Where to eat in Podgorica
In Podgorica, the day often starts with burek, lunch may mean ćevapi or Podgorički popeci, and dinner can range from fish or pizza to Indian curry or a seasonal dish with wine. Choose a restaurant for what you want to eat and the part of town you are already in, rather than popularity alone. This guide gives you a specific address, the dish worth ordering and a price whenever the venue publishes one.
From morning burek to dinner with wine
Go to a specialist shop for burek, a traditional restaurant for Podgorički popeci, and a venue with a dedicated selection for fish or pizza. Choose a coffee shop when the beans and brewing method matter, or a patisserie when you are stopping for cake or ice cream rather than a full meal.
Stara Varoš and King Nikola Street retain well-known addresses for grilled meat, Podgorički popeci and Montenegrin cooked dishes. The center and Preko Morače are convenient for burek shops, coffee, cakes and a fish lunch, while City Kvart, Baku Street and Capital Plaza add pizza, international food, healthy meals, wine bars and contemporary restaurants. See current prices for specific meals and drinks.
Where to eat in each part of Podgorica
The restaurants in this guide are spread across Stara Varoš, the center, Preko Morače, City Kvart and Capital Plaza. Choose a venue in the part of town where you are already spending time, then open the exact address on the map before leaving.
Pod Volat and Itaka are by the Clock Tower and the Ribnica, while Lanterna is on King Nikola Street. This part of town combines a traditional lunch with a cafe and bar in the former Karver bookshop.
Home of Gyros is on Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard, Ćošak on Balšićeva Street, Lupo di Mare on Independence Square, and Porto on Stanka Dragojevića Street.
Vukčević is beside the Cathedral, Kod Feta on Ivana Vujoševića Street, Čarolija on Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Boulevard, Masala Art on Vasa Raičkovića Street and Corcovado on Argentina Square.
Spago is on Radoja Dakića Street, Zheng He on Vojvode Maša Đurovića Street, Arabian Tea House at 34 Knjaza Danila Boulevard, and Green & Protein and Bucca on Baku Street.
Kafeterija on Sheikh Zayed Street is the specialist coffee choice, while The Living Room is inside Crowne Plaza in the Capital Plaza complex.
What kinds of food can you find in Podgorica?
Alongside traditional restaurants, Podgorica has specialist burek shops, coffee shops, patisseries, pizzerias, fish restaurants and venues with plant-based or international menus. Burek and fast food suit a smaller budget, while pizza, fish, international food or dinner with wine require a more selective choice of venue.
01Traditional restaurants and Balkan food
2 recommendations · Stara Varoš and King Nikola Street · Podgorički popeci €8.80Stara Varoš and King Nikola Street are the clearest places to look for grilled and cooked dishes or meat under the bell.
Traditional restaurants and Balkan food
2 recommendations · Stara Varoš and King Nikola Street · Podgorički popeci €8.80Stara Varoš and King Nikola Street are the clearest places to look for grilled and cooked dishes or meat under the bell.
Traditional restaurants in Podgorica usually combine grilled meat, soups, cooked dishes, meat slow-roasted under a metal bell and several Montenegrin specialties. A casual kafana works for a quick lunch of ćevapi or other grilled dishes, while a broader restaurant menu is better for popeci, soup or food that takes longer to prepare.
Pod Volat
Ćevapi and grilled meat by the Clock Tower
Pod Volat is one of Podgorica's best-known addresses for grilled meat. Its terrace faces the square and Clock Tower, so the restaurant fits naturally into a visit to Stara Varoš. On a first visit, order ćevapi with somun, onion and kajmak, the dish for which the venue is most often recommended.
- Cuisine
- Montenegrin and Balkan
- Address
- 1 Vojvode Bećir-Bega Osmanagića Square
- What to order
- Ćevapi with somun, onion and kajmak
- Reservation
- Useful for a larger group or an evening table
Pod Volat is best known for grilled meat, but its traditional desserts also include tufahija and baklava.
Lanterna
Podgorički popeci and cooked dishes in a stone konoba
Lanterna occupies an old house with a stone-and-wood interior. Its official menu lists Podgorički popeci, veal slow-roasted under the bell, soups and other main courses alongside grilled dishes. The popeci may be made with pork or veal, so ask which meat the kitchen uses if you avoid pork.
