Hotel Vila Rova

16/06/2026

What an unforgettable evening! We are still reminiscing about the incredible flavors and wonderful atmosphere from our Kvarner on Your Plate dinner organised with Visit Kvarner.

A huge thank you to our special guest, Chef Stiven Vunić, who joined our resident Chef Marin Pleše to create a spectacular 6-course menu celebrating the very best flavours of our region. The culinary experience was elevated by exceptional wine pairings, guided by our sommelier Petar Krnčević, Žarko Stilin (Kvarner Wines), Dalibor Gajzler (San Apollinare winery), and Egle and Ivan Katunar representing Kucavina Ivan Katunar.

Swipe through the album to relive the beautiful moments, inspiring stories, and the joy of celebrating Kvarner as the European Region of Gastronomy. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this night so special!
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Kakva nezaboravna večer! Još uvijek smo pod dojmom nevjerojatnih okusa i predivne atmosfere s večere Kvarner na tanjuru organizirane u suradnji s Visit Kvarner.

Veliko hvala posebnom gostu, chefu Stivenu Vuniću, koji je zajedno s našim chefom Marinom Plešeom kreirao meni od 6 sljedova, slaveći ono najbolje od naše regije. Kulinarski doživljaj upotpunila su vrhunska vina kroz koja su nas vodili naš sommelier Petar Krnčević, Žarko Stilin (Kvarner Wines), Dalibor Gajzler (vinarija Apollinare), te Ivan i Egle Katunar koji su predstavili vina Ivan Katunar.

Prelistajte album i prisjetite se najljepših trenutaka, inspirativnih priča i radosti proslave Kvarnera kao Europske regije gastronomije. Hvala svima koji su nam se pridružili i učinili ovu večer tako posebnom!

11/06/2026

The sea so close to the hotel, you can hear the waves before you even open your eyes.
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More toliko blizu hotela da ga možete čuti i prije nego što otvorite oči.

09/06/2026

Every journey begins with a single step, and at Restaurant Vila Rova, it starts with our 4 unique amuse-bouches.
We believe that all extraordinary flavors start with high-quality ingredients. That is why each of these bites has been carefully crafted to represent the 4 main sources of all the local ingredients our guests will find throughout our tasting menus:
THE SEA: Salted anchovies choux
THE PASTURE (DRMUN ): Istrian ox (Boškarin) tartare
THE GARDEN : Bean salad
THE FARM: Cracker with cow's milk curd
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Početak svakog putovanja kreće s prvim korakom, a u restoranu Vila Rova, ono počinje s naša 4 jedinstvena pozdrava iz kuhinje.
Vjerujemo da svi izvanredni okusi kreću upravo od vrhunske, kvalitetne namirnice. Zato je svaki od ovih zalogaja pažljivo osmišljen kako bi predstavljao 4 glavna izvora svih lokalnih namirnica koje gosti mogu pronaći u našim degustacijskim menijima:
MORE : Choux sa slanim inćunima
DRMUN : Tatar od boškarina
VRT: Salata od graha
FARMA : Kreker s kravljom skutom

04/06/2026

Looking back at the beautiful moments from last month’s Kvarner on your Plate event at Restaurant Vila Rova! It was an absolute pleasure to host the amazing chef Deni Srdoč and enjoy the exquisite wines from .heiligenblut. A big thank you to everyone who shared this unforgettable evening with us.

While we are still gathering our impressions, we are thrilled to announce that the upcoming Kvarner na tanjuru event taking place next week is FULLY BOOKED!

We are incredibly excited to welcome the brilliant chef from as our guest chef at Vila Rova. We can’t wait for another fantastic gastronomic gathering and to share new culinary creations with you all! See you soon!
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Prisjećamo se predivnih trenutaka s prošlomjesečnog izdanja Kvarner na tanjuru! Bilo nam je iznimno zadovoljstvo ugostiti fantastičnog chefa Denija Srdoča i uživati u vrhunskim vinima vinarije Weingut Heiligenblut. Hvala svima koji su s nama podijelili ovu nezaboravnu večer i stvorili uspomene za pamćenje.

Dok još sabiremo dojmove, s ponosom i veseljem javljamo da je iduće izdanje Kvarner na tanjuru, koje se održava idući tjedan – POTPUNO RASPRODANO!

Iznimno se veselimo što ćemo u Vili Rova kao gostujućeg chefa ugostiti sjajnog Stivena Vunića. Jedva čekamo nova gastronomska druženja i stvaranje novih okusa! Vidimo se uskoro!

Video credits .bydarko

01/06/2026

We are excited to announce a unique culinary collaboration at Restaurant Vila Rova! On Friday, June 12th, as part of Kvarner on Your Plate series, resident Chef Marin Pleše will host Chef Stiven Vunić (Restoran Zijavica), voted Best Croatian Chef by Gault&Millau Croatia 2026!

Expect a signature 6-course tasting menu celebrating the best of the Kvarner region, perfectly paired with premium wines as our sommelier Petar Krnčević welcomes representatives of Kvarner Wines and Apollinare winery. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories and elegant cuisine.

