Hotel Vila Rova

Hotel Vila Rova Welcome to Hotel Vila Rova, the best family-run hotel in Croatia for 2022. Our award-winning hotel has been voted the best family-run hotel in Croatia for 2022.

Welcome to Hotel Vila Rova, a small 4-star family run hotel located in the beautiful Kvarner region of Croatia. Outdoor swimming pool and wellness area provide guests with plenty of opportunity to relax and enjoy the peace and natural beauty of our surroundings. Hotel Vila Rova is perfect for nature lovers and those who desire a relaxing holiday by the sea. Our on-site restaurant Vila Rova and Rov

a bistro & beach bar offer guests an opportunity to taste some of the best Croatian cuisine. We hope you'll come and visit us soon!

26/06/2026

Malinskarskom restoranu Vila Rova i chefu Marinu Plešeu stigla vrijedna Michelinova priznanja, Otok Krk Gospodarstvo, Gradske vijesti, 25.06.2026., Malinskarski restoran Vila Rova ove je godine ponovno dobio Michelinovu preporuku, dok je chef Marin Pleše nagrađen priznanjem, Otok Krk, otok-krk.or...

25/06/2026

"Svako jelo na jelovniku priča priču o lokalnoj tradiciji, inovativnosti i preciznosti. Dinamičan talent koji neprestano raste" Restoran Vila Rova i prvi čovjek njihove kuhinje dobili su još jedno iznimno vrijedno priznanje za svoj rad. Naime, Restoran Vila Rova ove je godine ponovno dobio Mich...

We are very proud to learn Restoran Vila Rova this year once again received Michelin recommendation. Also, our chef Mari...
25/06/2026

We are very proud to learn Restoran Vila Rova this year once again received Michelin recommendation. Also, our chef Marin Pleše has been awarded "Michelin Special Award for the young chef" given to exceptional individuals who contribute to making the guest experience unforgettable through their passion and skills.

Here is the original quote from Michelin Guide: "This young chef exudes overwhelming energy and surprising maturity in the kitchen. Tasting his many dishes immediately suggests his talent has still a long way forward. The secret to his success lies in his ability to showcase rare and authentic local products, while treating them with refined, cutting-edge technique. Each dish on the menu tells a story of local tradition, innovation, and pinpoint precision. A dynamic and constantly growing talent."

We would like to use this opportunity to congratulate all the fantastic restaurants included in the Michelin Guide Croatia 2026! It is an honor to stand alongside such incredible culinary talents in our country.

A sincere thank you to the entire team for your hard work, persistence, and continuous effort. This achievement is the result of your dedication.

Thank you to all of our guests for recognizing our quality and hospitality, and for your continued trust and visits to Vila Rova. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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Izuzetno smo ponosni što je Restoran Vila Rova i ove godine ponovno dobio Michelinovu preporuku! Također, naš chef Marin Pleše Marin Pleše nagrađen je priznanjem "Michelin Special Award za mladog chefa", koje se dodjeljuje iznimnim pojedincima koji svojom strašću i vještinama pridonose tome da iskustvo gosta bude nezaboravno.

Originalan osvrt Michelin vodiča: "Ovaj mladi chef zrači nevjerojatnom energijom i iznenađujućom zrelošću u kuhinji. Kušanje njegovih brojnih jela odmah sugerira da je pred njim još dug put. Tajna njegova uspjeha leži u sposobnosti da predstavi rijetke i autentične lokalne namirnice, tretirajući ih profinjenom, vrhunskom tehnikom. Svako jelo na jelovniku priča priču o lokalnoj tradiciji, inovativnosti i preciznosti. Dinamičan talent koji neprestano raste."

Iskreno hvala cijelom timu na predanom radu, ustrajnosti i doprinosu ovom uspjehu.

Svim gostima veliko hvala što prepoznajete našu kvalitetu i gostoljubivost te što nam se zbog toga uvijek rado vraćate. Veselimo se vašem idućem posjetu!

Meet Petar - the face behind the service at Vila Rova.For Petar, hospitality has never been just a job. Growing up along...
20/06/2026

Meet Petar - the face behind the service at Vila Rova.

For Petar, hospitality has never been just a job. Growing up alongside Vila Rova, surrounded by restaurant service, conversations about wine, and the daily rhythm of the hotel, he learned from a young age how warmth, attention to detail, and genuine service shape the guest experience.

Today, as the Restaurant Manager, he brings years of experience from Croatia and Austria, having built his career through all levels of service—from waiter to managing Restaurant Vila Rova.

After completing his degree in gastronomy, he further specialized in wine and wine pairing, earning his Sommelier Level 2 (HSK) certification. This winter, he honed his service skills at the Noel restaurant in Zagreb under the mentorship of Kristijan Harjač. The next step? Sommelier Level 3.

What brings him the most joy is creating experiences that keep guests coming back—because of the atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the feeling that they have arrived at the right place.
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Upoznajte Petra - lice iza servisa u Vili Rova.

Za Petra, hospitality nikada nije bio samo posao. Odrastajući uz Vilu Rova, uz restoranski servis, razgovore o vinima i svakodnevni ritam hotela, od malih je nogu učio koliko toplina, detalji i iskrena usluga oblikuju iskustvo gosta.

Danas, kao Restaurant Manager, iza sebe ima godine iskustva u Hrvatskoj i Austriji, a svoj je profesionalni put gradio kroz sve razine servisa - od konobara do vođenja restorana Vila Rova.