- Cuisine
- Traditional Montenegrin
- Address
- 36 King Nikola Street
- Price
- Podgorički popeci €8.80
- What to order
- Podgorički popeci or veal under the bell
- Reservation
- Recommended in the evening and at weekends
Lanterna occupies a house dating from 1630 that is protected as a cultural and historical monument.
Choose Pod Volat for ćevapi and grilled meat. Go to Lanterna for a city specialty and a menu with more cooked dishes.
02Burek shops, pies and bakeries
2 recommendations · Preko Morače · burek about €2Vukčević specialises in classic burek, while Kod Feta offers a wider choice of pies and fillings.
Burek shops, pies and bakeries
2 recommendations · Preko Morače · burek about €2Vukčević specialises in classic burek, while Kod Feta offers a wider choice of pies and fillings.
Podgorica burek shops serve meat or cheese burek, while broader menus add pies filled with cheese, greens, potato and other ingredients. Morning is the best time to go because fresh trays come out of the oven regularly. Choose Vukčević for classic burek and Kod Feta when you want more fillings to compare.
Vukčević
Classic burek by the Cathedral
Vukčević stands at the corner of Moskovska and Vasa Raičkovića streets, beside the Cathedral of the Resurrection. Take the meat burek while it is fresh from the oven. Burek is about €2 and a small yogurt about €1.
- Cuisine
- Burek and pies
- Address
- Corner of Moskovska and Vasa Raičkovića streets
- Price
- Burek about €2, small yogurt about €1
- What to order
- Meat burek and yogurt
- Reservation
- Not needed
Vukčević is a small takeaway kiosk rather than a burek shop with a dining room. Orders are collected at the counter.
Kod Feta
Burek and a wider choice of pies
Alongside meat burek, Kod Feta serves pies filled with cheese, greens and other ingredients. Choose it when you want to compare several kinds of pie in one place; Vukčević is primarily a stop for classic burek.
- Cuisine
- Burek, pies and quick meals
- Address
- Ivana Vujoševića Street, Preko Morače
- What to order
- Burek or a pie with your preferred filling
- Reservation
- Not needed
A large Bob Marley mural marks the interior and sets Kod Feta apart from a traditional burek shop.
Choose Vukčević for classic burek. Go to Kod Feta for a broader choice of pies and fillings.
03Street food and fast food
2 recommendations · city center · gyros €4.80–7.90Gyros, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and pancerota cover a quick lunch in the center and newer parts of town.
Street food and fast food
2 recommendations · city center · gyros €4.80–7.90Gyros, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and pancerota cover a quick lunch in the center and newer parts of town.
Fast food in Podgorica includes gyros in several sizes, burgers, tortillas, oven-baked sandwiches, pizza and pancerota. The center is convenient for a short sit-down meal or takeaway, while larger venues in City Kvart usually have a broader menu.
Home of Gyros
Gyros, wraps and burgers in the center
The branch on Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard serves gyros in pita, somun or on a plate, as well as wraps, burgers and crispy fries. Traditional gyros comes in two sizes and the larger portion is also served as a plated meal.
- Cuisine
- Gyros and fast food
- Address
- 28 Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard, city center
- Price
- Traditional gyros from €4.80, gyros plate €7.90
- What to order
- Traditional gyros or a gyros plate
- Reservation
- Not needed
Home of Gyros has a second Podgorica branch in City Kvart. This guide covers the central branch on Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard.
Picerija Ćošak
Fried pancerota and a quick meal in the center
Ćošak is a long-established pizzeria on Balšićeva Street. Locals particularly associate it with fried pancerota, filled dough that is more substantial than a slice of pizza and works as a complete quick meal. Choose it for a fast lunch or an evening snack in the center.
- Cuisine
- Pizzeria and fast food
- Address
- 51 Balšićeva Street
- What to order
- Fried pancerota
- Reservation
- Not needed
Its official Instagram profile states that Picerija Ćošak has operated since 1978.
Choose Home of Gyros for gyros, a wrap or burger with a clear menu price. Go to Ćošak for pancerota and a quick meal in the center.
04Speciality coffee shops and city cafés
2 recommendations · center and Capital Plaza · espresso €1.50–1.60Kafeterija focuses on beans and brewing methods, while Itaka Library Bar combines coffee and drinks with a riverside setting and cultural program.
