Explore Montenegro’s restaurants

‘What was the food like?’  This is a common question people may ask when you return from your hols and it is an area where we don’t like to be disappointed. Montenegro has a wide choice of restaurants and due to its position from Europe its gastronomy has a lot of Italian, Greek, Turkish and eastern European influences as well as its own traditional diet creating a varied menu and hopefully satisfying the majority of taste buds.

Here are a pick of stand-out restaurants inland and around the coast...

Kotor and Kotor Bay

Galion

This fish restaurant is situated in Kotor Marina, make sure you ask for a table right on the waterside as this comes with fantastic views of the old town and the bay. Galion is a five minute walk from the gates of the old town.

La Pasteria

This is an Italian restaurant in Kotor’s old town situated opposite the picturesque St. Triphun Cathedral and is a great place for people watching whilst sipping on a local beer.

Stari Mlini – ‘Old Mill’

Situated on the Bay of Kotor, this is one of Montenegro’s finest restaurants set in a restored water-

mill. This is a top restaurant which offers local cuisine with all the menu using fresh local produce,

Adriatic seafood and traditional culinary methods that date back 300 years.

Budva and around

Jadran kod Krsta

This is a popular family-owned restaurant situated between two promenades on the coast next to the old town of Budva, serving Mediterranean dishes and is renowned for its daily fresh fish, clams, and crabs.

Konoba Stari Grad

This restaurant has a great setting with the rear opening onto a beachside private terrace close to a children’s play area with a traditional menu which mainly comprises of seafood and live music in the summer evenings.

Herceg Novi

Tri Lipe

Tri Lipe is a popular spot in the evenings and is situated in a leafy terrace under massive old lime trees and serves meat and fish cooked on a grill as well as spicy Serbian goulash!

Kruso

This restaurant has a great waterside setting serving a traditional Montenegrin menu including grilled meat and seafood and a selection of soups, salads and pasta dishes with live music in the evenings.

Traktir

This restaurant serves Montenegrin, Russian and eastern European specialities so is a great restaurant to try different and distinct flavours whilst you are in Montenegro.

Tivat- restaurants inside Porto Montenegro

Prova

Prova is a smart restaurant lounge bar located in the centre of Tivat, shaped like a boat so when you are seated on the deck of the ship, it will feel as though you are on the sea surrounded by yachts and ships serving a modern take on Montenegrin classics.

One

This restaurant is one of the most stylish places to eat on the coast with the location of the bar looks out onto the jetty. It offers meat and fish dishes and has vegetarian options.

Explore Montenegro’s Beaches

‘Is there a beach?’ When booking a summer holiday, being near a beach is a likely tick box and Montenegro’s beautiful shoreline certainly ticks that box. The coastline is 293 km long with 73 km beaches stretched across 117 locations coupled with striking mountainous terrain. Montenegro’s beaches provide the perfect spot for relaxation and soaking up the warm Mediterranean sun and if you can tear yourself off the sun lounger, a lot of beaches have water sports on offer and a game of beach volleyball or cricket usually goes down a treat with family and friends. Furthermore, Montenegro boasts the cleanest waters in Europe and satisfying all preferences, there are sand, pebble and rock beaches.

Budva Riviera is located in Western Montenegro and has a long coastline of beaches, so this really is the spot for those craving a beach break. Here are a pick of the best beaches in Budva Riviera and around…

Becici Beach is a family friendly, popular beach a few kilometres from Budva that is a mile long and has been claimed as the most beautiful beach in the Med. A mile long, it has both sand and pebbles and is backed by the surrounding mountains. There are plenty of sea facing restaurants and bars for perfect sunset views as well as every water sport and activity on offer.

The Island of St Nikola Nicknamed ‘Hawaii’, St Nikola is a tiny uninhabited paradise island with three pristine sandy beaches surrounded by dense forest home to the huge-horned moufflan sheep. Accessible via a five minute boat ride from Budva Harbour, visitors can climb the short path to the summit of this 2 km long island for panoramic views across the Riviera. Whilst on the island, as well as the beaches, people can visit the island’s small church and this is also a restaurant that is open during the summer months.

Sveti Stefan is a UNESCO protected site and is one of Montenegro’s exclusive beauty spots. It is a tiny islet attached to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. It has been revived as a tourist resort under the Aman Resorts brand and has been restored to its former glory maintaining its ancient charm. Whilst at Stevti Stefan, guests can enjoy the striking red sandy beaches and try a hand at diving. Notable past guests include Sofia Loren, Sylvester Stallone and Claudia Schiffer.

Petrovac is a coastal town and is home to some of the most frequented beaches along Budva’s Riviera and is one of the protected regions in the area. Lučice beach is a little bay not far from the main town with a sandy shore backed by a pine and oak forest. Like its neighbour Sveti Stefan, it also has red sand as well as two islets Katic and Sveta nedjelia, popular dive sites for enthusiasts.

PORTO MONTENEGRO

View of Marina from one of the residences, photo taken July 2010

Porto Montenegro has joined the likes of Saint Tropez and Monaco as the latest Euro hot spot for the rich and famous and the resort ticks all of the boxes as a plush holiday destination: glitzy marina complete with super yachts, an array of hotels, restaurants and  designer shops and apartments that would set you back millions of Euros. It was even the holiday choice for British tycoon Nat Rothschild who held an extravagant gathering with his friends and family.

Lido Mar, photo taken July 2011

Porto Montenegro has been on the map before as a popular hangout for the wealthy elite and stars of the screen and back in its day it welcomed guests such as Princess Margaret, Sofia Loren, Richard Burton and Liz Taylor. When Montenegro gained independence from Serbia, the country quickly re-established itself as a holiday destination described by Tatler travel guide as ‘the Mediterranean’s most glittering playground.’

By day guests can hang out at the Purobeach club where you can recline on sun loungers and cabanas soaking up stunning views of the marina and surrounding mountains, take a dip in the 64 meter pool , sip cocktails, sample local cuisine and take advantage of the yoga classes and spa treatments available. Purobeach founder Mats Wahlstrom also owns clubs in Marbella, Palma and Vilamoura and his clubs have all been designed to achieve a laid-back and luxurious feel.The club has a relaxed atmosphere as a DJ plays chilled music all day long. 

By night, guests have a choice of stylish bars and restaurants including Mitsu- Montenegro’s first ever sushi bar the latest upmarket haunt to join Porto Montenegro’s restaurant scene.

Porto Montenegro combines luxury, charm and stunning scenery and has re-asserted its appeal to a fashionable clientele.  Even better, it is still to some extent undiscovered by the masses and this is partly what it owes its charm to.

For more information on Porto Montenegro, please visit: http://www.portomontenegro.com/