Noštromo

Rating: 13.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Priko 54, 51550 Mali Lošinj, Island of Lošinj, Croatia

13.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

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Chef: Mario Pejić
Cooking: Local | Mediterranean | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

The friendly smile and the genuine happiness that the owner shows when greeting every guest – even when all the 70 seats on the terrace (and 60 in the indoor dining room) are filled – give you the feeling that you are truly welcome in this restaurant right on the Lošinj waterfront. Located in the heart of Mali Lošinj, on a quieter stretch of the main promenade, with a lovely view of the picturesque town, fishing boats, and sailboats, Noštromo is a place to relax enjoying a simple and honest cuisine. The menu is built around the ingredients that are readily available on Lošinj – Adriatic fish and seafood, as well as game from the island’s interior. Respecting the traditional recipes, often modest in ingredients due to the specific conditions of the former island life, the dishes are typically based on two or three main components. The menu includes several dishes that have become the signature of Noštromo – such as the fish baked in a salt crust and stuffed with island herbs, the kalandraka (stew) made from Adriatic squid, the Kvarner scampi in a sauce of Lošinj citrus, and the fig-based desserts. The mixed shellfish and scampi buzara leaves a particularly strong impression, served in a richly flavoured sauce with a deliberately lighter consistency (since breadcrumbs are used sparingly). The guests can also choose from several vegetarian options and meat dishes. The wine list is concise but includes labels from renowned Croatian producers.