Let's tell you about Budva's traditional cuisine, as well as the best places to visit in the resort.
Budva is a resort town in Montenegro that attracts many tourists every year. It is just an ideal place to relax on the beach, as well as for those who prefer to spend their leisure time actively. It is important for every tourist to know where to get a real pleasure from the food.
Budva's cuisine
While traveling in a new country, we immerse ourselves in it with great pleasure. We get to know its cultural heritage, marvel at its nature, and sample its cuisine.
The Montenegrin tourist capital's culinary establishments offer something for even the pickiest gourmet. Regardless of their status, almost all restaurants in Budva serving national cuisine are sure to include a variety of meat in their assortment. Meat is often grilled. Portions are usually extremely large - so much so that it is sometimes possible to order for two people.
Popular
A very popular option is the grilled mijesano meso meat.
Sophisticated
Fans of more refined dishes should order the lamb stewed in a special cauldron. It's usually cooked over charcoal, too, which gives it a unique flavor profile.
The most famous and popular gastronomic establishments are located in the historic part of the city, so any traveler will not have any difficulty finding a "tasty" place. In total there are within 160 establishments. There are fancy restaurants, very small coffee shops, and a few attractive budget establishments.
Where to eat in Budva, and for how much - our detailed information will help you navigate your way around when you arrive in this beautiful city.
Budget-friendly establishments
Grill Parma
This place serves mainly meat dishes. It is extremely popular among Budva residents and former travelers. The restaurant has a couple of floors and a cozy terrace, where it is pleasant to spend time after sunset. Russian language is well understood here, there is a parking lot for 4 places, they accept payment by bank cards.
Prices for dishes:
"Mesheno meat"
Meat assortment in portions for two people - within 8 EUR;
Main courses and grill
from 3 - 4 EUR;
garnish
up to 2 EUR;
chorba and other soups
up to 2 EUR;
salads
up to 2 EUR.
Kuzina
An establishment welcoming Russian-speaking tourists, serving meat dishes of excellent quality. The restaurant is famous for national dishes of Montenegrin and Balkan cuisine: cevapcici, rostil, pleskavica and so on. Convenient location, the ability to pay with bank cards, the presence of a small parking lot contribute to the great popularity of "Kužina" among residents and guests of the city. Most of all visitors like to order "lamb from under the sacha", the price of which does not exceed 15 EUR.
Cost of dishes:
Assortment with meat for two people
15 EUR;
national dishes served to order
from 8 to 15 EUR;
main courses and grill
5 to 6 EUR;
salads
up to 2 EUR.
Forsage Gastro Lounge
One of the most popular establishments on the entire coast. Thanks to the high professionalism of the chef, the dishes here are exceptionally refined and unrivaled in flavor. The portions at this place are slightly smaller than the previous two establishments, but still very decent in quality.
The selection includes dishes from Forsage Gastro Lounge's international and European cuisine. Seafood, pizza, pasta, and steaks are also prepared for visitors. The restaurant is characterized by a friendly atmosphere, the ability to pay with bank cards, as well as excellent food presentation.
"Forsazh" is characterized by a variety of prices, with the usual cost of a gastronomic vacation for two people being as follows:
dinner
15 - 20 EUR;
good dinner with wine and drinks
30 - 35 EUR.
Conoba Botsun
A very cozy establishment recommended for family gatherings. The restaurant is essentially universal, as it serves both meat and fish dishes. But its main pride is seafood. Being the complete opposite of "Forsazh" in terms of serving dishes, this restaurant is famous for its truly homely atmosphere and extremely tasty pickles. Almost all of its menu is national cuisine.
The service in "Konoba Botsun" is in Russian, and they accept bank cards.
Pricing:
breakfast omelet
4 - 5 EUR;
chorba and other soups
2 - 3 EUR;
main courses and grill
5 - 9 EUR;
national dishes to order
10 - 16 EUR;
meat platter for two
12 EUR;
sandwiches
2 - 3 EUR;
salads
from 2 EUR.
Kangaroo
A convenient and comfortable establishment, the main plus of which is its location near the hotel with the same name. Equally important is the fact that the restaurant itself is practically right next to the sea - 500 meters from the central beach. The building is enticingly buried in greenery, and so guests can enjoy the coolness on the cozy terrace located on the second floor. The interior is a bit plain, but the cooking there is simply superb.
