Five places to eat in Vrsar, checked in September 2026: a Gault&Millau-listed fish restaurant in the marina, a family konoba under the vines, a wood-oven pizzeria, a sunset terrace and a no-frills spot with big portions.
The best restaurants in Vrsar all sit within a ten-minute walk of each other, between the marina, the waterfront and Dalmatinska Street; this guide, written in September 2026, picks five. The little hilltop town above the Lim Channel lives by the season, and so do its kitchens.
Where to eat in Vrsar: marina, waterfront and Dalmatinska Street
In Vrsar you eat down by the sea. The old town, with St Martin's church and its viewpoints, crowns the hill, while nearly all the restaurants line up below it: around the marina, along Obala maršala Tita and on Dalmatinska Street, which starts a few steps from the harbour. The marina has the terraces looking out over the masts; Dalmatinska has the family places with wood-fired ovens, where you trade the view for a lower bill and a bigger plate. Guests from the Valkanela, Porto Sole and Koversada campsites, and from the Petalon and Belvedere resorts, come into the centre on foot or by bike.
How the best restaurants in Vrsar were chosen
Vrsar has 11 active venues in the Jelo.hr directory, which is why this is a Top 5 and not a Top 10. The criteria are guest ratings and review counts, a place in guides such as Gault&Millau and Falstaff, and variety, so the list is not five pizzerias in a row. It covers a marina fish restaurant, a family konoba, a wood-oven pizzeria, a sunset terrace and a good-value address with large portions. Almost every kitchen in Vrsar also bakes pizza, so the label “pizzeria” says little; what matters is what the kitchen really does. The order is a verdict on offer and reputation, not on the plate: nobody from Jelo.hr has scored the dishes.
Season, crowds and reservations
Vrsar is a strongly seasonal place. The peak runs from mid-July to the end of August, when terraces are full by around 7 pm and a table by the sea is hard to get without calling ahead. September is calmer, the sea is still warm, and booking remains wise at weekends and for larger groups. Some restaurants close in mid or late October and reopen in March or May; of the places on this list, only Trošt appears to stay open all year. These recommendations also hold for the 2027 season, until the guide is refreshed.
1. Restoran “Trošt”
Obala Maršala Tita 1
Fish, scampi and lobster above the marina
The strongest seafood address in Vrsar and one of the busiest in Istria. The Trošt family opened the restaurant in 2001, when the marina was built, and its terrace looks over the harbour. Chef Željko Brajković runs the kitchen, built on wild-caught fish, scampi and live lobster: pasta with lobster, sea bass grilled or baked in salt, pljukanci pasta with shrimp and mushrooms. For guests who skip fish there is meat cooked under the peka and dry-aged steaks. The restaurant is listed in Gault&Millau, Falstaff gives it 82 points, and it has made Gastronaut's list of Croatia's 100 leading restaurants twenty times.
Prices, opening hours and booking
Open daily from 10 am to midnight, in winter with a fireplace in the dining room, so out of season as well. A critic from Plava kamenica paid 150 euros for a generous fish lunch with a bottle of wine and called the prices more than fair; risottos and meat dishes are much kinder to the bill. At weekends tables are booked days ahead. Cards are accepted.
Guests in reviews highlight always-fresh, simply prepared fish, the terrace view, Istrian wines and value for money, while critics would like more polish in the service.
Restoran “Trošt” — profile, menu and contact
2. Fančita
Dalmatinska ul. 38
Wood-fired oven and Istrian dishes on Dalmatinska
The first address for pizza in Vrsar. Fančita is a family-run pizzeria at Dalmatinska 38 that Time Out Croatia describes as regularly voted among the best in Istria. The main draw is the wood-fired oven. You eat on a large roofed terrace that has no sea view but plenty of room for bigger groups. Alongside pizza the kitchen turns out traditional Istrian dishes and grilled meat, and the wine list sticks to local cellars. According to the directory tags there is also a children's menu, vegetarian options and takeaway, and dogs are welcome.
Prices, season and when to go
Fančita is a seasonal place: according to Time Out it opens from May to October, daily from noon to 11 pm. Restaurant Guru describes the prices as below average, which makes this one of the more affordable dinners in town. In peak season the terrace fills early; arrive before 7 pm or phone ahead, especially if there are more than four of you. The directory also lists parking.
Guests in reviews highlight the pizza from the wood-fired oven, local ingredients and friendly staff, while the rarer complaints concern slower service at busy times and the presentation of some dishes.
Fančita — profile, menu and contact
3. Konoba Kod Luce
Dalmatinska ul. 18
A family konoba under the grapevine
The best choice for anyone looking among the konobas of Vrsar for home cooking instead of a tourist menu. At Dalmatinska 18, a few steps from the sea, Mama Luca cooks and her family serves; on TripAdvisor the konoba holds first place in Vrsar. From the menu: shrimp on mascarpone cream, John Dory slow-cooked with vegetables, cuttlefish and shrimp risotto, homemade pljukanci with truffles, and black gnocchi with cuttlefish ink, scampi and cherry tomatoes. Time Out singles out the Adriatic tuna and the veal carpaccio on rocket. Seating is on a terrace shaded by a grapevine.
