The best restaurants Montenegro

Located at the bottom of the ski slope, it allows you to eat in a warm atmosphere after a day of hiking or skiing. In 1971 this family from Žabljak opened the first ski resort in Montenegro. Two years later, at the foot of the slope, they set up the first restaurant in town, which has since become an institution. Local cuisine under a bell in the central room overlooking the slope. A varied menu with mountain dishes such as cicvara (polenta). Upstairs, 10 rooms offer a panoramic view of the slopes and the town.

Housed in a small, recent white building, right next to the northern entrance to the old town and the church of Sainte-Marie, this unpretentious restaurant focuses on fresh fish and shellfish. The menu also includes some grilled meats, cheeses and very good local cold cuts. The restaurant also has a good regional wine list. The cuisine is of good quality, especially when eaten on the terrace. The desserts are delicious! We recommend you try their ice cream.

Ideally located in the heart of the old town, this café-restaurant boasts a superb terrace overlooking the sea. It's the ideal place to fill up on a snack, sip a Turkish coffee or enjoy a vanilla ice cream in a refined setting. Housed in a beautiful ^19th-century building, the terrace has been refurbished with modern wooden furniture. In the evening, the view over the bay is magical, so dress up for the evening and enjoy an excellent meal. Prices remain reasonable in a sumptuous setting. Attentive staff.

Drive at a pace so you don't miss it. Located in the property of the Ćatović family for over 200 years, this old mill was transformed into a luxury tavern in 1997. Ideal for summer meals as it has a beautiful outdoor garden, where a stream flows. Inside, the old stone house has a "lost time" spirit. A rich choice in the kitchen (80 different dishes and 200 kinds of wine). The menu is in French. The service, in traditional local dress, is professional. It is one of the best restaurants in the Balkans.

Excellent little Dalmatian tavern, run by a very nice couple! Originally from Muo, a small fishing village in the mouths of Kotor, Rino is an expert in fish and seafood. Passionate about fishing since his childhood, he now cooks according to the traditional tasty recipes of the mouths. Fair prices: sea salad, raw marinated sardines, fried fish, mussels and clams. The seafood risotto is a treat. Intimate atmosphere. With his wife, they also have an agency specialized in outdoor activities.

The most popular bistro in the old town, which has recently been enriched with a more elegant interior room and a real wine cellar (one hundred different kinds). Located in an old Ottoman house, it is part of the local folklore. Daily dishes (sarma, goulash) at unbeatable prices. One comes here especially for the meat specialties (except pork) under the "sač" (tagine), for the equally cheap roasts and for the home-made desserts (baklava, tufahije). We appreciate the outdoor terrace upstairs. An excellent address.

This tavern, located next to the village bridge, has a pleasant terrace bathed by the refreshing breeze of the lake in summer. It is made of stone and is a small museum with old tools, weapons and other authentic objects. Excursions on the lake are available. A la carte: delicious lake fish or grilled meat. You will discover national dishes prepared in an original way (carp, eels, local cheese...). In the basement there is a rustic room, very cool in summer, offering a more intimate atmosphere. An excellent address.

The oldest family restaurant is an address not to be missed! Located on the cobbled street leading up to the old town gate, it occupies a rustic house and a terrace set against the ramparts. Dino and Aida, the owners, concoct a traditional, tasty cuisine, made from local products in a wood-fired oven. Everything you eat is produced here: salads from the garden, local goat cheese, aubergine dishes, various stuffed vegetables, local roast lamb, traditional veal with onions, etc.

Large restaurant on the lake, both modern and trendy. We appreciate its beautiful interior room, decorated and modern, but especially the breathtaking terrace. The cuisine offered in this modern restaurant is a real delight: international and local specialties such as marinated carp, lamb or veal under cover " ispod sača ", served on the lakefront around the pool in a sublime setting. Attentive service. Large parking lot. Really a good address for a culinary stopover by the lake.

In a rustic setting, with exposed beams and a large fireplace, you will eat typical local dishes. A wide choice of cold meats, grilled meats, cheeses and mixed salads. The menu also features a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fish. The generous menu will satisfy even the greediest of palates. The wine list offers a wide choice of local and international wines. The service is impeccable. In summer, a large terrace allows you to eat outside. For the record, you should know that Gaddafi was one of the restaurant's customers!

