2026
Programme
9 – 13 September 2026 · Mali Lošinj
3 events
Ribarnica Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske 8
Opening of the Festival
By invitation only
The grand opening of the 14th International Taste the Mediterranean Festival will be held in the old town center, in Ribarnica (Fishmarket), whose impressive interior is dominated by stone tables where locals have been buying fresh seafood since 1895.
Tasting dishes of original Mediterranean cuisine as well as the sea and river fish snacks are prepared by:
chef Georgia Koutsoukou - Greece
chef Tommi Bjørnsen - Norway
chef Ippei Uemura - Japan/France
chef Adam Rajndl - Croatia
chef Marin Banović - Croatia
Gušt - gastronomic association of tradition lovers Mali Lošinj - Croatia.
Olive oil of the festival: Rikato – Medulin, Croatia
Bakery products: di-go by Baking Center Lesaffre
Local producers: Buretić Bregi, Magriž, Gospoja, Vilma, Bakarski Baškot
Drinks: the best of Kvarner wines and Josić - Zmajevac Winery, Croatia
Restaurant Alfred Keller - Boutique Hotel Alhambra
Exclusive Dinner
Chef Peter Brunel, Peter Brunel Ristorante Gourmet (1 Michelin*) - Arco, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy
Executive chef Daniel Skokić, Restaurant Alfred Keller (1 Michelin*, 4 toques Gault&Millau Croatia.) - Mali Lošinj, Croatia
Wines Marina Cvetić, Masciarelli Winery, San Martino sulla Marrucina, Abruzzo, Italy
Price 165 €
Rezervirajte mjesto: https://www.losinj-hotels.com/en/destination/sea-of-events/taste-the-mediterranean/
Hotel Bellevue, Bava Restaurant - Mali Losinj
CHEFS OF THE YEAR EVENING
Gault&Millau Croatia Chefs of the Year – 4 of them - awarded with a total of 15 toques, for the first time will cook together.
On the terrace of the stunning Hotel Bellevue, with a divine view of the Lošinj archipelago, they will prepare their best delicacies. The menu designed exclusively for this occasion brings 9 fantastic dishes, accompanied by President cheese selection, top wines Jermann and spritz by Rossi destilery. This unique gastronomic experience at the Taste the Mediterranean festival is created by:
Marijo Curić - Restaurant 360, Dubrovnik, Chef of the Year 2023, Michelin 1*
Marko Đurašević - Restaurant Val di Breno, Srebreno – Gault&Millau Chef of the Year 2024
Rudolf Štefan - Restaurant Pelegrini, Šibenik, Gault&Millau Chef of the Year 2025, Michelin 1*
Stiven Vunić - Konoba Zijavica, Mošćenička Draga, Gault&Millau Chef of the Year 2026, Michelin recommendation
Price of dinner with wines: €110 plus 5% service charge
Book a table:
https://www.losinj-hotels.com/en/destination/sea-of-events/taste-the-mediterranean/
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