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Ribarska Koliba Restaurant
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Quite simply a menu designed to support the very best of homegrown produce. The food is assembled in an uncomplicated way that relies on its freshness to shine through as the real hero. We are committed to bringing to the plate all that is great from the best of Croatian produce, at a time when it is so important to support and value, effort and commitment of our Croatian producers and farmers.
MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking
This century-old restaurant in the modern resort of Ribarska Koliba (the name translates as Fisherman’s Hut) stands near the Marina Veruda, which can be admired through its large picture windows or from its attractive summer terrace. Delicious Mediterranean cuisine takes pride of place on the menu, ranging from pasta-based starters to fish and seafood dishes made from the freshest ingredients (the bouillabaisse is superb), although a few meat specialities also feature. Vintage car enthusiasts can also admire the Triumph Spitfire convertible that is “parked” inside the restaurant.
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Features
CUISINES
Seafood, Greek, Croatian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Playgrounds
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Open until 9:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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3.9
629 reviews
Excellent
262
Very good
173
Average
101
Poor
44
Terrible
49
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VIDI18
Padua1022 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
At the entrance to the beautiful small port of Lussin Grande, there is this well-kept and welcoming restaurant. We moored the boat right on board the restaurant, cost of the night €50.
Dinner in the evening with lamb in peca, octopus in peca and suckling pig which were grilled in front of us. All very good, even the house Malvasia wine.
Very kind staff.
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Written August 14, 2023
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Natalinda
Berlin60 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
This is another case in which the Michelin Recommendation is not justified, at least by cuisine and experience.
Although it is true that the place is a historical reference because Tito used to dine there with his officers, and artistic personalities held parties, the truth is that the installations have been somewhat outdated. In particular, you should not leave a restaurant of this category hot/sweat because of lack of running air conditioning. Even the wine should not be served warm, even the red requires a cold blow when the ambient summer temperature is more than high.
As for the kitchen, nothing remarkable or remarkable, nor anything horrifying. True, the written menu inspired more than the dishes presented later on at the table.
Room service is slow due to insufficient staff, not the kitchen.
In short, go if you want to be at a Pulq landmark, but don’t expect anything out of the box. And if you are finally encouraged, keep in mind that this restaurant is in the marina, so you have to take a car from the center to get there.
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Written August 18, 2024
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mai99999
Graz3 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
After trying to order, we found out that the oysters and mussels on offer were not available. Fish soup max. 50 out of 100 points. Tagliatelle with truffles: the black truffles were plentiful, but coarsely cut, tasteless, with a strong earthy taste.
Written December 9, 2023
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AlfredoC1989
Milan136 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
I'm saving a table for two for dinner.
Arrived at the restaurant the hostess accompanies us to the table on the semi-open terrace next to the main room, so far so good.
Only for the first 10 minutes no one shows up at the table and when the operator arrives to some questions about the menu items the Response is: "I don't know I'm going to ask". Taken the lead and waited another 10 'for water and wine (which at the pooring the waiter spills on the table both to my glass and to that of my guest) arrive the chosen appetizers: good scallops and discreet even the double tartare of scampi and scallops.
After 15 minutes from the end of the appetizer the dishes do not arrive and I ask the waiter who follows us if the main courses are coming and tells me that there was a problem and are in preparation.
In the meantime they give me another basket of bread.
The fact is that with the half-empty room (only 4 tables occupied out of 10) and another 3 free in the internal room the courses arrive after another 45 '... 1h wait to eat a ready-made soup and a decomposed risotto where each ingredient went on its own. Given the discontent and the constant I don't know about the waiter the Chef shows up at the table to "figure out what was wrong".
With a knowing and presumptuous air after exposing the problems of the evening and the deficient service imposes himself saying that they were busy, and that they had a full restaurant and that the part the wait service is not his lack or concern:
1 - being full is not an excuse (and there were free tables) 2 - yes you work as a team and do not throw m.... on the staff 3 - you are good when it improves the other 4 - taking responsibility for being disorganized is a sign of great humility (and dear Chef you miss). DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, DON'T GO
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Written August 16, 2024
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Iori
12 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
The staff was awfull. We ate Adriatic shrimps, truffle pasta and expensive fish, but the waiters didnt pay any attention, not bringing drinks.we had to call them twice to bring us some wine during the fish was served. Then i had to stand up to order expresso, after 10 min I went again to bar because instead of serving, the waiters had their fun at the bar. The head of waiter is as slow as the others. They didnt even asked us for dessert. The location and food were nice, but the waiters distroyed the business. Poor owner.. investing money but the staff so bad.
Written August 25, 2023
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virgilioottaviani
Modena93 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Finding myself staying overnight at the Koliba Resort, I took advantage of the opportunity to try the cuisine of this restaurant. The environment is elegant but warm with a beautiful view of the port. For a quick meal, I opted for a squid ink risotto with prawns, octopus and other seafood while my wife had a salad with burrata. The risotto was perfectly executed, with a good amount of both squid ink and seafood; the salad chosen by Alessandra was very balanced, with excellent quality burrata and mustard seeds that added crunchiness and a delicate acidity to the dish. We also had a dessert each: soufflé for her and "citrus symphony" for me. The soufflé is made at the moment so we (rightly) waited about 25 minutes for the dish to arrive which was truly delicious: raspberries, white chocolate and other aromas perfectly harmonized in a successful dish. My "symphony" was made up of different citrus fruits presented in different consistencies: ice cream, gel, puree and natural; This dessert was also very good and very well presented. VERY GOOD!