The restaurant serves dishes of various cuisines, including national cuisine. The menu for visitors is offered in two dozen languages, including Russian, and bank cards are accepted for payment.
Prices:
main courses and grill
4 - 10 EUR;
fish dishes
4 - 12 EUR;
nationals to order
5 - 14 EUR;
Meat platter for two
8 EUR;
pasta
4-5 EUR;
garnishes
up to 2 EUR;
salads and cold appetizers
1-8 EUR.
Babaluu
A relatively cheap and very trendy bar-restaurant with a terrace, where it is always crowded, cheerful and cozy, and good music. Located very not far from the sea - just 200 meters away, the establishment is located on the bottom floor of the shopping and entertainment complex TQ Plaza. The interior was qualitatively worked on by designers in their time, and therefore the institution immediately attracts the attention of visitors with its interior decoration.
Very friendly and friendly staff provides a high level of service. The large parking lot does not create problems with parking. Bank cards and cash are accepted, and the food served is predominantly Italian and Mediterranean. Those who go there should definitely try the coffee and desserts.
Pricing:
breakfast
3-5 EUR;
hot meals
6-11 EUR;
pasta
7-9 EUR;
pizza
5-8 EUR;
sandwiches
3-5 EUR;
salads and cold appetizers
4-9 EUR;
desserts
2-5 EUR.
Grill Relax
A well-known small restaurant with an open terrace, which offers both meat dishes and those made from fish. It also offers simply huge portions, and provides the opportunity to try national cuisine. Here you can always order complete meals at an affordable price. Bank cards are also accepted for payment, and in the "collections" of menus there is a variant in Russian. Grill Relax has gained its popularity thanks to its excellent price-quality ratio.
Prices:
complete lunches
5 EUR;
soups
up to 2 EUR;
meat dishes
4-13 EUR;
fish dishes
6-15 EUR;
salads
up to 3 EUR;
cold appetizers
2-5 EUR;
sandwiches
2-3 EUR.
Tropico
The establishment is located on the central Slovenian Beach, and therefore is very popular with vacationers. There you can choose both a table indoors and on the veranda, as well as on the beach itself. Therefore, everyone can enjoy not only the comfort of home, but also stunning seascapes. The chef is excellent at cooking fish dishes, although you can order meat there as well. National cuisine is not very common - for the most part, European and Mediterranean and seafood are popular at Tropico. On request, guests can organize hookah for them.
Pricing:
Assortment of different types of meat
16 EUR;
meat dishes
8-30 EUR;
fish dishes
18-40 EUR;
pizza and pasta
5-18 EUR;
average bill for two
30-65 EUR;
hookah
25 EUR.
Pivnica
Original pub-restaurant decorated in an authentic style, specializing in Mediterranean, Eastern European, Montenegrin dishes. It is also located on Slovenian Beach and welcomes visitors at tables both inside the building and on the cozy spacious terrace. The service is at an extremely high level with modern and original serving of dishes.
The Pivnitsa serves meat, fish and seafood equally well, and offers a wide range of delicious beer. The place is so versatile that you can book a table there for a lovers' reunion, a family dinner, or a rowdy party of friends.
Prices:
meat dishes
from 10 EUR;
fish dishes
from 16 EUR;
Average bill for two
40-75 EUR.
Dvoriste by Bahce
A colorful Turkish-Montenegrin restaurant, small and cozy. Located in the historic part of the city, it attracts many travelers looking to try Turkish, Eastern European, and Mediterranean cuisine. Warm and relaxed atmosphere of the institution, excellent taste of the offered delicacies, impressive portions - the main criteria of success of the restaurant "Dvorishte".
Meat dishes, steaks are a great success.
Pricing:
Chicken or meat dishes
from 11 to 19 EUR;
fish
up to 25 EUR;
cost of lunch for two
30 to 35 EUR.
This is not the whole list of what Montenegro has to offer in the gastronomic sense. In terms of culinary traditions, this country has taken the best from its neighbors. Budva's restaurants cater for all tastes and tastes, while meat dishes are available even to the most frugal of tourists.
