Where to Eat in Budva
Budva's food scene runs on Adriatic seafood, grilled meats, and Italian influences. The Old Town has plenty of restaurants for tourists, but the real spots are along the promenade and a short walk north.
Jadran (Slovenska Obala 10) has been family-run since 1976. Order the grilled octopus for EUR 12 or the mixed seafood platter for EUR 18 on the terrace overlooking the marina. It's consistent, fair-priced, and the staff won't try to upsell you. Konoba Dvoriste, inside the Old Town off Trg Pjesnika, is the best bet for traditional Montenegrin food — try the Njeguški pršut plate (EUR 12) or the veal peka (EUR 22, order 2 hours ahead).
For pizza, O Sole Mio on Slovenska Obala bakes Neapolitan-style pies for EUR 7-12. Restaurant Kangaroo, about 1 km north of the Old Town, serves generous grilled meat platters — mixed grill for two at EUR 25. For cheap eats, the promenade stalls sell cevapi for EUR 3-4 and pizza slices for EUR 2.
The splurge option is Porat in Rafailovici, a 15-minute walk south along the coastal path. Grilled scampi at EUR 26, Adriatic sea bass at EUR 22, and an excellent local wine list in a garden setting right on the water. A two-course dinner for two with local wine runs about EUR 35-55 at mid-range spots, EUR 60-90 at the top-end places. Drink Vranac (EUR 3-5 a glass) or Nikšićko pivo (EUR 2-3).
Watch out for a common Budva tourist scam: when paying cash, state the amount loudly and watch your change — some waiters have been known to claim a EUR 20 note was a EUR 10.