Nakon završenog studija gastronomije, dodatno se specijalizirao za vina i wine pairing te je završio Sommelier Level 2 HSK, a ove zime usavršavao je servis u restoranu Noel u Zagrebu pod mentorstvom Kristijana Harjača. Sljedeći korak? Sommelier Level 3.

Ono što ga najviše veseli je stvarati iskustva kojima se gosti vraćaju - zbog atmosfere, pažnje prema detaljima i osjećaja da su stigli na pravo mjesto.

What an unforgettable evening! We are still reminiscing about the incredible flavors and wonderful atmosphere from our K...
16/06/2026

What an unforgettable evening! We are still reminiscing about the incredible flavors and wonderful atmosphere from our Kvarner on Your Plate dinner organised with Visit Kvarner.

A huge thank you to our special guest, Chef Stiven Vunić, who joined our resident Chef Marin Pleše to create a spectacular 6-course menu celebrating the very best flavours of our region. The culinary experience was elevated by exceptional wine pairings, guided by our sommelier Petar Krnčević, Žarko Stilin (Kvarner Wines), Dalibor Gajzler (San Apollinare winery), and Egle and Ivan Katunar representing Kucavina Ivan Katunar.

Swipe through the album to relive the beautiful moments, inspiring stories, and the joy of celebrating Kvarner as the European Region of Gastronomy. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this night so special!
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Kakva nezaboravna večer! Još uvijek smo pod dojmom nevjerojatnih okusa i predivne atmosfere s večere Kvarner na tanjuru organizirane u suradnji s Visit Kvarner.

Veliko hvala posebnom gostu, chefu Stivenu Vuniću, koji je zajedno s našim chefom Marinom Plešeom kreirao meni od 6 sljedova, slaveći ono najbolje od naše regije. Kulinarski doživljaj upotpunila su vrhunska vina kroz koja su nas vodili naš sommelier Petar Krnčević, Žarko Stilin (Kvarner Wines), Dalibor Gajzler (vinarija Apollinare), te Ivan i Egle Katunar koji su predstavili vina Ivan Katunar.

Prelistajte album i prisjetite se najljepših trenutaka, inspirativnih priča i radosti proslave Kvarnera kao Europske regije gastronomije. Hvala svima koji su nam se pridružili i učinili ovu večer tako posebnom!

The sea so close to the hotel, you can hear the waves before you even open your eyes. -More toliko blizu hotela da ga mo...
11/06/2026

The sea so close to the hotel, you can hear the waves before you even open your eyes.
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More toliko blizu hotela da ga možete čuti i prije nego što otvorite oči.

Every journey begins with a single step, and at Restaurant Vila Rova, it starts with our 4 unique amuse-bouches.We belie...
09/06/2026

Every journey begins with a single step, and at Restaurant Vila Rova, it starts with our 4 unique amuse-bouches.
We believe that all extraordinary flavors start with high-quality ingredients. That is why each of these bites has been carefully crafted to represent the 4 main sources of all the local ingredients our guests will find throughout our tasting menus:
THE SEA: Salted anchovies choux
THE PASTURE (DRMUN ): Istrian ox (Boškarin) tartare
THE GARDEN : Bean salad
THE FARM: Cracker with cow's milk curd
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Početak svakog putovanja kreće s prvim korakom, a u restoranu Vila Rova, ono počinje s naša 4 jedinstvena pozdrava iz kuhinje.
Vjerujemo da svi izvanredni okusi kreću upravo od vrhunske, kvalitetne namirnice. Zato je svaki od ovih zalogaja pažljivo osmišljen kako bi predstavljao 4 glavna izvora svih lokalnih namirnica koje gosti mogu pronaći u našim degustacijskim menijima:
MORE : Choux sa slanim inćunima
DRMUN : Tatar od boškarina
VRT: Salata od graha
FARMA : Kreker s kravljom skutom

04/06/2026

Looking back at the beautiful moments from last month’s Kvarner on your Plate event at Restaurant Vila Rova! It was an absolute pleasure to host the amazing chef Deni Srdoč and enjoy the exquisite wines from .heiligenblut. A big thank you to everyone who shared this unforgettable evening with us.

While we are still gathering our impressions, we are thrilled to announce that the upcoming Kvarner na tanjuru event taking place next week is FULLY BOOKED!

We are incredibly excited to welcome the brilliant chef from as our guest chef at Vila Rova. We can’t wait for another fantastic gastronomic gathering and to share new culinary creations with you all! See you soon!
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Prisjećamo se predivnih trenutaka s prošlomjesečnog izdanja Kvarner na tanjuru! Bilo nam je iznimno zadovoljstvo ugostiti fantastičnog chefa Denija Srdoča i uživati u vrhunskim vinima vinarije Weingut Heiligenblut. Hvala svima koji su s nama podijelili ovu nezaboravnu večer i stvorili uspomene za pamćenje.

Dok još sabiremo dojmove, s ponosom i veseljem javljamo da je iduće izdanje Kvarner na tanjuru, koje se održava idući tjedan – POTPUNO RASPRODANO!

Iznimno se veselimo što ćemo u Vili Rova kao gostujućeg chefa ugostiti sjajnog Stivena Vunića. Jedva čekamo nova gastronomska druženja i stvaranje novih okusa! Vidimo se uskoro!

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We are excited to announce a unique culinary collaboration at Restaurant Vila Rova! On Friday, June 12th, as part of Kva...
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.

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