Where to eat in Tivat and which places to choose
Tivat has two distinct dining areas. The center, Kalimanj and Seljanovo are home to bakeries, konobas, seafood and informal restaurants, while Porto Montenegro brings Italian, Japanese, Thai and contemporary Adriatic cooking together around the marina.
From burek in Kalimanj to dinner at the marina
Choose Kalimanj for burek and pastries, and a central konoba or a restaurant by the small marina for fish. Seljanovo has a casual restaurant with a large terrace. Porto Montenegro has coffee shops, ice cream parlours, pizzerias, healthy meals, Asian cuisine and restaurants for dinner by the marina.
Choosing a restaurant in Tivat should start with the meal, not the sea view. Go to Kalimanj for burek and pastries, look in the centre or beside the small marina for a seafood lunch, and save Porto Montenegro for wood-fired pizza, Asian cuisine, a healthier meal or dinner by the marina. Prices and atmosphere vary considerably, so decide what you want to eat before choosing the venue. See what specific dishes and drinks cost.
Where to eat in each part of Tivat
The centre and Kalimanj have a bakery, a city konoba and a seafood restaurant beside the small marina. Seljanovo suits a casual family lunch. Porto Montenegro has the city's broadest choice of international food, speciality coffee, ice cream, healthier meals and restaurants for a special dinner.
Bacchus is a city konoba, Kordić is a bakery for burek and pastries, and Mala Barka is a seafood restaurant by the small Kalimanj marina.
Big Ben has a large terrace and broad menu for an informal family meal. MILÃ at Casa Manor serves sushi, sashimi, tempura and other Japanese-Mediterranean dishes.
The marina is home to Al Posto Giusto, Ma Chérie, Kafeterija Porto, Moritz Eis, Lotta, MayaBay, One and Bokka Modern. The choice runs from breakfast, coffee and gelato to Italian, Japanese, Thai and contemporary Adriatic cooking.
What food can you find in Tivat
Tivat offers far more than a few marina terraces. The center and Kalimanj have konobas, seafood, burek and cakes; Seljanovo has an informal restaurant and Japanese-Mediterranean dining; and Porto Montenegro brings together wood-fired pizza, specialty coffee, natural gelato, healthy bowls, Japanese, Thai and contemporary Adriatic cooking.
01Konobas and seafood in the centre
2 recommendations · centre and Kalimanj · fish, black risotto and local dishesKonoba Bacchus suits a traditional lunch in the centre, while Mala Barka focuses on fish and seafood by the small Kalimanj marina.
Konobas and seafood in the centre
2 recommendations · centre and Kalimanj · fish, black risotto and local dishesKonoba Bacchus suits a traditional lunch in the centre, while Mala Barka focuses on fish and seafood by the small Kalimanj marina.
For a seafood lunch in the centre, choose Bacchus, whose menu includes fish, black risotto and Montenegrin dishes. Mala Barka by Kalimanj is a better fit for fresh fish, seafood and a longer lunch beside the moorings.
Konoba Bacchus
Montenegrin dishes, fish and black risotto in central Tivat
Bacchus is a classic city konoba serving fish, seafood, black risotto, meat and Montenegrin dishes. It works well for lunch after a walk through the centre when you want a local menu without going to the marina.
- Cuisine
- Montenegrin, Boka and Mediterranean
- Address
- 7 Palih Boraca Street
- What to order
- Black risotto, fish or the daily konoba dish
- Reservation
- Useful for dinner
Some guides spell the name Bahus, while the official profile uses Konoba Bacchus.
Mala Barka
Fresh fish and seafood by Kalimanj marina
Mala Barka is a seafood restaurant facing the small Kalimanj marina. Its menu focuses on fresh fish, seafood, fish carpaccio and black risotto, so choose it when fish is the main reason for lunch.
- Cuisine
- Seafood and Mediterranean
- Address
- Kalimanj 2
- What to order
- The catch of the day, black risotto or fish carpaccio
- Reservation
- Useful for dinner and a waterside table
The terrace faces the moorings in Kalimanj, giving it a different setting from the larger restaurants in Porto Montenegro.
Choose Bacchus for lunch in the centre and Mala Barka for fish and a longer meal beside Kalimanj.
02Burek, pastries and breakfast
2 recommendations · Kalimanj and Porto Montenegro · bakery and sit-down breakfastKordić is the choice for burek and pastries, while Ma Chérie serves breakfast, pancakes, waffles and cakes by the marina.
