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Nonina Konoba (Stivan, Cres)
Nonina Konoba is a village konoba in Stivan, a quiet hamlet 1.2 km inland from Martinšćica harbour on Cres island — 65 minutes by speedboat across Kvarner from Rabac, then a 15–20-minute walk uphill on a gentle forest road, or a pickup from Nonina on request when you book the pek
The proof, in three numbers
Highest-rated boat rental in Rabac.
4.9
Google rating
5.0
TripAdvisor rating
#1
Rated in Rabac
The short answer.
Nonina Konoba is a village konoba in Stivan, a quiet hamlet 1.2 km inland from Martinšćica harbour on Cres island — 65 minutes by speedboat across Kvarner from Rabac, then a 15–20-minute walk uphill on a gentle forest road, or a pickup from Nonina on request when you book the peka 24 hours ahead. The kitchen's headline is lamb peka: Cres island lamb slow-cooked under a metal bell, ordered 24 hours in advance. Public reviewers describe the place as "unassuming from the outside, but definitely worth a visit" and praise the kitchen for "fresh fish, friendly staff, really good and genuine dishes." Cash only. Rating: 4.5★ from 179 reviews.
How you arrive.
You cruise 65 minutes across Kvarner to Martinšćica harbour. From the pier it's a 15–20-minute walk uphill into Stivan village — 1.2 km on a gentle forest road, mostly covered, the kind of place where the church bell is the loudest thing. If you'd rather not walk after a long boat run, Nonina sends a pickup from the pier when you book the peka 24 hours ahead. The reason you came is the lamb peka — slow-cooked under a bell, ordered the night before, Cres island lamb (PGI), the dish that justifies the whole day. "Small, inconspicuous place, you would never have expected it" — that's the reviewer line that recurs.
Why this table.
- The destination meal. Lamb peka under a bell — Cres island lamb (protected designation, distinct flavor).
- 4.5★ from 179 reviews — second-strongest signal in our shortlist after Pescaria
- "An hour by boat plus a 15-minute walk (or a pickup) for lamb cooked under a bell" — a defensible pitch
- Cash only — bring cash. The konoba doesn't take cards.
How we describe konobas.
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What it feels like.
- The peka ritual — the dish is the whole afternoon, lifted out of the embers in front of you
- Idyllic Cres village setting — mostly covered terrace (rain-safe)
- Home-garden vegetables, fresh Adriatic seafood as alternatives
- The lemon pie with ice cream + whipped cream — recurring praise in reviews
Practical details.
- From Rabac harbour: 28 nm · ~65 minutes by boat to Martinšćica · then 1.2 km uphill to Stivan (15–20 min walk OR pickup from Nonina on request)
- Trip length: full-day (the day is the meal)
- Address: Stivan 61, Martinšćica 51556, Croatia
- Phone: +385 98 912 2992
Boats that fit this run.
- ✅ Licensed speedboats: Cap Camarat · Invictus · Key Largo 20 · FIART
- ❌ Dalmatinka, Remija — too far
How this fits the day.
This is the konoba of The Open Adriatic — the full Cres day. Sveti Ivan beach + Blue Cave in the morning; cruise to Martinšćica; walk or pickup up to Stivan; the peka is on the table; you eat for two hours; cruise home in afternoon light.
Signature offering.
- Lamb under peka (the headline — pre-order)
- Cres island lamb (PGI / local designation)
- Fresh Adriatic seafood
- Home-garden vegetables
- Lemon pie with ice cream + whipped cream (the dessert reviewers write home about)
Related pages.
About this trip.
Why cash only?
Owner's choice — common in Croatian village konobas. Bring enough; we'll suggest a rough amount at booking.
How far in advance do I need to order the peka?
24 hours in season; longer for groups. We coordinate as part of your boat booking.
Can vegetarians eat here?
Yes — home-garden vegetables, salads, seafood alternatives. The lamb is the headline but not the only dish.
What's the land leg like?
1.2 km from Martinšćica pier up to Stivan village. Walkable in 15–20 minutes on a gentle forest road — most fit guests do it without trouble. Otherwise, Nonina sends a pickup from the pier when you book the peka 24 hours ahead (~5 min by car). We confirm the arrangement at booking; if a pickup is needed, the cost is included in our quote.
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