Hotel Vila Rova

01/06/2026

We are excited to announce a unique culinary collaboration at Restaurant Vila Rova! On Friday, June 12th, as part of Kvarner on Your Plate series, resident Chef Marin Pleše will host Chef Stiven Vunić (Restoran Zijavica), voted Best Croatian Chef by Gault&Millau Croatia 2026!

Expect a signature 6-course tasting menu celebrating the best of the Kvarner region, perfectly paired with premium wines as our sommelier Petar Krnčević welcomes representatives of Kvarner Wines and Apollinare winery. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories and elegant cuisine.

Date: Friday, June 12th at 7:00 PM Price: 160 EUR (includes menu & wine pairing)

Seating is limited. Reserve your table online at: www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/reservations!
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Uzbuđeni smo što možemo najaviti jedinstvenu kulinarsku suradnju u Restoranu Vila Rova. U petak, 12. lipnja, u sklopu ciklusa Kvarner na tanjuru, chef Marin Pleše ugostit će chefa Stivena Vunića (Restaurant Zijavica), proglašenog najboljim hrvatskim chefom prema izboru Gault&Millau Croatia 2026.

Očekuje vas autorski degustacijski meni od 6 sljedova koji slavi najbolje od Kvarnera, uz vrhunsku vinsku pratnju - naš sommelier Petar Krnčević ugostit će predstavnike Kvarner Wines i vinarije Apollinare. Pridružite nam se na večeri punoj inspirativnih priča i elegantne gastronomije.

Datum: Petak, 12. lipnja u 19:00 h
Cijena: 160 EUR (uključuje meni i vinsku pratnju)

Broj mjesta je strogo ograničen. Rezervirajte svoj stol online: www.restoran-vila-rova.com/rezervacije.

31/05/2026

We captured the highlights from the Chefs@Sea project to share the atmosphere with you. Watch as our chef .plese and guest chef Christian Benvenuto from restaurant in Italy explore the authentic flavors of our island.

From tasting local olive oil at and discovering the northernmost Pošip with our sommelier .krncevic at winery, to the outdoor cooking session in the Vila Rova olive garden. See the chefs in action as they turn fresh Kvarner scampi, pickled fig leaves, and local ingredients into exceptional dishes.
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Uhvatili smo najljepše trenutke s Chefs@Sea projekta kako bismo vam prenijeli dio atmosfere. Pogledajte kako naš chef Marin Pleše i gostujući chef Christian Benvenuto iz restorana La Filanda u Italiji istražuju autentične okuse našeg otoka.

Od kušanja maslinovog ulja na OPG-u Šegulja i otkrivanja najsjevernijeg pošipa s našim sommelierom Petrom Krnčević u vinariji San Apollinare, do kuhanja na otvorenom u masliniku Vile Rova. Pratite chefove u akciji dok svježe kvarnerske škampe, ukiseljene listove smokve i lokalne namirnice pretvaraju u izvanredna jela.

Video credits .bydarko

28/05/2026

Gastronomy connects people! That's why we were thrilled to participate in JRE-Croatia Chefs@Sea project last week which for years has been bringing together top chefs from Croatia and Europe. The chefs do not just cook together; they dive deep into local flavors, ingredients, and stories. Each guest chef held a masterclass for the host restaurant's team, encouraging professional growth and the exchange of knowledge on both sides.

For this year's edition, Vila Rova and Chef Marin Pleše hosted Italian Chef Christian Benvenuto from La Filanda restaurant.

To show him the best of Krk island, we visited OPG Šegulja to taste their excellent olive oil and fig and melon jam, followed by the boutique winery San Apollinare, where we enjoyed local prosciutto, cheese, and our northernmost Pošip wine.

The highlight of the day was cooking in the Vila Rova garden overlooking the sea. Using freshly caught Kvarner scampi, Chef Benvenuto prepared a creamy risotto with lemon, almonds, and pickled fig leaf, along with an innovative octopus dish featuring an artichoke wrapped in edible silver. Chef Pleše prepared a buzara made with seabass stock and figs.