Burek, pastries and breakfast
2 recommendations · Kalimanj and Porto Montenegro · bakery and sit-down breakfastKordić is the choice for burek and pastries, while Ma Chérie serves breakfast, pancakes, waffles and cakes by the marina.
Choose the bakery in Kalimanj for a quick breakfast. For a seated breakfast, pancakes, waffles or avocado toast, Ma Chérie in Porto Montenegro has an all-day menu and a marina terrace.
Bakery Kordić
Burek, pastries and cakes in Kalimanj
Kordić is a bakery for a quick breakfast or takeaway food. Alongside burek and pastries, it sells bread, pies, cream cakes and tres leches.
- Cuisine
- Bakery and cakes
- Address
- 54 Kalimanjska Street
- What to order
- Burek with yoghurt or a pastry from the morning selection
- Reservation
- Not required
Kordić is more than a burek shop: the same premises sell bread, savoury pastries and cakes from the display counter.
Ma Chérie
Breakfast, pancakes and cakes by the marina
Ma Chérie serves breakfast throughout the day, including pancakes, waffles, avocado toast, croissants, sandwiches, salads and cakes. It works for a full seated breakfast as well as a later coffee and dessert.
- Cuisine
- Breakfast, brunch and pastry cafe
- Address
- Ksenija Residences, Obala bb, Porto Montenegro
- Price
- Avocado toast €7.80–€8.90, savoury pancakes €9–€9.90
- What to order
- Pancakes, avocado toast or a croissant with coffee
- Reservation
- Usually unnecessary for breakfast
The kitchen makes its pancakes, waffles and cakes in house, and the full menu is available from morning until evening.
Choose Kordić for burek and pastries to go, and Ma Chérie for a seated breakfast, pancakes or cake.
03Coffee, cakes and ice cream
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro · speciality coffee and natural ice creamKafeterija Porto has a wide coffee selection, while Moritz Eis serves natural ice cream and sorbet on the marina promenade.
Coffee, cakes and ice cream
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro · speciality coffee and natural ice creamKafeterija Porto has a wide coffee selection, while Moritz Eis serves natural ice cream and sorbet on the marina promenade.
Kafeterija Porto offers fifteen coffee varieties and several brewing methods, making it a good choice when you want more than a standard espresso. For ice cream or sorbet, choose Moritz Eis, which includes vegan and gluten-free flavours.
Kafeterija Porto
Speciality coffee and light bites in the Ksenija Building
Kafeterija Porto serves espresso drinks, coffee made with several brewing methods, pastries, sandwiches and a light breakfast. Choose it when the coffee matters more than a large restaurant menu.
- Cuisine
- Coffee shop, breakfast and pastries
- Address
- Ksenija Building, Obala bb
- Price
- Cold-pressed juice €4.60
- What to order
- Espresso or a coffee brewed from one of the available beans
- Reservation
- Not required
The official selection lists fifteen coffee varieties, alongside pastries, sandwiches and healthier breakfast choices.
Moritz Eis
Natural ice cream and sorbet on the marina promenade
Moritz Eis makes ice cream and sorbet from natural ingredients, including vegan and gluten-free flavours. It also serves fresh juices, coffee and tea, but ice cream is the main reason to visit.
- Cuisine
- Ice cream and chilled desserts
- Address
- Teuta Residences, Porto Montenegro
- What to order
- Ice cream or sorbet from the day's selection
- Reservation
- Not required
- Opening hours
- Daily, 11:00 am–19:00
Flavours change, and the selection includes locally made vegan and gluten-free ice creams and sorbets.
Kafeterija Porto is the better choice for coffee and a light bite, while Moritz Eis specialises in ice cream and sorbet.
04Pizza and a casual waterfront lunch
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro and Seljanovo · wood-fired pizza and a broad menuAl Posto Giusto specialises in Italian food and pizza, while Big Ben suits a casual lunch with a broader choice.
Pizza and a casual waterfront lunch
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro and Seljanovo · wood-fired pizza and a broad menuAl Posto Giusto specialises in Italian food and pizza, while Big Ben suits a casual lunch with a broader choice.
Choose Al Posto Giusto for thin wood-fired pizza, focaccia, risotto or pasta. Big Ben in Seljanovo is better for a family or group that wants pizza, Mediterranean dishes and a large terrace without the marina's more formal atmosphere.
Al Posto Giusto
Thin wood-fired pizza and an Italian menu
Al Posto Giusto makes thin wood-fired pizza, focaccia, risotto, pasta, fish and meat. Choose it for an Italian lunch or dinner.
