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Montenegrin meat snack prosciutto. National cuisine of Montenegro. What dishes to try in Montenegro. The calling card of Black cuisine is “prosciutto”

11.09.2023

Good day, friends! In our opinion, it has become a good habit to share with you not only travel stories, but also everything related to them. When planning a trip to another country, we always ask national cuisine. What dishes should I try? What to bring?

How can you get to know a country, its flavor, and its people without trying traditional dishes?! And to be honest, these articles are not easy for me. While writing, I often run to the kitchen to somehow curb my appetite! Reading your comments at the end of these articles, I am glad that I am not the only one who is salivating.

Today is another test. I will tell you about our impressions of tasting the dishes. I won’t be very original in this matter, because I liked them, like most people who have been on vacation in Montenegro.

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Beautiful Montenegro attracts with its beauties many people who, I am sure, like us, appreciate the majestic green mountains up to the clouds, the sea as clear as a tear, the fresh air from which at first makes you dizzy, the olive and pomegranate trees growing right on the street... The list could go on for a long time. The national cuisine of Montenegrins is directly related to all of the above. Montenegrin dishes are prepared using environmentally friendly products, and this is worth a lot in our time. Yes, it is not so diverse, but it is special in its own way.

Formation national cuisine of Montenegro was based on the influence of Turkish, Slavic, Hungarian, and Mediterranean traditions. Many Montenegrin dishes have similar notes. But not all of them.

A characteristic feature of Montenegrin dishes is the addition of fermented milk products. Of these, I would highlight:

Creamy fermented milk product. The taste is reminiscent of delicate cheese, creamy in color. It is added to meat, fish and vegetables. From this, dishes acquire the most delicate taste.

Kaimak is prepared like this: put the milk in the oven for three hours, then cool it. The resulting top layer is collected in a clay dish and added a little salt. Kaymak is infused for several days. And woo ala! A delicious addition to your dishes is ready. Despite the high fat content of about 40%, Kaymak is a very healthy product rich in vitamins and minerals.


But Montenegro is rich not only in fermented milk products. The first and second traditional dishes of Montenegro are based on fish and meat.

Fish chorba (Riblja čorba) is a famous first dish in Montenegro.
Chorba is a hot thick soup. “Fish Chorba” is prepared from several types of fish (the more, the better). Due to this, it turns out rich and resembles our favorite cream soup. Fish chorba differs from fish soup or fish soup by the addition of hot seasonings and flour instead of cereals.


No less popular is Chorba with veal. I liked it even more than the fish one. All the ingredients of this thick, rich soup are cut into small pieces, carrots and potatoes (if any) are grated. Very tasty Montenegrin bread is served with chorba.

In Montenegro, lamb is cooked amazingly. On the very first evening we were convinced of this. The meat has an incredibly tender and juicy taste. The peculiarity of “Lamb from under the sacha” is its preparation. Lamb meat with vegetables is baked in a special cast-iron dish covered with a thick lid, called a “sach”. Hot coals are laid out on top. So she languishes for about an hour. The taste is extraordinary.


Njeguš steak

The name is very often found in the national cuisine of Montenegro. Like Njegushi cheese and Njegushi prosciutto, the dish was invented in the ancient city of Njegusi, hence its name. Njeguš steak is a young beef steak stuffed with prosciutto and kajmak. It is served with signature sauce.

Tsitsvara

It is somewhat reminiscent of banosh in Ukrainian cuisine. Tsitsvara is prepared with the same corn flour, only young cheese is used instead of cream. The cheese is cut into small pieces and heated (without adding oil) on the stove. When the cheese becomes soft, stirring continuously, add corn flour until a porridge forms. Tsitsvara is eaten with potatoes, milk or curdled milk. This dish is considered a traditional Montenegrin breakfast.

Cevapchichi and Pleskavica

Cevapchichi These are small sausages made from minced beef or pork. The meat is cut into small pieces, onions and spices are added. Mix well. After this, small sausages are formed, greased with olive oil and sent to the oven on a wire rack. Cevapchichi goes best with fried potatoes or vegetables and capsicum. You can try the sausages both in the restaurant and in the store (they were prepared there right away in front of us).


