Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, boasts a history that dates back to the 10th century when it was a city-state rivaling Venice. This rich past is especially evident in the old town, surrounded by ancient walls, and the St. Lawrence Fortress guarding the harbor entrance. Nestled on the terrace of a building adjacent to the wall and facing the fortress is Nautika Restaurant. The restaurant’s name is tied to the building’s history, which served as a maritime studies school in the 19th century.
Nautika offers a stunning medieval maritime view in pristine condition and proudly bears the title of “the most prestigious restaurant in Croatia.” The restaurant boasts a long list of celebrity diners, including Roger Moore, Michel Platini, Pep Guardiola, John McEnroe, Goldie Hawn, Bryan Ferry, and numerous foreign and local politicians, including the current and former Presidents of Croatia.
Nautika’s menu declares a “refined Mediterranean style based on traditional Croatian cuisine.” This means appetizers and intermediate courses featuring seafood, fish soup, shrimp soup, and the like, followed by hearty main courses such as lamb chops with onion jam or veal with gratin and mushroom sauce. What truly sets Nautika apart from other fine dining establishments, aside from its location, view, and the language of the waitstaff, is the portion sizes. Unlike the trend of dramatically reducing portions in contemporary Western haute cuisine, Nautika ensures you leave satisfied.
Brsalje 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia
(+385) 20 44 25 26