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Address
- Ozana Residences, Porto Montenegro
- What to order
- Wood-fired pizza or fresh pasta
- Reservation
- Useful in the evening
- Opening hours
- Daily, 7 am–1 am
The Tivat restaurant is also known as APG, and its pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven inside the stone interior.
Caffe Pizzeria Big Ben
A large terrace, pizza and a Mediterranean menu in Seljanovo
Big Ben is a casual restaurant and pizzeria with two terraces. Its menu covers pizza, pasta, meat, fish, salads and breakfast, making it useful for families or groups with different preferences.
- Cuisine
- Pizza, Mediterranean and international
- Address
- Seljanovo
- Price
- Pasta €7.90–€11.90
- What to order
- Pizza or a Mediterranean main course from the current menu
- Reservation
- Useful for a larger group
Big Ben began as a 30-square-metre café with 7 tables and now has 2 terraces and about 200 seats.
Choose Al Posto Giusto for wood-fired pizza and Big Ben when your group needs a broader menu and a large terrace.
05Healthy breakfast and meat-free meals
1 recommendation · Porto Montenegro · bowls €12.50 and shakshuka €13Lotta makes its own granola, peanut butter and oat milk and offers several meat-free meals.
Healthy breakfast and meat-free meals
1 recommendation · Porto Montenegro · bowls €12.50 and shakshuka €13Lotta makes its own granola, peanut butter and oat milk and offers several meat-free meals.
Lotta's breakfast and lunch menu uses fruit, vegetables, grains and pulses. It includes bowls, shakshuka, avocado with eggs, tacos and smoothies, with prices clearly stated.
Lotta
Bowls, shakshuka, smoothies and meat-free meals
Lotta makes bowls with fruit, vegetables, grains and seeds, as well as shakshuka, eggs, tacos, smoothies and cakes. The menu clearly separates lighter breakfasts from more substantial meals.
- Cuisine
- Healthy, plant-forward and contemporary
- Address
- Porto Montenegro, location CMPV+7F
- Price
- Lean Green bowl €12.50, shakshuka €13, espresso €2
- What to order
- Lean Green bowl, shakshuka or a smoothie
- Reservation
- Not usually needed for a daytime meal
The team makes its granola, peanut butter and oat milk in-house and uses dates as a natural sweetener.
Choose Lotta for a bowl, shakshuka, smoothie or meat-free meal, with a price listed for every menu item.
06Japanese, Thai and Mediterranean-Asian dining
2 recommendations · Seljanovo and Porto Montenegro · sushi, sashimi, tempura and Pad ThaiMILÃ pairs Japanese technique with Mediterranean ingredients, while MayaBay separates its Japanese and Thai menus.
Japanese, Thai and Mediterranean-Asian dining
2 recommendations · Seljanovo and Porto Montenegro · sushi, sashimi, tempura and Pad ThaiMILÃ pairs Japanese technique with Mediterranean ingredients, while MayaBay separates its Japanese and Thai menus.
Choose MILÃ for sushi, sashimi, tempura, gyoza and dinner at Casa Manor. MayaBay is the more expensive choice for sushi, Pad Thai, Thai curries and a polished restaurant setting.
MILÃ Restaurant Montenegro
Japanese technique and Mediterranean ingredients at Casa Manor
MILÃ is Casa Manor's restaurant, with sushi, sashimi, tempura, gyoza, salmon tataki and grilled dishes. It combines Japanese techniques with Mediterranean ingredients, giving it a clearer identity than a standard sushi bar.
- Cuisine
- Japanese and Mediterranean-Asian
- Address
- 3 Kapetana Marka Martinovića Street
- What to order
- Sushi or sashimi, salmon tataki, tempura or gyoza
- Reservation
- Recommended for dinner
MILÃ is Casa Manor's signature restaurant, and one menu brings together a sushi bar, tempura, gyoza and several grilled dishes.
MayaBay
Japanese and Thai menus for a special dinner
MayaBay combines sushi, sashimi, robata, Pad Thai, Thai curries and several signature meat and fish dishes. It is a more expensive dinner choice, with distinct Japanese and Thai sections on the menu.
- Cuisine
- Japanese and Thai
- Address
- Regent Porto Montenegro, Obala bb
- Price
- Pad Thai with tofu €22, with chicken €23
- What to order
- Sushi or sashimi, Pad Thai or a dish from the robata grill
- Reservation
- Recommended for dinner
The restaurant may change its daily schedule and lunch service, so check the official page before booking.