Speciality coffee shops and city cafés
2 recommendations · center and Capital Plaza · espresso €1.50–1.60Kafeterija focuses on beans and brewing methods, while Itaka Library Bar combines coffee and drinks with a riverside setting and cultural program.
Choose Kafeterija for specialty coffee, several beans and multiple brewing methods. Itaka Library Bar is a different kind of city cafe in the former Karver bookshop by the Ribnica, where daytime coffee gives way to evening music, exhibitions and events.
Kafeterija
A choice of beans and several brewing methods
Kafeterija's Podgorica branch is on Sheikh Zayed Street. The official menu lists espresso made from different beans, cappuccino, flat white and other drinks. Choose it when origin and preparation matter more than a broad food menu.
- Cuisine
- Specialist coffee shop
- Address
- 13 Sheikh Zayed Street
- Price
- Podgorica blend: espresso €1.50, cappuccino €2
- What to order
- Espresso from a selected bean or cappuccino
Alongside the house blend, the menu lists rotating microlot beans. Ask the barista which are available that day.
Itaka Library Bar
Coffee and drinks in a former bookshop by the Ribnica
Itaka Library Bar occupies the former Karver bookshop beside the Ribnica. During the day it suits a quieter coffee or tea, while evenings bring cocktails, craft beer, live music, DJ sets and exhibitions.
- Cuisine
- Cafe, cocktail bar and light bites
- Address
- Ribnica riverbank, Cvijetin brijeg bb
- What to order
- Espresso or tea by day, or a cocktail or craft beer in the evening
- Reservation
- Usually unnecessary during the day
The venue uses the former Karver bookshop and regularly combines its bar program with concerts, DJ sets and exhibitions.
Choose Kafeterija for beans and carefully prepared coffee. Choose Itaka for coffee or a drink by the Ribnica, with books and occasional cultural events.
05Patisseries and all-day breakfast
2 recommendations · Preko Morače · cakes and all-day breakfastTraditional patisseries serve cakes, made-to-order whole cakes and ice cream, while newer venues combine a bakery, desserts and a full breakfast.
Patisseries and all-day breakfast
2 recommendations · Preko Morače · cakes and all-day breakfastTraditional patisseries serve cakes, made-to-order whole cakes and ice cream, while newer venues combine a bakery, desserts and a full breakfast.
Choose a patisserie for a slice from the display counter, ice cream or a made-to-order whole cake. Venues with their own bakery and kitchen also serve croissants, pastries, eggs and all-day breakfast, making them more useful when you want a savory meal before dessert.
Čarolija
Cakes, ice cream and made-to-order cakes from a patisserie
Čarolija on Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Boulevard has a daily counter of cakes and ice cream. Choose a slice on arrival, but order a whole cake in advance. This is a patisserie, so dessert is the reason to come rather than an addition to a restaurant lunch.
- Cuisine
- Patisserie
- Address
- 118 Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Boulevard
- What to order
- A cake from the daily counter
- Reservation
- Order a whole cake in advance
The counter selection changes during the day, while whole cakes are ordered in advance through the patisserie.
Corcovado
Bakery, desserts and breakfast throughout the day
Corcovado on Argentina Square combines fresh pastries, doughnuts, cakes and all-day breakfast. Its official website highlights eggs Benedict, the Portuguese doughnut bola de Berlim, brigadeiro and Basque cheesecake. Start with eggs Benedict for a savory breakfast, then choose a Brazilian or European dessert.
- Cuisine
- Bakery, breakfast and desserts
- Address
- 2 Argentina Square
- What to order
- Eggs Benedict, bola de Berlim or brigadeiro
- Reservation
- Not needed for a normal visit
Corcovado draws on Brazilian flavours, so brigadeiro and Brazilian lemonade distinguish it from a traditional city patisserie.
Choose Čarolija for a slice from the day's selection, ice cream or a made-to-order whole cake. Corcovado is better when you want a full breakfast with a pastry or dessert.
06Pizza and Italian food
1 recommendation · City Kvart · pizzas €10.90–16.90Wood-fired pizzas are joined by pasta, risotto, salads and oven-baked sandwiches.
Pizza and Italian food
1 recommendation · City Kvart · pizzas €10.90–16.90Wood-fired pizzas are joined by pasta, risotto, salads and oven-baked sandwiches.