Along the bay and on the main street, you can't miss the Hotel Conte restaurant. The interior is beautiful and the terrace is large, with a lovely view directly out over the bay. Close to the square overlooking the Church of St. Nicholas and sumptuous Baroque buildings. Quality service and cuisine, with a wide choice of fish and seafood dishes with Adriatic flavors: black risotto, shrimp gnocchi... but also local dishes. You can also opt for the tasting menu. Excellent Montenegrin wine list.

Located in the former house of the Nobel Prize winner for literature, Ivo Andrić (1892-1975), this restaurant is especially worth seeing for its peaceful, green terrace in the middle of a small shady garden. The menu is varied and the prices moderate, but the cuisine is rather average. One can come there simply to have a drink, to have a quick bite to eat or to have a snack, after the visit of the Municipal Museum, for example, which is located just next door! The staff is very welcoming. Very nice place to have a good break after the effort.

Along a flat road, the Izvor restaurant is an excellent option for tasting authentic local dishes. Its menu offers a selection of traditional Montenegrin dishes, such as meat dishes, soups and salads. The portions are generous and the prices are affordable. The restaurant has a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a simple but comfortable decoration. The waiters are friendly and helpful, which makes a meal at Izvor even more enjoyable. The quality of the food is excellent.

In a mountain setting, a fairly new restaurant in a stone house. Rustic atmosphere with a wood fire, drying hams and agricultural tools on the walls. The cheeses and hams are excellent, with a very good quality/price ratio. Hearty dishes, served by a fast and efficient staff, always friendly. Small shop with local products and fresh homemade bread, so don't hesitate to take the tasty sandwiches for the road.

Spot this sign there on the road east of Perast: Милош. Устричная Ферма с Рестораном. It is difficult to find proper seafood in Montenegro. At Miloš, you will be delighted!

A few cats, very clean, will keep you interested company. A charming team will offer you a table in front of the lake, where only the mountains cut the view. Accompany your mussels and oysters with a glass of dry white wine from the region. You have your little piece of paradise in Montenegro. Lexicon: oyster, oustritsa, mussel, midiya.

Bistro Taraca is one of the two good addresses in the city of Kotor. You only have to cross the canal. The food is fresh, there is a choice and the drinks are good. This place run by the locals should ring in your ears as a place where quality will be the order of the day. From breakfast to dinner, you'll eat with a view of the Scurda River to the mountains in the distance. For drinks, have a coconut or ginger smoothie. Since the locals are into ayurvedas, ginger is always a good option.

In the center of the old town of Kotor, here is one of the two beautiful addresses of the city. Diana welcomes you in her restaurant where you can eat a simple and greedy cuisine, in a bistro spirit. Let yourself be tempted by the Raff coffee with lavender. Finally, take a slice of medovik, it is excellent. From breakfast to dinner, you can enjoy a cappuccino next to a wall decorated with Guignol-like deities connected by wires. Ask to turn on the electricity, you are looking at Noah's ark during the flood(Potop in Serbian).

So Frenchy fish restaurant and not to be missed! On his terrace by the sea, Dragan, the talented chef who has worked for 15 years at the Club Méditerranée and speaks our language, offers a cuisine from the mouths of Kotor that is to die for. The house specialties are hearty: prawns with mead and cheap mussels.

It is also a gallery where he exhibits his paintings, and he has just published a book in French on the recipes of the mouths For your pleasure which he sells on the spot. Reservations are recommended in the evening in summer as the place is very popular.

If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, look no further than Konoba Bedem in Stari Bar. This quaint place specializes in oriental cuisine with an emphasis on almonds. This fruit is often mentioned in the Koran. You can enjoy traditional dishes such as tagine with almonds or chicken stuffed with almonds. The portions are generous and affordable. The décor is rustic, with stone walls and dimmed lights to create a warm and intimate atmosphere.

This is the must of the city's restaurants! A family restaurant renowned for its local specialties. With its stone construction on the waterfront, it is located in front of the fishing port. Right next to the "Forte Mare" fortifications, it offers a terrace covered with vines and flowers, all in a very cosy atmosphere. It offers a wide choice of fish, seafood and also wines. It is easily recognizable by its outdoor furniture and wooden tables. The music is soft in a very refined atmosphere.