Lanterna

Top choice in 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 and pasta is offered, but it’s hard to go past the crispy-based pizza – it’s quite possibly Montenegro’s best. They also serve breakfasts and sandwiches.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Podgorica attractions

1. Museums & Galleries of Podgorica

0.19 MILES

Despite Cetinje nabbing most of the national endowment, Podgorica is well served by this collection of art, artefacts and folk costumes. There’s an…

2. St George's Church

0.27 MILES

Sitting behind castle-like walls on the lower slopes of Gorica hill (Podgorica means 'under Gorica'), this little Orthodox church is the city's oldest…

3. King's Park

0.28 MILES

Rejuvenated in 2013 with Azerbaijani money, this leafy riverside park is one of Podgorica's nicest, and has a great kids' playground.

4. Galerija Centar

0.31 MILES

This small gallery is a branch of Podgorica's Contemporary Art Centre; it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions by Montenegrin artists.

5. Nikola I Statue

0.34 MILES

A large equestrian statue of Nikola I struts grandly at the head of a lovely park with manicured hedges and mature trees.

6. Ribnica Fortress

0.43 MILES

The ruin of this 15th-century Ottoman-built fortress guards the confluence of Podgorica's two rivers. Its best-preserved element is a little arched bridge…

7. Starodoganjska Mosque

0.45 MILES

You wouldn't know to look at it, but this unassuming-looking mosque has its origins in the 15th century. It's been renovated countless times, which…

8. Beach

0.46 MILES

The rocky Morača riverbank off Stara Varoš serves as Podgorica's main beach, complete with a summertime bar, deckchairs and sun umbrellas. It's a far cry…