Best Restaurants in Budva 2026: Seafood, Old Town & Local Grills

Budva’s restaurant scene concentrates around the old town peninsula and the Slovenska Beach promenade. Seafood restaurants, grill houses, and pizza spots dominate. Quality varies significantly between old town tourist traps and the better konobas slightly off the main flow. All prices in euros (€).

Best for seafood

Porto Restaurant

One of the most consistently recommended seafood restaurants in Budva — situated on the harbour with views over the bay. Known for fresh grilled fish, scampi, and a good wine selection. The terrace setting makes it a natural choice for a longer dinner.

• Grilled fish: €20–28
• Scampi main: €22–32
• Best for: A quality seafood dinner with harbour views

Jadran Restaurant

A well-regarded konoba-style restaurant near the old town walls, popular for its fresh fish and traditional preparation. Less expensive than some harbour-front options while maintaining good quality.

• Mains: €16–25
• Best for: Good-value fresh seafood without peak tourist pricing

Best for Montenegrin food

Konoba Stari Grad

Inside the old town, this traditional konoba is one of the better options for Montenegrin classics — Njeguški prosciutto, lamb, fresh fish, and local wines. Stone walls, traditional décor, and a menu that leans local rather than international.

• Mains: €14–22
• Best for: Traditional Montenegrin dining in an old town atmosphere

Local grill restaurants (streets behind Slovenska)

A few no-frills grill restaurants on the streets behind the beach promenade offer ćevapi, roasted lamb, and grilled meats at significantly lower prices than the old town. Worth exploring if budget matters.

• Ćevapi: €6–10
• Mixed grill: €12–18

Best for pizza

Don Giovanni

Italian-style pizza popular with both visitors and locals — reliable dough, good toppings, and a pleasant setting. One of the more consistent non-seafood options in Budva.

• Pizza: €10–15
• Best for: A break from seafood; good pizza in a relaxed setting

Best café-restaurants

Old Town café-bars

Several café-bars on the old town square and lanes offer good coffee, breakfast dishes, and light lunches. Worth checking individually — quality varies but the outdoor seating on the old town square is hard to beat for atmosphere.

• Coffee: €2–3
• Breakfast: €5–9

Summary table

Restaurant	Specialty	Typical main
Porto	Seafood, harbour views	€20–32
Jadran	Fresh fish, konoba-style	€16–25
Konoba Stari Grad	Montenegrin classics	€14–22
Don Giovanni	Pizza	€10–15
Local grill streets	Ćevapi, mixed grill	€6–18