Restaurants in Dubrovnik
You won’t have to search for a restaurant no matter where you are in the Dubrovnik region. Places like touristy Prijeko Street in the Old Town jam restaurants so close together you can’t tell where one ends and another begins—hence the annoying touts who try to lure in passersby. Many serve identical fare, much of it high priced and mediocre, or else high priced and exotic. But there are a few hidden gems. We’ve listed our take on the Dubrovnik restaurant scene below.
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Entered through a discreet arched doorway in the wall close to Ploče Gate, with tables on a terrace high up in the ramparts affording romantic views down onto the old harbor, this is a stylish and unashamedly see-and-be-seen venue. (Beyoncé was spotted here in 2009, when it was known…$$$Around Town - Mediterranean-Asian
Azur
Hidden in a side alley close to the aquarium and the seaward city walls, Azur opened in June 2013 (it has a sister restaurant in Zhuhai, China). The outside seating is especially pleasant, framed by old stone walls. The cuisine is Mediterranean, with an Asian twist. Start with wasabi…$$Around Town - Sushi
Bota Śare Oyster & Sushi Bar
This slick sushi bar successfully combines both Dalmatian and Japanese influences. From a design standpoint, the old building with exposed stone walls is classic Dalmatian, but the furniture, in minimalist style with clean lines, feels more Japanese. All the seafood is locally…$$Around Town - Regional Croatian
Grešna Gorica
On a hillside overlooking the medieval castle of Veliki Tabor, you can eat like a lord at this countryside klet (tavern). The setting is informal and rustic, with ingredients provided by local farmers. Look for hearty regional dishes like zagorski štrukli (baked cheese dumplings),…$Outskirts - Dalmatian
Kopun
You’ll find Kopun tucked away in the Old Town, in a lovely peaceful location on the square in front of the Jesuit Church. The atmosphere is mellow and romantic, with terrace dining and an interior space furnished with designed black chairs and tables. The menu features old-fashioned…$$$Around Town - Dalmatian
Lokanda Peskarija
This bustling little seafood eatery is perfectly located, overlooking the fishing boats in the old harbor, next to the covered fish market. Dishes are served in black metal pots and include Dalmatian favorites such as frigane lignje (fried calamari) and crni riźot (black risotto made…$$Around Town - Vegetarian/Vegan
Nishta
A real find amid the touristy restaurants that line Prijeko, Nishta is an informal and well-run eatery, specializing in vegetarian and vegan dishes. The menu takes inspiration from Mexico, India, and Thailand, so you get fragrant soups, curries, and salads, with ample use of fresh…$$Around Town - Pizza
Oliva Pizzeria
In the Old Town, behind St. Blaise Church, this casual spot serves up delicious thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven. The house specialty is the “Pizza Gourmand,” topped with fresh mushrooms, bacon, and peppers. There’s also a good choice of vegetarian options and salads.…$Around Town - Creative Mediterranean
Otto
Overlooking Gruź port, on the landside of Lapad peninsula, Otto occupies an old stone boathouse. It’s stylish without being pretentious or overtly expensive. The menu is short, but the choice of dishes is a little different from what you’ll find at most Dubrovnik restaurants. Try the…$$Around Town - Seafood
Proto
Founded in 1886, Proto is regarded as Dubrovnik’s best fish restaurant—over the decades, it has hosted many well-known visitors, including Edward VIII, former King of England, and his American wife, Wallis Simpson, who ate here in 1938. House specialties include shrimp in saffron…$$$Around Town - Seafood
Rozario
Located at the far end of Prijeko Street, at the corner where it meets Zlatarska, this charming restaurant has outdoor tables on the stone steps and is one of the few eateries in the Old Town to be favored by locals. For dinner, start with an octopus salad, followed by fillet steak…$$Around Town - Regional Croatian
Sesame Taverna
Close to the Hilton Imperial, Sesame occupies a romantic old stone house, with a row of orange trees out front and a vine-covered terrace up top. Highly regarded by locals, the owner-chef offers a contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes such as homemade ravioli…$$Around Town - Sandwiches
Škola
In a side alley off Stradun, tiny Škola has just a couple of tables indoors and a couple more out front. An old-fashioned family-run business, sandwiches are all that are done here, but they’re exceptionally good ones—thick slabs of freshly baked bread filled with either local sir…$Around Town - Bosnian
Taj Mahal
The name is misleading—this is not an Indian restaurant. Instead, this small and informal eatery specializes in Bosnian cooking, which is strongly influenced by Turkish cuisine. Taj Mahal is best known for its tasty barbecued meat dishes like čevapčići (ground meat rissoles) and…$$Around Town - Regional Croatian
Zelenjak
In a lovely setting on the banks of the River Sutla, this family-run restaurant dates from 1936, and is well known for serving up traditional Zagorje home cooking. Regional favorites, including local trout, veal, and turkey, are highlights. This is a popular venue for wedding parties…$Outskirts
