Trattoria Vodnjanka

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

Vitezićeva ulica 4, 52100 Pula, Croatia

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

2 PHOTOS

Chef: Milka Knežević | Ružica Anić
Cooking: Local | Traditional
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Pets allowed

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Trattoria Vodnjanka is located near the Pula Market and has been known for years as one of the most reliable places for traditional Istrian cuisine. The Civitico family, who owns the trattoria, successfully combines traditional and contemporary. The interior is much more beautiful than the exterior. The ambiance is warm and cosy, and the space is decorated with a few antiques, beautiful paintings, plants and lamps. The menu, which is not extensive, includes fish and meat dishes and a few simple appetizers, including a cold fish selection or a prosciutto and cheese platter. The friendly waiter will be happy to introduce you to the daily menu. He is also very knowledgeable about the world of wines, and it is worth listening to him. We tried the seafood tagliatelle, cooked al dente, in a creamy sauce with a seafood flavour, with a mild spicy note. The brodetto, served with polenta, was also rich in flavour and fish. The cheesecake, or curd cake, rounded off the dinner perfectly. At Vodnjanka you know what to expect, here you eat simple but delicious dishes, prepared with quality ingredients. It is definitely recommended to reserve a table because the small space fills up quickly. The prices are fair.