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The Red Michelin Guide is – along with the Gault-Millau Guide, the Feinschmecker Guide, the VARTA Guide, the Schlemmer Atlas and the Great Restaurant & Hotel Guide – a guide for restaurants and hotels that honors special culinary achievements of restaurants. In 2021, ten Croatian restaurants were awarded one star each. The star restaurants are almost all located near harbors or marinas – perfect for water sports enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

No less than ten marina restaurants in Croatia bear one of the coveted Michelin stars; according to their own definition, each of these has “a cuisine full of finesse” and is therefore “worth a stop”. According to the testers, all ten starred restaurants have one thing in common: they offer their guests “products of selected quality, an unmistakable finesse on the plate, a taste that is brought to the point, as well as a constantly high level of food preparation.<\/p>\n

First published at the opening of the World’s Fair in Paris on April 14, 1900, and initially limited exclusively to France and published by the tire manufacturer Michelin as a workshop guide for motorists, the “Red Michelin” advanced in the following years to become a recognized gastronomic guide; from 1926, the Michelin Guide gained even greater importance for the restaurant industry because it awarded individual stars for the first time, and since 1931 also two and even three stars for particularly outstanding culinary achievements.<\/p>\n

A Michelin star means “a kitchen full of finesse – worth a stop!”<\/h2>\n

According to the company, evaluation criteria include the “consistent quality of ingredients and their freshness, their expert preparation, the harmony of the flavorful combination, and the innovation and uniqueness of the dishes, reflected in creativity and personal touch.”<\/p>\n

In the German edition of the guide, the meaning of Michelin stars is described – cleverly in marketing terms – as follows: one star – “A cuisine full of finesse – worth a stop!”, two stars – “A top cuisine – worth a detour!”, three stars – “A unique cuisine – worth a trip!”<\/p>\n

Ten restaurants received the coveted gastro award last year<\/h2>\n

Last year, ten restaurants in Croatia were awarded the coveted star by Michelin, whose symbol is more reminiscent of a flower with six petals than a star.<\/p>\n

In France, in addition to \u00e9toile (star), the Michelin star is often colloquially described by the word macaron (macaroon). SeaHelp briefly introduces the restaurants awarded a “macaron” in each case (starting in the north) and offers tips on how best to reach them by boat.<\/p>\n

Starred restaurant number 1: Nebo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Of Nebo in Rijeka, Michelin writes: “Located on the fifth floor of the brand-new Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa, the restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea, the coastline, and the pristine island of Cres. The dishes tell of Croatia’s culinary history, offering traditional specialties made from regional ingredients as well as more daring, modern and creative dishes.”<\/p>\n

For yacht owners, there is an industrial port (not particularly attractive) right in Rijeka, but at least you can moor here for a while. A bit to the southeast is Kraljevica, where there is a new recreational boat harbor on the northwest shore of the entrance to the former shipyard harbor; to the west of Rijeka is Opatija, in the oldest seaside resort in Croatia yachts can moor either in the ACI Marina, in the Hotel Marina Admiral or in the city harbor.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>
\nAddress: Opatijska ulica 9, 51000 Rijeka
\nT: +385 51 600 119 | M: +385 91 227 0058
\ninfo@neborijeka.com | neborijeka.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Starred restaurant number 2: Draga di Lovrana<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The chef relies on products from local producers and on well-balanced, first-class recipes, which he transforms into modern, imaginative and unforgettable dishes. A stunning location with magnificent views from the dining room and terrace. There are also inviting rooms available for overnight stays,” the Michelin praises the Draga di Lovrana.<\/p>\n

If you want to stop here, you can either moor your lines directly in Lovran, there are a few berths on the western side of the pier, or you can use the ACI Marina Opatija Icicki to the north, the Hotel Marina Admiral or the Opatija town harbor. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch one of the few spots right on the pier in Ika.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>
\nAddress: Lovranska Draga 1, 51415 Lovran
\nT: +385 51 294 16 | M: +385 98 327 093
\ninfo@dragadilovrana.hr | dragadilovrana.hr<\/a><\/div>\n

Star restaurant number 3: Monte<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The contemporary, cool style of this romantic restaurant with subdued lighting contrasts with the old town and its enchanting streets,” the French Gourmet Guide says of Monte, adding that the cuisine surprises with “creative, sometimes theatrical dishes prepared using modern cooking techniques,” the result being “handsomely presented dishes with intense flavors.”<\/p>\n

Yacht owners can moor at ACI Marina Rovinj. The high-priced luxury marina opened in 2019 and offers 192 berths for yachts from 12 to 35 meters in length. Just south of the marina is a fee-based buoy field. North of the marina (and northeast of the offshore islet of Sv. Katarina) there is a town harbor.<\/p>\n

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