Restaurants

AbOvE 5 RESTAuRAnT Elegant restaurant with a spectacular 360 degree view overlooking the ancient red roofs and stone streets of the Old City. Along with a captivating view, they offer delicious Mediterranean dishes made with a unique twist. Their wine list consists mainly of great local Croatian wines and they are constantly rotating their selections. They also offer breakfast, such as house smoked salmon and avocado, eggs Benedict or Royale, served on beautiful homemade brioche. Reservations are preferred to ensure a seat, as they fill up quickly and space is limited. 3 courses or 5 courses menus for lunch and dinner.QB-2, Od Sigurate 4, tel. (+385-20) 32 22 44, www.above5rooftop.com. Open 07:30-10:30, 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:20. (595 - 1075 kn). ATBJ bAnjE bEACH RESTAuRAnT Running along the back of Banje Beach is a combined restaurant-lounge-club with seating set out on decking facing the shore. The menu is broadly international with plenty of lamb, steak and duck, although there’s a predominance of seafood with tuna steaks, prawns and squid setting the tone. It’s also a great place for evening cocktails; for wave-lapped proximity to the sea there is quite simply no equal.QL-2, Frana Supila 11, tel. (+385-) 099 3146 485, www.banjebeach.com. Open 12:00-24:00. (65 - 200kn). APGBJ DALMATinO DubROvnik After several years building up a reputation in the alleys south of Stradun Dalmatino has moved uphill to Prijeko, where it now has dining rooms on either side of the street. The recipe for success remains the same, with Dalmatian classics served up with a touch of modern European flair, with a few international dishes thrown in to keep the more unadventurous tourists happy. One local speciality that you should try is žrnovski makaruli, the tubular pasta from Korčula which is here served with a choice of beef, shrimp or truffles.QC-3, Prijeko 15, tel. (+385-20) 32 30 70/ (+385) 098 32 74 04, www.dalmatino-dubrovnik.com. Open 08:00-23:00. (70 - 200kn). APGTUBJ6 DubRAvkA 1836 RESTAuRAnT & CAFé Located on Pile, this restaurant overlooks Lovrijenac Fortress and the Old City Walls. They offer delicious Mediterranean dishes in a romantic and peaceful setting. Their vast menu includes enough choices to suit everyone’s taste, such as a variety of pizzas, risottos and pastas, fish dishes, such as Grilled Squid or Salmon Fillet and meat dishes, such as Dalmatia Style Steak or Lamb Fillet. As an additional bonus, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, this restaurant overlooks one of the scenes from the show.QA-2, Brsalje 1, tel. (+385-20) 42 63 19, www.nautikarestaurants. com. Open 08:00:23:00. (100 - 188kn). APGUB FiSH RESTAuRAnT PROTO Proto has a hundred-year tradition and is the hallmark of Dubrovnik’s culinary scene. Top local chefs expertly blend old world charms with contemporary trends. The menu adapts to the availability of the best local produce and freshest fish; providing guests with only the finest Mediterranean cuisine. Proto is not just a holdover from a bygone era, it’s an integral part of Dubrovnik’s tourism renaissance.QC-2, Široka 1, tel. (+385-20) 32 32 34, www.esculaprestaurants.com. Open 11:30-22:30. (200 - 300kn). APGUB GRADSkA kAvAnA ARSEnAL In real-estate they say that location is important and this is smack bang off the harbour. Arsenal is open from breakfast through to dinner and lives up to its 1895 establishment – ‘classical and irresistible.’ The mains vary pending on produce but there’s always pasta, meats, shellfish and seafood of sorts. Whether you dine in or out, sip coffee or take a 3 course meal, Arsenal has the ammo for a perfect experience. QD-3, Pred dvorom 1, tel. (+385-20) 32 12 02, www.nautikarestaurants.com. Open 10:00-23:00. (98 - 192kn). APGBJ GuSTA ME Set on a raised terrace diagonally opposite the Ploče Gate, Gusta Me is a good place to work your way through the Adriatic Croatian repertoire of fish, squid and shellfish in a dining room that’s neat and modern rather than forcedly folkloric. The house speciality is grilled squid stuffed with ham and mozzarella; other tempting choices include sole stuffed with prawns, octopus ragout, and pašticada (beef cooked in plums and red wine). QE-1, Ulica maestra Đela Jusića bb, tel. (+385-20) 42 00 13, www.gustame-dubrovnik.com. Open 08:30-23:00. (70 - 200kn). APGTUBS6 kAMEniCE Kamenice has legions of fans around the world for its huge portions of tasty seafood and cheap, cheap prices. It’s a simple place on the market square, near the statue of Mr Gundulić.QC-3, Gundulićeva poljana 8, tel. (+385-20) 32 36 82. Open 08:00-23:00. (50 - 140kn). AUBJ kOnObA jEzuiTE With outdoor seating under the trees opposite the Jesuit Church, Jezuite offers a tradition-meets-creativity approach to food that will suit the light eater and slap-up diner alike. The mains revolve around tried-and-tested fish, chicken and steak options (they will throw game onto the menu when they get it fresh) but are all presented with a bit of imagination, with a lot of attention devoted to getting the right blend of sauces and spices. Given some seriously ambitious desserts, this is a good place to push the boat out. QC-4, Poljana Ruđera Boškovića 5, tel. (+385-20) 30 10 14, www.jezuite.com. Open 08:00-23:00. (60 - 150 kn). APGTBJ nAuTikA The place to splash out in style – a wonderful terrace overlooking the bay by the Pile gate, and a rather grand interior - your smelly trainers may raise an eyebrow or two. Imaginative cuisine inspired by your maritime surroundings. Expensive, but definitely in a class of its own in Dubrovnik dining.QA-2, Brsalje 3, tel. (+385-20) 44 25 26, www.nautikarestaurants. com. Open 18:00-24:00. (510 - 900kn). APGBJ dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com

