Dubrovnik is as tourist places, dotted with numerous restaurants and cafes. The busiest ones are located in Dubrovnik Old Town along the street called Preko, as well as along and off Siroka Ulica Street in the Old Town. Lot of restaurants get closed during winter months, off season, but despite that, there is always enough left open all year around to try and enjoy local food.

All Dubrovnik restaurants offer similar food, usual versions of local dishes, such as rizot meaning "seafood risotto", menestra aka "minestrone soup" , buzara (langoustine in a tomato sauce), pizza, grilled meat and other fish specialties.

For up market versions, with formal service and nice sea views from the terrace try :

ATLAS CLUB NAUTIKA Restaurant - Pile, Address: Brsalje 3, Phone: 385 (0)20 442 526 442 573,: " The exclusive restaurant is located in the building which used to be the Dubrovnik Nautical Academy and where the famous Dubrovnik sea captains learned their trade from 1881. The building has recently been renovated, but has retained the decor reminiscent of its rich history and the golden age of the thriving seafaring tradition of the Dubrovnik Republic."

This restaurant is located just outside Pile Gate, in the very heart of the town, conveniently located for transport to and from town.

Proto Restaurant is run under same management. Also conveniently located in Siroka Ulica, off Stradun main promenade:

PROTO - The Old Town, Address: Široka ulica 1, Phone: 385 (0)20 323 234 " Located in the centre of the Old Town. Since 1886. Renovated in 2002. Traditionally renowned for fish specialties prepared according to the old recipes of Dubrovnik fisherman. High quality service. Rich selection of local wines. Among its guests the restaurant also boasts Edward VII, king of England, and Mrs. Simpson. For those seeking a less pricey option, restaurant PROTO in the heart of the Old city, on the corner of Siroka Street and Vara, offers equally exceptional cuisine. Fish specialties and carefully selected ingredients prepared by the best Dubrovnik chefs are served on the summer terrace under a sky of vine-leaves, as well as in the elegant interior. "

Tip: Avoid the restaurant hawkers on Prijeko Street and head straight to Sesame, a local favorite at Pile Gate. Take a seat on the terrace, start with a few oysters from Ston (Croatia’s oyster gold mine, just up the coast), and move on to grilled Adriatic squid or lobster pasta:

SESAME RESTAURANT - Pile, Dubrovnik , Dante Alighieria bb, : "Tovjerna Sesame: 150 meters from the Western entrance into the Old Town in the direction of the post office and adjacent to the town park Gradac, the Dance and Sulic beaches. The Tovjerna is located in a 200-year-old family house, turned toward the North and surrounded by rich vegetation, including orange trees.

List of other Dubrovnik Restaurants:

Konoba "Dubrovacki Kantun", Ulica Boškoviceva 5: "A nice, home atmosphere and the finest Duborovnik cooking. Old style with lots of traditional dishes, vegetables and olive oil. All very tasty and very healthy . Whether you are on a diet or are vegetarian, or you are one of those who enjoys a rich meal combined with fine Dalmatian wine, you will find all you need in our house."

DOMINO Stake House - Dubrovnik Old Town Address: Od Domina 6Phone: 385 (0)20 323 103 : " STEAK HOUSE "DOMINO" - THE FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT local and international cuisine fresh seafish and seafood Dalmatian stylea variety of wines and other drinks fully air-conditioned large summer terrace enjoy the atmosphere of the Old City of Dubrovnik "

Restaurant EDEN - Lapad, Dubrovnik , Kardinala Stepinca 54, Phone: 385 (0)20 435 133 " The finest charcoal-grilled seafood and various other delectables.
Served with a superb selection of Croatian wines. "We're so close to the sea, you can smell the fresh air!" We recommend: Local smoked ham and cheese, fresh sea food, cuttle fish risotto,scampi , langouste, exquisite white sea fish, exquisite meat dishes (sirloin beef american style), home made cake. Taste selected wines from our cellar ..."

KOMIN - Babin Kuk, Address: Iva Dulcica bb Phone: 385 (0)20 435 636: " Restaurant "Komin" is located in the park of the Dubrava- Babin Kuk tourist center, ten minutes ride from the Old Town. It features beautiful terraces that are surrounded by olive trees. It has an indoor restaurant which is decorated in typical rural style. Our specialty is lamb and weal that is prepared domestically. But we can also offer you fresh fish, lobsters, crabs, grilled meat, home made cookies and other delicates, good quality wines and other beverages. You can experience authentic atmosphere in our restaurant. "

AMFORA - Gruž, Address: Obala Stjepana Radica 26, Phone: 385 (0)20 419 419

ANTUNINI - The Old Town, Address: Prijeko 30, Phone: 385 (0)20 321 199

AMORET - The Old Town, Address: Od Pustjerne bb, Phone: 385 20 323 739

BARUN Masarikov put 1Phone: 385 (0)20 437 439

CHINESE RESTAURAT - Pile, Address: Dr. Ante Starcevica 25, Phone: 385 (0)20 425 754

DEFNE - The Old Town Address: Od Puca 1Phone: 385 (0)20 326 222

DUNDO MAROJE - The Old Town, Address: Kovacka bb, Phone: 385 (0)20 321 445

DUBRAVA - Bosanka, Address: Bosanka bb, Phone: 385 (0)20 416 405

DUBRAVKA -The Old Town Address: Bokeljska 2, Phone: 385 (0)20 436 646

EXPRESS RESTAURANT - The Old Town , Address: M. Kaboge 1Phone: 385 (0)20 323 994

GLORIJET - Gruž, Address: Obala Stjepana Radica 16, Phone: 385 (0)20 419 788

JADRAN - The Old Town, Address: Poljana P. Milicevica Phone: 385 (0)20 323 405

KAPETAN - The Old TownAddress: Prijeko 12Phone: 385 (0)20 321 331

LANTERNA, Address: Nikole Gucetica 2

LOKANDA PESKARIJA - The Old Town, Address: Na Ponti bb, Phone: 385 (0)20 324 750

LORA - The Old Town, Address: Prijeko 15, Phone: 385 (0)20 321 661

MASKERON - The Old Town, Address: Miha Pracata 4, Phone: 385 (0)20 323 867

MOBY DICK - The Old Town, Address: Prijeko 20/a, Phone: 385 (0)20 321 170

ORHAN - Pile, Address: Od Tabakarije 1, Phone: 385 (0)20 414 183

POKLISAR - The Old Town, Address: Ribarnica 1, Phone: 385 (0)20 322 176

RAGUSA 2 - The Old Town, Address: Zamanjina 12, Phone: 385 (0)20 321 203

Lapad Restaurants

Dubrovnik Cafes:

Dubrovnik has also numerous cafes that are located all over the town. Interesting ones are outdoor cafés at the Stradun where you can watch the locals partake in the korzo, the nightly promenade. For all night parties options, check out Latino Club Fuego just outside the Pile Gate.

If you want to enjoy sea views, then watch the sunset at Cafe Buza, a café wedged on a rocky terrace between Old Town’s walls and the sea. To reach Buza Cafe, At the COLD DRINKS sign, walk through the buza, or hole in the wall and you are there.

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