Southern Dalmatia Restaurants
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Plan to relax for a couple of hours at this old stone home in the village of Žrnovo over a glass of wine and a platter of authentic, delicious food; try grilled seafood or traditional Žrnovski makaruni (fresh handmade pasta). Call ahead to arrange a short walking tour of the village and a sweet lesson on how to roll macaroni with the patriarch of the family.
In the courtyard of an old stone cottage in the tiny village of Pupnat (34 km [21 miles] west of Korčula Town), this welcoming restaurant is a firm favorite serving gourmet fare prepared from the family's own farm. The menu changes seasonally, but look out for the house specialty; a platter of homemade pršut (prosciutto), goat's cheese, olives, and eggplant pâté, in which the owner says you can see their entire history.
Follow the scent of fresh basil—Chef Maja's favorite herb—to Aterina, a playful restaurant occupying a square on the periphery of the Old Town, with views to the palm-lined promenade and sea below. Making use of great local produce, it offers a refreshing change from typically heavy Dalmatian dishes with a lighter take on local favorites. Order the "small plate" to try a sample of each of the tapas-style starters including cheese, smoked ham, anchovies, and marinated vegetables. Don't leave without trying one of the wonderful fresh desserts like basil cake and peaches in Grk.
Tucked away on a small terrace near the cathedral, Bota Šare takes the best local produce and turns it into beautifully presented sushi, sashimi, carpaccio, and tartare. This is also a great place to try oysters from the nearby town of Ston; it's safe to say the Šare family, who also runs one of the best restaurants in Mali Ston, does them best.
Overlooking the morning market in the Old Town, Kamenice remains popular for the fresh oysters for which it is named, plus generous platters of girice (small fried fish) and pržene ligne (fried squid). It's cheap and cheerful, offers unbeatable value for the location, and is much-loved by locals and tourists alike.
Known throughout Croatia, this longstanding favorite is synonymous with Ston and fresh oysters. Slightly more upscale than the other restaurants in Mali Ston, people come from far and wide to feast on the shellfish here, as well as the black risotto, prepared by owner and cook Lidija Kralj.
A great choice for traditional food in the Old Town, this restaurant right beside the cathedral serves quality meals with an unbeatable ambience. It's open late, great for people-watching under the stars, and live musicians often set up on the cathedral steps. It isn't on the menu, but ask nicely if you can order the gregada, a typical, mouthwatering fish stew big enough for two.
The village of Lumbarda is known for two things: beaches and Grk wine, and you can enjoy them both at this beachside konoba, where you’ll tuck into uberfresh octopus while sipping Grk made by the charming local brothers who own the restaurant. Great for a lazy lunch or a romantic dinner, this is one of the best and most reliable spots on Korčula.
An island that belongs to local fishers and the cats who await them on the dock is naturally going to be home to one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Southern Dalmatia. With its prime location overlooking the harbor in Šipanska Luka, opposite the bay from the ferry pier, Kod Marka is very popular with sailors and yacht guests. Grab a seat on the terrace, enjoy a glass of wine, and order the catch of the day.
Located one street behind Tiha Bay, Konoba Kolona is a firm favorite among locals. It has two large covered terraces plus indoor seating and reasonable prices for popular dishes such as lobster by the kilo, mussels buzara (tomato and white wine sauce), and octopus carpaccio.
Kopun refers to capon, the rooster that was a delicacy during the time of the Republic. It's just one of the old-fashioned dishes you can find at this charming local favorite that, with its modern aesthetic, manages to make the most traditional of Dubrovnik recipes seem avant-garde. With a lovely terrace at the top of the Jesuit Steps and a few indoor tables in the art-filled interior, it is a great choice to try the best of Dubrovnik cuisine.
Specializing in vegan fare, this playful eatery on Prijeko Street has just a dozen tables and is deservedly popular; for years it was the only veggie option in town. Their menu changes regularly, but you can expect soups, salads, and international dishes like falafel, curry, and moussaka.
Designed to look like an actual ship with a life-size captain at the helm, what at first glance might seem like a tourist trap is actually one of the best restaurants in town. Try the seafood platter for two, with tuna steak, grilled squid, mussels, scampi, and extraordinary sea bream, plus a glass of local wine.
This colorful little bistro has a young, passionate team and a creative female chef; together they have created a plant-based menu using local, seasonal produce from farms in Southern Dalmatia, Konavle, and the open market just around the corner. The menu changes seasonally but highlights include "Mac 'n Tease" (pasta with truffle "cheese" sauce) and pizza made with sweet potato crust. Dubrovnik's second vegan restaurant is located right on the harborfront in Gruž, making it the perfect spot to fuel up before or after a long cruise, bus, or ferry ride. There are a few tables inside, or you can grab a seat on their spacious back terrace.
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