Where to eat in Budva
A good meal in Budva is not chosen by the sea view alone. In the Old Town, look for restaurants with a focused Mediterranean, Italian or Chinese menu. By the marina, choose fish and seafood; in the streets farther from the waterfront, seek out home-style dishes, grills, bakeries and better-value everyday meals. Budva also has a serious choice of Thai, Japanese, Turkish, plant-based and kosher food. This guide shows where each option makes sense and what is worth ordering at that address.
From a home-style lunch in town to fish by the marina
For cooked dishes, meat baked under the sač or grilled food, choose Kužina or Parma in the streets farther from the waterfront. Jadran Kod Krsta and Porto serve fish and seafood by the water, while the Old Town brings together pasta, Mediterranean dining, Chinese food, coffee and cakes. Babilonija and TQ Plaza are practical for breakfast, and specialised Asian and Turkish restaurants are found in the centre, Old Town and Zavala.
The Old Town, marina and Slovenska waterfront have many restaurants, but for very different reasons. Inside the walls, pasta, Mediterranean food, a Chinese restaurant, coffee and desserts stand out. The seafront has the strongest seafood menus, while breakfast, home-style food, grilled meat and quick meals are easier to find in Babilonija, Rozino and around Mainski put. Zavala and the area around Tre Canne add Japanese, kosher and Turkish food. Choose the dish and part of town first, then the restaurant whose menu is built around that meal. See what specific meals and drinks cost.
Where to eat in each part of Budva
The Old Town brings together Mediterranean, Italian and Chinese food, coffee and desserts. The marina and Slovenska waterfront have the largest choice of seafood restaurants. Farther from the waterfront, breakfast, home-style lunch, grilled meat and fast food are easier to find, while Zavala has Japanese, kosher and contemporary Mediterranean restaurants.
Fiorino and Casper cover coffee, cakes and drinks, Konoba Punta and Pastabar a Mediterranean or Italian dinner, and Hong Kong a Chinese menu inside the walls.
Jadran Kod Krsta is at 10 Slovenska obala, while Porto is by Budva marina. Both suit a longer seafood lunch or dinner.
Kužina on 20 Novembra and Parma on Mainski put suit a home-style or meat-based lunch. Taste of Asia on Popa Jola Zeca adds Thai and other Asian food.
NOI Bakery covers bread and pastries, Babaluu a full breakfast, and Garden Cafe lunch with a burger, meat or pizza. Big Mama on Jadranski put suits a quick or late takeaway meal.
Antioch by Tre Canne has a Turkish menu of mezze, pide, kebabs and künefe.
The Dukley complex on Zavala brings together Sumosan, Shalom and Dukley Seafront for Japanese, kosher and contemporary Mediterranean dining.
What kind of food can you find in Budva
Budva is not simply a row of seafood restaurants by the sea. The city has home-style cooking and grills, artisan bread and all-day breakfast, fast food, coffee and pastry shops, Italian and Mediterranean restaurants, as well as Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Turkish food. Plant-based and kosher restaurants are listed separately because they offer a clearer choice than adapting a dish in a kitchen centred on meat or fish.
01Home-style cooking, sač and grilled meat
2 recommendations · 20 Novembra and Mainski put · cooked dishes, sač and grilled meatKužina is the stronger choice for cooked dishes and meat baked under the sač, while Parma remains a straightforward address for soup, ćevapi and other grilled dishes.
Home-style cooking, sač and grilled meat
2 recommendations · 20 Novembra and Mainski put · cooked dishes, sač and grilled meatKužina is the stronger choice for cooked dishes and meat baked under the sač, while Parma remains a straightforward address for soup, ćevapi and other grilled dishes.
A home-style lunch does not require staying on the waterfront. Kužina on 20 Novembra serves soups, cooked dishes, sač and grilled meat. Parma on Mainski put has a narrower, more direct selection of soups, ćevapi, pljeskavica and other grilled meat.
Kužina
Home-style lunch, cooked dishes and sač
Kužina on 20 Novembra serves soups, grilled meat, home-style cooked dishes and meat baked under the sač. The varied menu suits a family or group whose members do not all want the same dish.
- Cuisine
- Montenegrin, Balkan and grilled meat
- Address
- 20 Novembra
- What to order
- Veal soup and veal or lamb baked under the sač
- Reservations
- Arrange a sač dish earlier in the day
Kužina opens in the morning, so it also works for breakfast before the longer lunch menu begins.