Choose MILÃ for sushi, sashimi, tempura and gyoza, and MayaBay for sushi, robata dishes, Pad Thai and Thai curries.
07Contemporary Adriatic and Balkan dinner
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro · marina terrace and modern regional menuOne concentrates on contemporary Adriatic cooking, while Bokka Modern presents Balkan ingredients through a bistro menu.
Contemporary Adriatic and Balkan dinner
2 recommendations · Porto Montenegro · marina terrace and modern regional menuOne concentrates on contemporary Adriatic cooking, while Bokka Modern presents Balkan ingredients through a bistro menu.
One serves seasonal Adriatic dishes beside Jetty 1. Bokka Modern uses ingredients and flavours from the Western Balkans in a contemporary bistro menu, so the choice depends on whether you want an Adriatic or a regional dinner.
One
Contemporary Adriatic food beside Jetty 1
One is a bistro with seasonal Adriatic dishes, fish, meat and a wine list. Choose it for lunch or dinner on the terrace by Jetty 1, especially when you want wine with the meal.
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Adriatic and Mediterranean
- Address
- Teuta Residences, Jetty 1, Porto Montenegro
- What to order
- A seasonal Adriatic dish from the current menu
- Reservation
- Recommended for dinner and a terrace table
- Opening hours
- Daily, 08:30–01:00
The restaurant sits at the foot of Jetty 1, and the wine list has a particularly broad rosé selection.
Bokka Modern
A contemporary bistro built around Western Balkan flavours
Bokka Modern uses regional ingredients in a contemporary bistro menu. Choose it when you want flavours from Montenegro and the Western Balkans in a form that differs from a traditional konoba.
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Balkan
- Address
- Teuta Residences, Porto Montenegro
- What to order
- A dish from the current seasonal menu
- Reservation
- Recommended for dinner
- Opening hours
- Daily, 08:30–23:30
Chef Đorđe Bajović builds the menu around ingredients and flavours from Montenegro and other Western Balkan cuisines.
One focuses on seasonal Adriatic food, while Bokka Modern presents Western Balkan flavours in a contemporary style.
Choose a venue by what you want to eat
If you already know the type of meal you want, narrow the choice by dish, venue and price where one is published.
| You want | First choice | Why | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speciality coffee | Coffee is the main offer, with fifteen bean varieties and several brewing methods. | Cold-pressed juice €4.60 | |
| A healthier meal or bowl | The team makes granola, oat milk and peanut butter in-house, and the menu clearly lists ingredients and prices. | Lean Green bowl €12.50, shakshuka €13 | |
| Japanese and Thai dinner | The menu separates sushi and sashimi from Pad Thai, Thai curries and robata dishes. | Pad Thai with tofu €22, with chicken €23 | |
| Breakfast, pancakes or avocado toast | The all-day breakfast includes savoury pancakes, avocado toast, croissants and sandwiches. | Avocado toast €7.80–€8.90, savoury pancakes €9–€9.90 | |
| Pasta and a broad family menu | The large menu and two terraces suit a group that wants pizza, fish or meat alongside pasta. | Pasta €7.90–€11.90 |
What specific dishes and drinks cost
These prices apply to the named dishes and venues, not to an average bill across Tivat.
| Dish or drink | Price | Where and what you get |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | €2 | Espresso at Lotta. |
| Lean Green bowl | €12.50 | Kiwi, spinach, avocado, banana, hemp seeds, dates and Lotta granola. |
| Shakshuka | €13 | Shakshuka from Lotta's breakfast menu. |
| Pad Thai with tofu | €22 | Pad Thai with tofu at MayaBay. |
| Pad Thai with chicken | €23 | Pad Thai with chicken at MayaBay. |
| Avocado toast | €7.80–€8.90 | Classic avocado toast or the larger avocado toast sandwich at Ma Chérie. |
| Cold-pressed juice | €4.60 | One of the cold-pressed juices on Kafeterija Porto's menu. |
| Pasta | €7.90–€11.90 | A pasta dish from Caffe Pizzeria Big Ben's official menu. |
Prices in the table apply to individual dishes and drinks, without side dishes unless the description says otherwise.
