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 (€) and approximate as of 2026.

Best for seafood

Porto Restaurant

One of the most consistently recommended seafood restaurants in Budva — situated on the harbour with views over the marina and bay. Known for fresh grilled fish (priced by weight, typically €40–55/kg for sea bass or sea bream), scampi, and a solid wine selection featuring Montenegrin producers like Plantaze and Sipcanik. The terrace setting makes it a natural choice for a longer dinner, particularly at sunset. The fish is displayed on ice at the entrance — you can choose your own before it goes to the grill.

• Grilled fish: €20–28 per portion (or by weight)
• Scampi main: €22–32
• Black risotto: €16–20
• House wine (0.5L): €8–12
• Reservation: Recommended for terrace tables in July–August; call or WhatsApp ahead
• Best for: A quality seafood dinner with harbour views; the strongest seafood option in Budva

Jadran Restaurant

A well-regarded konoba-style restaurant near the old town walls, popular for its fresh fish and traditional preparation. The menu leans toward Montenegrin seafood classics — grilled squid, fish soup, and mussels buzara (mussels cooked in wine, garlic, and tomato). Less expensive than some harbour-front options while maintaining good quality. The outdoor terrace seating faces the old town walls.

• Fish soup: €8–10
• Mussels buzara: €14–18
• Grilled squid: €16–20
• Mains overall: €16–25
• Best for: Good-value fresh seafood without peak tourist pricing

Restoran Luca

Located slightly away from the main tourist drag on the Slovenska Beach promenade, Restoran Luca serves well-prepared fish dishes with an Italian-Montenegrin influence. Pasta with seafood, grilled catch of the day, and a decent wine list. Quieter than the harbour-front options and good for a more relaxed meal.

• Pasta with seafood: €14–18
• Grilled fish portion: €18–26
• Best for: A calmer seafood meal away from the main tourist flow

Best for Montenegrin food

Konoba Stari Grad

Inside the old town, this traditional konoba is one of the better options for Montenegrin classics — Njeguski prosciutto (dry-cured ham from the Njeguski highlands, approximately €8 for a sharing plate), lamb prepared under a sac (metal dome for slow roasting, approximately €18–22), fresh fish, and local wines. Stone walls, traditional decor, and a menu that leans local rather than international. The lamb under sac typically needs to be ordered in advance — ask when booking.

• Njeguski prosciutto starter: €8–10
• Lamb under sac: €18–22 (order ahead)
• Mains overall: €14–22
• Local wine (glass): €4–6
• 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 cevapi (grilled minced meat rolls), roasted lamb, and grilled meats at significantly lower prices than the old town. These places cater primarily to locals — the menus may be in Montenegrin only, but pointing at what others are eating works well. Portions are generous.

• Cevapi (10 pieces with onion and bread): €6–8
• Mixed grill for two: €14–20
• Pljeskavica (grilled meat patty): €5–7
• Best for: Authentic, affordable grilled food without tourist pricing

Best for pizza

Don Giovanni

Italian-style pizza popular with both visitors and locals — reliable dough, good toppings, and a pleasant courtyard setting. One of the more consistent non-seafood options in Budva. The Quattro Formaggi and Prosciutto Crudo are the most frequently ordered.

• Pizza: €10–15
• Pasta: €12–16
• Best for: A break from seafood; good pizza in a relaxed setting

Pizzeria Raf

A second reliable pizza option near the old town, smaller and more casual than Don Giovanni. Takeaway available — useful for a quick beach-area meal.

• Pizza: €8–13
• Best for: Quick, affordable pizza near the old town

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 the best setting in Budva for a morning coffee or late-afternoon drink. Breakfast items include omelettes, pastries, and fresh juice.

• Coffee: €2–3
• Breakfast: €5–9
• Light lunch (salad, bruschetta): €8–12

Summary table

Restaurant	Specialty	Typical main	Setting
Porto	Seafood, harbour views	€20–32	Harbour terrace
Jadran	Fresh fish, konoba-style	€16–25	Near old town walls
Restoran Luca	Seafood, Italian influence	€14–26	Promenade
Konoba Stari Grad	Montenegrin classics	€14–22	Inside old town
Don Giovanni	Pizza	€10–15	Courtyard
Local grill streets	Cevapi, mixed grill	€6–20	Behind promenade

Practical notes

• Tipping: Not required in Montenegro but rounding up (5–10%) is appreciated at sit-down restaurants
• Reservations: Essential for Porto and Konoba Stari Grad in July–August; walk-ins usually fine in shoulder season
• Payment: Most restaurants accept cards; smaller grills may be cash-only
• Fresh fish pricing: Always confirm the per-kilogram price before ordering — some restaurants price by weight and the total can be higher than expected
• Wine: Montenegrin wines (especially Vranac reds from Plantaze) are good value — €4–6 per glass, €15–25 per bottle at restaurants