Zigante Tartufi Shop & Gourmet Restaurant

Zigante Tartufi Shop & Gourmet Restaurant River Mirna valley in Istria, especially Livade area, is the home of the famous Istrian truffle. Restaurant Zigante staff, i.e.
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Welcome to Zigante Tartufi Shop & Gourmet — a cozy space where you can enjoy delicious truffle dishes and explore a wide selection of local truffle products, all in one place. This small place in inner peninsula keeps attracting more and more people, particularly since Mr Giancarlo Zigante found the biggest known truffle in the world, which weighted 1.310 kg and entered the Guinness book of record

s as the biggest example ever found. This remarkable event that took place in November 1999 ensured Livade the title of the world Centre of truffles. Nowadays, the truffle holds an irreplaceable position in world gastronomy and the best world restaurants rely on its simplicity and powerful attractiveness in creating their menus. But how many of them could boast with the fact that this precious mushroom grows in the untouched nature just outside their courtyard? Restaurant Zigante in Livade in Istria is surely one of the rare. It is the first restaurant in Croatia specialised in the Istrian truffle based menu. During the entire calendar year, it offers a unique, carefully designed menu. Further, Restaurant Zigante is famous for its rich selection of both domestic and foreign wines. our chefs and sommeliers, is internationally recognised for its work. Among many other flattering titles, the restaurant received the first place award in 2005 in the category of „Good Croatian Restaurants“. Besides the undoubtedly globally unique menu, the possibility of organising private and business lunches, dinners and tastings, we also offer accommodation in our luxurious rooms. Situated in the refurbished Istrian stone house just next to the Restaurant Zigante, these four stars modern rooms are the right choice for every gourmet who appreciates complete relaxation that a typical rural Istrian place can offer. Our guests come from all around the world, but they all share one common characteristic: they are all fans of superior gastronomy.

12/08/2026

Istria’s best-kept secret 🍃✨
Where truffles aren’t just an ingredient — they’re a way of life. From the forest floor to your plate, taste the magic of Zigante 🇭🇷🍄

11/08/2026

Selected dishes from the Zigante Restaurant menu ✨👩🏼‍🍳

A touch of the wild, a taste of luxury. 🖤
10/08/2026

A touch of the wild, a taste of luxury. 🖤

10/08/2026

Calling all truffle lovers! 🖤✨ If you haven't experienced the magic of Zigante Restaurant yet, your tastebuds are missing out. From forest to table, we’re serving pure culinary gold.

Forget flowers, take me somewhere they shave fresh truffles over everything. 🕯️✨The ultimate romantic spot hidden in Ist...
08/08/2026

Forget flowers, take me somewhere they shave fresh truffles over everything. 🕯️✨
The ultimate romantic spot hidden in Istria. If this isn’t love, I don’t know what is. 🍷🍝

Unlocking Istria’s sweetest secret: A village made of truffles. 🌿✨ One bite here and standard food just won’t hit the sa...
08/08/2026

Unlocking Istria’s sweetest secret: A village made of truffles. 🌿✨ One bite here and standard food just won’t hit the same.

📍 Zigante | Livade, Croatia

03/08/2026

Truffle ice-cream 😍😍

29/07/2026

A taste of Istria you’ll never forget. Zigante Restaurant. 🍽️✨

Forget fridge magnets—the best Croatian souvenir is edible. 🇭🇷🖤 Take the taste of Istria back home with you!📍 Visit us i...
22/07/2026

Forget fridge magnets—the best Croatian souvenir is edible. 🇭🇷🖤 Take the taste of Istria back home with you!

📍 Visit us in Livade

Atmosphere, wine, and truffle magic. Your table in Livade is waiting. 🥂🍁
20/07/2026

Atmosphere, wine, and truffle magic. Your table in Livade is waiting. 🥂🍁

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Livade 7
Livade
52427

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday 12:00 - 22:00
Friday 12:00 - 22:00
Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

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