Podgorica's Italian restaurants add pasta, risotto, starters and oven-baked sandwiches to classic and signature pizzas. The same menu can work for a quick pizza lunch or a full dinner, while ingredients such as pršut, bresaola and seafood account for much of the difference in price.
Spago
Wood-fired pizza and a broad Italian menu
Spago makes classic and signature pizzas, from margherita to combinations with pršut, bresaola or mushrooms. The menu also covers pasta, risotto, salads and main courses. The house oven-baked sandwich is a less expensive quick meal, while pizza remains the core of the menu.
- Cuisine
- Italian and contemporary international
- Address
- 35 Radoja Dakića Street
- Price
- Pizzas €10.90–16.90, oven-baked sandwiches €5.90–7.90
- What to order
- Margherita, vegetariana or a pizza with pršut
- Reservation
- Recommended in the evening and for larger groups
Spago uses San Marzano tomatoes and Italian cheeses for its pizzas, including mozzarella, pecorino and Parmigiano.
Go to Spago for wood-fired pizza. The house oven-baked sandwich is a less expensive choice for a quick meal from the same menu.
07Fish and Mediterranean food
2 recommendations · city center · fish dishes €12–22Fish restaurants in Podgorica serve shellfish, squid, black risotto, seafood pasta and fish main courses.
Fish and Mediterranean food
2 recommendations · city center · fish dishes €12–22Fish restaurants in Podgorica serve shellfish, squid, black risotto, seafood pasta and fish main courses.
Mussels, fish carpaccio and other starters can be shared, while black risotto, squid and fish work as main courses. A restaurant on Independence Square fits naturally into a walk through the center, and a published menu lets you compare the fish and prices before you arrive.
Lupo di Mare
Fish and seafood on Independence Square
Lupo di Mare stands on Podgorica's main square and fits easily into a visit to the center. Its menu combines fish, squid, seafood and Italian dishes, so you can have a fish lunch without leaving the pedestrian area.
- Cuisine
- Fish, seafood and Italian
- Address
- 22 Independence Square
- What to order
- Fish, squid or seafood pasta
Lupo di Mare is on Independence Square and has a traditional interior, with a marked Italian influence on its menu.
Porto
A fish menu with a clear choice of starters and mains
Porto on Stanka Dragojevića Street publishes a menu of mussels, fish carpaccio, black risotto, seafood pasta and fish mains. Mussels or carpaccio can start the meal, while black risotto and salmon are among the main courses.
- Cuisine
- Fish, seafood and Mediterranean
- Address
- 40 Stanka Dragojevića Street
- Price
- Mussels €12, black risotto €13, salmon €22
- What to order
- Mussels, black risotto or salmon
- Reservation
- Recommended for dinner
Porto opened in Podgorica in 2017 after the Budva restaurant of the same name, and identifies wood-fired fish among its specialties.
Choose Lupo di Mare for a fish lunch without leaving the pedestrian center. Choose Porto when a wider selection of seafood starters and main courses matters more.
08Healthy, vegetarian and vegan food
1 recommendation · Baku Street · wraps and bowls €5.90–8.50Bowls, wraps, vegetables, grains and plant proteins make a complete lunch or dinner.
Healthy, vegetarian and vegan food
1 recommendation · Baku Street · wraps and bowls €5.90–8.50Bowls, wraps, vegetables, grains and plant proteins make a complete lunch or dinner.
Podgorica has specialist menus built around bowls, wraps, smoothies and clearly marked vegan combinations. Indian restaurants add a wider choice of vegetarian dishes made with vegetables and pulses. If you have an allergy or avoid dairy, check the dressing and additions used in the particular dish before ordering.
Green & Protein
Bowls, wraps and vegan combinations
The menu covers bowls with vegetables, grains and proteins, vegan combinations, wraps, burgers, smoothies and pressed juices. Choose a lighter wrap or a more substantial bowl. Ingredients are listed for each dish, which makes selection easier for diners avoiding meat.
- Cuisine
- Bowls, wraps and plant-based food
- Address
- Baku Street, Podgorica
- Price
- Wraps €5.90–7.50, bowls €7.90–8.50
- What to order
- Vegan bowl, wrap or a bowl with vegetables and grains
Part of the interior is made from recycled cardboard tubes, a detail that makes the Podgorica venue easy to recognize.
Choose Green & Protein for a bowl, vegan meal or wrap with clearly listed ingredients and prices.
09Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern food
3 recommendations · Preko Morače and City Kvart · Indian lunch €5.90–13.90International options include curries, biryani, naan, Chinese dishes, sushi, falafel, hummus and Emirati specialties.
Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern food
3 recommendations · Preko Morače and City Kvart · Indian lunch €5.90–13.90International options include curries, biryani, naan, Chinese dishes, sushi, falafel, hummus and Emirati specialties.
The Indian restaurant offers the broadest choice of curries and meat-free dishes. Chinese and Japanese menus suit diners choosing between noodles, wok dishes and sushi, while the Middle Eastern restaurant serves falafel, hummus, biryani and several less familiar Emirati dishes. For a halal meal, rely only on a venue that states this explicitly.
Masala Art
Indian curries, biryani and a broad meat-free choice
Masala Art focuses on Indian food, with curries, biryani, naan and dishes based on vegetables and pulses. Lunch can be as simple as channa bhatura or poori bhaji, while a larger meal might combine curry, rice and bread. The meat-free menu includes complete dishes of vegetables and pulses.
- Cuisine
- Indian
- Address
- 13a Vasa Raičkovića Street
- Price
- Lunch dishes €5.90–13.90
- What to order
- Curry, biryani and naan
The concept was founded by Rajesh Prabhakar, who previously worked with the Taj hotel group, and the kitchen is led by Indian chefs.
Zheng He
Chinese menu and a separate sushi selection
The Zheng He branch in City Kvart has a Chinese menu of soups, spring rolls, noodles, chicken, beef and vegetable dishes, alongside a separate sushi selection.
- Cuisine
- Chinese and Japanese
- Address
- 31 Vojvode Maša Đurovića Street, City Kvart
- Price
- Chinese main courses €11.90–16.90
- What to order
- Noodles or a Chinese main course, or sushi from the separate menu
A 1:100 scale replica of Admiral Zheng He's ship is displayed in the restaurant. A second Podgorica branch is at 3 Karađorđeva Street in the center.
Arabian Tea House Montenegro
Halal menu with Emirati and Middle Eastern dishes
Arabian Tea House presents authentic Middle Eastern food with a particular focus on Emirati dishes. The menu includes machboos, biryani, falafel, hummus, Arabic breakfasts, karak tea and kunafa, and the official website describes the entire selection as halal.
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern and Emirati
- Address
- 34 Knjaza Danila Boulevard, City Kvart
- What to order
- Machboos, falafel, karak tea or kunafa
Arabian Tea House was founded in 1997, and its Podgorica branch continues the same Emirati and Middle Eastern halal concept.
Choose Masala Art for Indian curries and meat-free food, Zheng He for Chinese or Japanese dishes, and Arabian Tea House for authentic Middle Eastern halal food and Emirati specialties.
10Wine bars and contemporary restaurants
2 recommendations · Baku Street and Capital Plaza · wine and business lunchA seasonal menu and wine list suit dinner with wine, while the hotel restaurant serves breakfast and works for a business lunch.
Wine bars and contemporary restaurants
2 recommendations · Baku Street and Capital Plaza · wine and business lunchA seasonal menu and wine list suit dinner with wine, while the hotel restaurant serves breakfast and works for a business lunch.
At a wine bar, the seasonal menu follows the wines available by the glass and bottle. A hotel restaurant works for breakfast, a business lunch or a meeting over food. Choose Bucca for dinner with wine and The Living Room in Capital Plaza for breakfast or a business lunch.
Bucca Wine Bar
Seasonal menu and a large wine selection
Bucca pairs contemporary dishes with an extensive wine list and wines by the glass. The selection changes with the season, so the current menu determines what is available alongside the wine. Choose it for a dinner that matches the food with wine by the glass or a bottle from the list.
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Balkan and seasonal
- Address
- 140 Baku Street
- What to order
- A current seasonal dish and wine by the glass
- Reservation
- Recommended
Bucca is in the building known as the White House, at the junction of Studentska and Baku streets, and its wine list has a dedicated selection by the glass.
The Living Room
Hotel restaurant for a business lunch or meeting
The Living Room is inside Crowne Plaza in the Capital Plaza complex. Its menu combines Mediterranean, Asian and other international dishes, and the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in a space suited to a business meeting. Choose it when the meeting and meal need to take place at the same Capital Plaza address.
