Na burji

Call for reservations:
Tel.: +386 41 284 030, Tel.: +386 41 775 070

The temple of Istrian cuisine

The restaurant “Na Burji” is located at the very foothill of the Slovenian Istra, in a pleasant and blissful Istrian village Nova vas, in the municipality of Piran. The restaurant is a real temple of Istrian culture and gastronomy. The special warm, homelike atmosphere, epitomized by the villagers at evening gatherings while playing cards, the exhibited antiquities of Chef’s collection, which depict the customs and life of ancient villagers, escorts us to near and distant past of this blissful hinterland environment.

The friendly family personnel – Oriella, Moreno, Meta and others, with a modest and accurate service make a gentle way towards an unforgettable and unique experience of the ancient Istrian gastronomic heritage. Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients from the Adriatic Sea, home gardens, and the forgotten spices and fruits form the slopes of Istrian forests and lawns.

Let us mention just a few dishes

• lamb baked in hay,
• gnocchi with grandma’s chicken,
• salad with garlic’s “pesek”,
• wild asparagus in a variety of ways,
• various kinds of Istrian hot pot dishes,
• and the list goes on

Capacities

• restaurant 40–50 seats
• garden 20–30 seats

Istria is our common natural wealth and at the same time a temple of unique cultural heritage. Both can be experienced through traditional hospitality, generosity, and Istrian enogastronomy. Henceforth, do not hesitate discover Istria and experience it!