

    Tuna tartare with fleur de sel, citrus and herbs

  • Gambero rosso

    Gambero rosso tartare, citrus zest, olive oil, seasonal fruit

  • Scampi

    Scampi carpaccio, olive oil

  • Crudo misto

    Chef’s daily selection of raw delicacies

  • Steak tartar

    Beef tartare with sun-dried tomatoes and house spice blend, egg yolk cream

  • Carpaccio

    Beef carpaccio with seasonal herbs and aged cow’s cheese

  • Gaiardo na fette

    Marinated beef loin, mustard seeds, fig mostarda, honey

  • Pjat istarskih bontec

    Selection of homemade and local cured meats and cheeses

  • Pašteta

    Chicken liver parfait, homemade chutney, pickled onion

  • Humus

    Chickpea spread with sesame paste, lemon, herbs and paprika oil

  • Kapišanta

    Scallop, three ways:

    • raw, with fleur de sel and soy sauce
    • gratinated with breadcrumbs and parmesan
    • grilled

Let’s get it started!

Pasta & risotto

  • Ravioli

    Pasta filled with pumpkin, sautéed in oil with homemade sausage and “carbonara” foam

  • Paccheri & cervo

    Homemade paccheri with venison ragù, red onion and smoked ricotta

  • Profumo Ištriano

    Istrian fuži (pasta) with truffles and cow’s cheese

  • Scoglio alla busara

    Selection of shellfish and crustaceans in garlic and parsley sauce

  • Pljukanci

    Black Istrian pljukanci (pasta) with cuttlefish ragù

  • Risotto

    Creamy risotto with shrimp, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and raw marinated prawns

Sea you soon!

Fish & seafood

  • Naš peškador

    catch of the day · 100 g

    Fish of the day, grilled or oven-baked, with a side dish

  • Halibut

    Poached halibut fillet with egg yolk sauce, smoked mussels, potato cake, young pea cream and roasted green asparagus

  • Folpo

    Grilled octopus with vegetable cream, baked polenta with parmesan, chicory salad and white garlic sauce

  • Saku

    Grilled tuna fillet (saku), quinoa with vegetables, sautéed seasonal vegetables

Nice to meat you!

Meat

  • Kralj životinja

    Marinated roasted pork neck with honey, horseradish and mustard, baked pear, gorgonzola, potato cake and pumpkin cream

  • Obrazi

    Beef cheeks in duck confit, duck prosciutto, potato espuma, roasted asparagus and glazed carrots

  • Panin

    Homemade crispy chicken in bread, potato cake, vegetable cream, sautéed seasonal vegetables

  • Bišteka

    Grilled beef fillet with sautéed seasonal vegetables and young potatoes

  • Juicy Marbles

    Grilled Juicy Marbles steak with sautéed seasonal vegetables and young potatoes

Game over!

Desserts & cheese

  • Šećer na kraju

    Daily dessert

  • Muu-Bee-Mee

    Selection of cheeses with various chutneys and mustards

Extras, but essential!

Extras

  • Bread

    Basket of freshly baked bread from our kitchen

  • Salad

    Mixed seasonal salad, dressed

  • Side dish

  • Fresh truffles

    seasonal

  • Pasta kids

    With tomato sauce, butter or olive oil

TASTING MENU

Every dish we prepare is a tribute to the rich flavors of our land. The fusion of aromas and tastes will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey through Istria, thanks to the expertise of Chef Marko Gorela and the perfect wine pairings chosen to complement your meal.

TASTING MENU – 5 COURSES

At Anna’s Garden Bistro, we rely on locally sourced ingredients that change and evolve daily. What makes us unique? Our tasting menu is never predefined—we tailor it to each guest’s preferences.

SPECIALTIES OF ANNA’S GARDEN BISTRO

Meals cooked under the peka, cured meats, seafood delicacies, or spuntini on the terrace… We take pride in adapting our culinary specialties to your tastes and desires, creating a perfect harmony of flavors in every dish.

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