Trattoria Gatto Nero

Rating: 13
Author: Gault&Millau

Ulica Lina Bolmarčića 20, 51511 Malinska, Island of Krk, Croatia

13/20
Chef's Restaurant

3 PHOTOS

Chef: Marinko Tvrtković
Cooking: Local | Traditional

Gault&Millau's review 2026

The menu of this beautiful gastronomic oasis in the heart of Malinska is based on the daily or weekly offer of the seafood, meat, vegetables and truffles. The restaurant is run by Marinko Tvrtković and Tanja Grbac, and their cuisine is traditional, from Krk, but with a slight modern twist. They prepare excellent goulash from boškarin cheeks, indigenous Istrian, but also Krk cattle. If you prefer fish dishes, you should try the selection of tartar from two types of fish and shrimp or prawns, as well as homemade ravioli filled with cheese, and with generous amounts of black truffles. Other types of pasta are also for recommendation - tagliatelle, pljukanci and šurlice, or the risotto with shrimp or Kvarner cuttlefish and parmesan ice cream. As for the main courses, we recommend the rich Krk brudet, which includes boneless white fish, lobster bisque , white wine, shrimp, squid, peeled tomatoes and polenta. Desserts maintain the same level of indulgence, with homemade pancakes, stuffed with marmalade, Nutella or pistachio cream. Gatto Nero also offers some rare dishes that are not easy to find on Krk - for example, dry aged white fish fillet. The wine list includes Istrian and Krk varieties such as Žlahtina, Sansigot, Malvasia, most of them are served by the glass. The tavern’s stone-arched terrace provides a lovely dining atmosphere, and a large parking area ensures convenience for guests.