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       BRAČ: Konoba Mlin     DUBROVNIK: Dalmatino     DUBROVNIK: Orhan   
       Regional   Road Map D5  Seafood   Road Map F6  Seafood   Road Map F6
       Ante Starčevića 11, Bol  Miha Pracata 6  Od Tabakarije 1
       Tel (021) 635 376   Closed Nov–Mar  Tel (020) 323 070  Closed Jan & Feb  Tel (020) 411 918
       Situated in an old mill in a   An evocatively decorated Old   On a rocky section of coast
       beautiful part of Bol, this   Town restaurant, Dalmatino serves  beneath Lovrijenac fortress,
       restaurant serves traditional   exquisite fish and superb desserts,   Orhan is a romantic location off
       Dalmatian seafood and meat   alongside selected regional wines.  the beaten tourist track in which
       dishes on a terrace with lovely         to enjoy grilled fish and steaks
       sea views.          DUBROVNIK: Glorijet     accompanied by quality
                           Seafood    Road Map F6  Dalmatian wines.
       BRAČ: Ribarska kućica     Obala Stjepana Radića 16
       Seafood    Road Map D5  Tel (020) 419 788   Closed Sun  DUBROVNIK: Taj Mahal   
       Ante Starčevića bb, Bol  This comfortable restaurant next   Bosnian-Herzegovinian
       Tel (021) 635 033   to the fish market in Gruž is the      Road Map F6
       The bare stone interior and   ideal place to try marinated   Nikole Gučetića 2
       shore-side terrrace of the   anchovies, grilled squid, seafood   Tel (020) 323 221
       “Fishermen’s Hut” provide an   risottos and other Adriatic treats.  Don’t be fooled by the name: this
       ideal venue to enjoy fish soups,        is a place for delicious Bosnian-
       shellfish, scampi, lobster and   DUBROVNIK: Kopun     style grilled meats, stews and
       other Adriatic treats.  Regional   Road Map F6  freshly baked pastries filled with
                           Poljana Ruđera Boškovića 7  minced meats, tender spinach
       CAVTAT: Kolona     Tel (020) 323 969  Closed Dec & Jan  or salty white cheese.
       Seafood    Road Map F6  Roast capon and traditional
       Put Tihe 2          Dubrovnik dishes are the   DUBROVNIK: 360°   
       Tel (020) 478 787  Closed Nov–Mar  specialities at this restaurant, with  European   Road Map F6
       A cosy and traditional restaurant   shaded seating on a lovely piazza   Svetog Dominika 1
       with a leafy terrace, Kolona offers   beside the Jesuit church.  Tel (020) 322 222  Closed Jan–Mar
       traditional seafood specialities        European cuisine, a huge wine
       and genuinely friendly service.   DUBROVNIK: Lady Pi Pi     list and extravagant cocktails
       The owner is a fisherman, so   Grill   Road Map F6  are on offer at this romantically
       freshness is guaranteed.  Peline bb     situated restaurant, which
                                     Closed Nov–Mar  occupies a section of the Old
       CAVTAT: Galija     Nestling beneath the town walls,   Town fortifications.
       Seafood    Road Map F6  the Lady serves up delicious cuts
       Vulićevićeva 1      of fish and meat, grilled expertly   DUBROVNIK: Bota Oyster
       Tel (020) 478 566   and served in a walled-garden   and Sushi Bar   
       Baked fish with potatoes is    terrace. No reservations; be   Regional/Japanese  Road Map F6
       just one of the specialities    prepared to wait.  Od Pustijerne bb
       at Cavtat’s leading seafood             Tel (020) 324 034
       restaurant, with outdoor seating   DUBROVNIK:    Fresh on-the-shells from the
       overlooking the seafront.  Lokanda Peskarija     nearby oyster beds at Ston
                           Seafood    Road Map F6  and imaginative sushi fashioned
       DUBROVNIK: Gradska kavana    Na ponti bb  from local ingredients are
       Café       Road Map F6  Tel (020) 324 750  served here in evocative Old
       Pred dvorom 1       With outdoor seating spread   Town surroundings.
       Tel (020) 321 202   along the Old Port quayside, this
       The principal meeting point for   is a reliable choice for grilled
       coffee-sipping locals, the “town   squid, seafood risotto and other
       café” offers an appetizing selection  Adriatic staples.
       of traditional desserts, including
       torta od makarule, a famously rich   DK Choice
       pasta-and-walnut cake.
                            DUBROVNIK: Nishta   
       DUBROVNIK: Komarda     Vegetarian   Road Map F6
       Grill      Road Map F6  Prijeko bb
       Frana Supila bb      Tel (020) 322 088   Closed Sun
       Tel (020) 311 393    Nishta kicked off something of
       Hidden down steps just outside   a gastro-revolution in fish- and
       the eastern entrance to the    meat-obsessed Dalmatia by
       Old Town, Komarda cooks meat   opening this strictly vegetarian
       and fish on an open grill, with   restaurant right in the heart of
       tables set out on a shore terrace.  Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The menu
                            combines Thai, Indian, Mexican
       DUBROVNIK: Tabasco     and Mediterranean influences
       Italian    Road Map F6  to produce a satisfying and
       Hvarska 48a          varied cuisine (suitable for vegans
       Tel (020) 429 595    and gluten-free diners too) that
       Immediately below Dubrovnik’s   frequently surprises with its
       cable-car station, Tabasco offers   creativity and flavour. Only
       thin-crust pizzas from a wood-  a few tables, so booking ahead
       fired oven, served on a shady   is advisable.  Atmospheric dining on a section of the old
       secluded terrace.                       city walls at 360° on Dubrovnik
                                     For more information on types of restaurants see pp232–3
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