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Culture

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section type iconCustoms

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%.

section type iconFood

National dish

Njegusi prosciutto Made in the famous Njegusi village.

Montenegrin prosciutto
© SvetlanaSF

Must try local food

1
Cicvara
Cicvara

Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.

2
Buzara
Buzara

"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.

3
Ćevapi
Ćevapi

A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.

4
Burek
Burek

Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.

1
Cicvara
Cicvara

Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.

2
Buzara
Buzara

"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.

3
Ćevapi
Ćevapi

A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.

4
Burek
Burek

Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.

1
Cicvara
Cicvara

Think of this as Balkan porridge made of corn flour and cottage cheese.

2
Buzara
Buzara

"Buzara" is a local name for “stew”, usually made with shells or crabs.

3
Ćevapi
Ćevapi

A popular Balkan dish, ćevapi, is a dish made of grilled minced meat served with bread and onion.

4
Burek
Burek

Burek is one of the oldest Balkan dishes and it's very common in Montenegro.

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Restaurants to try

Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and authentic food.

Vegan
1
Niagara
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Niagaraopen link

Traditional Balkan food in a restaurant right by the river.

2
Stara kuća
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Stara kućaopen link

The restaurant called "Old house" serving traditional dishes.

3
Porto
4.8 stars
4.8 stars
Porto open link

One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.

4
Vuk
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Vukopen link

Local Montenegrin menu with views of the nearby Orthodox church.

5
Gostiona 1928
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
Gostiona 1928open link

Traditional dishes with a modern twist.

6
Naša priča
4.9 stars
4.9 stars
Naša pričaopen link

Local comfort food - grilled meats, pizza, paste and more.

7
Paradise Food
Vegan
Vegan
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
Paradise Foodopen link

All vegan international dishes.

8
Štrudla
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Štrudlaopen link

A cozy restaurant with both meat and vegan dishes.

1
Niagara
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Niagaraopen link

Traditional Balkan food in a restaurant right by the river.

2
Stara kuća
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Stara kućaopen link

The restaurant called "Old house" serving traditional dishes.

3
Porto
4.8 stars
4.8 stars
Porto open link

One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.

4
Vuk
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Vukopen link

Local Montenegrin menu with views of the nearby Orthodox church.

5
Gostiona 1928
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
Gostiona 1928open link

Traditional dishes with a modern twist.

6
Naša priča
4.9 stars
4.9 stars
Naša pričaopen link

Local comfort food - grilled meats, pizza, paste and more.

7
Paradise Food
Vegan
Vegan
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
Paradise Foodopen link

All vegan international dishes.

8
Štrudla
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Štrudlaopen link

A cozy restaurant with both meat and vegan dishes.

1
Niagara
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Niagaraopen link

Traditional Balkan food in a restaurant right by the river.

2
Stara kuća
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Stara kućaopen link

The restaurant called "Old house" serving traditional dishes.

3
Porto
4.8 stars
4.8 stars
Porto open link

One of the best-designed restaurant interiors in the city coupled with innovative dishes.

4
Vuk
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Vukopen link

Local Montenegrin menu with views of the nearby Orthodox church.

5
Gostiona 1928
4.4 stars
4.4 stars
Gostiona 1928open link

Traditional dishes with a modern twist.

6
Naša priča
4.9 stars
4.9 stars
Naša pričaopen link

Local comfort food - grilled meats, pizza, paste and more.

7
Paradise Food
Vegan
Vegan
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
Paradise Foodopen link

All vegan international dishes.

8
Štrudla
4.3 stars
4.3 stars
Štrudlaopen link

A cozy restaurant with both meat and vegan dishes.

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