Gastronomic journey around Montenegro

Hidden in the heart of Europe, Montenegro is a small country, which is ready to surprise you with a national cuisine and dishes that until now you maybe haven’t had the opportunity to taste. Whether you are a gourmet or not, if you choose sea specialties or some of the traditional Montenegrin dishes, you will definitely not remain indifferent. You can feel the taste in one day - in three meals.

Traditional Montenegrin dishes that we recommend you to try:

1. Njeguska prsuta and dried cheese

The most famous traditional Montenegrin appetizer is certainly a Njeguska prsuta, served with Njeguski sir (dried cheese), olives and homemade brandy or wine (Crnogorski Vranac, Vranac Procorde, Crnogorski Cabarnet, Crnogorski Merlot, Vranac Barik, Premijer, Medun). 

The secret of a unique and recognizable taste lies in good preparation, drying high-quality meat for several months.

2. Priganice

The simplicity of taste and ease of combining with different foodstuffs are the characteristics of one of the most favorite specialties that resist the time - priganice. These soft ˝balls˝ are prepared from dough, fried in deep oil. It is traditionally served with homemade honey or jam, and can also be served as a salty dish, along with cheese.

3. Kacamak

Kacamak is a creamy, high-calorie dish made of potato and wheat or corn flour, whose taste is complemented by cheese and cream added in the end. The ideal combination with kacamak is homemade sour milk.

4. Meat under the ˝sac˝

The ˝sac˝ is the oldest method for preparing traditional food, where meat (veal, lamb, octopus, fish) and vegetables are placed under the metal cover. All this is covered with charcoal and ash, so that the meal is baked evenly and saves the flavor.

5. Japraci

The japraci are a Montenegrin variant of ˝sarma˝ prepared with meat and rice filling, wrapped in rastan (vegetable with hard green leaves) or vine leaves. This extraordinarily nutritious meal is cooked with dried meat, so it gets a fantastic flavor.

6. Black risotto

If you’re a lover of seafood and risotto, this dish is the right choice for you. The risotto is a specific black color obtained from the octopus ink. This delicious specialty can be enriched with a glass of white wine (Crnogorski Krstač, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Podgoričko bijelo).

7. Octopus salad

Octopus salad is also a popular dish in Montenegrin coastal restaurants. The availability of fresh octopus in Montenegro is what makes this salad special. Cooked meat of octopus is cut into pieces and seasoned, and usually combined with boiled potatoes, onion, tomatoes and olives.

8.Barbun

White fish with the unique taste is one of the most famous fish of the Adriatic. Although it is rather forgotten, its exceptional aroma and taste will satisfy all your senses.

9. Fish soup

If you’re a soup-lover, we recommend you to try the traditional fish soup. This thick and spicy soup is prepared with several types of fish, with the addition of tomato sauce and paprika.

10. Dried carp

The traditional meal of the Skadar Lake residents is smoked dry carp, which is served as the main dish with various additions like a boiled potato, onion and parsley. You must try this dish if you find yourself in Montenegro.

Restaurants along Montenegrin coast

Montenegrin coast although not so big as Croatian or Greece is very rich with fabulous places where you can have some delicious meals, in natural or some exotic ambient which will leave you with feel that makes you come again and again.

Since we are working in yachting industry, we got a lot of feedback from our clients that have traveled worldwide and visited some of the world famous places and yet they are thrilled and delighted when visit Montenegro and some places that we suggest.

So here are just some of the restaurants that we suggest them, that are near ports or anchorages, that will leave you or someone that you will take there amazed for sure.

1. Dukley Beach Lounge - Budva

On the site overlooking city of Budva, just across island of Saint Nicola, in modern complex of buildings is located this amazing place. Modern, stylish, with note of elegance that in a must have touch this is restaurant which will fit all your needs. One public beach, and two secluded places which can be place for your intimate or VIP dinner are perfect for everyday or special occasion variant. Executive chef Dusan Lazor leads a team of professionals that in open kitchen show will demonstrate you a master level of cuisine wonders. Mediterranean cuisine or any kind of your demands will be fulfilled on your request. You can leave your boat in anchorage in front of restaurant or you can berth it in Dukley marina in Budva and then take 10 minutes drive to it.