Parma
Soups and grilled meat on Mainski put
Parma is a straightforward choice for soup, ćevapi, pljeskavica and other grilled dishes. The setting is less formal than the seafront restaurants, and the menu suits a generous lunch after the beach.
- Cuisine
- Balkan and grilled meat
- Address
- 70 Mainski put
- What to order
- Soup and a grilled meat dish
- Reservations
- Usually unnecessary for a small table
The venue's full name is Grill Bašta Parma, describing both its open garden and its focus on grilled dishes.
Choose Kužina for soup, a cooked dish or meat baked under the sač. Go to Parma for ćevapi, pljeskavica and other grilled meat.
02Bakeries and all-day breakfast
2 recommendations · Babilonija and TQ Plaza · breakfast from €5.80NOI is the more focused choice for artisan bread and pastries, while Babaluu serves eggs, priganice, porridge and a full breakfast at the table.
Bakeries and all-day breakfast
2 recommendations · Babilonija and TQ Plaza · breakfast from €5.80NOI is the more focused choice for artisan bread and pastries, while Babaluu serves eggs, priganice, porridge and a full breakfast at the table.
Breakfast in Budva can be a quick pastry and coffee or a full plate with eggs, cheese, prosciutto and bread. NOI Bakery is an artisan bakery. Babaluu publishes a menu of omelettes, priganice, porridge and several meat-free breakfasts.
NOI Bakery
Artisan bread and pastries in Babilonija
NOI is a small artisan bakery where bread is the main product rather than an addition to a broad restaurant menu. It suits an early breakfast, bread for an apartment or a pastry to take to the beach.
- Cuisine
- Artisan bakery
- Address
- Babilonija 60
- What to order
- Fresh bread or a pastry from the day's selection
- Reservations
- Not required
The bakery makes its own bread, making it more interesting for visitors who want more than standard laminated pastry.
Babaluu
All-day breakfast in TQ Plaza
Babaluu has one of the broadest breakfast menus in central Budva. Options range from omelettes and priganice to porridge, a vegetarian tortilla and breakfast with salmon.
- Cuisine
- All-day breakfast and Mediterranean
- Address
- 53 Mediteranska, TQ Plaza
- Price
- Breakfast €5.80–€11.90
- What to order
- An omelette, priganice or breakfast with salmon
- Reservations
- Not required for breakfast
The published menu covers breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, pizza and desserts, making Babaluu particularly practical for a group that does not want the same type of meal.
Choose NOI Bakery for bread and pastries. Go to Babaluu for breakfast at the table, especially when the group wants different dishes.
03Fast food, burgers and sandwiches
2 recommendations · Jadranski put and XVI ulica · takeaway or lunch at a tableBig Mama is practical for a late burger, wrap or sandwich, while Garden Cafe has a broader menu, a dining room and Budvansko beer.
Fast food, burgers and sandwiches
2 recommendations · Jadranski put and XVI ulica · takeaway or lunch at a tableBig Mama is practical for a late burger, wrap or sandwich, while Garden Cafe has a broader menu, a dining room and Budvansko beer.
When you want a short wait and food to take away, Big Mama on Jadranski put serves burgers, wraps, sandwiches and other quick dishes. Garden Cafe on XVI ulica is better suited to sitting down for a burger, meat, pizza, salad and Budvansko beer.
Big Mama Fast Food
A late burger, wrap or sandwich to take away
Big Mama on Jadranski put serves burgers, wraps, sandwiches, fries and other fast food. Its late hours make it useful when quick service matters more than a long meal at a table.
- Cuisine
- Fast food
- Address
- 34 Jadranski put
- What to order
- A burger or wrap with fries
- Reservations
- Not required
The late opening hours distinguish Big Mama from bakeries and restaurants whose kitchens close earlier.
Garden Cafe
Burgers and an informal lunch on XVI ulica
Garden Cafe serves burgers, meat, pizza, salads and other dishes for an informal lunch. It is also known for Budvansko beer, produced by the associated Budvanska brewery.
- Cuisine
- International and fast food
- Address
- 23 XVI ulica
- Price
- Budvansko beer 0.30 l €2.80, 0.50 l €3.60
- What to order
- A cheeseburger or meat dish with Budvansko beer
- Reservations
- Usually not required
Garden Cafe serves beer from the associated Budvanska brewery, which distinguishes it from a generic burger bar.
