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Bota Šare Kroz polje 5, Mali Ston, tel. (+385-20) 75
44 82/(+385-) 091 175 44 79, botamaliston@gmail.
com, www.bota-sare.hr. Not as famous as Kapetanova
kuća next door, but the shady terrace and old-fashioned
stone interior present stiff competition to the rather more
modern neighbours. If you’re squeamish about raw oysters,
this is a good place to sample numerous dishes containing
the cooked little critters. Excellent. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00.
(70 - 200kn). PALGB
Galija Vuličevićeva 1, Cavtat, tel. (+385-20) 47 85 66,
mislav.burdjelez@du.t-com.hr, www.galija.hr. A strong
selection of charcoal grilled meats including excellent steaks,
plus unusual seafood specialities including shrimps in honey
and sea urchins - have a go, if you think you’re hard enough!
This pleasantly casual stone house has great terraces and is
right on the Cavtat waterfront.QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. Closed
December - March. (80 - 120kn). PAEGBX
Kapetanova kuća Mali Ston, Ston, tel. (+385-20)
75 42 64/(+385-20) 75 45 55, ostrea.info@ostrea.hr,
www.ostrea.hr. Head chef Lidija Kralj is Croatian TV’s Delia
Smith, and this restaurant has a countrywide reputation. It’s a
crime not to try the fresh oysters from the Bay of Ston directly
in front of the sheltered terrace. We were a little surprised by
sharp pieces of prawn detritus in the robustly flavourful risotto
and by the stale bread (it was Sunday). QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
(60 - 100kn). PALGB
Leut Trumbićev put 11, Cavtat, tel. (+385-20) 47 84 77/
(+385-) 098 24 42 25, info@restaurant-leut.com, www.
restaurant-leut.com. One of the best places to try quality
local cooking in Cavtat, this little gem on the waterfront in the
very centre of this beautiful little town is renowned among
locals for its risottos. They don’t mess around when it comes
to steaks and seafood either. Open from February 4.QOpen
11:00 - 24:00. (70 - 250kn). PAGBX
Villa Neretva Splitska 14, Krvavac 2, Metković, tel.
(+385-20) 67 22 01/(+385-) 098 36 17 00, info@hotelvilla-neretva.com,
www.hotel-villa-neretva.com. A family
run hotel offering photo safaris in the Neretva delta and local
freshwater delicacies such as eel and frog. If your courage
doesn’t extend that far, you can choose from a solid range of
traditional meat dishes including Dalmatian pašticada - beef
in sauce with prunes and gnocci. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. (50
- 120kn). PALGBX
Zure Lumbarda 239, Korčula, tel. (+385-20) 71 23
34/(+385-) 091 512 87 12, batistic.zure@du.t-com.
hr, www.zure.hr. If you opt to enjoy the shallow, fine sand
beaches at Lumbarda, don’t miss a meal at this rather special
place. The owners catch, rear and grow everything that lands
on your table. The food is excellent, and the pomegranate
rakija a unique experience! QOpen 18:00 - 23:00. December
- April Open on request. (60 - 120kn). AGBX
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Kontonjata
From Dubrovnik in the south, it’s a strongly flavoured
dessert that looks like a jelly. No friends, it’s not a jelly
at all but is instead the wiggly product of a sweet and
bitter fruit called dunja. Wise old grandmas often place
a number of these yellow guys all around the house to
ward off the raunchier stenches that can build up from
time to time.
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Pizza
Baracuda B/C-3, Nikole Božidarevića 10, tel. (+385-
20) 32 31 60/(+385-) 091 572 62 65. Claims to be the
first pizzeria in town, serving hot pizza pie as big as your
tummy! QOpen 10:00 - 22:30. Closed February. (25 - 80kn).
PNGBS
Mea Culpa B-3, Za Rokom 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 34 30,
meaculpa@mea-culpa.hr, www.mea-culpa.hr. Serves
up a somewhat pricey but reasonable pie - pizzas can be
a bit iffy in Dubrovnik. This complex includes a pizzeria, a
grill for ćevapčići (shish kebab, basically) and a lovely dark
wood pub with a great stack of rock-based CDs on the
bar. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. Closed January. (27 - 70kn).
PJAGBS
Oliva D-3, Lučarica 5, tel. (+385-20) 32 45 94. In an
alleyway behind the Stradun, Oliva seems slightly more
authentic than some of the other pizzerias in town, as if a
bit more thought has gone into the quality of the ingredients
that go on top of the pie. Pizzas come in sizes of either small
(i.e. just about sufficient for one person) or large - the larger
ones being big enough to feed approximately one and a half
hungry adults, presuming you can find half an adult to share
with. Salads, lasagnas and takeaway service also available.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. Closed February - March 15. (40 -
90kn). PAGB
Seafood
Kamenice C-3, Gundulićeva poljana 8, tel. (+385-20)
32 36 82. Kamenice has legions of fans around the world for
its huge portions of tasty seafood and cheap, cheap prices.
It’s a simple place on the market square, near the statue of
Mr Gundulić. QOpen 10:00 - 16:00. Closed January 6 - 31.
(58 - 110kn). BS
Pergola H-2, Kralja Tomislava 1, tel. (+385-20) 43 68
48/(+385-) 098 24 37 61, pergola1862@net.hr. This
little restaurant has been on this spot for years. It’s sweet
and intimate with attentive staff, and is well known for
exceptionally fresh fish, simply prepared to let the flavours
come to the fore. On the pleasant terrace, food is prepared on
a charcoal grill before your very eyes. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
(80 - 150kn). PALG
Ice cream and cakes
Dolce vita C-2, Nalješkovićeva 1a, tel. (+385-20)
32 16 66. This colourful little spot does great cakes,
muffins and ice cream - among the best in town - just off
Stradun. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. PNB
GradsKavana D-3, Pred Dvorom 1, tel. (+385-20)
32 12 02 / press 2, sales@mea-culpa.hr, www.meaculpa.hr.
The excellent city coffee house, for many years
a cult meeting place, has a superb collection of cakes.
We particularly like the macaroni cake with walnuts and
the almond cake (kolač od mandule), and apple pita is
excellent too. Melt in the mouth! QOpen 08:00 - 24:00.
PJAB
Sugar&Spice B-3, Sv.Josipa 5, tel. (+385-20) 32
40 39,/(+385-) 091 361 95 50, www.sugarandspicedubrovnik.com.
Every once in a while most of us
surrender to a craving and this small temple of sweet
and salty Croatian homemade delicious cakes, tarts
and souvenirs is just the haven needed. It is located in
the tranquil part of the Old Town, just beside the Stradun
where you can sit on the terrace and indulge in coffee or
anything your taste buds desire. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.
Closed January. A
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