3 Best Restaurants in Montenegro

Believed to be the oldest restaurant in Kotor, this rustic eatery is one of the best places in town for lobster, mussels, and fresh fish, such as barbecued zubatac (dentex) drizzled with olive oil and served with a wedge of lemon. The candlelit dining room has exposed stone walls, a wood-beam ceiling hung with fishing equipment, and a big open fireplace. In summer, extra tables are set outside on the piazza.

Grill houses and butcher shops go hand-in-hand, making Marenda Grill House a perfectly placed spot just outside Kotor's Old Town. The meat is about as locally sourced as you're going to get, cooked to perfection in a down-to-earth setting. The interior is nothing to write home about, but this is most definitely substance over style.

A longtime staple of Podgorica’s traditional dining scene, Tavern Lanterna remains one of the best restaurants in the country. The Old Town location can’t be beaten, while the menu touches on Montenegrin classics. The range of veal dishes is fantastic. Be sure to grab a seat on the terrace if there is space.