Pleskavica

I remember Pljeskavica with incredible nostalgia... Still, I treat food with great love)) Although in childhood it was impossible to stuff anything down. Pljeskavica is a huge grilled cutlet. We often visited a street cafe in the city of Budva - “Yum-Yum” - to enjoy it. The cutlets were cooked in front of us on the grill. It is served in a bun (like a hamburger); if desired, you can add herbs, vegetables, sauce and mayonnaise to it. All “add-ons” are provided free of charge. We had an excellent lunch with meat and vegetables for 2.5 euros.


For those who want to try several types of such fried meat at once, restaurants often offer a dish "Mixed Meso". This is an assortment of cevapcici, pljeskavica, meatballs and liver.

Snacks in Montenegro

Njegush cheese

Cheeses in Montenegro deserve special attention. We bought them at the market and in the store. They have always been distinguished by their freshness and excellent quality. You can choose cheese to suit every taste and preference. Sellers are happy to let you try it. We remember we tried it so hard that we didn’t have to have breakfast anymore.

Njegush cheese comes from the mountain village of Njegushi and is the pride of Montenegrins. It is prepared from goat or sheep milk. This cheese is produced in two types. Fresh cheese (aged for two to three months) and cheese in olive oil. The taste of Njegush cheese resembles feta cheese, but less salty.


Njegushsky prosciutto

Njegušski prosciutto in Montenegro it's more than food! When traveling in this country, you should definitely try this culinary masterpiece. Meat (mostly pork) is dried according to old recipes. Prosciutto has an extraordinary taste and aroma. As the Montenegrins advise, Pršut needs to be cut into thin strips to fully enjoy the taste. The market sells already chopped meat, pieces or whole legs. Prosciutto in Montenegro is not only a great snack, but also a wonderful gift for yourself or loved ones.


Before moving on to the sweet stuff, I want to point out that national cuisine of Montenegro differs in different parts of it. In coastal areas you can taste freshly caught fish, seafood and seafood delicacies. For example, at the Three Fishermen restaurant we tried black cuttlefish risotto, the appearance of which surprised us very much, as well as shark fillet and grilled squid. And this is only a small part of what hospitable Montenegro offers. In addition, gourmets of Italian cuisine will be able to enjoy excellent pasta and pizza.

Review. Prices for fish and seafood in Budva, both in the market and in restaurants, are, in my opinion, high. When planning a trip to Montenegro, I wanted to eat great seafood, but, unfortunately, this did not happen.


Dessert

For lovers of sweets, Montenegrin confectioners offer executioner (pancake) with cream, chocolate, jam and whipped cream, as well as a dessert called tulumba. It is prepared from unleavened dough and then topped with sugar syrup. Coffee goes great with desserts. Montenegrins have a special relationship with him. Every day starts with him!

Drinks of Montenegro

Guilt

Let's start with the wines. In my opinion, it is excellent in Montenegro. This is what we savored throughout our entire holiday in Montenegro. The selection of wines is very large, for every taste and at a reasonable price. The most popular wines in Montenegro are considered red wine Vranac and white wine Krstac. Vranac has a dark ruby ​​color, tart taste with a pleasant aftertaste. Krstac is a white wine of light yellow color with a refined taste. It goes amazingly with fish and excellent local cheese.

Beer

One of the most popular in Montenegro is beer Nick or Nikshichko. This drink is produced at a factory located in Niksic. To be honest, it didn’t make much of an impression on us. Regular light beer.


Rakia

Traditional vodka in Montenegro. A strong drink that can reach 60 degrees. In Montenegro, rakia is most often made from grapes and plums. Accordingly, brandy made from plums is called “slivovitz”. Rakia made from grapes is called “lozovaca”. To add a special taste, nuts, various herbs, honey or anise can be added to the drink.

Each variety of rakia has its own name. For example, a drink made from pear is called the same as the variety of pears from which it is prepared - Williams. The apple drink is called jabukovaca. Apricot rakia - kaisijevaca.

Maybe I’m not very selective in food, because I liked the traditional dishes of all the countries we visited. And Montenegro was no exception. You can read about the delicacies of Germany, Poland, Ukraine and Egypt on the pages of our Travel Diary and write your thoughts on this matter in the comments. We will be interested in your opinion.

