The warmth of the kitchen, steam rising from the stove, and the comforting aromas coming from the oven, accompanied by the clinking of pinjate, plates, spoons, and forks… As the cherished dishes of our childhood and bowls of freshly prepared salads are set on the table, we are transported back to memories of neatly pressed tablecloths, carefully laid out by our grandmothers during Sunday lunches or family gatherings on long-awaited holidays.

In today’s fast-paced world, new habits and trends have emerged. Despite our growing awareness of nutrition, we find ourselves spending less and less time in the kitchen. Yet, sometimes, regardless of the time constraints, we long for dishes that require hours to prepare.

If you are missing the flavors of traditionally prepared, slow-cooked hot dishes from the pinjata, make your way to Istria. In the taverns in Svetvinčenat, and nearby Klarići and Izletište Pekici, with the warmth of the hearth and the rich Istrian customs tied to it, you can enjoy delectable spoon dishes: jota, maneštra, njoki, pljukanci.

The simplicity and charm of life in Istria can, among other things, be experienced through the dishes from the pinjata. For this reason, we have selected authentic Istrian dishes, prepared in the traditional manner, to warm you, fill you with energy, and inspire you to embark on new discoveries and social gatherings in Istria.