Rudi Štefan 28. September 2022

Rudolf Štefan, Croatia

Rudi Štefan is the owner and chef of the famous Pelegrini Tavern in Šibenik, which has been attracting gourmets from all over the world for years. The fact that it is one of the most successful fine-dining restaurants in Croatia is confirmed by the numerous international awards that Pelegrini has won in recent years.

It received its first Michelin star in 2018, and since then it has confirmed this success every year. In the guide Gault&Millau Croatia it has been awarded 4 toques for five years in a row, and has been named the best restaurant in Croatia year after year. Falstaff awarded him the Grand Prix for years of excellence, and Dobri restorani (Good restaurants list) named him Chef of the Year.

Since 2012, Rudi Štefan has been a member of JRE, Jeunes Restaurateurs. Thanks to his many years of experience, he became the advisor for gastronomy of the Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Croatia.