Restaurant in Rijeka, Croatia
Michelin-starred tasting menu, Adriatic views included.
Nebo by Deni Srdoč holds a 2025 Michelin star and a Star Wine List White Star, making it the most credentialed restaurant in Rijeka. The tasting menu draws on Croatian regional ingredients and Mediterranean technique, served on the fifth floor of the Hilton Rijeka Costabella with direct Adriatic views. Book four to six weeks out minimum — demand is hard since the star was awarded.
Picture the fifth floor of a Hilton on the Kvarner coast, Adriatic light catching the water below, the island of Cres sitting undisturbed on the horizon. Now picture a Michelin-starred tasting menu arriving in that room. Nebo is not a hotel restaurant you tolerate for convenience — it is the reason to be in Rijeka for dinner. If you are planning a special occasion meal in this part of Croatia and are weighing where to spend serious money, book here first.
Deni Srdoč earned Nebo its first Michelin star in 2025, and the recognition is grounded in something specific: a menu that treats Croatian culinary history as a working ingredient rather than a decoration. Regional specialities from the coast and the hinterland share space with influences from across the Mediterranean, and the approach produces dishes that read as genuinely considered rather than assembled for effect. The Michelin inspection record highlights a sea bass matured for several days, marinated before searing, and served with a Hokkaido pumpkin and kale pie — a combination that balances the saline weight of the fish against earthy, sweet vegetable notes. That dish tells you the kitchen has a clear point of view: precision technique applied to local identity, without nostalgia getting in the way.
The tasting menu is available in varying lengths, which matters practically. If you are arriving as a couple celebrating an anniversary or birthday, the longer format gives the kitchen more room to show range. For a business dinner where conversation is as important as the food, the shorter menu reduces the time commitment without sacrificing the core experience. Star Wine List awarded Nebo a White Star in September 2023, so the wine list carries international scope , pairing through a sommelier is worth doing here rather than ordering by the glass alone.
Nebo makes most sense as a destination for a celebration or a considered date. The fifth-floor setting at the Hilton Rijeka Costabella delivers views of the Adriatic and the island of Cres that add genuine weight to the occasion , this is not a view that exists merely as a backdrop. The Google rating sits at 4.4 across 177 reviews, which for a hotel fine-dining operation is solid and suggests consistency rather than a venue coasting on location alone.
For groups, the setting and price point (€€€€) mean this works leading for small parties of two to six where the tasting menu format holds together. Larger groups should contact the restaurant directly to confirm whether the format can accommodate them , nothing in the available data confirms private dining arrangements, so do not assume flexibility without checking.
On dietary restrictions: the tasting menu format, particularly one built around a specific regional identity, typically requires advance notice for modifications. Contact Nebo directly before booking if you have serious dietary requirements. Do not leave this to the night.
At €€€€, Nebo sits at the leading of the Rijeka and broader Kvarner dining market. The Michelin star provides an external reference point: this is cooking that has been independently assessed as worth the price of entry. For context, comparable Michelin-starred tasting menus at this tier across Croatia , at venues like Pelegrini in Sibenik or Agli Amici Rovinj , confirm that the €€€€ bracket here reflects a consistent national standard for the format. If you are already spending money on a trip to the Kvarner coast, the incremental cost of dinner at Nebo is justified.
The question of whether the food travels well is a different matter. The tasting menu at Nebo is built for the room: the view, the service tempo, the pacing of courses. This is not food designed for delivery or takeaway, and that is not a criticism , it reflects what the kitchen is trying to do. The experience only works in full at the table. If you are looking for something more casual or off-premise, Rijeka has other options worth exploring, including Bistro Grad and Hidden Wine Bistro, both of which operate at a different register and price point.
Booking difficulty is rated Hard. Nebo's Michelin recognition in 2025 will have increased demand substantially, and the hotel restaurant format means the room is not large. Book well in advance , four to six weeks minimum for weekend dates, and do not expect to walk in. The phone number and website are not publicly listed in our current data; contact the Hilton Rijeka Costabella directly to reach the restaurant. The address is Opatijska ul. 9, 51000, Rijeka.
