Sladobar
A Seaside Delight in Opatija
Located at Hotel Kristal in Opatija, Sladobar is a charming café with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It is perfectly positioned along the Lungomare seaside promenade, allowing guests to soak up the sunshine on its terrace. The café offers a lively and relaxed setting, with a front-row seat to the beauty of the Adriatic. Whether sipping on a cocktail or enjoying a scoop of ice cream, Sladobar's ambience is a harmonious blend of comfort, style, and the breathtaking backdrop of Opatija.
Artisanal Ice Cream & Bubble Waffles
Homemade ice cream and bubble waffles are at the heart of Sladobar’s menu. The guests are treated to a delightful array of ice cream choices, ranging from the creamy vanilla to the innovative pairing of cheesecake and caramelized figs. The bubble waffles stand out as a must-try, available in fruit, chocolate, and candy varieties, each promising a unique blend of textures and tastes.
Breakfast & Brunch Time
Mornings at Sladobar offer a variety of breakfast and brunch options designed to start the day on a high note. The Viennese Morning is a simple pleasure, pairing a boiled egg, croissant, and coffee. The Kvarner Delight and Slado Deluxe bring a local touch to the table with charcuterie, cheeses, and fresh sides, plus yoghurt and coffee. For a lighter start, enjoy a Sunrise Bowl with chia seeds, homemade yoghurt, fruits, and berries.
Vegan Offerings
Sladobar caters to vegan guests with a selection of tasty dishes. Refreshing Mediterranean Wraps, simple Avocado Toast, and nutritious Yofu Granola make for a variety of plant-based options. Every dish is carefully crafted, showing Sladobar's dedication to diverse tastes.
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Restaurant Cubo
Regional Fine-Dining
Creativity is at the heart of the culinary concept developed in hotel Ambasador’s fine-dining restaurant Cubo. The restaurant’s cosmopolitan chicness is a setting in which the guests can enjoy the sumptuous flavours of dishes based on tradition and innovation. Only the best regional and seasonal ingredients from the local family farms are used to create a dynamic menu which tells a story of local gastronomy.
Cubo Recommendation
The hotel’s executive chef Marko Mandek highlights the fact that the restaurant collaborates with regional producers and serves the guests exclusively with fresh local ingredients. Among the restaurant Cubo’s signature dishes, we recommend trying:
- Slow-cooked octopus with white bean cream and zucchini sphere
Perfect wine pairing: Viogner De Grassi, Moreno De Grassi, Istria
- Buckwheat noodles with sauteed Adriatic prawns
Perfect wine pairing: Traminac Principovac, Iločki podrumi, Slavonia
- Creamy risotto with Kvarner scampi
Perfect wine pairing: Malvazija Istraska Akacija, Vina Laguna Festigia, Istria
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Restaurant Laurus
Opatija’s restaurant Laurus has recently reopened, presenting a new menu created by its long-time chef Denis Beganović and new, young and enthusiastic sous-chef Andrej Doskoči. Restaurant Laurus is on the map of top culinary destinations, and has confirmed its reputation with numerous recognitions and awards.
It is distinguished by its ambience and a spectacular view of Kvarner Bay, which is why it is ideal for enjoying a romantic atmosphere on warm summer evenings!
A blend of traditional and modern!
The restaurant’s signature dishes are fresh, seasonal, home-made and creative, and the extensive wine list consists of excellent Croatian and international wines.
The new menu has been carefully created to include first-class fish, scampi, shellfish and spiny lobsters from our own lobster tank, gnocchi and homemade pasta, and bread from our wood-fired oven.
Enjoy Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine based on a combination of traditional and modern!
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