Culture
Customs
Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? Even though Montenegro was one of the first Balkan countries to decriminalize homosexuality, the road toward acceptance remains much slower than in other European countries.
Etiquette tips
The Montenegrins value a slower lifestyle and have a very relaxed attitude. This is your chance to take things slow and enjoy the little, everyday things in life fully!
How to great people
With a firm handshake!
Tipping norms
Tipping is not expected, but you can tip 10%.
Food
National dish
Njegusi prosciutto — Made in the famous Njegusi village.
Must try local food
Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.
"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.
A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.
Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.
Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.
"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.
A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.
Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.
Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.
"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.
A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.
Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.
Restaurants to try
Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and authentic food.
One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.
One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.
One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.
Food delivery apps
Glovo (Android | iOS) Uber Eats (Android | iOS) Foodchow (Android | iOS)
Art & music
Where to listen to live music
Ribnica — Dancefloor, 3 bars on-site and local bands playing live music on the Weekends.
Nightlife
Theatre & Film
Visual art
Podgorica Museum and Gallery - City's main museum with an archeological, ethnographic and historic gallery department.