We rounded off this beautiful gathering with great conversation and a glass of Tomac Planet A sparkling wine. Check out the photo gallery below to feel the atmosphere!

Thank you to Chef Benvenuto for visiting and JRE-Croatia for a beautiful initiative which we truly enjoyed taking part in!
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Gastronomija spaja ljude! Zato smo bili oduševljeni što smo prošli tjedan sudjelovali u projektu JRE Hrvatske- Chefs@Sea, koji već godinama okuplja vrhunske chefove iz Hrvatske i Europe. Chefovi ne samo da kuhaju zajedno, već dubinski uranjaju u lokalne okuse, namirnice i priče. Svaki gostujući chef održao je masterclass za tim restorana domaćina, potičući profesionalni rast i razmjenu znanja s obje strane.

U sklopu ovogodišnjeg izdanja, Vila Rova i chef Marin Pleše ugostili su talijanskog chefa Christiana Benvenuta iz restorana La Filanda.

Kako bismo mu pokazali najbolje od otoka Krka, posjetili smo OPG Šegulja gdje smo kušali njihovo odlično maslinovo ulje te džem od smokve i dinje, a zatim i butiknu vinariju San Apollinare, gdje smo uživali u lokalnom pršutu, siru i našem najsjevernijem pošipu.

Vrhunac dana bilo je kuhanje u vrtu Vile Rova s pogledom na more. Koristeći svježe ulovljene kvarnerske škampe, chef Benvenuto pripremio je kremasti rižoto s limunom, bademima i ukiseljenim listom smokve, uz inovativno jelo od hobotnice s artičokom omotanom u jestivo srebro. Chef Pleše pripremio je buzaru od temeljca brancina i smokava.

Ovo predivno druženje zaokružili smo ugodnim razgovorom i čašom pjenušca Tomac Planet A. Zavirite u galeriju fotografija u nastavku i osjetite atmosferu!

Hvala chefu Benvenutu na posjetu i JRE-Croatia na predivnoj inicijativi u kojoj smo zaista uživali sudjelovati!

20/05/2026

Oživjeli smo tradiciju i okuse Dubašnice na ovogodišnjoj manifestaciji Sensa koju je predvodio DUBoak - Interpretacijski centar maritimne baštine uz potporu Turističke zajednice Općine Malinska-Dubašnica Visit Malinska - Krk island, Općine Malinska-Dubašnica i Komunalnog društva Dubašnica!

Iako je cijeli festival slavio bogatu baštinu našeg kraja, posebno smo ponosni na večernji gastronomski program pod koordinacijom chefa Marin Pleše . Bilo je predivno vidjeti kako su se lokalni ugostitelji ujedinili kako bi gostima, predstavili suvremene interpretacije tradicionalnih otočnih jela.

Hvala svim kolegama koji su zajedno s nama iz Restorana Vila Rova stvorili ovu nezaboravnu kulinarsku priču. Kvarner je s razlogom ponosni nositelj titule Europske regije gastronomije!

Hvala svima koji su nas posjetili, uživali u hrani i podržali očuvanje naših običaja.
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We brought the traditions and flavors of Dubašnica to life at this year's Sensa festival in Malinska!

While the entire festival celebrated the rich heritage of our region, we are especially proud of the evening gastronomic program coordinated by Chef Marin Pleše. It was wonderful to see local restaurateurs come together to present guests with modern interpretations of traditional island dishes.

Thank you to all our colleagues who joined Vila Rova Restaurant to create this unforgettable culinary story.

Thank you to everyone who visited us, enjoyed the food, and supported the preservation of our local customs.

12/05/2026

Still relishing the highlights from our Kvarner on Your Plate season opening when we had the privilege to host chef Deni Srdoč! Thank you to everyone who shared this experience with us, as well as to the Šember, Tomac, and Heiligenblut wineries for the superb wine pairings.
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Još smo pod dojmom otvorenja sezone Kvarner na tanjuru gdje smo imali prilike ugostiti chefa Denija Srdoča! Hvala svima koji su s nama podijelili ovo gastronomsko iskustvo, kao i vinarijama Šember, Tomac Vinarija Novska i Weingut Heiligenblut na vrhunskoj vinskoj pratnji.