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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted T Child-friendly U Facilities for the disabled B Outside seating L Guarded parking S Take away 6 Pet-friendly J Old town location niSHTA Jam packed into a street filled with restaurants is this small haven for non-meaty lovers. You’ll find a fusion vegan cuisine from all over the world. Choose from falafel, curry, soups, salad bar and much more. Enjoy the local wines, beers, and home-made juices that Nishta has to offer. A lot of thought has gone into the design of the toilets, so make sure you arrive with a full bladder otherwise you will miss out on the joke.QC-2, Prijeko bb, tel. (+385-20) 32 20 88, www.nishtarestaurant.com. Open 11:30-22:00; closed Sun. (45 - 99kn). AGBSJ ORSAn The restaurant of Dubrovnik’s yacht club has a reputation as one of the evergreen reliable spots for good quality food. The emphasis is, appropriately enough, on seafood. Plenty of terrace seating overlooks the yachts and assorted marine traffic in the Gruž harbour.QH-2, Ivana Zajca 2, tel. (+38520) 43 68 22, www.restaurant-orsan-dubrovnik.com. Open 08:00-23:00. (80 - 200kn). APGTB6 PAnORAMA RESTAuRAnT & bAR Sited at the top station of the cable car and offering absolutely fabulous views of the city and the surrounding coast, you might be forgiven for thinking tat Panorama is a bit of a tourist trap. In fact it’s a more than respectable restaurant that maintains high standards of food and service and doesn’t leave you out of pocket. Fish and steaks top the menu price-wise but there are plenty of pasta, risotto and salad options for those who want a lighter bite. With cakes and cocktails too, it functions as café and bar as well as restaurant. Sunsets are highly popular; always make a reservation. QK,L-1, Srđ Hill (upper station), tel. (+385-20) 31 26 64/(+385-) 091 486 00 47, www.nautikarestaurants.com. Open 09:00-22:00. (100 - 182kn). APGB PAnTARuL Located near a road junction in the residential part of Lapad this is a discreet and unassuming location for some of the best food on the Adriatic, combining old Dalmatian recipes and fresh local ingredients with a dash of experimentation and flair. The menu includes a lot of fish, lamb and duck, garnished with the kind of inventive barley, beans and sweet-sour fruit combinations for which Pantarul is increasingly known. Homely, informal and not wildly expensive, it’s understandably popular and you should always reserve.QH-2, Kralja Tomislava 1, tel. (+385-20) 33 34 86, www.pantarul. com. Open 12:00-22:00; closed Mon. (92 - 148kn). APGTSL POkLiSAR The terrace right on the Ploče harbour waterfront is a popular spot to take the weight off and relax with a simple pasta dish or salad during a hard day’s sightseeing. Live piano-bar music in the evenings adds a touch of romance to the proceedings.QD-2, Ribarnica 1, tel. (+385-20) 32 21 76, www.poklisar.com. Open 09:00-23:00. (98 - 220kn). APGTUBEJ dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com