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Any country will not reveal all its facets if you do not hear national songs and music, and try local alcoholic drinks and national dishes. Montenegro is no exception.

You won’t experience the full flavor of the country if you don’t try national Montenegrin dishes. The best way to discover and enjoy traditional culinary delights is in local traditional taverns and restaurants. And you shouldn’t be afraid of dissimilarity and novelty.

Your “courage” in learning new dishes will be rewarded! Leave stereotypes behind, look, enjoy the aromas and smells, let your receptors experience tastes in a new way! Welcome to the intricate world of Montenegrin cuisine!

Recipes of Montenegrin cuisine. Dishes for the holidays. National New Year's recipes.

First meal:

  • Fish chorba - fish soup
  • čorba
  • Chorbo with nettles (Čorba od koprive)

Main dishes:

  • “Njegushsky prosciutto” - dried ham
  • “Lamb from under the net” - lamb meat
  • "Chevapchichi" - homemade minced pork sausages
  • “Cookies” - meat fried on a spit
  • “Razhnyichi” - a small shish kebab of veal or pork
  • “Brav u mlieku” – lamb stew in milk
  • “Pleskavica” - a huge grilled meat cutlet
  • “Meshano meso” - assorted meat dishes
  • Puñena paprika - stuffed peppers
  • “Lamb shank” - lamb boiled in milk
  • “Tsrmnić varivo” – vegetable dish with fennel and savoy cabbage
  • “Yapryaki” - cabbage rolls with minced meat
  • “Moussaka” - tomatoes and eggplants with a layer of meat
  • “Paštitsada” – meat in sauce with dumplings or pasta
  • "Dalmatian fish goulash"
  • "Trout stuffed with prunes."
  • “Fish in a pot Ohrid style.”
  • "Lake carp baked in cream."
  • "Pilaf with seafood."
  • “Grilled squid with cheese.”
  • “Podgorica-style trout.”
  • "Mussels with lemon juice."

Dough dishes and desserts:

  • “Gibanitsa” - pie with curd filling
  • "Burek" - layer cake with cheese
  • “Štrukli” – nuts and plums baked in cheese
  • “Palachinka” - pancakes with a sweet filling of chocolate, jam or cream
  • “Krofne” - donuts with marmalade, chocolate, custard or jam
  • "Tulumba" - pieces of baked dough with sweet syrup
  • “Girl’s evening” - sweet roll with raisins, figs and walnuts

National drinks:

  • Rakia - a strong alcoholic drink
  • Plum slivovitz
  • Pear Kruškovec

Clean sea air and warm sun add color to the process of tasting national dishes. Montenegrin national cuisine is heterogeneous in itself; it combines the features of Italian, Hungarian, Turkish traditional cuisines, and adds its own local flavor, sustained over centuries and recipes for individual dishes that have been preserved to this day.

In Montenegrin traditional cuisine there is no separate specialization on any particular product. But in areas close to the sea, seafood and fish dishes are, of course, popular, and in the central and mountainous areas, dishes made from meat and milk are typical. But if you go on vacation to famous resorts on the coast of Montenegro, then, of course, in local restaurants you can try the whole range of possible Montenegrin dishes.

Feel free to eat what the locals eat. Don't be afraid of new tastes. Choose establishments where you see more locals than tourists at the tables. In this way, you will ensure that you are completely immersed in the environment and will be able to try something that will never be presented in a tourist cafe for foreigners.

Let's start with something simple. Breakfast in Montenegro can be very familiar and, of course, delicious. The most common option is all kinds of egg dishes: omelettes, scrambled eggs and any variations with this product, as you wish.

Breakfast is served with fluffy white bread. This is not a traditional Montenegrin option, but if they brought you yellow tin buns, this is already a national treat - corn bread. In many establishments, with any order, a basket of assorted breads and a set of sauces and oils are immediately placed on the table. Corn flour is used in the preparation of the Cicvara dish. Corn flour is mixed with melted young cheese, eggs are added and boiled. During the process, the fat is evaporated and a porridge is obtained. Montenegrins eat this dish for breakfast.

