Flavours of Istria has won the prestigious “Best of the Best – Best in the World” award at the 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, one of the highest honors in international culinary publishing.

The award recognizes the book’s excellence in celebrating and preserving Istria’s rich culinary heritage, highlighting its authenticity, quality, and global significance. This distinction places Flavours of Istria among the world’s finest cookbooks and showcases Istrian cuisine on the international stage.