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Balbi

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Rovinj
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8.1/10
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    Ranked #2 for seafood restaurants in Rovinj
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    Fabio D.
    "Their red fish soup and homemade pasta is a must."(3 Tips)
    Jörg W.
    "The mussels and grilled calamari were delicious."(4 Tips)
    Mary Z.
    "homemade pasta with zucchini and tomatoes"(2 Tips)
    Vera C.
    "Very nice seafood, fast and good service"(5 Tips)
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  • Fabio D.heart icon on user image
    Fabio Da CruzSeptember 1, 2016
    Probably the best place for quality/price food! Their red fish soup and homemade pasta is a must. During surmmer after 9.30pm expect to wait for 20 minutes of you come without a reservation.
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  • Tatiana O.
    Tatiana OrlovaJune 23, 2019
    The bream fillet baked in phyllo pasta was super amazing. This was top of my food experiences. Really worth to visit and drink regular open wine. It’s still gorgeous
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  • Thomas R.heart icon on user image
    Thomas R.July 23, 2019
    Stopped there because of Foursquare rating and was not disapointed good place great food
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  • Lorenzo R.heart icon on user image
    Lorenzo Redolfi TezzatAugust 18, 2014
    Seafood is fantastic here, fresh and well cooked. Prices are on par with other seafood restaurants but the Balbi's quality is way better. Give them a try and you won't be disappointed.
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  • Mary Z.
    Mary ZabriskieJuly 25, 2013
    Amazing...go here! The homemade pasta with zucchini and tomatoes is ridiculously good as is their pasta carbonara and the fish (mussels and grilled squid). All good. Definitely recommend.
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  • Игорь П.heart icon on user image
    Игорь П.May 29, 2016
    a little bit overpriced place, in fact it doesn't differ from the others good restaurants. service is excellent but you should wait soooo loooong. just be ready for it
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    Céline CramaJuly 9, 2017
    Famous restaurant in the old town of Rovinj. No reservation and usually waiting time before getting a table. Fish & sea food. Home made pasta with truffles are delicious.
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  • Tomas P.heart icon on user image
    Tomas PobieckyAugust 30, 2016
    Balbi stands out in the sheer amount of average tourist trap restaurants around, everything we had was perfect. If possible make a reservation, it's crowded for obvious reasons....
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  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolAugust 22, 2022
    Really delicious mussels and sea bass. During high tourist season, make sure to rsvp beforehand or you’ll be stuck waiting in line.
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    JogkukacJuly 3, 2017
    Excellent place- however they do not make reservations in advance, therefore take into account time at least 30 minutes waiting at dinner time (meanwhile you may sip some drinks in the bar opposite...
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  • Jörg W.heart icon on user image
    Jörg WandererAugust 23, 2021
    Great seafood. Nice atmosphere. Attentive staff. The mussels and grilled calamari were delicious.
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  • Alexandra S.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra Sch.September 12, 2014
    Once you catch a table (and that's probably the most tricky part) everything is perfect,nice staff, great fish, tasty house wine, decent prices.
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  • Echna T.heart icon on user image
    Echna TheBirkmanMay 21, 2018
    The starters are great. Main dishes not so great. Had way better food at Tipico old town. Staff is very friendly. The vegetarian pasta is made with a heavy cheese sauce that contains blue cheese. Fyi
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  • Leonheart icon on user image
    LeonAugust 13, 2015
    Red fish soup is the best thing here! Everything that came out of sea is in there and it's great!
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  • Jonathan V.heart icon on user image
    Verry Good fish, very Nice housewine. We had a Nice meal and the staff was Funny and friendly.
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  • Valérie D.heart icon on user image
    Divine seafood in a great setting and service with a smile! Everything was absolutely perfect!
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  • Alex V.heart icon on user image
    Alex VandewoudeJuly 18, 2017
    Arrive before 19:00 or you'll have to wait for a free table. Barstaff is friendly but seems like they want you to finish asap. Tuna-steak was overcoocked. I like it red inside, not grey.
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  • Andreasz D.heart icon on user image
    Andreasz DiesenreiterAugust 17, 2014
    Really good food, therefore pretty crowded, no reservations. But worth waiting. Spaghetti, fish and sea food.
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  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KengmanaAugust 24, 2020
    Wonderful service and a great breakfast,they can do tofu so are great for plant based eaters which is rare in Istria.
