Cap Aureo sits on the fifth floor of the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass with views stretching across the harbour to the old town and out to the islands. Chef Jeffry Vella offers 5, 7, and 10-course tasting menus that put Istrian vegetables and herbs at the centre of every plate, supported by exceptional local seafood and meats.

The wine programme draws on Croatia's best producers alongside a broader European selection. Service is polished but never stiff. Awarded one Michelin star.