No dress code is confirmed in our data, but a Michelin-starred tasting menu in a Hilton fine-dining room implies smart casual as the floor. Err on the side of more formal rather than less.
Nebo is one of the most credentialed restaurants on the Kvarner coast. If you are building a trip around Croatian fine dining more broadly, the regional circuit also includes Alfred Keller in Mali Lošinj, Boskinac in Novalja, and Korak in Jastrebarsko. For Zagreb, Dubravkin Put is worth knowing. On the Dalmatian coast, Krug in Split and LD Restaurant in Korčula round out the country's serious dining options. For international comparison at a similar technical level, Frantzén in Stockholm and FZN by Björn Frantzén in Dubai both operate within the same genre of chef-driven modern tasting menus.
For a fuller picture of eating and drinking in the city, see our full Rijeka restaurants guide, our Rijeka bars guide, our Rijeka hotels guide, our Rijeka wineries guide, and our Rijeka experiences guide.
Quick reference: Michelin 1 Star (2025) · Star Wine List White Star (2023) · €€€€ · Fifth floor, Hilton Rijeka Costabella, Opatijska ul. 9 · Google 4.4/5 (177 reviews) · Book 4-6 weeks out minimum · Tasting menu format, varying lengths · Hard to book.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo by Deni Srdoč | €€€€ | Hard | — |
| Pelegrini | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Restaurant 360 | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Foša | €€€ | Unknown | — |
| Nautika | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Agli Amici Rovinj | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Go in expecting a tasting menu format with multiple lengths available — this is not an à la carte restaurant. Nebo earned its 2025 Michelin star on the strength of chef Deni Srdoč's cooking, which draws on Croatian regional ingredients and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant is on the fifth floor of the Hilton Rijeka Costabella, so the Adriatic views are part of the experience, not an afterthought. Booking in advance is strongly advised given demand since the Michelin recognition.
Nebo sits within a hotel restaurant format at the Hilton Rijeka Costabella, which typically supports private or semi-private dining arrangements better than a standalone restaurant. For groups of four or more, check the venue's official channels to confirm seating options and whether a dedicated space is available. At €€€€ pricing with a tasting menu structure, this format suits small celebrations better than large casual gatherings.
The tasting menu at Nebo is built around seasonal Croatian and Mediterranean ingredients, including seafood and regional produce. The kitchen operates at Michelin-star level, and restaurants at this tier routinely accommodate dietary requirements when notified in advance. Reach out directly at the time of booking to confirm specific needs — the hotel restaurant context means there is operational capacity to adjust.
At €€€€, yes — provided tasting menus are the format you want. Michelin's 2025 one-star recognition validates the cooking, and Nebo is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Rijeka, which removes the direct local comparison. Shorter menu lengths are available if a full multi-course commitment feels excessive. If you want flexibility to order à la carte, Nebo is not the right fit.
Yes, this is one of the clearest use cases for Nebo. The combination of a 2025 Michelin star, fifth-floor Adriatic views over the island of Cres, and a tasting menu format makes it well-suited for celebrations, anniversaries, or milestone dinners. Book well in advance — demand has increased since the Michelin listing and the hotel restaurant format limits covers. It is the strongest special-occasion option in the Rijeka and Kvarner area at this price point.
Within Rijeka there is no direct Michelin-starred alternative, which makes Nebo the default choice at the top end. If you are willing to travel on the Croatian coast, Pelegrini in Šibenik and Restaurant 360 in Dubrovnik both hold Michelin recognition and offer comparable ambition. For Kvarner-area options at a lower price point, Foša in Zadar delivers quality Adriatic cooking without the €€€€ commitment. Nautika and Agli Amici Rovinj are worth considering if Istrian or Dalmatian coastal dining fits your itinerary.
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