Written November 10, 2023
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Sweetytravel
Geneva802 contributions
Aug 2024 • solo
First the view from the restaurant room on the harbor is superb but it's all
Very important waiting from start to finish! On arrival at the restaurant we waited several 5-10 minutes because no one could soften us and place us. Then completely forgotten there was 50 minutes between my arrival and the first course. The expectation was the same until the check. Any starter tartares and pasta dishes with prawns with good taste but only 5 mini frozen prawns in one corner of the plate, a shame by the sea.
In short go elsewhere
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Written August 9, 2024
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michke1leroy
Ruisbroek3 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
We enjoyed a very refined and tasty dinner, even for our two kids the children's menu was served in a gourmet way. Together we also enjoyed a fantastic view! Beautiful wine list also with some local wines.
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Written July 6, 2024
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Marnierh
Paris184 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Great view, but terrible service and very average food.
When asked about the wine (being foreigners in Croatia) the waiter answered 'your choice' He had no idea, never expressed a smile or even a word.
Food was more than average which is a shame when ordering fish in a fishing port !
I would not recommend this place.
Written August 10, 2024
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Morten S
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
We had high expectations due to the Michelin ‘Good plate’ and high google reviews. However something must have gone terribly wrong with the staff here.
In short:
The waiter dropped a glass bottle of water leaving one person wet and with glass splinters on the clothing. Not an apology was served and the bottle was not replaced by a new before after 3 reminders.
The food arrived after 1 hour and 30 minutes, where 2 dishes were wrong. Not an apology was served. The waiter said we were lying about our orders, and he did btw. Not remember breaking a bottle.
Overall the waiter was rude, the food arrived late and was incorrect. Would consider raising my review because the food was above average, however the total experience was disappointing beyond my belief.
Written July 23, 2024
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Mary A
Melbourne61 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
We had a wonderful meal at the Ribarska Koliba Restaurant this evening.
We were lucky enough to have the chef, Carmine Esposito, serve us which made it a fabulous experience.
He was able to tell us all about the food and give us recommendations and the food and wine were all delicious.
The presentation of the dishes was a work of art and we loved everything.
We were also pleased to find the prices very reasonable for such high quality food.
We will be going back again tomorrow!
Written September 28, 2022
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Kristina J
Prague10 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
We visited the restaurant during our holiday.
The reservation via an E-mail was smooth a day ago.
Service was on high level, food (fresh fish) for 4 adults and 1 child was recommended well.
Starters, main dishes and deserts were delicious.
The wine list offered more white wine than was at disposal actually. It was a bit pity.
From 6 offered Sauvignons finally 2 of them we could order.
It was recommended another bottle of wine (Meneghetti) but it was not a good choice but the most expensive from this section of wine.
Parking is near a restaurant. The playground gor children as well.
Written June 24, 2022
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Ribarska Koliba resort
Dear guest,
We sincerely thank you for your positive review and we are extremely glad that you are satisfied with the service. It will be our pleasure to host you again.
Until then, we send a nice greeting!
Written September 20, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Matjaž Š
Koper24 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Food very good. Service not at the level of such a restaurant, because he poured the wine incorrectly by leaning the bottle on the glass. The menu said Adriatic prawns, which we wanted to order, but the waiter warned us that they were just shrimps. In the appetizer, some other mussels were also planned, which we did not get and we were not even warned about it. The dessert was GREAT, but we got a list of desserts on an A4 sheet printed on an ordinary printer and laminated like in some cheap cafe on the beach.
Written August 16, 2023
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Sue D
Zurich25 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We were so disappointed with this restaurant. The food was good but not great and extremely overpriced for what you get. I don’t understand the hype - we visited much better restaurants later in the week which were a better value and had better service. Our waitress was nice but not trained at all. She said “I don’t know I’ll have to check” in answer to various questions both to us and other diners. I don’t blame her at all but my expectations for a restaurant of this level are much higher.
My impression was that this restaurant is a bit full of itself - they have got caught up in the hype.
Written September 5, 2021
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Hannah S.
Pula21 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
We tried a set of fish starters which were absolutely fantastic. Each dish was carefully prepared and delicious, with an emphasis on the freshness and quality of the ingredients. I would especially like to highlight the risotto with capelin, which was a real gastronomic discovery. The risotto was creamy, rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned, and the capesantes were perfectly cooked.
The ambience of the restaurant is extremely pleasant and relaxing. The decor is elegant. We especially enjoyed the veranda, where it was quiet and with a beautiful view of the sea, which added to our pleasure.
We recommend it to all seafood lovers looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, the service was a bit slower than we expected. It did detract a bit from the overall impression, but luckily the excellent food and the beautiful view somewhat compensated for this delay.
Written May 27, 2024
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