PORAT RESTAuRAnT & bAR Slightly set back from the ferry port at Gruž, Porat serves a Mediterranean-slanted selection of pasta, seafood and game in suave, minimalist surroundings. When it comes to the fish the emphasis is on what’s fresh from the nearby market;although the accompanying sauces and spices may well bea lot more imaginative than what you get in a more traditional Dalmatian restaurant. Good wine list, and plate-splatteringly wonderful desserts.QH-1, Obala Stjepana Radića 30, tel. (+385-20) 33 35 52, www. porat-dubrovnik.com. Open 07:30–22:30. (70 - 150kn). APGTUBS6 PuPO Compact and bijou, this small tavern offers a variety of well-prepared seafood dishes and steaks as various pasta choices for a light lunch. Outdoor seating immersed in the Old city, local ingredients, wines and tempting homemade cakes make this value for money - worth visiting. QC-2, Miha Pracata 8, tel. (+385-20) 32 35 55, www. pupodubrovnik.com. Open 08:00-23:00. (75 - 250kn). AGTUBSJK SESAME Dining at Sesame is a tale to be told, a 200 year old stone house surrounded by natures greenery and a mere 5 minute walk from the Old Town. The food is all sourced locally and the sous-vide method of preparing vegetables is used. They bake 3 types of homemade bread each day and the pastry chef makes fresh pasta daily. The menu consists of cold/hot appetizers to sensual mains; get a hold of slow-baked lamb with seasonal vegetables, beefsteak with truffles or the trio of lamb shoulder, loin and ribs with pea puree. The fish specialties include sea bass fillet with vanilla and fennel sauce, tuna tartar, confit and baked with seasonal vegetables, salmon fillet with lobster sauce and more. Choose from eating in or out on the terrace with a glass of wine or an in house dessert to top that main! QJ/K-3, Dante Alighieri 2, tel. +(385-20) 41 29 10, www.sesame.hr. Open 09:00-23:00. (60-200 kn). APTBSJ6 STARA LOzA Situated at the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, in a historical palace over half a century old, ‘’Stara Loza’’ offers daily fresh Mediterranean ingredients, combined into innovative, flavourful dishes. The restaurant’s vision is to provide you with the experience of excellent cuisine, enriched with a subtle, melancholic salute to Dubrovnik’s authentic and rich history. To compliment the Chef’s creations, their wine cellar offers the finest Croatian wines carefully selected by the restaurant’s skilled team. The interior is decorated with contemporary art making sure that all of your senses are pleased. The efforts of this young, talented team were recognised in 2017 by the esteemed Michelin guide, in which the restaurant is featured to this day. With its exquisite cuisine, unique rooftop terrace with

breathtaking views, superb service and amazing architectural and visual appeal, ‘’Stara Loza’’ will definitely provide for an authentic, memorable Dubrovnik experience.QC-2, Prijeko 22, tel. (+385-20) 32 11 45, www.prijekopalace.com. Open 08:00-22:30. (120 - 210kn). APGBJ

