Viking

Rating: 15
Author: Gault&Millau

Limski kanal 1, 52341 Limski kanal, Croatia

15/20
Remarkable Restaurant

4 PHOTOS

Chef: Pavao Perković
Cooking: Mediterranean | Seafood
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Pets allowed | Private Parking

Gault&Millau's review 2026

When you want to eat fresh oysters or other shellfish in Istria, then Viking is your must-try destination. The legendary restaurant at the very beginning of the Lim Channel, known for its fish farms, has been offering shellfish and other fresh seafood specialties for years. The spacious restaurant has a large, pleasant terrace overlooking the channel. Unless, if you don’t like them, order raw oysters on ice with a little lemon to start. You will enjoy them just as much as the equally good raw dondole, as in Istria they call the large clams. The perfectly prepared risotto with scampi and wild asparagus confirmed once again that these two top-quality ingredients are a winning combination, as the mildness of the scampi is wonderfully complemented by the light bitterness of the asparagus. There is also a large selection of homemade pasta, with seafood and meat sauces. Instead of grilled fish, as a main course we ordered the mixed fried fish. It was delicious and above all crispy, with a firm texture typical for a fresh fish. Viking has a particularly good service. The waiters are quick and helpful. For many years the restaurant has been successfully run by Robi Rojnić. The versatile maitre d’hotel will welcome you, recommend food and wine, open the bottles, serve you and skilfully jump in as soon as he “feels” that you need something. We finished our lunch with some delicious, traditional pancakes with jam. Be sure to reserve a table, preferably during the week, because they are always full on weekends and especially during the summer season.