Nowadays the truffle holds an irreplaceable position in world gastronomy and the best world restaurants rely on its simplicity and powerful attractiveness in creating their menus. But how many of them could boast with the fact that this precious mushroom grows in the untouched nature just outside their courtyard?

Restaurant Zigante in Livade in Istria is surely one of the rare.

It is the first restaurant in Croatia specialised for the Istrian truffle based menu. During the entire calendar year it offers a unique menu, carefully designed. Further, Restaurant Zigante is famous for its rich selection of both domestic and foreign wines.

The Restaurant Zigante staff, i.e. our chefs and sommeliers, is recognised for its work internationally. Among many other flattering titles, the restaurant received the first place award in 2005 in the category of „Good Croatian Restaurants“.

Besides the undoubtedly globally unique menu, the possibility of organising private and business lunches, dinners and degustations, we offer accommodation in luxurious rooms. Situated in the refurbished stone Istrian house just next to Restaurant Zigante, these four stars modern rooms are the right choice for every gourmet person who appreciates powerful relaxation that a typical rural Istrian place can offer. Our guests come from all around the world, but they all share one common characteristic: they are all fans of superior gastronomy