Bay of Kotor
This rustic former mill masquerades as a humble konoba (simple family-run establishment), but they doth protest too much: this is one of Montenegro’s best…
Must-see restaurants in Montenegro
Bay of Kotor
Wherever you're staying and whatever you're doing, make a stop at Ribarsko Selo a priority. Less a mere eatery than an all-encompassing experience, this…
Northern Montenegro
Don't be put off by the alarming intergalactic-castle exterior; this is possibly the best restaurant in Montenegro's north. Inside, its elegant decor sets…
Adriatic Coast
Located on the steep road leading to Stari Bar's main gate (the restaurant's name means 'cobblestone'), this wonderful little eatery manages to be…
Adriatic Coast
'If it ain't broke, why fix it?' seems to be the adage adhered to by the owners of Zago, one of Pržno's first restaurants, and still one of its best. The…
Budva
A good grill (roštilj) is easy to find in meat-loving Montenegro, but if you're looking for one that's great, get your carnivorous self to Parma post…
Central Montenegro
Occupying a scenic eyrie, well signposted on the way to Lipa Cave, this wonderful roadside restaurant serves traditional fare including freshwater fish,…
Herceg Novi
A feral is a ship’s lantern, so it’s seafood, not unruly animals, that takes pride of place on the menu. The grilled squid and homemade seafood…
Northern Montenegro
This gorgeous old cottage is worth a stop even if you're not staying in Plužine. The traditionally dressed waiters may take their time getting the…
Durmitor National Park
This shiny, modern place is undoubtedly Žabljak's hippest restaurant; so hip, in fact, that you may wonder why it's here at all. Don't question, just…
Tivat
This singular brasserie has one of the most expensive views in the country, gazing over trillions of euros' worth of megayachts. The service is a match…
Adriatic Coast
Seemingly constructed Robinson Crusoe–style from flotsam and jetsam, this very atmospheric restaurant on the Ada Bojana side of the river serves lots of…
Perast
If you don't fall in love here – with Perast, with your dining partner, with a random waiter – consider your heart stone; with its island views, table-top…
Bay of Kotor
If different-restaurant-same-menu fatigue is starting to set in, the deceptively humble-looking Vino Santo offers the antidote. The traditional seafood…
Ulcinj
Antigona's clifftop terrace offers perhaps the most romantic aspect of any restaurant in Ulcinj, and handsome waiters in bow ties only add to the…
Northern Montenegro
Sitting on the square that was the heart of the old Turkish town, this rustic eatery is a standard-bearer for Montenegrin mountain cuisine, such as…
Adriatic Coast
This highly rated fish restaurant has been serving traditional seafood meals from its stretch of the Pržno promenade for more than 20 years. Take it from…
Podgorica
Farm implements hang from the rough stone walls creating a surprisingly rustic ambience for the centre of the city. A selection of meat and fish grills…
Central Montenegro
Its name means 'bakery', but there's more to this wildly popular hangout than bread rolls. While their baked offerings – waffles, cakes and outrageously…
Budva
With candlelit tables directly over the water, this extremely popular, long-standing restaurant offers all the usual seafood suspects along with classic…
Adriatic Coast
Character-filled Restaurant Shasi is a rambling stone complex built into a cliff by the lake. It’s a lovely, quiet spot where the staff spring into action…
Central Montenegro
They serve omelettes and pasta at this popular restaurant, but it's worth delving into artery-clogging local specialities such as Njeguški ražanj (smoky…
Adriatic Coast
This superb restaurant has been on travellers' radars for years, and recent renovations – plus some new additions to its famous menu – ensure it'll stay…
Durmitor National Park
The focus is firmly on local specialities at this appealing wood-and-glass restaurant. In summer grab a seat on the large terrace and tuck into a…
Adriatic Coast
The most upmarket of the Bojana River restaurants is focused completely on seafood, including octopus, shrimp, shellfish, a big selection of fresh fish,…
Perast
This appealing traditional restaurant is all about the thrill of the grill: fresh seafood and falling-off-the-bone meats are barbecued to perfection in…
Herceg Novi
Splendido lives up to its name with a prime spot overlooking the bay, attentive service and a fantastically varied menu (including Bosnian, Dalmatian,…
Lake Skadar National Park
Perhaps surprisingly – given its sleepy village location – Stari Most is one of Montenegro’s finest restaurants. It’s well located on the marble riverside…
Kotor
Tucked away in the Škaljari neighbourhood, south of the Old Town, this relaxed cafe-restaurant has tables beneath an open-sided pagoda under a canopy of…
Bay of Kotor
This long-established family restaurant makes Mirišta a worthy destination even if you have no plans to swim. Right on the beach, it's an idyllic spot for…
Podgorica
Leonardo’s unlikely position at the centre of a residential block makes it a little tricky to find, but the effort is well-rewarded by accomplished…
Adriatic Coast
While the regional specialities, service and exhaustive wine list here are indeed excellent, it's the palace location that makes Knjaževu Baštu so special…
Waikiki Restaurant & Beach Club
Bay of Kotor
Sprawling, sunny and scene-y, this complex tends more towards Tivat (or its namesake) than Donja Lastva. The seafood restaurant here is excellent; the…
Central Montenegro
Random capitalisation aside, we're big fans of TavèRna's pizza – especially when it's topped with the tastes of the Montenegrin heartland: Njeguši cheese…
Northern Montenegro
Located 2.8km from Kolašin on the road to the ski centre, Savardak serves traditional food in what appears to be a big haystack with a chimney attached…
Sveti Stefan
If further proof was ever needed that Sveti Stefan was a hotspot for the hip and incredibly well-heeled, the 2016 opening of a Nobu restaurant is it…
Bay of Kotor
The locals love this family-run place for its stupendous mama-cooked meals, down-home atmosphere and enormous portion sizes. Meso ispod sača (meat cooked…
Adriatic Coast
Romantic (but sans soppiness) and nautical (without the naff), this excellent restaurant has 'atmosphere' down pat. Sitting on the promenade, Porat has…
Central Montenegro
With stone walls, and meat hanging from the ceiling, this atmospheric family-run tavern serves up delicious roast lamb as well as the local specialities,…
Petrovac
There are loads of seafood joints to choose from along the esplanade, and pretty much all of them are good. Oskar takes it up a notch, with consistently…