Choose Big Mama for a burger, wrap or sandwich to take away. Go to Garden Cafe when you want to sit down and add a salad or Budvansko beer to a burger or meat dish.
04Coffee and pastry shops
2 recommendations · Old Town · coffee, homemade cakes and evening drinksFiorino specialises in coffee and homemade cakes, while Casper combines daytime coffee with cocktails and music in the evening.
Coffee and pastry shops
2 recommendations · Old Town · coffee, homemade cakes and evening drinksFiorino specialises in coffee and homemade cakes, while Casper combines daytime coffee with cocktails and music in the evening.
In the Old Town, coffee and dessert are more than a break between sights. Fiorino makes cakes in small batches and pairs them with Italian coffee. Casper suits a daytime coffee, then becomes a bar for cocktails, beer and music in the evening.
Fiorino Caffè
Coffee and homemade cakes made in small batches
Fiorino is a family-run coffee shop in the Old Town. Cakes are made in limited quantities without preservatives or artificial sweeteners, and the selection changes during the day. Cheesecake variations receive the most consistent recommendations.
- Cuisine
- Coffee and pastry shop
- Address
- 20 Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše Street, Old Town
- What to order
- A cake from the day's display and espresso
- Reservations
- Not required
Fiorino began as a small family business, and its cakes are still made in limited batches.
Casper Bar
Coffee by day, cocktails and music by night
Casper is in the Old Town and changes character through the day. Morning and afternoon suit coffee, juice or a light bite, while evening visitors tend to come for cocktails, beer and music.
- Cuisine
- Café-bar with light food
- Address
- Cara Dušana, Old Town
- What to order
- Espresso during the day or a cocktail in the evening
- Reservations
- Useful for an evening table in season
Casper is known for its music programme and garden inside the walls, so the evening atmosphere differs substantially from the daytime café.
Choose Fiorino for espresso and homemade cake. Go to Casper for an afternoon coffee, a cocktail or evening music.
05Old Town pasta and Mediterranean dinner
2 recommendations · Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše and Petra I PetrovićaKonoba Punta offers a Mediterranean menu and a quieter dining room, while Pastabar focuses on fresh pasta, risotto and an Italian dinner.
Old Town pasta and Mediterranean dinner
2 recommendations · Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše and Petra I PetrovićaKonoba Punta offers a Mediterranean menu and a quieter dining room, while Pastabar focuses on fresh pasta, risotto and an Italian dinner.
For dinner inside the walls, choose a restaurant with a clearer identity than a catch-all menu of pizza, fish and grilled meat. Punta suits a quieter dinner with wine. Pastabar is for diners coming to the Old Town primarily for pasta.
Konoba Punta
A Mediterranean dinner in an old town house
Konoba Punta has operated in the Old Town since 2022. It has a main dining room, wine cellar and hidden garden, with spaces suitable for both dinner for two and a small group.
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean and traditional
- Address
- 22 Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše Street, Old Town
- Price
- White fish soup €6, black risotto €22, beef ćevapi €16
- What to order
- A Mediterranean starter and a main course from the day's selection
- Reservations
- Recommended in the evening
Alongside the main dining room, the restaurant has a wine cellar and a small garden hidden from the street.
Pastabar
Pasta, gnocchi and risotto in the Old Town
Pastabar focuses on Italian dishes, particularly pasta, gnocchi and risotto. That focus makes it a better choice than a broad tourist menu when you already know you want pasta.
- Cuisine
- Italian and Mediterranean
- Address
- Petra I Petrovića, Old Town
- What to order
- Fresh pasta or gnocchi from the day's menu
- Reservations
- Useful in the evening during the season
Gnocchi with gorgonzola and Parmesan sauce is among the dishes most often repeated in recent guest recommendations.
Choose Konoba Punta for a quieter Mediterranean dinner with wine. Go to Pastabar for pasta, gnocchi or risotto.
06Fish and seafood by the marina
2 recommendations · Slovenska waterfront and marina · fish soup €5Jadran Kod Krsta publishes a detailed seafood menu, while Porto has a broad selection of seafood starters, risotto and fish by the marina.
