"Seafood on the rocks since 2004 — book La Puntulina for grilled catch and pasta served yards from the Adriatic in Rovinj's old town."
About La Puntulina
La Puntulina opened in 2004 on Ulica Sv. Križa, on the seaward edge of Rovinj's old town, and is run by the Pellizzer family — chef Jodelle Pellizzer, grandson of the founder, now leads the kitchen. Its three terraces are built straight into the rock above the water, a few steps from Rovinj's swimming spot, so you eat almost in the Adriatic.
It sits among Rovinj's best-known tables. Compare the harbourside Cap Aureo Signature Restaurant, the fine-dining Monte and the Friulian Agli Amici Rovinj, or browse the wider seafood picks.
The Kitchen
The kitchen leans on the Adriatic catch and Istrian produce. The dish to order is the Puntulina pasta — a generous macaroni tossed with seafood and tomato — with the truffle tagliatelle a close second; beyond the pasta, the whole grilled fish, the seafood platter and the day's catch are the reasons to come, backed by a long list of Istrian and Croatian wines.
It is an upper-tier Rovinj spend rather than a budget meal: the Puntulina pasta runs around €25 and the truffle tagliatelle around €27, with most diners spending roughly €45 to 55 a head with wine.
The Room
The setting is the point: three terraces stepped down the rocks above the sea, tables a few feet from the water and some of the best sunset seats in Rovinj. The mood is relaxed and seaside rather than formal, and on summer nights the rock-side tables go first. Booking ahead is strongly advised, and worth asking for a table on the lowest terrace.
Best for a seaside dinner in Rovinj
La Puntulina suits a romantic seaside meal — the rocks and the sunset make it a memorable anniversary or proposal, and an easy choice for a warm first date in Rovinj. For more of the town's tables, see Monte or browse the full Rovinj dining guide.
Not for
Not for a quiet, formal or budget meal — this is a busy, popular seaside terrace where the best rock-side tables book out fast and prices run high.
Frequently Asked
What is La Puntulina known for?
It is a seafood restaurant set on terraces built into the rocks above the Adriatic in Rovinj's old town, open since 2004 and known for its Puntulina seafood pasta and sunset views.
Who runs La Puntulina?
The Pellizzer family, who opened it in 2004; chef Jodelle Pellizzer, grandson of the founder, now leads the kitchen.
How much does La Puntulina cost?
It is an upper-tier Rovinj spend: the Puntulina pasta runs around €25 and truffle tagliatelle around €27, with most diners spending roughly €45 to 55 a head with wine.
What should I order at La Puntulina?
The Puntulina pasta — macaroni with seafood and tomato — is the signature; beyond it, order the whole grilled fish, the seafood platter or the day's catch.
Where is La Puntulina?
At Ulica Sv. Križa 38 in Rovinj's old town, on the rocks above the Adriatic next to the town's swimming spot.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at La Puntulina
Book ahead via the restaurant; ask for a table on the lower, rock-side terrace, which fills first on summer evenings.
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Practical Information
AddressUlica Sv. Križa 38, 52210 Rovinj
NeighbourhoodOn the rocks of Rovinj's old town, on Ulica Sv. Križa above the Adriatic
CuisineSeafood
PriceÀ la carte; the Puntulina seafood pasta around €25, truffle tagliatelle around €27, most diners spend around €45–55 a head with wine
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingThree terraces built into the rocks above the sea; booking strongly advised
ReservationBooking strongly advised; à la carte, lunch and dinner in season