Date: Friday, June 12th at 7:00 PM Price: 160 EUR (includes menu & wine pairing)

Seating is limited. Reserve your table online at: www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/reservations!
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Uzbuđeni smo što možemo najaviti jedinstvenu kulinarsku suradnju u Restoranu Vila Rova. U petak, 12. lipnja, u sklopu ciklusa Kvarner na tanjuru, chef Marin Pleše ugostit će chefa Stivena Vunića (Restaurant Zijavica), proglašenog najboljim hrvatskim chefom prema izboru Gault&Millau Croatia 2026.

Očekuje vas autorski degustacijski meni od 6 sljedova koji slavi najbolje od Kvarnera, uz vrhunsku vinsku pratnju - naš sommelier Petar Krnčević ugostit će predstavnike Kvarner Wines i vinarije Apollinare. Pridružite nam se na večeri punoj inspirativnih priča i elegantne gastronomije.

Datum: Petak, 12. lipnja u 19:00 h
Cijena: 160 EUR (uključuje meni i vinsku pratnju)

Broj mjesta je strogo ograničen. Rezervirajte svoj stol online: www.restoran-vila-rova.com/rezervacije.

31/05/2026

We captured the highlights from the Chefs@Sea project to share the atmosphere with you. Watch as our chef .plese and guest chef Christian Benvenuto from restaurant in Italy explore the authentic flavors of our island.

From tasting local olive oil at and discovering the northernmost Pošip with our sommelier .krncevic at winery, to the outdoor cooking session in the Vila Rova olive garden. See the chefs in action as they turn fresh Kvarner scampi, pickled fig leaves, and local ingredients into exceptional dishes.
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Uhvatili smo najljepše trenutke s Chefs@Sea projekta kako bismo vam prenijeli dio atmosfere. Pogledajte kako naš chef Marin Pleše i gostujući chef Christian Benvenuto iz restorana La Filanda u Italiji istražuju autentične okuse našeg otoka.

Od kušanja maslinovog ulja na OPG-u Šegulja i otkrivanja najsjevernijeg pošipa s našim sommelierom Petrom Krnčević u vinariji San Apollinare, do kuhanja na otvorenom u masliniku Vile Rova. Pratite chefove u akciji dok svježe kvarnerske škampe, ukiseljene listove smokve i lokalne namirnice pretvaraju u izvanredna jela.

Video credits .bydarko

28/05/2026

Gastronomy connects people! That's why we were thrilled to participate in JRE-Croatia Chefs@Sea project last week which for years has been bringing together top chefs from Croatia and Europe. The chefs do not just cook together; they dive deep into local flavors, ingredients, and stories. Each guest chef held a masterclass for the host restaurant's team, encouraging professional growth and the exchange of knowledge on both sides.

For this year's edition, Vila Rova and Chef Marin Pleše hosted Italian Chef Christian Benvenuto from La Filanda restaurant.

To show him the best of Krk island, we visited OPG Šegulja to taste their excellent olive oil and fig and melon jam, followed by the boutique winery San Apollinare, where we enjoyed local prosciutto, cheese, and our northernmost Pošip wine.

The highlight of the day was cooking in the Vila Rova garden overlooking the sea. Using freshly caught Kvarner scampi, Chef Benvenuto prepared a creamy risotto with lemon, almonds, and pickled fig leaf, along with an innovative octopus dish featuring an artichoke wrapped in edible silver. Chef Pleše prepared a buzara made with seabass stock and figs.

We rounded off this beautiful gathering with great conversation and a glass of Tomac Planet A sparkling wine. Check out the photo gallery below to feel the atmosphere!

Thank you to Chef Benvenuto for visiting and JRE-Croatia for a beautiful initiative which we truly enjoyed taking part in!
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Gastronomija spaja ljude! Zato smo bili oduševljeni što smo prošli tjedan sudjelovali u projektu JRE Hrvatske- Chefs@Sea, koji već godinama okuplja vrhunske chefove iz Hrvatske i Europe. Chefovi ne samo da kuhaju zajedno, već dubinski uranjaju u lokalne okuse, namirnice i priče. Svaki gostujući chef održao je masterclass za tim restorana domaćina, potičući profesionalni rast i razmjenu znanja s obje strane.

U sklopu ovogodišnjeg izdanja, Vila Rova i chef Marin Pleše ugostili su talijanskog chefa Christiana Benvenuta iz restorana La Filanda.

Kako bismo mu pokazali najbolje od otoka Krka, posjetili smo OPG Šegulja gdje smo kušali njihovo odlično maslinovo ulje te džem od smokve i dinje, a zatim i butiknu vinariju San Apollinare, gdje smo uživali u lokalnom pršutu, siru i našem najsjevernijem pošipu.

Vrhunac dana bilo je kuhanje u vrtu Vile Rova s pogledom na more. Koristeći svježe ulovljene kvarnerske škampe, chef Benvenuto pripremio je kremasti rižoto s limunom, bademima i ukiseljenim listom smokve, uz inovativno jelo od hobotnice s artičokom omotanom u jestivo srebro. Chef Pleše pripremio je buzaru od temeljca brancina i smokava.

