Dubrovnik

8 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

8 places to eat and drink in Dubrovnik

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Lokanda Peskarija

Restaurant · Old Port

£££ Higher-end

A seafood restaurant at the old harbour, with tables looking at the boats and dishes such as black risotto.

Known for: Mussels buzara, black risotto

About £30–50 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups

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Konoba Dubrava

Restaurant · Above the city

£££ Higher-end

A traditional tavern on the hillside above Dubrovnik, with terraces and a view of the city.

Known for: Grilled meats and local dishes

About £30–50 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Nishta

Restaurant · Old Town

££ Mid-range

A tiny vegetarian and vegan restaurant on a side street in the Old Town, a welcome break from seafood.

Known for: Vegan dishes

About £14–30 per person

Good for Families · Groups

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Proto

Restaurant · Old Town

££££ Special occasion

A seafood restaurant since 1886 in the Old Town, with a roof terrace.

Known for: Fresh fish and seafood

£50+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

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Restaurant 360

Restaurant · Old Town

££££ Special occasion

A Michelin-starred restaurant on the fortress walls, with a view over the harbour.

Known for: Tasting menu with a view

£50+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

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Gradska Kavana Arsenal

Café · Old Port

££ Mid-range

A café-restaurant in the old Arsenal building on the harbour, popular for coffee and light lunches.

Known for: Coffee, snacks, harbour view

About £14–30 per person

Good for Couples · Families

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Dubravka 1836

Café · Pile Gate

££ Mid-range

A café at Pile Gate, open since 1836, with a terrace looking over the market square.

Known for: Coffee and cake

About £14–30 per person

Good for Couples · Families

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Bota Šare

Restaurant · Mali Ston (55 km)

£££ Higher-end

A seafood restaurant beside the oyster farms of Mali Ston, known for fresh oysters and mussels.

Known for: Ston oysters and mussels

About £30–50 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Dubrovnik 3
  • Black risotto

    Squid-ink rice, a Dalmatian classic

  • Oysters from Ston

    The nearby bay produces famous oysters

  • Rožata

    A local crème-caramel dessert with rose liqueur

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 2