Gastronomy in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik

From its spellbinding city walls to the colourful city life, it’s a destination not to be missed

Restaurants, Food & Wine in Dubrovnik

Cuisine of Dubrovnk and its surrounding is colourful and diverse, complex in its simplicity of preparation ensuring that all the value and flavours are preserved. Based on generous use of the finest olive oil, local herbs and produce it is a treat for every palate searching for healthy and authentic Mediterranean aromas. Restaurants scattered within the old town offer many delicacies such as fresh seafood, well known oysters and lobsters from the nearby Ston bay and original sweets such as rozata (egg flan), kotonjata (sweet quince preserve), sugared orange peel and caramelised almonds.

Featured restaurants

Langusto fine dining restaurant

Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, Dubrovnik

Fresh seafood lobster and shellfish prepared by the
best chefs make Langusto restaurant a memorable dining destination.

Elafiti restaurant

Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel, Dubrovnik

Seaview Elafiti a la carte restaurant presents a
whole array of inspiring Croatian and international
dishes.

Arancini (candied orange rind)

Arancini are zesty snacks found in just about every household in Dubrovnik. These sugary, golden sweets are made by cooking strips of orange rind in sugared water which are then dried and decorated. Arancini make a perfect gift from Croatia for friends with a sweet tooth.

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Bruštulane mjendule (sugared almonds)

Take a seat at one of the many cafes and restaurants lining the historic squares of Dubrovnik and you're sure to come across locals crunching on bruštulane mjendule, plates of caramel-coloured sugared almonds, as they watch the world go by.

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Dubrovačka rožata (Dubrovnik crème brulee)

Deliciously creamy with a soft filling and a caramelized topping, Dubrovačka rožata, or Dubrovnik crème brulee, is the most famous and popular dessert in Dubrovnik, traditionally served with slices of fruit, syrup and cream.

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Šporki makaruli (meat and macaroni)

Šporki makaruli or meat and macaroni is a classic dish served on celebration days in Dubrovnik. This savoury sauce of beef, onion, tomato, garlic, parsley and red wine is mixed with cinnamon-flavoured macaroni and topped with grated cheese – a delicious Croatian classic.

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Fritule (pastries)

Fritule pastries are a sweet treat traditionally prepared on Christmas Eve in Croatia. These festive balls of dough are a much loved in Dubrovnik, made with flour, egg, vanilla, brandy and occasionally raisins, deep fried until gold and crispy then sprinkled with icing sugar.

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Kotonjata (quince pudding)

Another authentic treat from the Dubrovnik region is kotonjata, a sweet delight made from quince. Poured into a special shallow dish that has a patterned base, it takes on the form and shape of the pan to make it visually attractive. Kotonjata is a dessert not to be when you're in the Dubrovnik area and is usually served accompanied by fresh bay leaves.

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