Villa Ariston in Opatija

This place is so good. The hostess and her crew do know how to serve very good food. I would recommend the tasting menu with the accompanying wine arrangement. Sergio has a great knowledge about the wines and you can see that he truly likes his job. Price/quality ratio is very good.

We will always be grateful to Villa Ariston for giving us the most magical wedding weekend imaginable. From the moment we arrived, Cyntia, Zorica, Iva, Serđan, and the entire team welcomed us and our families with such warmth and care, making us feel truly special at every turn.

The food was exquisite and the chefs deserve all the praise they so rightly receive. Beyond what our guests could see, the behind-the-scenes team also deserves enormous credit for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication.

When we had to change our wedding date at short notice, Cyntia could not have been more accommodating. Thanks to her flexibility and commitment, what could have been a stressful situation instead became the most joyful and unforgettable celebration.

Dario and I, along with our guests, now hold a lifetime of memories from our time at Villa Ariston. It was, without question, the most magical weekend of our lives.

My Lady and I made a reservation while we were in town for our annual trip to her family home in Volosko. She sees this beautiful place on her run on the Lungomare and her cousin recommended it to us a few years ago so we came for dinner.
Parking is extremely limited but I was able to get a spot right out front so lucky us! The decadence and charm of the place is evident as soon as you enter! The stairs lead down to the restaurant and when you get there it’s a continuation of the elegance and beauty! Our server, Igor, was an incredibly genuine, gregarious person with a smile to match! He brought out the selections of fish and described his favorite; John Dory. The way he handled us gave me the trust to follow his lead and go with his recommendation. While we waited for our food to be prepared, she and I took a stroll outside to the terrace and it was expectedly beautiful! Different table setups, some for families, some for couples, but all with a spectacular view of the Adriatic Sea.
When we came back in, our complimentary small plates were on the table, and another server was there to greet and guide us into this amazing fresh creamy dish accompanied with bread.
Our appetizers were perfectly prepared; she had the fish carpaccio 3 ways and I got the veal and mushroom ravioli with shaved truffles. Absolutely brilliant! Then came the main course…
The John Dory was grilled to perfection and served with roasted peppers, zucchini, and potatoes. The fish was presented whole, then carved, trimmed, and plated by two servers. They brought me the head and said “this is the best part… the CHEEKS!” Man oh MAN! The taste, mouth feel, the succulence in every bite was unrivaled by any fish we had ever eaten before! We cleaned the head of everything except the eyeballs, and I almost felt bad leaving them, but I’m a man who knows my limits!
He brought us a schnapps and offered dessert. She chose the crème brûlée with pistachios. Finest dining experience of the year, by far! We WILL be back!
And to Igor and the servers that accompanied him? HVALA!! From the bottoms of our hearts, tastebuds, and stomachs, HVALA!!!

We went 2 times to the restaurant, didn't stay in the hotel, so gave the room 5 stars. The restaurant was amazing, both the degustation menu as a la carte. Very personal and professional services. Great food and wonderful presented. The terrace has an amazing view over the water.

Really beautiful place. I wanted to enjoy the beach, ride my mountain bike and stay in a calm stylish place. Villa Ariston fulfilled my expectations. I even extended by 2 more nights. The restaurant was excellent, they helped me with my special needs and the service is very kind.

Beautiful wedding venue. Amazing food. Polite and nice staff.

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