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We take the Istrian Tuber to a position it truly deserves

There are many excellent restaurants, but only Zigante is completely dedicated to creating unique meals with truffles, which take the Istrian Tuber to a position it truly deserves. Restaurant Zigante was opened to present the wider public with the possibilities and advantages of truffles in a culinary sense and it is the first Croatian restaurant specialized in preparing truffle-based meals. Located in the center of Livade, in the vicinity of one of the largest natural habitats of truffles, Zigante has a geographical position that many restaurants around the world could only wish for. During the whole year, the restaurant offers carefully devised menu based on fresh truffles, created in accordance to the seasons of Istrian truffles. Therefore, dishes with fresh black truffles are offered during the whole calendar year, and meals with white truffles are only served between September and December. Distinguished meals are accompanied by a large selection of domestic and imported wines. Chefs and sommeliers of the restaurant have received many international awards for their exceptional work. That’s why visitors from all around the globe to come and visit this unique restaurant located in the small Istrian village on the edge of the Motovun forest, one of the biggest truffle habitats in the world.

It all started with a truffle

Restaurant Zigante is located in the heartland of Istria, in a small village Livade, close to the famous Motovun forest – right between Motovun and Oprtalj. Motovun forest was the place where Mr. Giancarlo Zigante, accompanied by his loyal dog Diana, found the biggest white truffle of Tuber Magnatum Pico variety in 1999. With weight of 1,31 kg it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest white truffle in the world.

From the Guiness book of Records to the Michelline guide

The event finding the biggest Truffle and recieving the Guiness book of Records award, made Livade well known as the world center of this extremely valuable underground mushroom.

The event finding the biggest Truffle and recieving the Guiness book of Records award, made Livade well known as the world center of this extremely valuable underground mushroom.
Beside the undoubtedly globally unique menu, we offet the possibility to organize private and business lunches, dinners and tastings in an luxurious enviroment. Visit us, experience the picturesque central Istria and let Restaurant Zigante seduce you with the uniqueness of its menu and location.
Restaurant Zigante bases the menu best fresh and sesonal produce avaliable in the region as well as homemade . From localy sourced white and black truffle from Istria.
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