Seafood, Dubrovnik

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Nautika is one of two highly praised restaurants in the area of the Old Town of Dubrovnik which are under the one ownership - Nautika is situated just outside the Pile Gate entrance to the Old Town, whereas Proto is within the town walls.

We had a reservation at Proto but happened upon Nautika on our evening walk and decided to dine there instead, having already seen Proto and preferring the setting of Nautika.

It is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Croatia, but I am inclined to disagree.

The setting is indeed stunning - overlooking the sea just outside the old town walls. The building itself is floodlit, as are the town walls, and so it makes a very romantic setting at night. As you enter or leave you will find yourself surrounded by courting couples lost in each others company. Inside it's a rather different story. The restaurant is designed on a Nautical theme, but as this theme is Naval it is inclined to be a little regimental. Accordingly I didn't find it relaxed or relaxing. The staff are dressed in a Naval-type uniform and the decor is in the theme of an old ship complete with highly polished wood and brass.

I found the menu interesting, if a little confusing, as it could be hard to tell which was a starter and which a main course (and indeed the prices are no indication). However, service was very prompt and very efficient.

Favorite Dish: I started with a rosette of seafood. This was a cold dish consisting of medallions of lobster, prawns, and scallops, garnished with truffle shavings and baby spinach salad. It was tasty but not really yummy, and at almost €50 a plate I won't be rushing to order it again.

My main course is a different matter. Interestingly enough, when I chose it the waitress almost warned me against it stating that it had a very particular combination of flavours that would not suit every palete. I decided to go ahead with it anyway and was so glad I did. It consisted of several little mounds of truffle garnished and scented basmati rice, scallops, diced goats cheese, and a sauce made from cream cheese and truffles. It was divine. I wish I could eat it now!

For dessert we both ate crepes suzette, which were flambeed in front of us. They were mouth watering.

The bill for two people was €300 which included one bottle of Croatian wine and two G&T's. Pricey. Plus there is one big beware - here they charge for the amuse bouche ( a prawn in seafood mousse with basil oil in this instance).

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Restaurant Mimoza, located at Pile, just outside Old Town Dubrovnik and across Hilton Hotel, has reopened it's doors and welcomes you to a newly renovated restaurant. Over 200 seating's on our cozy terraces and 65 sittings inside enable us to also organize special dinner arrangements and events. During summer nights our guests will relax and enjoy our specialties, accompanied by Dalmatian music.

Dundo Maroje is named after the famous play of Dubrovnik’s own Middle Age playwright Marin Drzic (Whose house has been transformed into a museum. See my thing to do tips for more).

Despite it's great location right in the center of the old town, "Dundo" isn't that expensive in Dubrovnik standards. The food is good. This place is among my favorites in Dubrovnik.

Favorite Dish: The mussels I ate were excellent.

Konoba Lokanda Peskarija is my favorite restaurant in Dubrovnik. It’s in a great location (in the old harbor) and serves excellent food, mostly seafood. In Dubrovnik standards, the prices are cheap.

If you visit Dubrovnik out of the season, you’ll have to change to eat inside the cozy konoba. On summer, you’ll probably have difficulties even to find a table outside. It’s worth queuing for some time!

Favorite Dish: In a true konoba style, the menu is rather simple. Everything that I’ve tried in this place on my numerous visits, has been good. The cheese soaked in olive oil is definitely one of my favorites. Try also the house white wine!

I was there few days ago, what a great place, osso bucco was out of this world, presentation of the food is excelent. Great value for the money. I met the owner, Goran who lived and worked in best restaurants in Beverly Hillls for 15 years.

Favorite Dish: Osso bucco, linguini with clams, filet mignon, grilled mixed fish platter

Nice, small tavern on quiet location near the main street in Hotel "Lero".
Spend a pleasant evening enjoying delicious meat and fish specialities together with assorted wines and folk music of Dalmatia region.

Favorite Dish: Choice of fresh fish
Dubrovaèka rozata

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You can find in this place a realy fresh sea food and nice hoste Mr Elvis "captain" he is funny and it is nice to chat while you ordering, can't resist his charme and don't try

Favorite Dish: we had a nice fish plate for two ...delicious...

The Orhan is just by the main Pile gate by St Johns fort. Lovely situaiton but a rip off. How a tuna salad could be so bad I really don't know. The tuna looked like a cat had eaten it first and been sick onto my plate. Obviously they make their money selling rubbish to the tourists and don't care about quality.
I heard one waitress in the back street of Dubrovnik snap at at an American tourist "we don't eat this stuff, we eat proper food up in the mountains". That sums it up.