The stylish Hotel & Restaurant Vila Rova in Malinska provides the perfect setting.
Kvarner on Your Plate:
The ultimate gourmet experience on Krk
There are those rare moments in life when you simply have to treat yourself. Moments when you don’t look at the price but at the value of the memory. If you want to not just eat Croatian cuisine, but experience it with all your senses at world-class level, then this evening is made for you.
On 16 October, the renowned Vila Rova restaurant in Malinska becomes the most exclusive stage for gourmets on the entire island.
Star level at Vila Rova
At the entrance, the Michelin plaque 2025 and the badge of the renowned Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE) are proudly displayed. This is a clear promise of the highest quality and creative craftsmanship. The creative mind behind this evening is head chef Marin Pleše. With his passion for the Kvarner Bay, he interprets local ingredients boldly, in a modern way and at international top level.
What makes this tasting menu so unforgettable
This evening was designed to surprise even the most discerning palates. Here the highest craftsmanship merges with the finest wines of the region:
5-course masterpiece
Head chef Marin Pleše has created a 5-course tasting menu that completely reinterprets the essence of the Kvarner. By the way: For all the gourmet refinement on the plate, we guarantee that you’ll end this evening not only enchanted by the flavours but also pleasantly full and completely satisfied!
6 fine companions
Sommelier Petar Krnčević of Vila Rova restaurant welcomes the renowned Medea Winery from Istria on this special evening. It presents six carefully selected top wines, perfectly matched to the individual courses of the tasting menu.
Fresh gold
As the absolute highlight, the winery presents on this evening “Salvela Primis” – a young extra virgin olive oil from the brand-new 2026 harvest.
The fine wines of Medea Winery
An excellent menu calls for a wine pairing that is in no way inferior. The Medea Winery from Vodnjan in Istria is one of Croatia’s most exciting wineries.
On this evening you have the unique chance to taste a masterfully curated line-up: from the sparkling Medea Brut as a welcome, to the highly acclaimed Turtian Malvazija 2025 and the complex Turtian Assemblage 2024. The highlights are the celebrated single vineyard Montiron 2025 and, as the crowning finale, the prestigious Punta Greca 2023.
A taste of Kvarner cuisine
Be inspired by the artful creations that come out of Vila Rova’s kitchen. Every dish is a visual and culinary masterpiece.
The interplay of elements: with the “Kvarner on Your Plate” menu, every detail fits together.
Your ticket to an unforgettable evening
This event is an investment in pure enjoyment and memories you’ll look back on for a long time. The package bundles the highest quality at unbeatable value for money for this level:
All-inclusive experience
- ✓ Haute cuisine: 5-course tasting menu by chef Marin Pleše.
- ✓ Premium wine journey: 6 exquisite wines, perfectly matched by the sommelier.
- ✓ World premiere: Exclusive tasting of the olive oil “Salvela Primis” (2026 harvest).
- ✓ Unique ambience: Relaxed, intimate evening in the luxurious Vila Rova.
What are you waiting for? Treat yourself to this evening!
Seize the chance for this rare Kvarner experience. Click the button, select the experience “Kvarner on your plate” in Vila Rova’s reservation tool and secure your table before it’s too late.
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