What should I order at Vongola?
Vongola
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta and prawn with truffle and prosciutto sauce
Recommended for its delicious flavor combination and praised by a guest who found it superb and tasty.
Steak
Mentioned as perfectly cooked, indicating high quality and skillful preparation.
Fish platter (sea bass, sea bream, clams, and mussels)
Highly recommended due to its freshness, generous portions, and the engaging service of filleting fish at the table.
Fig dessert and panna cotta with berries
Noted as delicious and a great way to finish the meal, highlighting the quality of their desserts.
Grandma's delights
Praised for perfectly matching the menu description with excellent taste, showing authenticity and chef's skill.
Scampi sautéed in garlic and fresh herbs
Highly recommended as some of the best scampi tasted by a guest, emphasizing freshness and flavor.
Seafood risotto and black pasta
Recommended for their great taste and seafood quality, showing the restaurant’s specialty in seafood dishes.
Pasta with truffle
Described as really great with good value for money, combining flavorful ingredients and affordability.
Gratinée scallops
Described as the best ever had by a guest, indicating exceptional preparation and taste.
Homemade pasta with St. Jacques sauce
Recommended for its delicious taste, showing quality homemade pasta and flavorful sauce.
Bruschetta with anchovies
Recommended as a perfect snack during the day, noted for taste and suitability as a light option.
Octopus salad
Suggested as a perfect snack choice, highlighting freshness and flavor.
Calamari alla griglia
Mentioned as very good, emphasizing grilled seafood quality.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
About Vongola
Vongola is a restaurant and bar in Opatija, Croatia, known for seafood, Italian-style dishes, and sea views. Reviewers consistently praise the calamari, fish dishes, spaghetti vongole, fish soup, and truffle pasta, along with the seaside setting and attentive service. The venue offers outdoor and rooftop seating, table service, and a casual, cozy atmosphere that is also described as romantic and trendy. It is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and it accepts reservations.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Vongola known for?
Vongola is best known for seafood, especially calamari, fish platters, and spaghetti vongole, with many reviews also calling out the sea view. Guests often mention that the seafood tastes fresh and that the seaside setting adds to the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Vongola?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the calamari, fish platter or fish plate, spaghetti vongole, fish soup, and truffle pasta. Specific dishes praised in reviews also include seafood pasta, gratinated scallops, and ravioli stuffed with ricotta and prawn with truffle and prosciutto sauce.
What is the atmosphere like at Vongola?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with outdoor and rooftop seating right by the sea in Opatija. It seems to suit couples, groups, tourists, and solo diners who want a scenic meal rather than a rushed one.
Is Vongola good value, and what is the price range?
Vongola’s listed price range is €15–40, and several reviewers say the prices are reasonable or less expensive than the setting looks. That makes it feel like solid value for seafood dishes such as fish platters, calamari, and truffle pasta in a seaside location.
When should you visit Vongola?
Dinner reservations are recommended, especially because reviewers mention busy evenings and occasional waits during peak times like festival nights. Going outside the season or earlier in the day may mean a calmer experience with quicker service and the same sea views.
Is parking available at Vongola?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does Vongola have vegetarian options?
Yes, Vongola offers vegetarian options.
Is Vongola kid-friendly?
Yes, Vongola is good for kids.
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