NEW TAj MAHAL Although the name might make you think of India this is actually Dubrovnik’s prime Bosnian restaurant, taking the hearty grilled meats for which the region is famed and turning them into quality sit-down cuisine. Traditional ground-meat fare such as ćevapi and pljeskavice are tangy and succulent; the DžingisKan mixed grill for two provides you with a platter of grillkebabs and meaty chops that will tell you all you need to know about inland Balkan cooking. For something less carnivorous, try the flaky pastries filled with spinach or cheese.QNike Gučetića 2, tel. (+385-20) 32 32 21/(+385-) 098 983 26 20, www.tajmahal-dubrovnik. com. Open 10:00-24:00. (100 - 350kn). Also at Iva Vojnovića 14, Hotel Lero. APGTBS6

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biSTRO 49 This Bistro oozes street food for almost everyone’s taste… Open from breakfast to dinner, and open for a quick coffee through to a complete all out dinner, you can choose as you wish especially as its location is opposite the Gruž harbour, a major transit point. The menu personifies everything from seafood to grilled meats and burgers. Vegans and gluten free options exist too. The craft beers and local wines offer a typical Adriatic feel to your all round experience at Bistro 49. QObala Ivana Pavla II 49, tel. (+385-20) 89 10 38. Open 08:00-23:00; closed Sun. (49 - 105kn). ABV buRGER TiGER This American-style fast food joint is a unique addition to the Old Town Dubrovnik. They offer a variety of tasty hamburgers, hot dogs, tortillas and chicken wings, as well as yummy fries and onion rings. Sit back and relax in one of their bright red booths or take a seat in the narrow street between the cool stone walls. It’s the perfect spot for a quick meal while you’re seeing the sites or after a night out on the town when you get the munchies.QC-2, Vetranićeva 4, tel. (+385-20) 32 20 63, www.fastfooddubrovnik.com. Open 10:00-02:00. (44-85kn). APGTBSJ

MEA CuLPA Tucked away in a quiet and peaceful old medieval alleyway just 100 metres away from Stradun, Mea Culpa is a great place for good pizza and cold refreshments after climbing the City Walls. Every dish here is prepared fresh to order using only the best ingredients. Talented pizza chefs are taught the traditional Roman methods of creating the perfect pizza and bake them in a special high tech pizza oven. Their menu ranges from traditional to unique pizza flavours, and includes a wide array of Italian dishes, lasagnes and a pasta selection that you’d find in top Italian restaurants.QB-3, Za Rokom 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 34 30, pr@pizzashop.hr, www.meaculpa-pizzeria.com. Open 12:00-23:00. (70 - 262kn). APGBSJ PASTA LAb Feeling creative! Pastalicious is the key word here where hungry patrons get to pick and choose the fresh ingredients and sauce available which is then added to the chosen pasta and prepared in front of you. Quick, easy and tasty! Grilled chicken, sausage, shrimp, tuna, beef and more to choose from! If you like spicy, get the Arabiata sauce… Pizzas of all sizes are on the menu as well as something for our vegetarian lovers too. Located just off Stradun in the Old Town, its perfect for that stop off you need. QC-2, Vetranićeva 2, tel. (+385-20) 32 20 63, www.fastfood-dubrovnik. com/pasta-lab/. Open 10:00-24:00. (38 - 75 kn). APGTBSJ TAbASCO The menu catches the eye, if only for the prices. It’s certainly cheaper than other similar establishments in the immediate area (Tabasco is just outside the walls, between the Ploče and Buža Gates). Here you can get takeaway, delivery, or simply eat in. The restaurant has a great shaded terrace, from which one can relax, and watch the tourists pass by in their hundreds. Both local and tourist opinion has it that this is the best pizza in all of Dubrovnik. The beer is also some of the cheapest in price.QE-1, Hvarska 48a, tel. (+385-20) 42 95 95, www. pizzeriatabasco.hr. Open 10:00-24:00. APGTBSV