Pročitajte reportažu u Novom listu Novi list:

MALINSKA – Proteklog je vikenda Restoran Vila Rova bio domaćin početka nove sezone gastro projekta “Kvarner na tanjuru”, koji okuplja renomirane chefove i vrhunske vinare u slavljenu lokalne gastronomije i proizvoda Kvarnera. Sezonu je otvorila prva od ukupno […]

10/05/2026

Kvarner on your Plate dinner series has been successfully opened at Restaurant Vila Rova this weekend with the brilliant Chef Deni Srdoč who joined forces with host chef Marin Pleše.

In a relaxed atmosphere, guests enjoyed a variety of dishes, ranging from reinterpreted octopus salad to sea bass fin which, following the tradition of the gradela, was eaten by hand. The experience was perfectly complemented by the fantastic wines of Tomac Vinarija Novska and Šember wineries from Plešivica, and Weingut Heiligenblut from the German region of Rheinhessen.

Thank you to all guests who made this event special. Don't miss the next Kvarner on a Plate dinner! On Friday, June 12th, we will host Chef Stiven Vunić from Konoba Zijavica—voted Croatia’s Best Chef for 2026 by the Gault&Millau Croatia gastronomic guide!

Reserve your spot in time with just a few clicks at: https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/reservations!
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Serijal večera Kvarner na Tanjuru uspješno je otvoren uz sjajnog chefa Denija Srdoča koji je udružio snage s našim chefom Marinom Pleše!

U opuštenoj atmosferi, gosti su uživali u raznolikim jelima od reinterpretirane salate od hobotnice do peraje brancina koja se, baš kao ona sa gradela, jela rukama. Sve to uz fantastična vina vinarija Tomac i Šember s Plešivice te Weingut Heiligenblut iz njemačkog Rheinhessena.

Hvala svim gostima koji su nam se pridružili i uveličali ovu večeru KVARNER ON YOUR PLATE: Chefs Deni Srdoč & Marin Pleše at Vila Rova, Malinska! Pozivamo sve zainteresirane da nam se pridruže na idućoj večeri Kvarner na Tanjuru! U petak, 12. lipnja, ugošćujemo chefa Stivena Vunića iz Konoba Zijavica, najboljeg hrvatskog chefa za 2026. godinu prema gastronomskom vodiču Gault&Millau Croatia!

Rezervirajte svoje mjesto na vrijeme u nekoliko jednostavnih klikova na www.restoran-vila-rova.com/rezervacije!

08/05/2026

Two tables opened up for tonight's Kvarner on Your plate 6 course dinner by chefs Deni Srdoč and Marin Pleše, with wine pairing by wineries Tomac & Šember! Join us and secure your seat at: https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/reservations!
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Oslobodila su se dva stola za večerašnju večeru Kvarner na Tanjuru sa chefovima Marin Pleše i Deni Srdoč te wine pairingom vinarija Tomac i Šember! Rezervirajte svoje mjesto na https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/rezervacije!
KVARNER ON YOUR PLATE: Chefs Deni Srdoč & Marin Pleše at Vila Rova, Malinska

07/05/2026

Ususret večerama Kvarner na Tanjuru Visit Kvarner u Restoranu Vila Rova (8. i 9. svibnja), chefovi Deni Srdoč i Marin Pleše za Riportal.hr otkrivaju detalje svoje prve službene suradnje!

Dok Marin priprema najbolje od našeg kvarnerskog podneblja, Deni u Malinsku donosi mirise i okuse njemačke regije Hessen.

Pročitajte cijeli intervju na RiPortalu https://bit.ly/riportal_vilarova .
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Ahead of the Kvarner on Your Plate dinners at Restaurant Vila Rova (May 8th & 9th), chefs Deni Srdoč and Marin Pleše talk to Riportal.hr to reveal the details of their first official collaboration!

While Marin prepares the very best of our local Kvarner region, Deni brings the scents and flavors of the German region of Hessen to Malinska.

Read the full interview on RiPortal: https://bit.ly/riportal_vilarova.