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00
Address: Zavala Peninsula, Budva 85310
Phone: +382 69 160 004
E-mail: info@dukleylounge.com

2. ''Galion'' - Kotor

This is very specific restaurant, since part of it is above sea in Marina of Kotor. Galion is exclusive, reservation only place. Seafood is most dominant but not limited only to it, since you can find something that will suits all your needs. If you berth your yacht in Kotor, it is a five minutes walk distance to the restaurant. From restaurant there is astonishing view on bay and walls of the old town of Kotor that rise above it all the way to fortress of San Giovanni.

Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00 (November-April)
                            12:00-00:00 (May-October)
Address: Suranj bb, Kotor 85330
Phone: +382 32 325 054

3. Restaurant ''Stari Mlini'' - Kotor

Ten minutes drive from Marina Kotor will take you to secluded place in privacy of an old house where restaurant is located. If you wish you can come to it directly with your yacht or tender, since there is dock for 15 boats right in front of it. Mostly fresh seafood can be found here, prepared for you in traditional style which is distinctive for this part of Montenegro. You can also taste some of Montenegrin traditional wines and brandies that will make you relive true Montenegrin gourmet experience.

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-00:00
Address: Ljuta bb, Kotor 85330
Phone: +382 32 333 555
E-mail: reservations@starimlini.com

4. Restaurant "Olive" - Sveti Stefan, Budva

Across one of most famous resorts and Montenegrin postcard landscapes peninsula of Sveti Stefan is restaurant Olive. Perfect combination of Greek, Mediterranean, and international cuisine this restaurant is open all year round. Sunsets with this view are splendid, something that will carve in you memories for your lifetime. Each summer, lots of yachts are anchored around Sveti Stefan, so it is good to find your right place on time.
Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00
Address: Sveti Stefan 85310
Phone: +382 69 187 988
E-mail: olive@pureangel.me

5. Verige 65 - Verige strait, Boka Bay

This is newly opened place, but his position and specific architectural style makes him very noticable, since it is located in most famous strait in Boka Bay called Verige. It resemble us on boat that have landed on shore and melted with it. Cuisine is international, modern, with variety of seafood and meat in offer. There is dock in front of restaurant so you can come directly with your vessel in front of it. You can watch boats passing strait, even enormous cruiser, which can often be breathtaking.
Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00 (winter season)
                            08:00-01:00 (summer season)

Address: 19 E65, Kostanjica, 85330 Kotor
Phone: +382 67 656 575
E-mail: verige65@gmail.com

6. Restaurant "NOBU", Sveti Stefan, Budva

Nobu Montenegro is part of world famous franchise of restaurants, owned by even more famous actor Robert De Niro, known for their fine dining and ellegance. With perfection in every detail, this restaurant offers you specific Japanese cuisine, carefully chosen to leave every visitor in wonder. Whole ambient is fulfilled with amazing view on Sveti Stefan. Reservations are not obligatory, but are recommended.

Hours: Restaurant open during summer months
Address: Sveti Stefan 85310
Phone: +382 69 133 158

7. Restaurant "Savoia" - Bar, Montenegro

A short walk from marina in Bar to the city center will take you to restaurant Savoia. Located in residential building this is definitely surprise when you enter it, everything is made with taste, thinking of details, making private rooms that guarantee you total privacy and discretion. One closed terrace, one open in shade of pine trees. Executive chef spent lot of time in Italy which had great impact on menu, so dominant is Mediterranean cuisine with note of Italian proficiency. Various sweet delights are just one of things that will make come again and again.
Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-00:00

Address: Jovana Tomaševića 16, Bar 85000
Phone: +382 30 311 214, +382 69 633 333
E-mail: restoransavoia@gmail.com

8. ''Kod Miska'' - Ada Bojana, Ulcinj

One of oldest restaurants in this part of Montenegro, this is a must visit place if you like seafood. On the natural border of Albania and Montenegro, where river Bojana enters Adriatic, this restaurant is located. You can anchor your yacht and then come with tender through this small fisherman village, or organize someone to come for you, but anyway, it will be worth. Prepared in traditional ways, fresh fish which is caught every day is served for you, and this combination will leave you speechless. Fish in salt is just on of meals that is an experience for itself, from serving to taste.
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00