From the list of what you should definitely try in Montenegro, you cannot miss all kinds of meat dishes. Lamb under sača (Jagnjetina ispod sača) is a must-try gastronomic masterpiece. This dish is prepared according to traditional recipes, and is widely available, only general principles of preparation: lamb meat is cooked in a cast-iron frying pan or cauldron, covered with a cast-iron lid, and the outside is lined with coals. There are various cooking variations when potatoes and/or kaymak are added to the meat. All options are similar in one thing - the meat turns out to be very tender and soft, without the specific smell that is usually inherent in lamb.

All meat dishes are distinguished by the addition of spices. This makes the food aromatic and reveals deep flavors. In addition to spices, when preparing and serving ready-made dishes, dairy products are used: milk, cheeses, kaymak. Kajmak is a fermented milk product with a consistency somewhere between thick sour cream and cottage cheese. To prepare kaymak, they use milk, put it in the oven for a long time, then cool it and remove the top dense layer. In a separate bowl, it is salted; herbs and spices can also be added, after which it is served as a side dish or appetizer, or as an addition to a meat dish.

Kaymak, as an addition to a ready-made meat dish, is served together with the dish ćevapčići or Pleskavica. Cevapchichi are small-sized sausages, and Pleskavica is a large whole cutlet made of minced meat with the addition of spices and onions. When serving, chopped fresh onions and potatoes are served on a plate and kaymak is placed on the meat itself or next to it. Since the meat is hot and the base of the kaymak is milky, the kaymak begins to melt and turn into butter. The combination of meat and kaymak is unusual, and at the same time has a delicate taste.

On the coast in the resort area you will see a large number of fast food establishments. There may not even be tables or seats, you just walk up, order and move on. In similar tents there are grills where the same cevapčić and pljeskavica are prepared, and they are served no longer in the form of a separate meat dish on a plate, but in the form of a hamburger - inside a delicious flatbread or airy bun. If desired, you can add any filling to your “hamburger”: chopped or cut into rings onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, sauces. You should not be afraid of such establishments, such as fast food, and exclude them from the list of places where you have lunch or dinner. The food there is very tasty and high quality. And it should be noted that in Montenegro, despite having its own “national fast foods”, there is not a single McDonald’s establishment.

In general, food in Montenegro, no matter whether you are dining in an expensive restaurant on the beach or snacking on a hamburger, is distinguished by its naturalness and purity. Since all the ingredients for your dish are produced and grown on environmentally friendly land and in clean air. And you always understand what a particular dish is made from. A certain simplicity is a distinctive feature of Montenegrin cuisine.

For soup lovers, we recommend trying the traditional Čorba. This is the general name for all thick soups. The usual clear broths have a simple name - Soup. And Chorba is prepared from meat, fish, poultry with the addition of vegetables or noodles. Different regions of the country have their own cooking secrets and, accordingly, special tastes of Chorba.

On the coast, you should try fish chorba - a thick, rich soup with spices from various types of fish and possibly with the addition of seafood.

Traditional sweets for dessert are fresh fruits and various fruit salads. Nothing unusual, because the climate itself determines what is useful. There are also confectionery and various baked goods. For example, donuts served with honey or powdered sugar. This dish is not necessarily a dessert; sometimes it is served as an appetizer with wine, for example.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the pancakes (Palačinka). This is a large pancake with various sweet fillings. Inside the Palachinka there can be anything: chocolate cream, condensed milk, bananas, nuts, strawberries and other berries. If you order Palachinki in a restaurant or cafe, this dish will be served beautifully served on a plate with whipped cream, ice cream and fresh berries. And if you buy Palachinki on the street in a fastwood store, the pancake will be folded into a triangle and packed in a special paper envelope. The taste of pancakes prepared in an expensive restaurant and on a cart on the streets, it should be noted that they are not very different, the difference is only in appearance and presentation. Pancakes can also have a salty filling and serve as a complete main dish. To fill salty pancakes, use soft cheese or feta cheese, chicken, tuna, ham, spinach and other ingredients, and serve with sour cream and pickles or gherkins. Sometimes such pancakes are breaded with crackers.

