What to eat in Kotor
Njeguši prosciutto comes down from the mountain above the town, and the fish soup and mussels come from the very bay they're eaten beside.
- From the mountain
- Njeguši prosciutto and cheese
- From the bay
- Fish soup and mussels buzara
- Restaurant
- Main course, no drinks, €15–25
A Kotor table joins the mountain and the sea. Prosciutto and cheese come down from Njeguši above the town, fish soup and shellfish come from the bay. Here's what actually gets ordered in the old town and along the waterfront, with the price where one was found.
Njeguši prosciutto and cheese — from the mountain above town
Njeguši prosciutto and cheese come down from the village of Njeguši, up the serpentine above Kotor. Almost every restaurant in the old town serves them as a tasting plate, €15–20, usually for two.
Fish soup and mussels buzara — from the bay
Fish soup is a thick broth made from Boka fish, usually a starter before the main course. Mussels buzara are shellfish cooked in garlic, olive oil and tomato, with bread for dipping. Both are on the menu at almost every restaurant along the old town waterfront, though the price per portion isn't the same everywhere, so it's worth checking on the spot.
Crêpes — for afterwards
Crêpes turn up on nearly every menu around the Boka, filled with chocolate, jam or walnuts. They're a weaker example of the tourist menu than a genuine local speciality, but they're everywhere and quick.
Where to eat, and the going rate
No drinks, a restaurant main course runs €15–25. The Boka counts as the pricier stretch of the Montenegrin coast, so the price usually sits nearer the top of that range. A café coffee is €2–4.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
What's the first thing to order in Kotor?
Njeguši prosciutto and cheese, €15–20 for a plate that usually feeds two.
Is fish soup expensive in Kotor?
The price per portion isn't the same everywhere along the waterfront; check on the spot, since no priced menu is published for most places.
How much is a coffee in Kotor?
€2–4 at a café, the usual price for the Montenegrin coast.
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