Restoran Vila Rova, službeno proglašen najboljim hotelskim restoranom u Hrvatskoj za 2025. godinu, priprema pravi gastro doživljaj. U petak i subotu, 8. i

07/05/2026

No true culinary story is complete without a glass of fine wine. That is why we are especially pleased that the first dinner of our KVARNER ON YOUR PLATE: Chefs Deni Srdoč & Marin Pleše at Vila Rova, Malinska, will be accompanied by the premium wines of two renowned families from Plešivica – Šember and Tomac.

The Šember Winery brings us a tradition spanning seven generations. Their wines come from organic vineyards on the steep slopes of Plešivica, and every bottle reflects the family’s organic approach in the vineyard and thoughtful work in the cellar. Their sparkling and still wines are aged in wooden barrels, which provides the complexity, stability, and character that will perfectly complement the plates of chefs Srdoč and Pleše.

The Tomac family, on the other hand, is known for a century-long winemaking tradition. As pioneers of biodynamics, they pour pure nature into their bottles, producing sparkling, still, and macerated wines aged in Georgian amphorae. These wines are created with minimal intervention and a deep love for the vineyard.

See you at Vila Rova on May 8th at 7:00 PM. Come and enjoy the flavors that bring together the best of our sea and the hills of Plešivica.
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Nijedna prava gastronomska priča nije potpuna bez dobrog vina u čaši. Zato nam je posebno drago što će našu prvu večeru serijala KVARNER ON YOUR PLATE: Chefs Deni Srdoč & Marin Pleše at Vila Rova, Malinska pratiti vrhunska vina dviju poznatih obitelji s Plešivice – Šember i Tomac.

Vinarija Šember donosi nam tradiciju dugu sedam generacija. Njihova vina dolaze iz ekoloških vinograda sa strmih padina Plešivice, a svaka boca odražava organski pristup u vinogradu i promišljen rad u podrumu cijele obitelji. Njihovi pjenušci i mirna vina odležavaju u drvenim bačvama, što im daje kompleksnost i stabilnost te karakter koji će nadopuniti tanjure chefa Srdoča i Pleše.

Obitelj Tomac, s druge strane, poznata je po stogodišnjoj tradiciji vinarstva. Kao pioniri biodinamike, u svoje boce pretaču čistu prirodu te proizvode pjenušava, mirna i macerirana vina odležana u gruzijskim amforama koja nastaju uz minimalne intervencije i puno ljubavi prema vinogradu.

Vidimo se u Restoranu Vila Rova, u petak 8. svibnja u 19:00 sati. Dođite uživati u druženju i okusima koji spajaju najbolje od našeg mora i plešivičkih brežuljaka.

06/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the upcoming dinner on Saturday, 9th May, "Kvarner on Your Plate" between chefs Deni Srdoč and Marin Pleše will be accompanied by the exceptional wines of the Weingut Heiligenblut. Each dish on the menu has been thoughtfully paired to create a true journey of taste.

Heiligenblut stands for honestly crafted, precise, and vibrant wines from Rheinhessen region. Run by Martin and Christian Hannemann, the estate creates wines of timeless quality that act as ambassadors of their origin, balancing tradition with a progressive style.

Only a few seats for the upcoming dinner remain! Reserve your spot online in just a few clicks: https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/en/
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S veseljem najavljujemo da će nadolazeću večeru u subotu, 9. svibnja, "Kvarner na Tanjuru", na kojoj snage udružuju chefovi Deni Srdoč i Marin Pleše, pratiti izuzetna vina vinarije Weingut Heiligenblut . Svaki slijed na meniju pažljivo je sljubljen za potpuni gastro doživljaj.

Heiligenblut predstavlja iskrena, precizna i vibrantna vina iz regije Rheinhessen. Pod vodstvom Martina i Christiana Hannemanna, imanje stvara vina bezvremenske kvalitete koja djeluju kao ambasadori svog podrijetla, uravnotežujući tradiciju s progresivnim stilom.

Preostalo je još samo nekoliko slobodnih mjesta za nadolazeću večeru! Rezervirajte svoje mjesto online u samo nekoliko klikova: https://www.restoran-vila-rova.com/hr/