At Bistro Borgo, we believe that exceptional food connects people.
Our chef carefully combines local ingredients with culinary artistry to create a unique gastronomic world full of delightful surprises.
At the heart of our family story, it is not just recipes that live, but memories.
Borgo is a place where the warmth of our grandmothers’ hearth is transformed into contemporary culinary poetry. We do not cook merely to feed – we cook to share an emotion that has been quietly passed down through our home for generations.
Our kitchen is much like the Istrian landscape itself: deeply rooted in tradition, yet always in motion, always searching for new horizons.
We take the most honest gifts of our land – the scent of the forest, the salt of the sea, and the warmth of the sun – and interpret them through a vision that celebrates the present moment.
For us, every plate is a canvas where heritage meets creative daring.
Here, you are not just guests; you are travelers in our world of flavors. As you savor a glass of premium Istrian wine or discover our cocktails – small, liquid symphonies of local herbs – you become a part of our story.
At Borgo, everything is dedicated to that rare feeling of complete relaxation, where time slows down, and every word and every sip become part of a shared, modern ritual.
A selection of our chef’s favorite cuts
Slow-cooked beef cheeks in a reduced sauce of
Istrian red wine Teran, served with homemade gnocchi.
Rich aromatic fish stew with scampi, white fish fillet, shellfish, octopus and tomato, served with creamy polenta. The richness of the sea in every bite.
Veal shank and ribs slow-cooked according to the traditional recipe of our nona Lucija, served with homemade potatoes and vegetables.
Meat that falls off the bone.
Traditional fisherman’s dish with white fish fillet, shellfish, scampi, potatoes and vegetables, cooked in an emulsion of white wine and olive oil. A clean and simple taste of fresh fish, olive oil and wine.
What lies before you is not just a menu. It is a map of our dreams and our love for Istria. Every dish you find here began as a whisper from past generations, to which we have given modern energy and a contemporary signature.
As a family, we believe that the finest dishes are those prepared with passion, respecting the rhythm of nature and the beauty of local ingredients. Our approach is simple: we do not wish to alter the essence of tradition; we want to give it wings.
As you choose your meal, we invite you to take your time. Let intuition guide you, pair your dish with a wine that speaks of our rolling hills, and simply surrender to the moment.
We are here to be your hosts—to bring a smile to your face, to welcome you warmly, and to show you how modern Istrian cuisine can be gentle, yet powerful and unforgettable.
Thank you for choosing to be here.
Elegantly harmonious and thoughtfully curated, James Kohela skillfully blends the flavors and culinary traditions of Italy and beyond to craft a unique gastronomic realm brimming with delightful surprises and artistic mastery.