- Cuisine
- International, with Mediterranean and Asian dishes
- Address
- Crowne Plaza Podgorica, 7 Cetinjska Street
- What to order
- A dish from the current menu
- Reservation
- Useful for a business lunch or larger group
The Living Room is in the hotel lobby; The Dining Room on the first floor is a separate space for hotel breakfast.
Choose Bucca when seasonal food and wine are the focus of dinner. The Living Room is better suited to a business lunch or meeting over a meal.
Choose an address for what you want to eat
If you already know what you want to eat, this table points you to the relevant venue, an alternative and the price of a specific dish when it is published.
| Looking for | First choice | Why | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorički popeci | The popeci are a specific city specialty, and the menu also includes soups, slow-roasted meat and other cooked dishes. | Podgorički popeci €8.80 | |
| Burek for breakfast | Vukčević is a classic burek kiosk near the Cathedral, and the burek is best taken fresh from the oven. | Burek about €2, small yogurt about €1 | |
| Gyros or a quick meal | The central branch serves gyros, tortillas, burgers and plated meals, with prices published on the menu. | Gyros €4.80–7.90 | |
| Espresso or a milk-based coffee | Kafeterija focuses on beans and brewing, while Itaka combines coffee and drinks with the distinctive setting of the former Karver bookshop. | Podgorica blend: espresso €1.50, cappuccino €2 | |
| Wood-fired pizza | The current menu ranges from margherita to signature pizzas topped with pršut or bresaola. | Pizzas €10.90–16.90 | |
| Fish and seafood | Porto publishes a detailed fish menu with mussels, black risotto, fish carpaccio and main courses. | Mussels €12, black risotto €13, salmon €22 | |
| A healthy or vegan meal | Bowls, wraps and vegan combinations provide a complete meat-free lunch. | Wraps €5.90–7.50, bowls €7.90–8.50 | |
| Indian lunch | Curries, biryani, naan and meat-free dishes offer more choice than a single international specialty. | Lunch dishes €5.90–13.90 |
What specific meals and drinks cost
The prices refer to a named dish or drink, so you can compare burek, coffee, gyros, pizza, fish and other meals before choosing a venue.
| Dish or drink | Price | Venue and what you get |
|---|---|---|
| Burek and a small yogurt | about €3 | Burek at Vukčević is about €2 and a small yogurt about €1. |
| Espresso | €1.50 | Espresso made with the Podgorica blend at Kafeterija. |
| Cappuccino | €2 | Cappuccino made with the Podgorica blend at Kafeterija. |
| Gyros | €4.80–7.90 | Traditional gyros from €4.80 or a gyros plate for €7.90 at Home of Gyros. |
| Wrap or healthy bowl | €5.90–8.50 | Wraps €5.90–7.50 and bowls €7.90–8.50 at Green & Protein. |
| Podgorički popeci | €8.80 | A portion of Podgorički popeci at Lanterna. |
| Wood-fired pizza | €10.90–16.90 | Pizzas at Spago, from margherita to pizzas with bresaola or pršut. |
| Fish and seafood | €12–22 | Mussels €12, black risotto €13 or salmon €22 at Porto. |
| Indian lunch | €5.90–13.90 | Dishes from Masala Art's lunch menu, from channa bhatura to larger main courses. |
Each range refers to the named dish at a specific venue, not to an average restaurant bill.
Compare all recommended venues
This table brings together the type of food, exact address and main reason each venue was included in the guide.
