Restaurant & Bar Tramontana

Magical dining experience in a beautiful Adriatic ambience.

In the culinary studio of the Tramontana pansion restaurant, you can taste local traditional fish dishes, as well as the renowned Cres lamb and game.

Every day, we strive to source fresh ingredients, mostly from natural and organic origins, including fresh Adriatic fish and seafood, Cres lamb, other meat from Croatian sources, fresh fruits and vegetables, Tramontana honey, whole grains, top-quality Istrian prosciutto, island cheeses, and olive oils. We prepare our bread and pastries ourselves using traditional grandmother’s recipes.

Á la carte menu

🌸 Spring on the Plate

With the arrival of spring, nature on the island of Cres awakens in full beauty – and this is best experienced on the plate.

At Pansion Tramontana, we cultivate simple, homemade cuisine that follows the rhythm of the seasons and uses the finest ingredients nature has to offer.

Our spring menu brings light, fresh, and aromatic flavors:

  • young cheese and ricotta, rich in nutrients and delicate in taste
  • dishes made from wild herbs, such as nettle, prepared in soups and stews
  • fresh seasonal salads (arugula, radicchio, spring onions) seasoned with olive oil and a drop of homemade vinegar

Omelets with aromatic herbs – sage, parsley, or wild asparagus – are a perfect light meal.

Special attention is given to young lamb, highly valued in this season, prepared traditionally to highlight its natural, delicate flavor.

We believe the best cuisine is honest, local, and in harmony with nature – and spring is the perfect time to experience it.


Lunch for groups available with prior reservation.

Starters Price
Tramontana Island Platter
prosciutto, homemade salami , sheep cheese, olives,
16,00 €
Prosciutto, sheep cheese, olives
100g
14,00 €
Sheep cheese, olives
100g
14,00 €
Prosciutto, olives
100g
14,00 €
Olives 4,00 €
Salted anchovies
capers, onion, homemade bread
12,00 €
Octopus salad
with potatoes, parsley, capers and cherry tomatoes
16,00 €
Tomato bruschetta
2 pcs
7,00 €
Soup of the day 7,00 €
Small mixed salad 6,00 €
Tramontana salad
mixed greens with sheep cheese and olives
11,00 €
Homemade bread
portion
3,00 €
Fish Dishes Price
Mussels 0.5kg 18,00 €
Beli Octopus
Roasted octopus with baked polenta
25,00 €
Fresh fish of the day with side dish 25,00 €
Adriatic Squid Tramontana
Grilled squid with side dish
25,00 €
Grilled tuna with side dish 25,00 €
Crispy monkfish with shrimp risotto 23,00 €
Shrimp risotto 18,00 €
Squid ink risotto 18,00 €
Fresh first-class fish (depending on the catch)
john dory, scorpion fish, dentex, meagre, sea bream
90,00 € /kg
Grilled scampi 90,00 € /kg
🍗 Meat Dishes Price
Grilled lamb leg slices with side dish
250g
28,00 €
Lamb liver venetian style 18,00 €
Grilled chicken fillet with side dish 17,00 €
Ćevapčići with side dish, ajvar and kajmak 17,00 €
MC Roby game burger 14,00 €
Tramontana Goulash
Game meat goulash with homemade gnocchi
17,00 €
Pasta Bolognese 15,00 €
Vegetarian Dishes Price
Vegetarian plate with sheep cheese 17,00 €
Vegan plate with olives 15,00 €
MC Nina vegetarian burger with cheese 12,00 €
Gnocchi with pesto 15,00 €
Polenta with sheep cheese, cream and sage 15,00 €
👶 Children's Menu Price
Chicken with fries 9,00 €
Small pasta with sauce of choice 9,00 €
🥞 Desserts Price
Tiramisu 7,00 €
Pancakes
chocolate / jam / honey and lemon
6,00 €
Pancakes with ice cream and topping 8,00 €
Ice cream scoop 2,00 €
🔥 Under the bell (Peka) Price
Lamb with side dish
portion
34,00 €
Octopus with side dish
portion
34,00 €

The menu changes depending on the availability of fresh ingredients.

Pizza

Food & Drinks

At Pansion Tramontana, the kitchen is the heart of the house. We prepare homemade meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients from our island, cooked with care and respect for nature. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Our dishes combine local traditions with gentle modern cooking techniques, allowing natural flavours to shine. Each menu includes a starter or soup, a main course with side dish and salad, and a homemade dessert.

Every morning, guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast with a selection of homemade and local products.

Guests who are not staying at Pansion Tramontana are also welcome to dine in our restaurant, with prior reservation.

Your meals are prepared by your hosts and our small, dedicated team, who have been welcoming guests with genuine hospitality for over 30 years. Here, food is about comfort, simplicity and feeling truly at home.


Guesthouse Menu

Traditional guesthouse dinner includes:

  • starter
  • main course with side dish
  • salad
  • dessert
🍽️ Pansion dinner
Options: meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan
25,00 € per person
For children 15,00 € per child
🍳 Breakfast (buffet)
Includes unlimited drinks, bread, cold cuts, spreads, muesli, fruit, and homemade eggs
15,00 € per person
For children 7,50 € per child

Prepared daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.