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Dining and Restaurants in Montenegro: real experience from chats

Short answer
For affordable dining, choose bakeries, local markets, or restaurants offering set lunch menus like Drago. Avoid tourist hotspots like Budva Old Town, where prices are significantly higher, and remember that grocery stores are closed on Sundays.

From real experience

Average daily food budget for 2 people in Montenegro is highly variable.
Budget dining options: Pekara (bakery) for burek/pastries (3-5 EUR), local Konoba (small tavern) with daily specials (7-12 EUR per dish), or home cooking. Breakfast at home is significantly cheaper than cafe breakfasts. Tourist-heavy areas like Budva Old Town have significantly higher prices (pizza from 11 EUR, main dishes from 20 EUR). Grocery stores are closed on Sundays.
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Seek recommendations for beautiful restaurants in mountainous areas suitable for celebrating a birthday.
Specific suggestions include Amber Restaurant Budva (known for cuisine, service, and ambiance) and Giardino in Rezevici (with a nice view and simple food). For a picturesque setting, Katovici Mline near the ferry is also suggested, accessible by boat if arriving by yacht or small boat.
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To find affordable food in Montenegro, consider local markets for fresh produce, supermarkets like Voli or Idea for groceries, and restaurants offering set lunch menus.
Exploring slightly off the main tourist paths can also lead to better value.
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For dining in Montenegro, consider restaurants offering set menus ('kompleksni obed') for value, such as Drago in Budva (around €15.50 for four courses).
In Ulcinj, try Ada Bojana for traditional fish dishes and seafood. For meat dishes, explore local eateries.
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While dining directly on Sveti Stefan can be expensive, explore options in nearby areas or look for restaurants offering set menus ('kompleksni obed') for more affordable meals.
Prices around €20 per person on the coast can be considered moderate.
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Dobrota offers limited evening entertainment.
For more affordable groceries, explore local markets and the Chinese store ('Kineska robna kuca') located near the 'Dom Zdravlja' (Health Center) on the way to the Old Town.
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Provide restaurant recommendations in Budva, Montenegro, specifically mentioning 'Olimp' (fish restaurant) and 'Citadela' (diverse menu, expensive but scenic).
Also suggest 'Modena' and 'Porat' in Rafailovici as alternatives.
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Grilled chicken can often be found in 'mesarna' (meat shops).
While specific locations in Budva are not mentioned, it's a common offering in such establishments.
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