Menu to Taste

Monte

Modern Mediterranean, Fine Dining · Rovinj · Michelin One Star · Chef Danijel Đekić

Awarded Croatia's first Michelin star, Monte in Rovinj features creative Modern Mediterranean fine dining by chef Danijel Đekić. Situated in a stone courtyard at the foot of St. Euphemia Church, the restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus showcasing local Adriatic seafood and Istrian produce.

Montalbano 75, Rovinj-Rovigno 52210, Rovinj

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Set Menu

  • Fauna Tasting Menu (199) — A tasting menu that extends the same philosophy to omnivores. Adriatic seafood and selected cuts are integrated with the vegetal foundation of the kitchen, creating a balanced and precise expression of the season. Courses include: EGG YOLK 64° (potato espuma, basil seeds); TUNA X 3 (tartar tartelette, dried, with sesame); PILGRIM SCALLOP (Rovinj shells, fregola, saffron, nectarine); LOBSTER (vierge, dumpling, carrot cream, bisque espuma); SEA BASS (Adriatic shrimp, cuttlefish, artichoke, pea velouté); LAMB (aubergine, parsnip, spring onion, lamb jus); CHEESE AND PRE-DESSERT (taleggio cheese, nectarine, golden caramelized almonds); LIME (kefir, mint, cucumber); TRILECHE (strawberry gazpacho, ice cream, salted caramel, pistachio).
  • Flora Tasting Menu (169) — A vegetarian tasting menu built entirely around vegetables, herbs and fruits at their seasonal peak. Through technique and careful composition, each ingredient defines the structure, depth and rhythm of the experience. Courses include: EGG YOLK 64° (potato espuma, basil seeds); TOMATO DOBRAVA (aubergine, avocado, white tomato juice); BEETROOT (gnocchi, carpaccio, sesame, ginger, horseradish); PAPRIKA (lentils, smoked paprika cream, wild rice); KALE (grilled, goat cheese, miso, hazelnut, jus); CELERY (medallion, celery puree, edamame, walnut, porcini mushrooms); CHEESE AND PRE-DESSERT (taleggio cheese, nectarine, golden caramelized almonds); LIME (kefir, mint, cucumber); SWEET EGGPLANT (meringue, tomatoes, yogurt, raspberries, origano granita).

Dishes

  • SUCKLING PIG 24h (35) — Fragrant lentils, yellow cabbage, Teran syrup. Available as an additional course.
  • À La Carte - 3 courses (119) — Combine any three dishes from both Flora and Fauna menus, plus intro and finale.
  • À La Carte - 4 courses (144) — Combine any four dishes from both Flora and Fauna menus, plus intro and finale.
  • LANGOUSTINE (35) — Feuilletine, spinach and algae, mild curry sauce. Available as an additional course.
  • Children’s Menu (59) — Choice of fish or meat with ice cream.

Wines

  • Wine Pairing (A Glass of Croatian Wine with Flora Menu) (12.5) — A choice of the best Croatian wine, served by the glass, to accompany the Flora Tasting Menu.
  • Wine Pairing (A Glass of Croatian Wine with Fauna Menu) (12.5) — A choice of the best Croatian wine, served by the glass, to accompany the Fauna Tasting Menu.

The Experience

A relaxed room in a historic setting. The meal is structured around a tasting menu, à la carte dining and a wine pairing.

  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Format: Tasting menu, À la carte, Wine pairing
  • Setting: Historic

Phone: +385 52 830 203

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