Fish and seafood by the marina
2 recommendations · Slovenska waterfront and marina · fish soup €5Jadran Kod Krsta publishes a detailed seafood menu, while Porto has a broad selection of seafood starters, risotto and fish by the marina.
Choose a seafood restaurant by its menu, not merely by the table beside the water. Jadran publishes prices for soup, risotto, squid, shellfish and fish by weight. Porto offers a wide range of seafood starters and main courses.
Jadran Kod Krsta
A classic seafood menu on the Slovenska waterfront
Jadran Kod Krsta stands on the Slovenska waterfront and publishes a detailed menu. Fish soup costs €5, black risotto €15 and grilled squid €18, while whole sea fish is charged by the kilogram.
- Cuisine
- Seafood and Mediterranean
- Address
- 10 Slovenska obala
- Price
- Fish soup €5, black risotto €15, squid €18
- What to order
- Fish soup and black risotto or grilled squid
- Reservations
- Recommended for dinner in season
The Niklanović family runs the restaurant, whose official website records more than 49 years on Budva's waterfront.
Porto
Seafood starters and fish by Budva marina
Porto is a large restaurant by the marina serving fish, seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Its official website highlights octopus salad, prawn risotto and sea bream with a Dalmatian-style side dish.
- Cuisine
- Seafood, Mediterranean and grilled meat
- Address
- Jadranska obala, Budva marina
- Price
- Fish soup €4.80, black risotto €12.90, grilled squid €14.90
- What to order
- Octopus salad, prawn risotto or sea bream
- Reservations
- Recommended in the evening and for larger groups
The day's fish and seafood are displayed in the restaurant, so you can choose the main course before ordering at the table.
Choose Jadran Kod Krsta for published prices and classic seafood dishes. Go to Porto for a wider selection of seafood starters and dinner by the marina.
07Thai and Japanese food
2 recommendations · Popa Jola Zeca and Zavala · curry, noodles and sushiTaste of Asia specialises in Southeast Asian cuisines, while Sumosan offers a modern Japanese menu and sushi.
Thai and Japanese food
2 recommendations · Popa Jola Zeca and Zavala · curry, noodles and sushiTaste of Asia specialises in Southeast Asian cuisines, while Sumosan offers a modern Japanese menu and sushi.
Taste of Asia serves Thai, Chinese and other Asian dishes, including tom yum, pad thai and curry. Sumosan in the Dukley complex is a contemporary Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi, sashimi and hot dishes.
Taste of Asia
Thai and Southeast Asian dishes in the centre
Taste of Asia specialises in flavours from Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Vietnam. Tom yum, pad thai, curry and wok dishes provide a clear alternative to the Mediterranean food that dominates Budva.
- Cuisine
- Thai and Asian
- Address
- Popa Jola Zeca bb
- What to order
- Tom yum, pad thai or Thai curry
- Reservations
- Useful for dinner in season
The concept draws on more than four decades of hospitality experience, and the menu combines several Asian cuisines rather than focusing on only one.
Sumosan
A contemporary Japanese menu in the Dukley complex
Sumosan is a Japanese restaurant in the Dukley complex on Zavala. The menu centres on sushi, sashimi, rolls and hot Japanese dishes, and the setting suits a longer dinner.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Address
- Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula
- What to order
- Sushi or sashimi with one hot dish
- Reservations
- Recommended
Sumosan is part of an international restaurant concept, and the Budva venue operates within the Dukley complex.
Choose Taste of Asia for tom yum, pad thai or curry. Go to Sumosan for sushi, sashimi and a more formal Japanese dinner.
08Chinese and Turkish food
2 recommendations · Old Town and Tre Canne · wok dishes, noodles, pide and kebabHong Kong is a long-running Chinese restaurant with a detailed menu, while Antioch serves kebab, pide, mezze and dishes from the cuisine of Antakya.
Chinese and Turkish food
2 recommendations · Old Town and Tre Canne · wok dishes, noodles, pide and kebabHong Kong is a long-running Chinese restaurant with a detailed menu, while Antioch serves kebab, pide, mezze and dishes from the cuisine of Antakya.
Choose Hong Kong in the Old Town for hot-and-sour soup, spring rolls, gongbao chicken, noodles and duck. Antioch by Tre Canne represents the cuisine of Antakya through mezze, pide, kebabs, aubergine dishes and künefe.