Compare the recommended venues
Compare venues by cuisine, address and the meal that makes each one worth choosing.
| Venue | Type | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konoba Bacchus | Centre and Kalimanj | 7 Palih Boraca Street | Traditional lunch, black risotto and fish |
| Mala Barka | Centre and Kalimanj | Kalimanj 2 | Fish, seafood and lunch by the small marina |
| Bakery Kordić | Morning choices | 54 Kalimanjska Street | Burek, pastries and a quick breakfast |
| Ma Chérie | Morning choices | Ksenija Residences, Obala bb, Porto Montenegro | A seated breakfast, pancakes and cakes |
| Kafeterija Porto | Coffee and dessert | Ksenija Building, Obala bb | Espresso, speciality coffee and a short break |
| Moritz Eis | Coffee and dessert | Teuta Residences, Porto Montenegro | Ice cream, fruit sorbet and takeaway dessert |
| Al Posto Giusto | Casual lunch | Ozana Residences, Porto Montenegro | Wood-fired pizza, focaccia and pasta |
| Caffe Pizzeria Big Ben | Casual lunch | Seljanovo | Family lunch, pizza and a broad menu |
| Lotta | Healthier menu | Porto Montenegro, location CMPV+7F | Healthier breakfast, bowls and meat-free dishes |
| MILÃ Restaurant Montenegro | International cuisine | 3 Kapetana Marka Martinovića Street | Sushi, sashimi, tempura and dinner in Seljanovo |
| MayaBay | International cuisine | Regent Porto Montenegro, Obala bb | Sushi, sashimi, Pad Thai and a special dinner |
| One | Dinner by the marina | Teuta Residences, Jetty 1, Porto Montenegro | Adriatic dinner, brunch and wine by the marina |
| Bokka Modern | Dinner by the marina | Teuta Residences, Porto Montenegro | Contemporary regional menu and dinner by the bay |
Reservations, seasons and dietary needs
You generally do not need a reservation for a bakery, coffee, ice cream or a routine daytime meal. Book ahead at MayaBay, One, Bokka Modern and Mala Barka when you want a specific time or terrace table.
At Mala Barka, ask for a table by the water. At One and Bokka Modern, ask for the terrace if the view matters to you. Book MayaBay ahead and check its current daily schedule.
Restaurants and marina terraces may change their schedules between summer and winter. Check current hours on the venue's official website or profile.
Lotta has several meat-free dishes, while Moritz Eis offers vegan and gluten-free gelato and sorbet. For allergies, always confirm ingredients and separate preparation when ordering.
Questions about restaurants and cafés in Tivat
Where should I go for a traditional lunch in Tivat?
Konoba Bacchus in the centre serves Montenegrin dishes, fish and black risotto. For fresh fish and seafood, choose Mala Barka beside Kalimanj.
Where can I eat fish and seafood?
Mala Barka beside the small Kalimanj marina specialises in fresh fish and seafood. Bacchus serves fish and black risotto in the centre, while One offers a more contemporary Adriatic dinner in Porto Montenegro.
Where can I have breakfast in Tivat?
Choose Kordić in Kalimanj for burek and pastries to go. Ma Chérie suits a seated breakfast and pancakes, while Lotta is better for a bowl, shakshuka or another lighter morning meal.
Where can I get good coffee?
Kafeterija Porto focuses on espresso and several brewing methods, with fifteen beans in its official range. Ma Chérie adds coffee alongside pancakes, croissants and cakes.
Where can I eat pizza in Tivat?
Al Posto Giusto in Porto Montenegro makes thin pizza in a wood-fired oven. Big Ben in Seljanovo serves pizza and a broader menu, making it more suitable for a family or group with different preferences.
Where can I find vegan and vegetarian food?
Lotta has bowls, smoothies and several meat-free meals, while Moritz Eis offers vegan and gluten-free gelato and sorbet. Check the current menu before arrival when you need a fully plant-based main meal.
Where should I go for a special dinner?
Choose MILÃ for Japanese-Mediterranean dining at Casa Manor. MayaBay focuses on Japanese and Thai cooking, One on contemporary Adriatic dishes, and Bokka Modern on flavors from the western Balkans.
Is Porto Montenegro the only part of Tivat with good restaurants?
No. Konoba Bacchus is in the centre, Bakery Kordić and Mala Barka are in Kalimanj, and Big Ben is in Seljanovo. Porto Montenegro has the largest concentration of international cuisine and marina dinner restaurants.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Tivat?
A reservation is useful for dinner by the water, a specific time or a terrace table. It is generally unnecessary for a bakery, coffee shop, ice cream or a routine daytime meal.
A car makes sense when you continue to Luštica, Kotor or another place around the bay on the same day.
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