To try some of this liquid gold, head to Uje on the Stradun, a tiny shop that specialises in Croatian olive oil. Sprawling olive groves blanket the slopes of Croatia, and the produce is used in everything from olive oil to traditional Dubrovnik food. Olive oil is the elixir of Mediterranean life. A couple of the best places for sharing plates include La Bodega at the end of Stradun (don’t miss the truffled cheese and smoked ham) and the harbour-front Gligora, which serves the family’s own award-winning cheese produced on the island of Pag. Local cheeses and meats appear on the menu of most Dubrovnik restaurants. It’s said that the molluscs were consumed in honour of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, and today they remain a favoured Dubrovnik food. Mali Ston is a tiny village on the Pelješac peninsula, an hour’s drive from Dubrovnik.
Oysters plucked straight from the seabed of Mali Ston Bay are another must. Lokanda Peskarija, located along the city walls, may have a limited menu but it serves a spectacular pot of mussels (its octopus salad is also incredible). Another speciality is mušule na buzaru, mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs. One of the most famous Dalmatian seafood dishes is crni rižot, or squid ink risotto tuck into a bowl at Orhan, a waterfront restaurant by Fort Lovrijenac. Feast on the catch of the day at the historic Proto, a Dubrovnik landmark since 1886 – King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson are said to have dined here in 1936. Fish is caught from the waters of the Adriatic, and served that day in local restaurants. Unsurprisingly, due to its coastal location, Dalmatia goes big on seafood. From squid ink risotto to Dingač, here are some classic Dalmatian dishes and drinks – and the best places to try them. And it’s not just the food scene that’s thriving: a strong winemaking culture on the Pelješac peninsula is responsible for some of Croatia’s finest red wines. Traditional dishes draw on a mix of influences such as Bosnian, Montenegrin and Italian, thanks to the city’s location and history. Dubrovnik food combines a rich fusion of flavours, and makes it an exciting place to stay for any self-confessed foodies.
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