Dubrovnik

A reliable choice for dinner, Proto is on a side street off Stradun, with tables arranged on an upper-level, open-air terrace. — Fodor's

Nautika has the best location of any restaurant in Dubrovnik: It boasts an unobstructed view of the sea and the Bokar and Lovrijenac fortresses. — Frommer's

Set within the great walls of Dubrovnik with impressive views over the port, 360 effortlessly blends its historical setting with a progressive, forward-thinking menu. — Time Out

As with most of central Dubrovnik’s restaurants, seafood is the mainstay in this 200-year-old house, surrounded by fragrant orange trees. Don’t overlook the regional smoked ham. — Travel + Leisure

You’ll find Kopun tucked away in the Old Town, in a lovely peaceful location on the square in front of the Jesuit Church. — Frommer's

Vegetarians and vegans visiting Dubrovnik will be delighted to find Nishta, a cozy hole in the wall restaurant decorated with funky colors, cartoon animals, and fresh flowers. — Afar Magazine

The scene here is reminiscent of fin de siècle Vienna, making the ornate café a fabulous spot for dessert: try the cake or a rich hot chocolate. — Travel + Leisure

Near Old Town, but tucked away from the busy summertime crowds, is Restaurant Orhan. — Afar Magazine

Baracuda may look like an everyday pizza place on a narrow side street, but its superthin pizza crust sets it apart. — Frommer's

One of the new stars on the restaurant scene, Dalmatino has a cozy, candlelit interior, with original stone walls, coffee-stained for effect, featuring faded photos of old Dubrovnik. — Fodor's

Porat makes the most of locally sourced flavours. — Time Out

Dishes burst with flavor from herbs grown right on the premises, the Croatian beef is grass-fed, and best yet, the chocolate cake is deliciously gluten-free. — Fodor's

The cuisine is Mediterranean, with an Asian twist. Start with wasabi salmon parcels, followed by either squid ink seafood noodles, or pan-seared swordfish in black curry sauce. — Frommer's

A local favorite, a little off the beaten track but worth the trek, Pantarul is a fun bistro with a uniquely Dubrovnik feel—even the name means "fork" in local dialect. — Fodor's

Serving 'traditional food with a modern twist', this excellent little bistro introduces international flavours and techniques into Dalmatian classics, with considerable success. — Lonely Planet

In Lapad, on a leafy seafront footpath offering splendid views over the calm waters of Lapad Bay, Levanat has established itself as a reliable favorite among locals and visitors alike. — Fodor's

Come for breakfast or lunch; there will be no line and you'll have the konoba, plus the views, to yourself. — Fodor's

Here healthy, Mediterranean food is quickly prepared and thrown together in imaginative combinations: octopus sandwiches with mascarpone, marinated anchovies with cuttlefish salad and nectarines. — Time Out