Hong Kong
A Chinese restaurant in the Old Town since 1991
Hong Kong on Vuka Karadžića has a detailed menu of Chinese soups, hot starters, noodles, rice, chicken, pork, beef, duck and seafood. Choose it when you want a complete Chinese meal rather than a few Asian dishes on a broader menu.
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Address
- 1 Vuka Karadžića, Old Town
- Price
- Noodles with three meats €9.90, gongbao chicken €12.30
- What to order
- Hot-and-sour soup, gongbao chicken or wok-fried noodles
- Reservations
- Useful in the evening for a larger group
Hong Kong opened in 1991 as the first Chinese restaurant in Montenegro and has operated at its current Old Town address since 2009.
Antioch
Kebab, pide and mezze from the cuisine of Antakya
Antioch by Tre Canne serves beef and lamb kebabs, lahmacun, several kinds of pide, mezze, lentil soup and warm künefe. The menu suits diners looking for Turkish food with a clear regional identity.
- Cuisine
- Turkish and Antakya cuisine
- Address
- Tre Canne Hotel, Mediteranska bb
- Price
- Lahmacun €4.50, Antioch kebab €14.50, künefe €8
- What to order
- Mezze, lahmacun and Antioch kebab
- Reservations
- Useful for dinner and larger groups
Antakya belongs to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for gastronomy, and the restaurant represents that tradition through dishes rarely found on other menus in Budva.
Choose Hong Kong for Chinese noodles, gongbao chicken or duck. Go to Antioch for mezze, lahmacun, pide and kebab.
09Plant-based and kosher food
2 recommendations · Jadranski put and Zavala · dedicated dietary conceptsParadise Food has a plant-based menu, while Shalom offers a separate kosher restaurant in the Dukley complex.
Plant-based and kosher food
2 recommendations · Jadranski put and Zavala · dedicated dietary conceptsParadise Food has a plant-based menu, while Shalom offers a separate kosher restaurant in the Dukley complex.
Paradise Food focuses on plant-based dishes, while Shalom has a dedicated kosher concept. If you have an allergy or follow a strict diet, confirm the specific dish and preparation with the staff.
Paradise Food
Fully plant-based meals on Jadranski put
Paradise Food focuses on vegetarian and vegan food. Its selection includes bowls with grains and vegetables, falafel, wraps, salads, burgers and cakes without animal-derived ingredients.
- Cuisine
- Plant-based and healthy
- Address
- Jadranski put
- What to order
- The bowl of the day, a falafel wrap or a plant-based burger
- Reservations
- Usually not required
The menu changes with seasonal ingredients, so look at the day's bowls and cakes when you arrive.
Shalom Kosher Restaurant
A separate kosher restaurant on Zavala
Shalom operates as a dedicated kosher restaurant within the Dukley complex. Its menu combines Mediterranean and Jewish dishes, and the separate offer makes the choice clearer for diners who require kosher preparation.
- Cuisine
- Kosher, Mediterranean and Jewish
- Address
- Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula
- What to order
- A dish from the current kosher menu
- Reservations
- Recommended after confirming it is open
Shalom is a separate restaurant in the Dukley complex, not merely a few labelled dishes on the main hotel menu.
Choose Paradise Food for a fully plant-based lunch. Book Shalom for a kosher meal and check its current opening schedule.
10Dinner for a special occasion
1 recommendation · Zavala peninsula · Mediterranean menu by the seaDukley Seafront suits an evening when service, the wine list and the seafront setting matter as much as the main course.
Dinner for a special occasion
1 recommendation · Zavala peninsula · Mediterranean menu by the seaDukley Seafront suits an evening when service, the wine list and the seafront setting matter as much as the main course.
For a birthday, anniversary or another special dinner, Dukley Seafront offers a Mediterranean menu and tables by the sea on Zavala. When booking, ask for the terrace and mention if you are celebrating.
Dukley Seafront Restaurant
Dinner by the sea for a special occasion
Dukley Seafront has a Mediterranean menu of fish, seafood, meat and seasonal dishes. Its terrace and position by the sea are central to the experience, making it most suitable for dinner for two, a celebration or a business meal.
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Mediterranean
- Address
- Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula
- What to order
- A seasonal starter and a fish or meat main course
- Reservations
- Check and book a table in advance
The official website publishes separate dinner, children's and drinks menus, together with two wine lists.