And, of course, a mandatory attribute of any lunch or dinner in Montenegro is red and white dry wine. Here, rich winemaking traditions are combined with ideal grape growing conditions. There are many sunny days throughout the year, which makes the grapes quite sweet. Because of this, the wine seems semi-dry to many, although according to the technology it was prepared dry. The most famous brands: red wine Vranac and white wine Krstač. And the wine goes well with the favorite snacks and gastronomic pride of Montenegro: cheese and Njeguš prosciutto (Pršut). Served on a wooden board or plate served with olives and herbs.

In stores, prosciutto is sold in vacuum packaging; it can be stored for a long time - up to 3 months - even without refrigeration. Of course, these are not all drinks and dishes of Montenegrin cuisine. To fully understand and enjoy gastronomic delights, you need to visit Montenegro and try and evaluate everything yourself.

On the Adriatic coast lies hospitable and welcoming Montenegro, where the tourist season can last all year round.

This small, cozy country has become popular among travelers thanks to its relatively budget-friendly and environmentally friendly holidays. From late spring to mid-autumn, seaside resorts and clean beaches await you.

The tourism industry of Montenegro began to develop rapidly quite recently. In just a couple of decades, new modern hotels were built, guest houses and villas were equipped.

Luxury lovers will find luxurious hotels in Budva, Kotor and Tivat. But you can choose options with a more modest budget.

If you prefer active recreation, then try to conquer mountain peaks, raft on wild rivers or walk through dense forests. In winter, ski resorts open, where you can have fun skiing, snowboarding or sledding.

This region is also distinguished by its rich cultural heritage and traditions. In this article, Kidpassage will tell you about one of the attractions of the country - its cuisine, and we will also tell you about what to try in Montenegro and what food prices await you in stores.

What to eat in Montenegro

The culinary traditions of Montenegro were formed under the influence of Greece, Serbia, Turkey and some other neighboring countries. The main secret of the local cuisine is that all dishes are prepared from fresh and high-quality ingredients. This is why food in Montenegro is so tasty and healthy.

Fermented milk products are popular in this country. Be sure to try kaymak - an unusual product that is prepared according to ancient recipes by fermenting baked cow's or sheep's milk. The central regions produce delicious cheeses of varying degrees of aging.

Traditionally, lunch begins with first courses. Soup in Montenegrin is called "chorba", usually this is a thick and very rich broth with pieces of meat or fish.

The most famous first course is riblja Čorba (chorba fish). This is a unique, very thick fish soup made from several types of fish with the addition of tomato, paprika and spices.

The calling card of the country is njeguški pršut. Njegush prosciutto is a raw smoked ham. There is a version that they first started preparing it in the village of Njegushi, which is why it got its name.

Until now, every Njegushi family has its own ancient recipe for this delicacy. It is cut into slices and served as a snack or used as an ingredient in some other dishes.

And here is another meat dish that came from Serbia, but is popular in almost all countries of the Balkan Peninsula - ćevapi (ćevapi or ćevapčići). Montenegrin cevapcici are made in the form of sausages and fried on the grill.

Minced meat for them is prepared from minced meat with a large addition of spices and onions. If the minced meat is shaped like a large flat cutlet, then such a dish is called “pljeskavica”.

You can buy Čevapčići and pljeskavica in butcher shops, and then fry them at home yourself or ask them to cook them directly in the store. In such shops, which are called “mesars” in Montenegro, a free service is provided: semi-finished products or any meat of the client are grilled at his request.

Of the unusual dishes, one cannot fail to mention jagnjetina ispod sača (lamb from under the sača). However, this recipe is used to prepare not only lamb, but also any other type of meat.

The cooking technology involves placing meat and vegetables in a cast-iron bowl and covering the top with a heavy lid, on top of which hot coals are placed. The dish simmers for more than three hours and turns out tender, literally melting in your mouth.

Many cafes and restaurants offer "mixed meso"- This is an assortment of several types of traditional grilled meat dishes.

In Montenegro, it is customary to start the feast with "mezze"- assorted meat products, various cheeses and pickles. Sometimes some establishments offer the Montenegrin dinner complex.

This includes several particularly popular dishes of national cuisine, which we mentioned above: prosciutto, fish dish, kajmak and several types of cheese. Moreover, the portions are such that several people can easily get enough of them.

