Must-see restaurants in Southern Dalmatia

  • View of Magellan restaurant building from across the street

    Magellan

    Dubrovnik

    Exploring the fusion of fresh Mediterranean ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques, dishes here come sprinkled with an international zing. With…

  • Cafe Festival sits in a 17th-century palace on Stradun

    Festival

    Dubrovnik

    Set in a 17th-century palazzo on the old town’s main drag, this quintessential Dubrovnik cafe offers unparalleled people-watching coupled with slick…

  • Kamenice restaurant stands out on Gundulić square

    Buffet Kamenice

    Dubrovnik

    Known for a simple menu of Dalmatian specialties, Kamenice's signature dishes include squid risotto, mussels in buzara (white wine) sauce, as well as…

  • LAJK restaurant seen from the table at their terrace

    LAJK

    Dubrovnik

    LAJK stands out among the many restaurants on Prijeko street for its charming trattoria-style setting and compact menu listing local dishes alongside…

  • Zuzori restaurant terrace

    Zuzori

    Dubrovnik

    Tucked away in a quiet side alley, Zuzori couples Dubrovnik street ambience with Mediterranean delights served with a contemporary flair. Highlighting…

  • Konoba Dubrava front entrance

    Konoba Dubrava

    Dubrovnik

    Nestled in a patch of forest on the Srđ hill plateau, this rustic tavern offers a refreshing change from the old town’s neatly set terraces and polished…

  • Tabasco pizzeria front entrance

    Pizzeria Tabasco

    Dubrovnik

    Tucked away between the old town and the cable-car station, Tabasco is a local’s fave. Wood-fired pizzas with an ample variety of toppings, plus shaded…

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    Buffet Škola

    Dubrovnik

    Tucked away in a narrow side street just off Stradun, this sandwich outlet has been around for decades. Serving platters of Dalmatian delicacies –…

  • The front facade of Leut restaurant

    Leut

    Cavtat

    A favourite of visiting celebs and presidents, Leut turns on the charm with bunches of flowers and a display of fresh fish, which it sources directly from…

  • Tutto Bene Lapad front

    Tutto Bene Lapad

    Dubrovnik

    Fast food meets table service in a glassy pavilion attached to a takeaway joint on the Lapad Bay pedestrian strip. While waiting for their pizza, burger,…

  • The entrance to Konoba Dalmatino

    Dalmatino

    Dubrovnik

    At the heart of Dubrovnik's main eat street, Dalmatino is a good place to try the likes of black risotto, octopus salad and truffle pasta, albeit at old…

  • Rokotin viewed from the stairs leading up to Račić mausoleum

    Rokotin

    Cavtat

    Overlooking Ključice beach, Rokotin serves typical Dalmatian dishes in a truly idyllic setting. In the cool shade of pines, soak in the Adriatic blues as…

  • Amfora restaurant viewed from across the road

    Amfora

    Dubrovnik

    From the street, Amfora looks like just another local cafe-bar, but the real magic happens at the six-table restaurant at the rear. Dalmatian favourites…

  • Galija terrace is shaded in pines

    Galija

    Cavtat

    This long-established restaurant has a sea-facing terrace shaded by pines. The menu majors in seafood – try the fish soup, grilled squid or the excellent…

  • The front facade of Tutto Bene

    Tutto Bene

    Dubrovnik

    As the name suggests, everything’s good at Tutto Bene. Generously sized kebabs, sumptuous pizza slices, delicious wraps, sandwiches and extra crispy fries…

  • Barba entrance and the front window table

    Barba

    Dubrovnik

    This little fast-food joint serves typical local ingredients – particularly seafood – in an untypical fashion, resulting in tasty quick bites such as…

  • The front of Pupo restaurant

    Pupo

    Dubrovnik

    Tucked away in an old-town alley, Pupo is a good choice for seafood but remains especially loved for its sweets. Leave room for a slice of Dubrovnik…

  • Orsan seaside terrace

    Orsan

    Dubrovnik

    Situated under the shade of pines at the marina, Orsan quite naturally highlights seafood. Delve into the house faves: grilled octopus and Orsan risotto …

  • The view onto Trattoria from the beach

    Sunset Beach Trattoria

    Dubrovnik

    A simple, beachy menu of pizzas, pastas and salads comes topped with spectacular sunsets at this informal eatery, set back from the beach on a sun-baked…

  • Kopun

    Dubrovnik

    Kopun is Croatian for capon (castrated rooster) and this restaurant revives a historical delicacy, serving 'Dubrovnik capon' cooked in honey and sour…

  • Horizont

    Dubrovnik

    Seriously fashionable locals rub shoulders with tourists at this chic restaurant, just outside of the old town. The most sought-after tables are out on…

  • Agroturizam Zure

    Korčula Island

    Grk and plavac mali wines, liqueurs, olive oil, vegetables, cheese and dried ham are produced at this family-run farm, and the owners also catch fish on…

  • Panorama Jerković

    Orebić

    This very basic family-run place sits high on the slopes past the monastery, providing staggeringly good views of Korčula Town. If you're thinking of…

  • Blidinje

    Dubrovnik

    This locals’ local is perfect for a meat feast. Call first and order lamb, veal, fish or octopus slow-cooked under a peka (metal dome) on the hot coals,…

  • Konoba Bakus

    Ston & Mali Ston

    When a restaurant has various pescatarian platters on offer catering to different degrees of gluttony, you know they're serious about seafood. In summer…

  • Panorama

    Dubrovnik

    You can get away with a lot when the views are this good, and while the prices are nearly as high as the location, the food at this most touristy of…

  • Filippi

    Korčula Island

    Upmarket Filippi occupies arguably the best building on the east promenade, with beautiful Renaissance windows, but on a summer's night you're going to…

  • Taj Mahal

    Dubrovnik

    This tiny restaurant is like an Aladdin’s cave and oozes a distinct Ottoman vibe. Order the džingis kan (dried beef, sausage, peppers and spring onions…

  • Konoba Adio Mare

    Korčula Island

    Right in the heart of the old town, this popular restaurant's covered rooftop terrace might just be the busiest place in Korčula. The menu focuses on…

  • Dubravka 1836

    Dubrovnik

    Spilling on to a square right by the Pile Gate, this place is indisputably touristy. Still, it's a good spot for a light breakfast, and the locals rate…

  • Atlantic Kitchen

    Dubrovnik

    With its checked tablecloths and handwritten blackboard menus, there's a distinctly French feel to this breezy bistro – although the food meanders from…

  • Lucin Kantun

    Dubrovnik

    With an open kitchen dominating the interior and a few pavement tables outside, this elegant place delivers a creative menu of locally influenced tapas…

  • Cukarin

    Korčula Island

    This deli-style place bakes sweet Korčulan creations such as klajun (walnut pastry) and amareta (a round, rich cake with almonds). It also sells wine, jam…

  • Kod Marka

    Elafiti Islands

    There's no menu at this little seaside restaurant. Just say whether you'd like fish or meat (the former is the specialty, and swimmingly fresh) and the…

  • Baltoni

    Korčula Island

    Set on a little square just off the main waterfront promenade, Baltoni dishes up decent pizza and pasta dishes. Breakfast options include omelettes, bacon…

  • Stagnum

    Ston & Mali Ston

    Grab a seat in the lovely garden courtyard where you can watch and smell the fish and meat sizzling on the barbecue. Fresh mussels, risotto and pizza are…