When the San Servolo resort opened again, post lockdown, it was clear they had been keeping themselves very busy. As well as the Steak House and hotel, it looked as if the company had been expanding the site. Our first trip out, when we were allowed to mix and socialise again, was to the new San Servolo Pizzeria. This was a bit of a game-changer for us, as most restaurants near our home were very traditional Istrian konobas and we had missed being able to dine out on pizzas. The restaurant – cool in design, so again a real change from the decor of most local restaurants – became a real staple for us, and visiting family and friends, who all loved it too. As well as the restaurant, an outdoor pool had also been built, and a number of beautiful chalets. We were determined to stay here, even though it was only thirty minutes from home, as we just wanted to do the whole San Servolo experience, and be able to relax with a few drinks when having pizzas.
Unfortunately for us, the chalets at San Servolo, have proven to be extremely popular, and no matter how many times I have looked to make a booking, we’ve been out of luck, as there has never been any availability. However, when we vacated our little apartment in Porec, after moving out of the house, I decided that another couple of days of R&R were needed before we set off on our road trip to Andalucia, and so I tried San Servolo again. As usual – and unsurprising as it was July – the chalets were fully booked, but I did manage to secure a deluxe room in the San Sevolo Villa. And, what a great choice! A lovely big room, as stylishly designed as the rest of the resort, with a big sun terrace and sun loungers, overlooking the grounds. A perfect place to relax even further, after our last few frantic weeks in the house.
Of course, the pizzas featured heavily on both nights, and it was great to finally experience the restaurant, and be able to have another glass of wine, as we were just walking through the gardens to get “home”. Breakfast on both mornings was of a really high standard – buffet style, and as much as you wanted. And, because we realised that this may well have been our last visit to San Servolo we stocked up on their beer (brewed on site and very well renowned in Istria) and a bottle of speciality gin.
Staying at San Servolo, and having our last meals here, made our last couple of days in Istria very special – a place we have long wanted to stay at, and it is where we finished our Istrian adventure…