Choose Dukley Seafront for a longer dinner by the sea with a wine list and full restaurant service.
Choose a venue by what you want to eat
Use this overview when you already know what you want to eat. An alternative is included only when it offers a genuinely different cuisine or setting.
| You want | First choice | Why | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A full breakfast | The published menu covers eggs, priganice, porridge and several meat-free breakfasts. | Breakfast €5.80–€11.90 | |
| A burger and local beer | The broader menu suits lunch at a table, and Budvansko beer comes from the associated local brewery. | Budvansko beer 0.30 l €2.80 | |
| A Mediterranean dinner in the Old Town | The menu is focused enough to choose among seafood starters, pasta, risotto, fish and a small selection of meat dishes. | White fish soup €6, black risotto €22 | |
| Fish and seafood | The official menu publishes prices for soup, risotto, squid, shellfish and fish by the kilogram. | Fish soup €5, black risotto €15, squid €18 | |
| Black risotto by the marina | Porto publishes prices for fish soup, black risotto, squid, octopus and whole fish. | Black risotto €12.90 | |
| Chinese noodles or gongbao chicken | The restaurant has a detailed menu of Chinese soups, starters, noodles, rice, meat and seafood. | Noodles with three meats €9.90, gongbao chicken €12.30 | |
| Kebab or Turkish pide | The menu focuses on Antakya cuisine and publishes prices for kebab, pide, mezze and warm desserts. | Lahmacun €4.50, Antioch kebab €14.50 |
What specific meals and drinks cost
The prices refer to named dishes at venues that publish them. They are not presented as an average bill for Budva.
| Dish or drink | Price | Where and what you get |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at Babaluu | €5.80–€11.90 | From simple omelettes and porridge to a larger breakfast with meat or salmon. |
| Budvansko beer at Garden Cafe | €2.80 for 0.30 l | Draught beer from the associated Budvanska brewery; a 0.50 l glass costs €3.60. |
| White fish soup or black risotto at Konoba Punta | €6 or €22 | White fish soup with tomato and herbs or black risotto with cuttlefish and rosemary. |
| Fish soup or black risotto at Jadran | €5 or €15 | Classic fish soup or black risotto from Jadran Kod Krsta's published menu. |
| Fish soup or black risotto at Porto | €4.80 or €12.90 | Fish soup or black risotto by the marina; grilled squid costs €14.90. |
| Noodles or gongbao chicken at Hong Kong | €9.90 or €12.30 | Fried noodles with three meats or gongbao chicken from the official menu. |
| Lahmacun or Antioch kebab | €4.50 or €14.50 | A thin flatbread with seasoned meat or a beef kebab with Antioch spices. |
The prices belong to specific dishes from published menus and do not represent an average bill in Budva.
Compare all recommended venues
The table connects each type of venue, exact address and main reason to visit. It is not a restaurant ranking.
| Venue | Type | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kužina | Montenegrin and Balkan cooking | 20 Novembra | Soup, a home-style cooked dish and meat baked under the sač |
| Parma | Montenegrin and Balkan cooking | 70 Mainski put | Soup, ćevapi and other grilled dishes |
| NOI Bakery | Morning in Budva | Babilonija 60 | Bread, pastries and breakfast to take away |
| Babaluu | Morning in Budva | 53 Mediteranska, TQ Plaza | Breakfast at the table and different tastes |
| Big Mama Fast Food | Quick and informal food | 34 Jadranski put | A burger, wrap, sandwich or late meal |
| Garden Cafe | Quick and informal food | 23 XVI ulica | A burger, meat and beer at lunch |
| Fiorino Caffè | Coffee, cakes and evening drinks | 20 Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše Street, Old Town | Coffee, cheesecake and a quiet break |
| Casper Bar | Coffee, cakes and evening drinks | Cara Dušana, Old Town | Coffee, cocktails and an evening out |
| Konoba Punta | Dinner inside the walls | 22 Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše Street, Old Town | A quiet dinner and wine in the Old Town |
| Pastabar | Dinner inside the walls | Petra I Petrovića, Old Town | Pasta and an Italian dinner |
| Jadran Kod Krsta | Adriatic fish and seafood | 10 Slovenska obala | Fish soup, risotto, squid and whole fish |
| Porto | Adriatic fish and seafood | Jadranska obala, Budva marina | Seafood starters, risotto and whole fish |
| Taste of Asia | Cuisines of Asia | Popa Jola Zeca bb | Tom yum, pad thai, curry and wok dishes |
| Sumosan | Cuisines of Asia | Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula | Sushi, sashimi and a Japanese dinner |
| Hong Kong | Chinese and Turkish food | 1 Vuka Karadžića, Old Town | Hot-and-sour soup, gongbao chicken, noodles and duck |
| Antioch | Chinese and Turkish food | Tre Canne Hotel, Mediteranska bb | Mezze, lahmacun, pide, kebab and künefe |
| Paradise Food | Specific dietary needs | Jadranski put | A vegan lunch and cakes without animal ingredients |
| Shalom Kosher Restaurant | Specific dietary needs | Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula | A kosher lunch or dinner |
| Dukley Seafront Restaurant | A special dinner | Dukley Gardens, Zavala peninsula | An anniversary, celebration or long dinner |
Reservations, season and dietary needs
Bakeries, coffee shops and fast-food venues do not need reservations. Book ahead for an Old Town dinner, a seafood restaurant beside the water or a restaurant on Zavala, particularly in summer.