Prices and booking
Guests write that prices are somewhat higher than at the neighbours on the street, yet they rate the value as good; in the directory the konoba carries the mid-range €€ tag. The fish plate for two is a frequent order, followed by sweet ravioli with white chocolate in fig sauce. Sources give different opening hours, from morning until 10 or 11 pm, so check on +385 91 957 3621. It is a family house that fills quickly in season; book dinner in advance.
Guests in reviews highlight the homemade truffle pasta, fresh fish and the warm family who serve, while a few note that the bill is higher than in the surrounding pizzerias.
Konoba Kod Luce — profile, menu and contact
4. Restaurant La Rosa 1
Rovinjska ul.
Oven-baked pizza and fried fish at sunset
The restaurant with a sea view in Vrsar for those who want the sunset as part of dinner. La Rosa 1 is on Rovinjska Street, about three hundred metres from the marina, and should not be confused with the La Rosa restaurant on the waterfront. Falstaff lists it with 82 points and among its good-value addresses: food and service scored highest, and the description notes that the view of the marina and the sunset comes free. The favourite is the crisp-crusted pizza from the oven, alongside pasta, risotto and fried fish with chard and potatoes. Fish and meat also come off the grill.
Season, opening hours and payment
According to the nautical guide mySea the season runs from 15 March to 15 October, open daily from 10 am until late; Falstaff gives 11 pm as closing time. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Because it sits slightly off the main promenade, guests describe it as quieter than the waterfront terraces. For dinner at sunset, phone ahead on +385 52 441 558.
Guests in reviews highlight the fresh fish, the pizzas and impeccable, friendly service, as well as a peaceful spot for dinner away from the waterfront crowds.
Restaurant La Rosa 1 — profile, menu and contact
5. Restaurant Fortuna Pizzeria 2000
Dalmatinska ul. 14
Big portions for a small bill
The best answer to where to eat cheaply in Vrsar without settling for pizza alone. Fortuna, at Dalmatinska 14, is a simple, unpretentious place: pizzas from a wood-fired oven, Istrian cold cuts, grilled meat and fish, fresh pasta in truffle sauce. Guests most often mention the fish plate for two with fish, scampi, squid and scallops, and portions larger than the price suggests. The house often rounds things off with a complimentary glass of pear liqueur. The directory tags add a children's menu, vegetarian dishes, takeaway and a welcome for dogs.
Prices, waiting and opening hours
It carries the €€ tag in the directory, and reviews mention value for money more often than any single dish. The flip side of popularity is the wait: in high season both food and bill can take a while, so avoid it if you are in a hurry. Some sources say it is closed on Mondays and that the kitchen opens at noon, which is worth checking on +385 52 441 209 before you go. Come early in the evening or book.
Guests in reviews highlight generous portions, honest prices and waiters who look after every table, while complaints concern longer waits for food and the bill in high season.
Restaurant Fortuna Pizzeria 2000 — profile, menu and contact
How to choose a restaurant in Vrsar
Start with what matters more to you: the view or a fuller plate for less money. Among restaurants with a sea view in Vrsar, the strongest for fish is Trošt in the marina; if you want a sunset with pizza or fried fish, choose La Rosa 1. Dalmatinska Street has no view, but prices are lower and portions bigger: Fančita for wood-oven pizza, Fortuna for the fish plate and a hearty dinner, Konoba Kod Luce for homemade pasta and a quieter evening for two.
What to watch when ordering seafood in Vrsar
Fresh fish on the coast is almost always charged by the kilogram, so ask how much the fish weighs and what it costs before ordering. Truffles, pljukanci and fuži pasta are Istrian classics that pay off even in simpler houses. If you come with children or a dog, pick larger terraces such as Fančita's. In July and August phone ahead for dinner after 7 pm; in September arriving a little earlier is enough.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dinner cost in Vrsar?
All five restaurants on the list carry the mid-range price tag (€€) in the directory. Pizza at Fančita or Fortuna is the cheapest option, and fresh fish by the kilogram the most expensive: at Trošt a generous fish lunch with a bottle of wine cost 150 euros, according to Plava kamenica. Croatia has used the euro since 2023.
Do I need to book a table in Vrsar in high season?
In July and August, yes, especially for dinner after 7 pm and for tables with a view. Trošt is booked several days ahead at weekends, while Konoba Kod Luce and La Rosa 1 fill up around sunset. In September it is often enough to call the same day or arrive early.
Where to eat fish and seafood in Vrsar?
For fresh fish, scampi and lobster the first address is Trošt in the marina, listed by Gault&Millau and Falstaff. Konoba Kod Luce cooks homestyle seafood such as John Dory with vegetables and black gnocchi with scampi. Guests praise the cheaper fish plate for two at Fortuna and the fried fish with chard at La Rosa 1.
Which restaurants in Vrsar have a sea view?
Trošt looks over the marina and harbour from its terrace, and La Rosa 1 on Rovinjska Street is known for its view of the marina and the sunset. Fančita has no sea view, and Fortuna and Konoba Kod Luce on the same street carry no such tag in the directory; in return they tend to be cheaper.
Are restaurants in Vrsar open out of season?
Most are not. Fančita opens from May to October, La Rosa 1 from mid-March to mid-October, and much the same goes for the other seasonal houses. Trošt in the marina, according to available information, opens daily in winter too, with a fireplace in the dining room. From November to March always check opening hours by phone.
