After a few fine culinary experiences in Split, I was eager to discover what Dubrovnik had to offer, and was told that its culinary scene was even superior to that of its neighbor.

For this first dinner, I’ll be going for the “traditional”: an obviously well-rated restaurant, the Konoba Bonaca (Konoba means “inn” in Croatian).

As a reminder, all the articles related to this trip :

The Konoba Bonaca concept

The concept is quite simple: an inn where you can eat local specialties in the purest tradition. A bit like the excellent Süg in Split.

The setting of Konoba Bonaca

To be honest, I’m only going to talk about the terrace, as I haven’t been inside the restaurant.

It’s advertised as an inn and looks like one, at least from the outside.

As for the terrace, it totally matches the setting you’d expect in a place like this.

The Konoba Bonaca menu

As I explained to you at Süg, here we find the pillars of local cuisine: fish, meats in sauces and a few elements of Italian cuisine.

I’ll have the Captain’s platter and the Dirty Macaroni.

The meal and the dishes

On arrival, I was given a choice of two tables, and told that there was a risk of rain and that one was better protected than the other. Thanks you for the attention.

The menu arrives fast and the order is taken very quickly. Contact with the staff is friendly and everything runs smoothly.

And they bring me my “Captain’s platter” (an assortment of smoked fish) quickly.

Don’t let the optical effect fool you: the volume of the plate is inflated by the salad under the fish. But it’s nevertheless copious for an appetizer.

Simple but fresh. The fish is smoked just right, not too much.

The waiter takes the time to chat with me, talking about Croatian wines and the local cuisine. Very pleasant.

Next comes my Dirty Macaroni (homemade pasta with slices of beef in sauce). An almost exact copy of what I got at Süg…

It’s served in a hearty casserole.

The meat is melt-in-the-mouth and very tasty. I sprinkle the whole thing copiously with Parmesan, it’s a delight.

Proof that the simple things aren’t always the most Instagrammable, but are often the best…

For dessert, I let myself be tempted by the dessert of the day: apple pie! Well advertised by the waiter: “it’s the best in the world because my mother makes it”. So I deduce that it’s a real family business and that it’s madame who runs the kitchen.

Well, the tart was good, but let’s not exaggerate…

The service starts to lag a bit and I have a hard time ordering a coffee. The very first waiter I’ve had turns up again and everything is sorted out, bill and payment in a flash.

The service

Apart from the small post-dessert air pocket, very fast, friendly service. I really liked it.

The atmosphere

From what I could feel on the terrace, the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. On the other hand, everyone was on vacation.

Bottom line

This dinner at Konoba Bonaca was a very successful experience. Simple, tasteful local cuisine at reasonable prices, with quality products and excellent service.

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