Perast Restaurants Guide
The beloved destination of artists and architecture aficionados continues to infatuate visitors with its Mediterranean charm and uplifting natural beauty. Among those who are also inspired by Perast, are our choice of chefs and culinary artists who create unforgettable meals from farm-fresh ingredients week after week.
The charming waterfront restaurants in Perast offer some of the best culinary experiences in the entire Bay of Kotor, and, as many claim, in the whole of Montenegro. Habitually drawn on foreign influences and ideas, these restaurants take advantage of their prime position right at the shores of the Adriatic Sea, bringing together a winning combination of delicious recipes.
We have prepared our hand-picked list of the best places to eat in Perast, from budget pizzerias and romantic waterfront eateries to upscale fish restaurants. In no particular order, here are the best tables in Perast.
Conte Restaurant Perast
Disconnect with striking views of the Bay of Kotor at this family-run restaurant. Housed in the same 18th-century palazzo as the Conte Hotel Perast, the hotel restaurant profits immensely from its superb waterfront setting, overlooking Our Lady of the Rocks Island. The menu is based on authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a special emphasis on quality ingredients, and each dish is seductively presented.
And while most of the restaurant’s patrons seem to ask for ocean delicacies, the Conte Restaurant also serves tasty meat and vegetarian options. Here, you will be first in line to experience the true essence of Perastian hospitality. Order a la carte or choose from two sophisticated tasting menus, with 5 versus 7 courses.
Indulge your senses while going through the impressive wine list and being served a rich selection of locally caught octopus, sea bass, and oysters. It is recommended to make a reservation for dinner, especially during the summer months, as priority is given to hotel guests.
Conte Hotel Perast
The historical Conte Hotel Perast is considered one of the best hotels in town. Housed in centuries-old stone houses, the Conte is the quintessential boutique stay.
Locanda Perast
Set in a peaceful traditional courtyard in the heart of Perast’s Old Town and boasting an outdoor terrace with impressive bay views, Locanda offers a perfect culinary escape from scorching summer days. In this lovely restaurant, you will enjoy typical Italian food combined with regional Boka Cuisine, and perfectly matched with the best choice of local wines.
It’s popular amongst residents and tourists alike, who come here to enjoy fresh and incredibly palatable pasta creations (try their interpretation of Bolognese or Carbonara) alongside acclaimed pizzas and seafood risotto. Besides quality main courses, Locanda also offers mouth-watering tiramisu and Montenegrin craft beer.
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks off the coast in Perast is a picturesque church standing on an artificial island with the same name. Boats depart from the marina in Perast.
Bocalibre
Bocalibre offers a place to satisfy your cravings for authentic Neopolitan pizza and salads with a beautiful terrace setting. Placed at the eastern end of the picturesque coastal promenade, close to the Bronza Palace, the Bocalibre is a welcoming and refreshing relief from the fish restaurants at the Perast waterfront.
Baked to perfection with a soft and chewy crust, with just the perfect amount of crisp and char, there is a wide array of toppings to choose from, with many options for vegetarians and vegans. And while everyone’s taste is different, the Pizza Burrata or the Bocalibre Pizza with gorgonzola cheese and dried tomatoes stands out in particular.
The tree-shaded veranda overlooking the Bay of Kotor, with soft Jazz music playing in the background, makes this restaurant certainly an appealing prospect for a quick afternoon snack or dinner. The relaxing vibe attracts an eclectic local and international clientele, looking to unwind beside the water’s edge. You may get seduced to linger a little longer with one of their freshly made cocktails.
Perast
Find out more about Perast, a charming coastal town between Herceg Novi and Kotor. Its coastal promenade is lined with fine Baroque architecture.
Riva Restaurant
The town’s style icon is the Hotel Heritage Grand Perast. This lovely 18th-century Baroque building re-opened in 2018 as one of Montenegro’s trendiest seaside hotels, after a major renovation by its previous owner – the Spanish Iberostar Group. The Riva restaurant serves tasty dishes indoors and on its sea-facing terrace – including a colorful dessert menu.
Diners seeking a serene spot for lunch or dinner will love Riva Restaurant, thanks to its waterfront setting, bay views, and warm, attentive waiters. Inspired by the Adriatic Sea, you’ll find a broad array of diversity in dishes that Riva’s chefs prepare fresh every day using locally sourced seafood and farm-to-table vegetables.
Heritage Grand Perast
Who doesn’t love to stay in an authentic Mediterranean waterfront palazzo? The 5-star Heritage Grand Perast delivers charm, comfort, and first-class hospitality.
Konoba Otok Bronza
At the far end of town, adjacent to the Bronza Palace, there’s a quaint tavern with a rustic dining room and an inviting large front terrace, decked with flower-filled planters and offering breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor. Specials at the Konoba Otok Bronza are their seafood platters and traditional lamb dishes.
The restaurant owners have created the perfect ‘secret’ spot for unpretentious dining in Perast. Tucked away from the bustle and more relaxed than other eateries, this tavern is where you can experience a culinary concept revolving around honest simplicity, with quality and care for the dishes at its core.
Bay of Kotor
The Bay of Kotor is a more than 100-kilometer long inlet, dotted with picturesque islands and centuries-old coastal towns and villages.
Restaurant Djardin
A fine dining experience at the hands of local chef Uros is the promise at the Restaurant Djardin, a name borrowed from the French which translates to ‘garden’. A name properly chosen to describe the tranquil ambiance of the restaurant’s courtyard which is dotted with an abundance of verdant Mediterranean greenery.
This sophisticated restaurant also has a panoramic waterfront terrace across the promenade, providing a picture-perfect setting in which to enjoy elaborate feasts; whether a refreshing tuna carpaccio, grilled turbot, or a tender duck in red grape sauce. A monochrome palette of white linens and black wrought iron chairs make for an elegant dining environment.
Pescatore Oyster Farm
Whether a lunch of palatable mussels or dinner of perfectly grilled sea bass or prawns, a meal here will be complemented by beautiful bay views and homemade white wine. Specialized in serving oysters straight from their family farm, this charming oyster bar continues to be a hit with locals and visitors alike.
The Pescatore Oyster Farm is a small and unpretentious sanctuary of calm and indulgence, less than a kilometer north of Perast. The simple, rustic decor, with modest wooden benches and tables without linens, the food quality, and its affordability are the major draws of this venue, which is an ideal place for a casual lunch and soaking up the beautiful surroundings.