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  • Dee F.heart icon on user image
    Dee FoodinHandOctober 2, 2016
    Lovely atmosphere, great pasta with fruits of the sea and quick service.
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  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter CsemezJuly 22, 2015
    fish plate; marinated anchovies; plum cake :)
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  • Vlatko V.heart icon on user image
    Vlatko VlahekApril 14, 2018
    Very professional staff, nice food, great dessert and clean restaurant.
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  • Maja J.heart icon on user image
    Maja JovanovićMay 10, 2015
    Great but very crowded place. Rice with seafood is most popular dish.
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  • Максим П.heart icon on user image
    Great breakfasts and diners - recommend to take lamb
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  • Denys S.heart icon on user image
    Denys SkrypnykAugust 16, 2015
    One of my favorite places in Rovinj. Must visit!
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  • Marcus M.heart icon on user image
    Marcus MrakAugust 30, 2014
    Best red fish soup ever!
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  • Dina K.heart icon on user image
    Dina KášováAugust 26, 2015
    Calamari na zaru. Friendly staff. Atmosphere.
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  • Lela P.heart icon on user image
    Lela PetkovicAugust 8, 2019
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere
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  • Vera C.heart icon on user image
    Vera ChiuJune 4, 2014
    Very nice seafood, fast and good service
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  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert SekulićApril 14, 2018
    Sea food rocks!
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  • Lubor Ž.heart icon on user image
    Lubor ŽalmanAugust 4, 2019
    Truffle pasta was delicious!
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  • liberalia .heart icon on user image
    A branzinot vallald be!
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  • Al T.heart icon on user image
    Al TammSeptember 5, 2017
    Great service
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  • Rob B.heart icon on user image
    Rob BulloughJuly 13, 2015
    Delicious food for days
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  • michal h.heart icon on user image
    michal haziorAugust 22, 2014
    The best restaurant in rovinj
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  • Thomas W.heart icon on user image
    Thomas WittigApril 19, 2014
    Great Sea Food
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  • Pieter G.heart icon on user image
    Pieter GoossenAugust 11, 2014
    Wtf? No WiFi available !!!
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  • Tanja T.heart icon on user image
    Tanja TatomirovićOctober 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place
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  • Jeroen d.
    Jeroen de HaasMay 3, 2012
    Try the seafood!
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  • Davide C.heart icon on user image
    Davide CasaleJuly 11, 2013
    Una delle location più affascinanti di Rovigno vecchia. Si trova in una piccola piazza densa di storia. Personale gentile, piatti curati e rapporto qualità prezzo incredibile. Vino della casa ottimo.
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  • Anouk L.heart icon on user image
    Anouk LJuly 26, 2017
    Un service rapide et attentionné ! Une cuisine fait maison de qualité, des poissons frais ! À ne pas manquer !
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  • Ricardo C.
    Ricardo Cana GonzálezAugust 30, 2013
    Bandeja de pescado para dos: lubina, dorada, cigalas, calamares y mejillones... Fresco, rico y a buen precio!
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  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert SchaubSeptember 23, 2016
    Es ist sehr gemütlich und das Personal ist sehr freundlich.
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  • Serafima V.
    Serafima VecheraAugust 25, 2017
    Ну что сказать,ждали очередь 1,5 часа,стейк из тунца,греческий салат,спагетти Aglio,ризотто с лангустином,бутылка местного розэ,обычно,не стоит это того,чтобы ждать 1,5 часа и отдать за ужин 1200кун
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  • Kristyna F.heart icon on user image
    Kristyna FrancuzovaJune 25, 2020
    отличный сервис. очень вкусно
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  • XIM L.
    XIM LabzAugust 7, 2013
    Si mangia bene, gentili, ma se prendete il piatto di pesce per due persone (249 Kn) si mangia poco.
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  • Igor D.heart icon on user image
    Igor DruzovicAugust 30, 2016
    Tolles Fischrestaurant in Rovinj.
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  • massimo b.
    massimo bandieraAugust 15, 2013
    Tappa abbligata ogni volta che vengo a Rovigno. !!!!!
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  • Marzio N.
    Marzio NolliAugust 23, 2013
    Da provare le cozze arancia e zenzero.
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  • Marina L.
    Marina LyauterSeptember 21, 2017
    Это ужасное заведение. Это еда не стоит ни каких денег. Шли на рейтинг 8,4 но это максимум 6.
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