What to eat in Korčula

A Korčula table holds hand-rolled pasta and slow-cooked seafood. Žrnovski makaruni are pasta made by hand in the village of Žrnovo, and octopus peka cooks under a red-hot lid, ordered a day in advance. This guide covers what actually gets ordered, with the price per portion.

Žrnovski makaruni — pasta from Žrnovo

Žrnovski makaruni (€25) are hand-rolled pasta from the village of Žrnovo, inland on the island. Each piece is wound around a thin skewer and rolled between the palms, usually served with a meat or tomato sauce.

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Octopus peka — ninety minutes under a red-hot lid

Octopus peka (€49 per person) is cooked under a metal dome covered in embers, with potatoes and vegetables. The process takes long enough that almost everywhere asks for a day's notice.

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Black risotto and octopus salad

Black risotto (€14) is risotto coloured with cuttlefish ink, thicker and saltier than the plain version. Octopus salad (€14) is served cold, with potato, onion and olive oil, a lighter choice for a hot day.

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Korčula sweets and grk

Korčula sweets (€9) are the traditional way to finish a meal. Alongside them comes grk, a white wine from the sandy vineyards of Lumbarda. Tastings are arranged directly at the winery, priced by the number of labels poured.

When to goWhich month keeps both the restaurants and the wineries least crowded:The best time to visit Korčula →

A restaurant near the harbour or further out

A restaurant main course, no drinks, is €13–23. The price per portion isn't the same everywhere. The same plate runs cheaper a few kilometres from the harbour than right on the old town waterfront.