Guidebook for Pula
Food Scene
We eat a lot of pizza. Simple pizza with a good beer is what we find in Barkun, pizza/pasta restaurant few minutes away from our house.
Chef's recommended pizza is different every time so I prefer that one but Ivana is always eating the tartufata (pizza with truffles). San Servolo is the best beer produced in Istria so give it a try!
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barkun
15 Krležina ul.We eat a lot of pizza. Simple pizza with a good beer is what we find in Barkun, pizza/pasta restaurant few minutes away from our house.
Chef's recommended pizza is different every time so I prefer that one but Ivana is always eating the tartufata (pizza with truffles). San Servolo is the best beer produced in Istria so give it a try!
If you don't feel like cooking the close-by marina has a restaurant wiht barbecue dishes, fish and meat specialities, pasta dishes and simple food and not at all pricey as the location would suggest. And it's a nice walk back to the apartment so you don't have to drive...
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Veruda
12 Ul. Prekomorskih brigadaIf you don't feel like cooking the close-by marina has a restaurant wiht barbecue dishes, fish and meat specialities, pasta dishes and simple food and not at all pricey as the location would suggest. And it's a nice walk back to the apartment so you don't have to drive...
The best place in whole Croatia, you absolutely must try this if you're into seafood! I'm not joking, this is the most creative and inspiring restaurant I've ever visited and the food is as fresh as it can be - the father is fisherman, and mother&son are chefs.
Last time I was there they didn't accept credit cards and I think it's to appear less touristy. They do give receipts and pay taxes though ;)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d2198084-Reviews-Konoba_Batelina-Pula_Istria.html
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Batelina
25 ČimuljeThe best place in whole Croatia, you absolutely must try this if you're into seafood! I'm not joking, this is the most creative and inspiring restaurant I've ever visited and the food is as fresh as it can be - the father is fisherman, and mother&son are chefs.
Last time I was there they didn't accept credit cards and I think it's to appear less touristy. They do give receipts and pay taxes though ;)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d2198084-Reviews-Konoba_Batelina-Pula_Istria.html
This is the place where we eat very good seafood and always rely on what they recommend as fresh and seasonal dishes. Nice quiet terrace with enough space for the whole family...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1795038-Reviews-Restaurant_Lanterna-Pula_Istria.html
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RESTORAN LANTERNA
1 Ogranak VThis is the place where we eat very good seafood and always rely on what they recommend as fresh and seasonal dishes. Nice quiet terrace with enough space for the whole family...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1795038-Reviews-Restaurant_Lanterna-Pula_Istria.html
Milan is one of the more upscale restaurants, more fancy and therefore more expensive. If you're into more classic seafood and don't mind spending a bit more maybe this is the place for you. And leave some room for deserts - they have fresh cakes and you can try several when you ask them to serve many small pieces instead of just one cake per person ;)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1101129-Reviews-Milan-Pula_Istria.html
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milan Hotel & Restaraunt & Enoteca
4 StojaMilan is one of the more upscale restaurants, more fancy and therefore more expensive. If you're into more classic seafood and don't mind spending a bit more maybe this is the place for you. And leave some room for deserts - they have fresh cakes and you can try several when you ask them to serve many small pieces instead of just one cake per person ;)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1101129-Reviews-Milan-Pula_Istria.html
Want to try Istrian food? Check this place... No extravaganza here - they serve recognisable classic dishes almost for everyone's taste...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d8319423-Reviews-Restoran_Karlo-Pula_Istria.html
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Karlo Restaurant
28 StojaWant to try Istrian food? Check this place... No extravaganza here - they serve recognisable classic dishes almost for everyone's taste...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d8319423-Reviews-Restoran_Karlo-Pula_Istria.html
My mum's favourite restaurant ;) Very good quality/price. Experience and quality, safe place to visit...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d4698778-Reviews-Stari_Grad-Pula_Istria.html
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RESTORAN STARI GRAD 2
3 Sisplac ul.My mum's favourite restaurant ;) Very good quality/price. Experience and quality, safe place to visit...
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d4698778-Reviews-Stari_Grad-Pula_Istria.html
My favourite coffee place when in city centre. Very close to the green market and fishery...
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Bar Milan 1967
9 Narodni trgMy favourite coffee place when in city centre. Very close to the green market and fishery...
Grab n’ go food option (healthy food)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Street food Mini Mini
12 Mletačka ul.Grab n’ go food option (healthy food)
Not a fancy place for celebrating special occasions but it's a nice place for a simple lunch. Not many tourists know about this place.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1101137-Reviews-Vodnjanka_Trattoria-Pula_Istria.html
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vodnjanka Tavern
Not a fancy place for celebrating special occasions but it's a nice place for a simple lunch. Not many tourists know about this place.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295373-d1101137-Reviews-Vodnjanka_Trattoria-Pula_Istria.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach & lounge bar for late night parties. And daily dose of music for those who need it ;)
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zeppelin - Beach & lounge bar
VerudelaBeach & lounge bar for late night parties. And daily dose of music for those who need it ;)
Everything Else
If you like the sea creatures and/or are visiting Pula with kids this is a must see - old fortress converted to an aquarium by a marine biologist with a vision to educate and entertain!
356 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Pula
33 VerudelaIf you like the sea creatures and/or are visiting Pula with kids this is a must see - old fortress converted to an aquarium by a marine biologist with a vision to educate and entertain!
My favourite rocky beach. Want to try night swimming? Maybe this is the place to undress and jump in the clear blue water!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zlatne stijene
Zlatne stijeneMy favourite rocky beach. Want to try night swimming? Maybe this is the place to undress and jump in the clear blue water!
The beach closest to our house, great for smallest kids as they can learn to swim here as I have ;)
Ivana goes to swim here every day during the summer. Only few minutes walking from your apartment.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valsaline
ValsalineThe beach closest to our house, great for smallest kids as they can learn to swim here as I have ;)
Ivana goes to swim here every day during the summer. Only few minutes walking from your apartment.
Ljekarna Bobanović Vujnović Pula
5A Ul. Monte ParadisoFarmacy
Gas station + 24/7 shop. When you really must buy those cigarettes and drinks and every other shop is closed this is a place to go to.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crodux
58 Mutilska ul.Gas station + 24/7 shop. When you really must buy those cigarettes and drinks and every other shop is closed this is a place to go to.
Essentials
The closest place to buy food with good drinks offer as well. It's not a big supermarket but we find it very useful and shop there all the time.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Market Grga Nova Veruda
11 Ul. Monte ParadisoThe closest place to buy food with good drinks offer as well. It's not a big supermarket but we find it very useful and shop there all the time.
Parks & Nature
Protected nature habitat, beautiful area to walk/cycle and have a swim... Safari bar at the top of the peninsula is a hidden place to have a beer or two... Or if you're with kids - to have them have fun hiding around (bamboo is covering the whole place). You can drive there but expect to have your car covered with dust from the unpaved road.
900 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kamenjak
Protected nature habitat, beautiful area to walk/cycle and have a swim... Safari bar at the top of the peninsula is a hidden place to have a beer or two... Or if you're with kids - to have them have fun hiding around (bamboo is covering the whole place). You can drive there but expect to have your car covered with dust from the unpaved road.
Shopping
Few shops, a supermarket... If you're with car it's convenient to park below the supermarket.
367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Mall
101 Ul. Rimske centurijacijeFew shops, a supermarket... If you're with car it's convenient to park below the supermarket.