Must-see restaurants in Bay of Kotor

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    Konoba Ćatovića Mlini

    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…

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    Ribarsko Selo

    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…

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    Konoba Feral

    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…

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    One

    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…

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    Restaurant Conte

    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…

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    Vino Santo

    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…

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    Konoba Školji

    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…

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    Taverna Splendido

    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,…

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    Ladovina

    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…

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    Restoran Mirišta

    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…

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    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…

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    Restoran Olimpija

    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…

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    Biblioteka

    Bay of Kotor

    The name means 'library', and indeed, this cosy restaurant is stocked with books in many languages. The menu also makes for good reading, if you're into…

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    Caffe del Mare

    Bay of Kotor

    Pasta, burgers, pizzas; they've got all the classics here and do them remarkably well (the spicy Diavolo pizza is bliss for those with a taste for the hot…

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    Konoba Otok Bronza

    Perast

    Dating from the 12th century (yes, you read that right), this memorable place has a cavelike interior with a spring spouting mountain water from its rock…

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    Restoran Stari Mlini

    Bay of Kotor

    It’s well worth making the trip to Ljuta, just north of Dobrota, to this magical restaurant set in and around an 18th-century flour mill by the edge of…

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    Leut

    Bay of Kotor

    You'll need to make an effort to find this local favourite, but the pay-off comes in the form of excellent Bokelj-style seafood served on a large terrace…

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    Konoba Portun

    Bay of Kotor

    It's well worth the 40-minute walk along the Dobrota waterfront from central Kotor just for Portun's romantic setting. Grab a pale-yellow seat on the…

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    Big Ben

    Tivat

    If you've got a hankering for a full English breakfast (minus the baked beans), head to this beach cafe where a red phone box and images of Sean Connery's…

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    Tri Lipe

    Herceg Novi

    In summer, the scent of meat sizzling on the central grill fills this little lane just above the waterfront with salivating diners. Fear not: if you can't…

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    Konoba Galerija

    Kotor

    This bustling place on the waterfront excels in both meat and seafood, as well as fast and attentive service (along the coast, you'll find these things…

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    Giardino

    Tivat

    Hidden away behind a house in a residential street, this charming family-run restaurant is as local as they come. Grab a seat in the garden near the…

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    Theodorus

    Tivat

    When you get sick of hanging out with people wearing boat shoes, head to this popular local joint. The menu stretches to cooked breakfasts, tasty…

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    Al Posto Giusto

    Tivat

    Out of all of Porto's restaurants, this is the one most geared towards local tastes and hence the one with the buzziest atmosphere. Specials and cartoons…

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    Peter's Pie & Coffee

    Herceg Novi

    Peter's is a most un-Montenegrin cafe in that it serves smoothies, juices and a good selection of food: omelettes, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, cakes …

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    Buffet Beograd

    Herceg Novi

    Locals love this place for its fabulous terrace views of the sea, excellent espressos and undoubtedly the best pršut- (smoke-dried ham) topped pizzas in…

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    Galion

    Kotor

    With an achingly romantic setting, extremely upmarket Galion gazes directly at the Old Town across the millionaire yachts in the marina. Fresh fish is the…

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    Restoran Risan

    Bay of Kotor

    Looking across the bay from Risan's main drag, the town's eponymous restaurant ladles out large portions of fresh seafood (including scrumptious local…

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    Bastion

    Kotor

    At a slight remove from the frenetic heart of the Old Town, Bastion offers a mixture of fresh seafood and traditional meaty grills. If the weather's being…

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    Restoran Ellas

    Bay of Kotor

    Head upstairs to the rooftop terrace for lovely views of the bay and lots of Dalmatian-style seafood dishes, despite the name and the decor referencing…

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    Konoba Adriatic

    Bay of Kotor

    Kick back under the vines on the Rose waterfront and munch on a sandwich (€4) or a more substantial seafood meal.

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    Al Posto Giusto

    Bay of Kotor

    This restaurant's expanding popularity is fuelled by its excellent woodfired pizzas.

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    Roda

    Kotor

    Self-caterers can stock up at this supermarket on the way to the bus station.

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    Bonella

    Tivat

    Bonella is the modern-day jet-settter's take on a grocery store, meaning it's stocked to its stylish rafters with organic produce, fancy health foods and…

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    Byblos

    Tivat

    Byblos' interior is heavy on atmosphere – all lanterns and elegant exotica – while the outdoor 'Mezze and Shisa Terrace' is a billowy hideaway of posh…

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    Gradska Kafana

    Herceg Novi

    Austrian-era elegance infuses this venerable cafe-restaurant, but sophisticated dishes, such as grilled prawns in a honey-and-orange sauce, prove that it…