| Venue | Type of food | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pod Volat | Montenegrin and Balkan food | 1 Vojvode Bećir-Bega Osmanagića Square | Ćevapi, grilled meat and an informal lunch |
| Lanterna | Montenegrin and Balkan food | 36 King Nikola Street | Podgorički popeci, meat under the bell and cooked dishes |
| Vukčević | Burek shops and bakeries | Corner of Moskovska and Vasa Raičkovića streets | Burek and pies for breakfast |
| Kod Feta | Burek shops and bakeries | Ivana Vujoševića Street, Preko Morače | Burek and different filled pies |
| Home of Gyros | Street food and fast food | 28 Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard, city center | Gyros, a wrap or burger |
| Picerija Ćošak | Street food and fast food | 51 Balšićeva Street | Fried pancerota or pizza |
| Kafeterija | Coffee shops and cafés | 13 Sheikh Zayed Street | Espresso, cappuccino and a choice of beans |
| Itaka Library Bar | Coffee shops and cafés | Ribnica riverbank, Cvijetin brijeg bb | Coffee by the Ribnica, evening drinks and cultural events |
| Čarolija | Patisseries and breakfast | 118 Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Boulevard | A slice of cake, ice cream or a made-to-order cake |
| Corcovado | Patisseries and breakfast | 2 Argentina Square | All-day breakfast, pastries and desserts |
| Spago | Italian food and pizza | 35 Radoja Dakića Street | Wood-fired pizza and dinner with friends |
| Lupo di Mare | Fish and Mediterranean food | 22 Independence Square | Fish lunch in the center |
| Porto | Fish and Mediterranean food | 40 Stanka Dragojevića Street | Fish, shellfish and a Mediterranean dinner |
| Green & Protein | Healthy, vegetarian and vegan food | Baku Street, Podgorica | A healthy, vegetarian or vegan meal |
| Masala Art | International food | 13a Vasa Raičkovića Street | Indian food and a meat-free meal |
| Zheng He | International food | 31 Vojvode Maša Đurovića Street, City Kvart | Chinese food or sushi |
| Arabian Tea House Montenegro | International food | 34 Knjaza Danila Boulevard, City Kvart | A halal meal and authentic Middle Eastern food |
| Bucca Wine Bar | Wine and business lunch | 140 Baku Street | Seasonal dinner and wine |
| The Living Room | Wine and business lunch | Crowne Plaza Podgorica, 7 Cetinjska Street | Business lunch, meeting or breakfast |
Reservations, getting there and dietary requirements
Burek shops, coffee shops and fast-food venues generally do not need a reservation. Book ahead for a fish or wine dinner and for larger groups.
Reservations are useful at Lanterna, Spago, Porto and Bucca in the evening and on weekends. They are usually unnecessary at burek shops, Kafeterija, Itaka, Home of Gyros and Ćošak.
Several venues have more than one Podgorica branch. Open the map from the selected venue card and confirm that it shows the same address described in the guide.
Arabian Tea House explicitly describes its menu as halal. Green & Protein serves vegan and vegetarian meals, and Masala Art has several meat-free Indian dishes. Contact the kitchen directly about allergies.
Questions about restaurants, burek shops and cafés in Podgorica
Where should I go for a first traditional lunch in Podgorica?
Choose Pod Volat for ćevapi and grilled meat by the Clock Tower. For Podgorički popeci, meat under the bell and a broader choice of cooked dishes, go to Lanterna on King Nikola Street.
Where can I eat burek in Podgorica?
Vukčević beside the Cathedral is a classic choice for burek, which costs about €2; a small yogurt is about €1. Kod Feta on Ivana Vujoševića Street in Preko Morače has a wider choice of pies and fillings.
Where can I drink good coffee in Podgorica?
Kafeterija on Šeika Zaida Street offers several beans, espresso and milk drinks. Itaka Library Bar by the Ribnica suits a longer coffee break in the former Karver bookshop.
Where can I eat street food or fast food?
Home of Gyros on Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard serves gyros, wraps and burgers, with traditional gyros priced from €4.80. Ćošak in the center is known for fried pancerota.
Where can I eat fish in Podgorica?
Porto publishes a menu of mussels, black risotto, fish carpaccio and main courses. Lupo di Mare on Independence Square is convenient for a fish lunch in the pedestrian center.
Where can I find halal food in Podgorica?
Arabian Tea House Montenegro serves Emirati and Middle Eastern dishes, and its official website describes the entire menu as halal.
Where can I find a vegetarian or vegan meal?
Green & Protein has vegan and vegetarian bowls, wraps and other plant-based dishes. Masala Art serves several meat-free Indian curries and dishes based on vegetables and pulses.
Which part of Podgorica has the widest choice of restaurants?
The center is convenient for coffee, pancerota, fish and Chinese food. City Kvart and Baku Street add pizza, gyros, halal and healthy food, seasonal restaurants and wine bars. The best part of town therefore depends on the meal you want.
Do I need to book restaurants in Podgorica?
A reservation is useful at Lanterna, Spago, Porto and Bucca in the evening or at weekends. It is generally unnecessary at burek shops, coffee shops and fast-food venues.
Walking and taxis are the simplest choices for restaurants in the city. A car becomes useful when you continue to Vranjina, the wine route or another place outside Podgorica on the same day.
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