TuTTObEnE PizzERiA & FAST FOOD Whether you are enjoying a family beach day, sunset on the promenade, coffee with a view or kids’ play time, count on needing a sumptuous meal at some point. Sea, sun, fresh air… translates to hungry, yes? And a relaxed day deserves some relaxed food! Grab one slice or sit down to share a pizza, at Tuttobene they promise to crown your Old Town or Uvala Lapad (Šetalište kralja Zvonimira bb, Open 12:00 - 23:00) time with some cool atmosphere and savory bites. QC-3, Od Puča 7, tel. (+385-20) 32 33 53, marketing. tuttobene@gmail.com, www.tuttobene-dubrovnik. com. Open 11:00-22:00. (30 - 80kn). AUJ

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kAPETAnOvA kućA Head chef Lidija Kralj is Croatian TV’s Delia Smith, and this restaurant has a countrywide reputation. It’s a crime not to try the fresh oysters from the Bay of Ston directly in front of the sheltered terrace.QMali Ston, Ston, tel. (+385-20) 75 42 64/(+385-20) 75 45 55, www.ostrea.hr. Open 09:00 - 23:00. (100 - 300kn). APGTBL LEuT Fancy a bite, Leut is a fine-dining restaurant within the Sheraton Hotel which dines guests both indoors and outdoors as it has lovely garden and sea views for those warm evenings. Leut serves genuine local and international delicacies and the spread they put on for breakfast is grandiose. With an impressive list of premium wines from Croatia and beyond, one can really feel at home here with the world at your plate. QŠetalište Dr. F. Tuđmana 17 (Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel), Srebreno, tel. (+385-20) 60 15 00, www.dubrovnik-riviera-hotels.hr. Open 06:30 - 11:00, 18:00 - 23:00.

NEW MARinERO If you happen to be enjoying the fine beaches of Župa Dubrovačka, be sure to pop into Konoba Marinero in Mlini, where you’ll find colourful tables set in lush gardens overlooking the sea. Great seafood and local specialities are carefully prepared by the lady owner – a supremely relaxing treat. QŠetalište Marka Marojice 16, Mlini, tel. (+385-) 098 34 56 65/(+385-) 098 69 96 13, marinero.hr. Open 18:00-23:00. (70 - 180kn). AGBL6 facebook.com/DubrovnikInYourPocket ORSAn GvEROvić This fine family villa has its own beach and moorings, and has enjoyed a cult reputation for good food since opening in 1966. Best known for its eponymous risotto (an carnival of seafood) and salad made from motar, a grass that grows at the edge of the sea.QŠtikovica 42, Zaton Mali, tel. (+38520) 89 12 67/(+385-) 098 27 15 55, www.gverovic-orsan. hr. Open 12:00-23:00. (150 - 300kn). AGBL6 viLA kORunA The restaurant is known for its pristine oysters, local olives, cheese, hams and sensual wines. On offer are also rooms and suites that have been refurbished with state of the art features. The surroundings are lush and neatly secluded. Friendly staff looks after every detail.QMali Ston, tel. (+385-20) 75 49 99/(+385-) 098 34 42 33, www.vilakoruna.hr. Open 08:00-22:00. (75 - 150kn). APGUBLJ viLLA nERETvA A family run hotel offering photo safaris in the Neretva delta and local freshwater delicacies such as eel and frog. If your courage doesn’t extend that far, you can choose from a solid range of traditional meat dishes including Dalmatian pašticada – beef in sauce with prunes and gnocchi.QSplitska 14, Krvavac 2, Metković, tel. (+385-20) 67 22 00/(+385-) 098 36 17 00, www.hotelvilla-neretva.com. Open 09:00-23:00. (50 - 120kn). APGTBIESL6