Fish borscht in Jurilovca is the reason many people stop in the village. This fishing village has fish restaurants and local home-run eateries known for their fish borscht and traditional dishes made with fresh fish.
These are the places I personally recommend. You’ll find them all on the village map.
Restaurant Orka
A fish restaurant near Jurilovca Tourist Harbour, known for its fish borscht and fresh fish dishes. It’s handy when you come back by boat from Gura Portiței.
Taverna La Năvod
Traditional dishes made with fresh fish.
PGL Casa Ilinca
A local gastronomic point serving traditional dishes, on Strada Păcii 35.
PGL Lipovenesc: fisherman’s borscht
In the courtyard of Ferma Lipovenesc, on Strada 1 Mai nr. 40, they cook fisherman’s borscht, fresh crucian carp, traditional starters and pies made by the village women.
By booking only, for groups of at least 12 people.
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Tell them you found them on Turist în Jurilovca.
Fresh fish from the cherhana
Jurilovca has two cherhanale (fish collection points): one in the old harbour and one on the road that leads out of the harbour between the channels. You’ll find them on the village map.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat fish borscht in Jurilovca?
At Restaurant Orka, Taverna La Năvod, PGL Casa Ilinca and, for groups with a booking, at PGL Lipovenesc.
What is a PGL?
A local gastronomic point: a home-run eatery where traditional dishes are cooked in a local family’s home.
Can I eat at PGL Lipovenesc without booking?
No. PGL Lipovenesc only takes groups of at least 12 people, by booking, on 0723 898 529.
