What to eat in Herceg Novi

Herceg Novi is a town on a bay, and it shows on the plate. Fish and shellfish run the menu at the taverns by the water, from €6 for mussels upward, while street food is for a quick bite between the fortresses. Here is what actually gets ordered, with the price at every dish.

Fish and shellfish from the bay

Fried squid (€13) with vegetables is the usual opener. Black risotto with cuttlefish (€11) is heavier, and grilled octopus (€17) is the priciest item on this list. Mussels buzara-style (€6) are the cheapest and get shared across the table as a starter.

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Taverns by the water

Most taverns sit along the promenade or by the harbour, facing the boats that head to the beaches and the bay. A main course with no drink runs €11–18; the range depends on whether it is fish or shellfish, and whether the tavern is on the water or a step back from it.

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On the street and on the go

• Street food means a slice of burek from a bakery, €2–4 (slice of burek), quick and no sitting down.
• A sit-down restaurant runs €11–18 for a main course, no drinks, with a proper menu.

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