It is widely known that the traditional cuisine of Kvarner’s littoral region embraces a true richness of flavours. These are based on healthy natural ingredients in a way that perfectly matches the tourism offer of Crikvenica, the town that has been an oasis of health tourism for more than a century. Healing properties and natural benefits have inspired many of those who create the aromatic flavours and scents that are today characteristic of the local cuisine. The menus of some of Crikvenica’s hotels and restaurants include, among their more popular dishes, also those prepared in traditional ways.
Crikvenica’s ca. thirty typical dishes reflect some of the distinctive characteristics of this area, characterised by the scents of the sea, fresh air, pure soil, and the curative Mediterranean herbs that grow here. These unique combinations of hot and cold, sweet and salty, recall some long forgotten recipes. In addition to the usual fish and meat specialities prepared in a variety of ways, vegetarian dishes, fast food and gourmet recipes, Crikvenica Riviera offers something truly unique – a selection of traditional dishes that you simply cannot taste anywhere else. These include original fish recipes (Crikveničke rupice, Slane vinćole na svetojelenski), Prežganica z baškoton na jakovarski roux soup, Frankopan cake or Selački puhanci fritters. We invite you to savour these specialities that will surely satisfy even the most demanding of gourmets!