A reservation is useful in the evening at Konoba Punta, Pastabar, Jadran Kod Krsta, Porto, Sumosan and Dukley Seafront. It is generally unnecessary at NOI, Fiorino, Big Mama and Paradise Food.
Some of Budva's restaurants change their hours or pause outside the main season. Open the venue's official website or profile on the day you plan to visit.
Paradise Food is dedicated to plant-based food, Shalom to kosher dining, and Taste of Asia has separate vegetarian options. For allergies, confirm ingredients and preparation directly.
Questions about restaurants and cafés in Budva
Where should I go for a traditional lunch in Budva?
Kužina on 20 Novembra serves soups, home-style cooked dishes, grilled meat and meat baked under the sač. Parma on Mainski put is a narrower and simpler choice for soup, ćevapi and pljeskavica.
Where should I have breakfast in Budva?
Choose NOI Bakery in Babilonija for artisan bread and pastries. Babaluu in TQ Plaza serves omelettes, priganice, porridge and larger breakfasts at the table, with published prices from €5.80.
Where can I eat fish and seafood?
Jadran Kod Krsta on the Slovenska waterfront publishes a detailed menu of fish soup, black risotto, squid and whole fish. Porto by the marina has a wider selection of seafood starters, risotto and fish.
Where can I get good coffee in the Old Town?
Fiorino Caffè on Stjepana Mitrova Ljubiše makes homemade cakes in small batches and serves Italian coffee. Casper is better when you want to follow coffee with an evening drink or music.
Where can I eat pasta in Budva Old Town?
Pastabar focuses on pasta, gnocchi and risotto. Konoba Punta has a broader Mediterranean menu, a wine cellar and a quieter setting for dinner.
Where can I find vegan food in Budva?
Paradise Food on Jadranski put has a fully plant-based menu of bowls, wraps, salads, burgers and cakes. Taste of Asia has additional vegetarian options but is not a fully plant-based restaurant.
Is there a kosher restaurant in Budva?
Shalom in the Dukley complex on Zavala operates as a separate kosher restaurant. Confirm that it is open on your chosen date and check the current menu directly with the hotel before visiting.
Where can I eat Chinese or Turkish food in Budva?
Hong Kong on Vuka Karadžića in the Old Town has Chinese soups, wok dishes, noodles, rice, meat and duck. Antioch by Tre Canne serves mezze, lahmacun, pide, kebabs and künefe from the cuisine of Antakya.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Budva?
A reservation is useful for dinner in the Old Town, seafood restaurants by the water and restaurants on Zavala, especially in summer. Bakeries, coffee shops and fast-food venues generally do not require one.
Walking or a taxi is most practical for the Old Town, marina and centre. A car makes sense when the same day continues to Bečići, Rafailovići, Pržno or another place outside central Budva.
When a story gives you a place, a neighbourhood or a first idea, continue with the guides that turn it into a practical plan.
City guides for nearby destinations
Petrovac
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Cetinje
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Kotor
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Tivat
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Bar
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Herceg Novi
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Igalo
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Podgorica
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Ulcinj
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Zabljak
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For the wider plan after the city, use coastal towns, mountain roads, airports, parking notes and practical country-level advice.