Address: Ada Bojana, Ulcinj 85360

Phone: +382 69 324 346
E-mail: lazarl@t-com.me

9. ''The Dining Room" - Regent Porto Montenegro, Tivat

Located in heart of one of world best marina, Porto Montenegro, this restaurant offers you real five star premium feel. Part of one of most luxurious hotels in Montenegro, Regent, this restaurant serves variety of cuisine combination, international with touch of Montenegrin sense, gives a traditional thought a supreme quality. As you can leave your yacht for long therm berth or just visit Tivat, this restaurant will certainly become place to stop and have at least one memorable meal. During season various culture and music entertainment performances are held in restaurant.
Hours: Mon-Sun 07:00-22:00
                            07:00-23:00 (summer season)
Address: Porto Montenegro, Tivat 85320
Phone:  +382 32 660 660
E-mail: reservations.pm@regenthotels.com

10. ''Konoba Catovica mlini'' - Morinj, Boka Bay

Last but definitely not the least, this is place where all your senses will be delighted. Between Herceg Novi and Kotor, you will find this oasis of taste, with wide selection of small domestic wine producers one of best seafood is served here. Whole ambient is astonishing, swans and ducks are swimming freely, nature is almost intact and all of that is less then hundred meters from sea. You can anchor your yacht in vicinity and come directly to restaurant with your tender, even helipad is on site so all kinds of access are available.

Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-21:00 (winter season)
                            11:00-23:00 (summer season)
Address: 85338 Morinj, Boka Bay
Phone: +382 32 373 030
E-mail: catovicamlini@t-com.me

These are just some of restaurants that we have mentioned. Based on our personal experience and on information that we got from our clients that have visited Montenegro. We can organize you tasting, events and tours in all parts of  Montenegro, which will be suited your wishes.

You can contact us for cooperation and credits.

Restaurants in Bar

Bar municipality is located in the south of Montenegro, between the Adriatic Sea and Lake Skadar. The city is located at 42°6' latitude and 18°6' longitude, at an altitude of 4 meters. Marina Bar is located in the center of Bar. Bar has over 270 days of sunshine making it one of the sunniest cities in Europe. With a great rail and road connectivity, it is an important link in the intermodal transport, which gives it a huge advantage over other ports in Montenegro and in the region. 

Caffe Pizzeria Ciao 

Caffe Pizzeria Ciao is located on the promenade of King Nikola, a 5-minute walk from the Bar marina and the Port of Bar. In addition to the great food and pleasant surroundings, you can enjoy the view of the pond beach and the sea. Pizzeria Ciao is highly recommend to all who enjoy seafood menus, offering squid, octopus, and various species of marine fish. In addition, you can try all kind of pizzas prepared by following authentic recipes, as well as distinctive Montenegrin dishes and specialties. 

Opening hours 7-24h 

 Knjaževa Bašta

Restaurant Knjaževa bašta is one of the well-preserved monuments of Bar. This facility is part of a complex which King Nikola erected in the second half of the 19th century. Its authentic ambience, professional service, good food and great wine selection, provides a different atypical atmosphere. There are "prince´s" specialties, Mediterranean cuisine, risottos, a large selection authentic appetizers both cold and hot, national and fish specialties, which feature a large number of sauces that will take your breath away.  

Opening hours 7-24h

Pizzeria Portofino 

Pizzeria Portofino is located at Obala 13. Jula, near Marina Bar and the Bar Harbor. Outstanding Italian food and friendly staff is what characterizes this place. In addition to the original Italian food, you will enjoy the traditional Montenegrin dishes, seafood, with a beautiful the view of the sea and the port of Bar.  

Opening hours 7-24h

If you liked some of our suggestions, and you want to experience the magic of Montenegrin cuisine, and enjoy the view of the Adriatic Sea, or if you need any information related to restaurants, or want to make a reservation, please contact us.

                                      Your Yacht Agent Montenegro