Croatian cuisine is rich in flavour and tasty. In particular, Dalmatian cuisine is Mediterranean in character and, since that particular part of the Adriatic is very fishy, rich in seafood dishes, although there is no shortage of real earthy delights.
Here you can find some of Dubrovnik's must-try dishes for a journey of taste and traditional flavours.
1 - Paski sir and Prsut
This is a dish made of cheese from the nearby island of Pag, very tasty and flavoursome, and Dalmatian ham, usually served with olives. An excellent starter or snack.
Recommended for: appetiser or snack
Average cost: €5.00
Main ingredients: ham and cheese
2 - Burek
Puff pastry filled with cheese, minced meat, potatoes and vegetables. It is usually served for breakfast and is the perfect way to recharge your batteries and get through the day.
Recommended for: breakfast
Average cost: €5.00
Main ingredients: meat and cheese
3 - Brujet
"/> Photo by Ɱ. Mixed fish soup, similar to what you eat on the Italian coast, enhanced with extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes and herbs.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €8.00
Main ingredients: fish, shellfish
4 - Crni Rizot
Delicious risotto with cuttlefish ink, cooked with fresh cuttlefish from the local catch.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €6.00
Main ingredients: rice and cuttlefish
5 - Bakalar na bijello
Those who love simple dishes cannot miss the genuine taste of cod with potatoes. A timeless classic of Mediterranean cuisine.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €8.00
Main ingredients: cod and potatoes
6 - Salata od hobotnice
Tender octopus salad. Ideal for hot summer days.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €7.00
Main ingredients: boiled octopus with vegetables
7 - Buzara
Pan-fried crustaceans with garlic, parsley, oil and white wine. Simply delicious.
Recommended for: main course or as an appetiser
Average cost: €10.00
Main ingredients: Sautéed shellfish
8 - Vitalak
Cres lamb rolled in the gut and roasted. Intense flavour for a very tender, free-range meat.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €10.00
Main ingredients: free-range lamb
9 - Pasticada
Marinated beef, stuffed with bacon and garlic, accompanied by pasta served with a red wine sauce.
Recommended for: lunch and dinner
Average cost: €9.00
Main ingredients: beef, red wine and bacon
10 - Rozata
A pudding, very similar to creme caramel, enriched with a rose liqueur that gives it a delicate and pleasant fragrance.
Recommended at: end of a meal as a dessert or snack
Average cost: €3.00
Main ingredients: milk, eggs and liqueur
Where to eat in Dubrovnik: best typical restaurants
In Dubrovnik we can basically identify two main types of establishments: restoran are generally more elegant and formal places, while konoba, on the other hand, are more similar to classic Italian trattorias and therefore tend to be more informal, inexpensive and generally family-run. Here are some places where you can sample some of the dishes listed above.
1 - Kamenice
Description: cheap restaurant near the city centre. The speciality of the house are fish dishes such as risotto with squid ink, tasty anchovies and oysters.
Speciality: risotto with cuttlefish ink
Average price: from €21.00 per person
Address: Gundulićeva poljana 8, 20000, Dubrovnik(Get directions)
2 - Riblji restoran Proto
Description: in the centre of the walled city, it is renowned for its recipes based on the catch of the day. It offers excellent local wines and a fantastic summer terrace.
Speciality: catch of the day
Average price: from €17.00 per person
Address: Široka ul. 1, 20000, Dubrovnik(Get directions)
3 - Dundo Maroje
Description: perfect for an intimate and traditional experience, this is a konoba near the main square. Specialities include lamb shashliks and grilled squid.
Speciality: lamb shashliks
Average price: from €18.00 per person
Address: Kovačka ul. bb, 20000, Dubrovnik(Get directions)
4 - Konoba Dubrava
Description: located outside Dubrovnik, near the pretty village Bosanka, this konobo is recommended by all the best local guides. The prices are among the cheapest in Dubrovnik and the food is nothing short of delicious (don't miss the grilled squid).
Speciality: grilled squid
Average price: from €14.00 per person
Address: Bosanka, 20207, Bosanka, Croatia(Get directions)
5 - Moskar Konoba
Description: small restaurant in the Old Town of Dubrovnik offers seafood specialities, but also pasta and meat dishes, prepared with traditional and local ingredients.
Speciality: seafood
Average price: from €25.00 per person
Address: Prijeko 30A, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia(Get directions)
6 - Snogu
Description: small place just outside Old Town, combining Croatian and Oriental cuisine.
Speciality: noodles revisited
Average price: from €7.00 per person
Address: Frana Supila, 1 - Get directions - Facebook page
7 - Green Garden
Description: wonderful location surrounded by greenery, with street food of American contamination.
Speciality: pita and hamburger
Average price: from €8.00 per person
Address: Lapadska Obala, 22 - Get directions - Facebook page
8 - Fat Cats
Description: quiet little place from whose terrace you can admire the rooftops of the Old Town. Recommended for fish soup and meatballs.
Speciality: fish soups
Average price: from €15.00 per person
Address: Prijeko, 30 - Get directions - Facebook page
9 - Pink Shrimp Street Food
Description: a real gem in the city culinary scene. Recommended for street food with the freshest fish.
Speciality: shrimp tempura
Average price: from €20.00 per person
Address: Kuniceva, 2 - Get directions - Facebook page
10 - Barbatti Street Food
Description: small street food place located in the city centre and characterised by its spartan décor but excellent value for money.
Speciality: Gyros
Average price: from €5.00 per person
Address: Zlatariceva, 7 - Get directions