Ovo predivno druženje zaokružili smo ugodnim razgovorom i čašom pjenušca Tomac Planet A. Zavirite u galeriju fotografija u nastavku i osjetite atmosferu!

Hvala chefu Benvenutu na posjetu i JRE-Croatia na predivnoj inicijativi u kojoj smo zaista uživali sudjelovati!

20/05/2026

Oživjeli smo tradiciju i okuse Dubašnice na ovogodišnjoj manifestaciji Sensa koju je predvodio DUBoak - Interpretacijski centar maritimne baštine uz potporu Turističke zajednice Općine Malinska-Dubašnica Visit Malinska - Krk island, Općine Malinska-Dubašnica i Komunalnog društva Dubašnica!

Iako je cijeli festival slavio bogatu baštinu našeg kraja, posebno smo ponosni na večernji gastronomski program pod koordinacijom chefa Marin Pleše . Bilo je predivno vidjeti kako su se lokalni ugostitelji ujedinili kako bi gostima, predstavili suvremene interpretacije tradicionalnih otočnih jela.

Hvala svim kolegama koji su zajedno s nama iz Restorana Vila Rova stvorili ovu nezaboravnu kulinarsku priču. Kvarner je s razlogom ponosni nositelj titule Europske regije gastronomije!

Hvala svima koji su nas posjetili, uživali u hrani i podržali očuvanje naših običaja.
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We brought the traditions and flavors of Dubašnica to life at this year's Sensa festival in Malinska!

While the entire festival celebrated the rich heritage of our region, we are especially proud of the evening gastronomic program coordinated by Chef Marin Pleše. It was wonderful to see local restaurateurs come together to present guests with modern interpretations of traditional island dishes.

Thank you to all our colleagues who joined Vila Rova Restaurant to create this unforgettable culinary story.

Thank you to everyone who visited us, enjoyed the food, and supported the preservation of our local customs.

12/05/2026

Still relishing the highlights from our Kvarner on Your Plate season opening when we had the privilege to host chef Deni Srdoč! Thank you to everyone who shared this experience with us, as well as to the Šember, Tomac, and Heiligenblut wineries for the superb wine pairings.
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Još smo pod dojmom otvorenja sezone Kvarner na tanjuru gdje smo imali prilike ugostiti chefa Denija Srdoča! Hvala svima koji su s nama podijelili ovo gastronomsko iskustvo, kao i vinarijama Šember, Tomac Vinarija Novska i Weingut Heiligenblut na vrhunskoj vinskoj pratnji.

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MALINSKA – Proteklog je vikenda Restoran Vila Rova bio domaćin početka nove sezone gastro projekta “Kvarner na tanjuru”, koji okuplja renomirane chefove i vrhunske vinare u slavljenu lokalne gastronomije i proizvoda Kvarnera. Sezonu je otvorila prva od ukupno […]

10/05/2026

Kvarner on your Plate dinner series has been successfully opened at Restaurant Vila Rova this weekend with the brilliant Chef Deni Srdoč who joined forces with host chef Marin Pleše.

In a relaxed atmosphere, guests enjoyed a variety of dishes, ranging from reinterpreted octopus salad to sea bass fin which, following the tradition of the gradela, was eaten by hand. The experience was perfectly complemented by the fantastic wines of Tomac Vinarija Novska and Šember wineries from Plešivica, and Weingut Heiligenblut from the German region of Rheinhessen.

Thank you to all guests who made this event special. Don't miss the next Kvarner on a Plate dinner! On Friday, June 12th, we will host Chef Stiven Vunić from Konoba Zijavica—voted Croatia’s Best Chef for 2026 by the Gault&Millau Croatia gastronomic guide!

Reserve your spot in time with just a few clicks at: https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/reservations!
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Serijal večera Kvarner na Tanjuru uspješno je otvoren uz sjajnog chefa Denija Srdoča koji je udružio snage s našim chefom Marinom Pleše!

U opuštenoj atmosferi, gosti su uživali u raznolikim jelima od reinterpretirane salate od hobotnice do peraje brancina koja se, baš kao ona sa gradela, jela rukama. Sve to uz fantastična vina vinarija Tomac i Šember s Plešivice te Weingut Heiligenblut iz njemačkog Rheinhessena.

Hvala svim gostima koji su nam se pridružili i uveličali ovu večeru KVARNER ON YOUR PLATE: Chefs Deni Srdoč & Marin Pleše at Vila Rova, Malinska! Pozivamo sve zainteresirane da nam se pridruže na idućoj večeri Kvarner na Tanjuru! U petak, 12. lipnja, ugošćujemo chefa Stivena Vunića iz Konoba Zijavica, najboljeg hrvatskog chefa za 2026. godinu prema gastronomskom vodiču Gault&Millau Croatia!

Rezervirajte svoje mjesto na vrijeme u nekoliko jednostavnih klikova na www.restoran-vila-rova.com/rezervacije!