Cicvara and popara are famous Montenegrin dishes that were once considered the food of commoners, and are now served even in the most sophisticated restaurants.

  • Tsitsvara- cornmeal cooked in fat rendered from cheese.
  • Popara- an unusual and simple dish: stale bread is poured with hot milk, and then cheese, feta cheese and olives are added.

Vegetables are often an addition to any meal. Delicious dishes are prepared from them and also served fresh. Try sarma cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers or moussaka.

The cuisine differs in different parts of the country. For example, seafood is popular on the sea coast. Restaurants here offer an exotic dish - "Black cuttlefish risotto".

It looks interesting: during the cooking process, the rice becomes very dark from cuttlefish ink. You will also be offered grilled shark or squid fillet, Dalmatian goulash, carp baked in cream, and much more.

It should be noted that, despite access to the sea, the abundance of lakes and rivers, the price of fish and seafood delicacies is quite high. Please note that the price is usually indicated per 100 g.

Those with a sweet tooth will surely enjoy the local desserts and sweets. Try the Montenegrin version of baklava, donuts with custard or marmalade, and pancakes with various fillings.

As in all countries of the Balkan Peninsula, there are favorable conditions for growing many varieties of grapes. And where there are grapes, there is wine. The most popular wines, which are often brought as gifts, are Vranac and Krstac.

  • Vranac- dry red wine with a fruity aftertaste.
  • Krstac- elite dry white wine.

Brewing traditions are not very developed, but since 1896, a brewery began operating in the city of Niksic, which produces the famous Niksicko beer.

According to legend, at the beginning of the last century, the French king's meal necessarily included three Montenegrin products: Njegush prosciutto, cheese and beer from Niksic.

As for national soft drinks, there are no specific features. It is customary to drink juices and soft drinks here. They prefer coffee to tea.

True, tea in the understanding of the indigenous people is herbal or fruit mixtures. Finding large-leaf black tea is quite problematic; it is better to take a small supply with you.

Baby food in Montenegro

Montenegrin resorts are becoming increasingly popular among travelers with children. Montenegro has relatively low prices for accommodation, food and entertainment.

In this regard, many would be interested to know how things are with baby food: should I stock up on cereals and purees when planning a trip, or can everything be bought on the spot?

Most supermarkets and pharmacies offer a wide selection of cereals, mixtures and purees from well-known European manufacturers. So, how much does baby food cost in Montenegro:

  • dry porridge Hipp (150 g) - from 3.8 euros;
  • NAN Pro milk formula - from 12 euros;
  • Humana milk formula - from 10 euros;
  • Nestle dry cereals - from 5 euros;
  • dry porridge Lino (150 g) - 1.7 euros;
  • Hipp vegetable or fruit puree in a jar (100 g) - 1.25 euros;
  • Hipp vegetable or fruit puree in a jar (200 g) - 1.99 euros;
  • Hipp canned meat puree (200 g) - 2.3 euros.

Supermarkets offer a huge selection of high European quality fermented milk products that little tourists can buy. It is problematic to find only buckwheat. It is sold in “Russian corners” or “Zdrava Hrana”.

Local cottage cheese has an unusual salty taste and a very liquid consistency. But children eat yoghurt, kefir and soft cheese with pleasure. Be sure to please your children with seasonal fruits: juicy, tasty, lovingly grown under the gentle Montenegrin sun.

Seasonal fruits and vegetables of local varieties are sold in markets and stalls. In supermarkets, as a rule, gifts of nature are imported.

If a child eats at a common table, then cafes and restaurants offer a large selection of dishes that are suitable for little gourmets.

Order soup for your child. “Chorba” is thick and similar to goulash, and “supa” is a broth seasoned with pasta. When it comes to meat dishes, almost all children like “pleskavica” or “čevapčići”. Indulge them with the traditional sweets we mentioned above.

Supermarkets in Montenegro

The cost of food in Montenegro may be slightly lower if you purchase food in large supermarkets, such as:
. Voli;
. Maxi Market;
. Mega Market;
. Idea;
. Franca;
. HDL365;
. Aroma.

It is believed that the highest prices are in Maxi Market and the lowest in Idea.

Idea retail chain stores Although they have low prices, they do not have a very wide range of goods. In addition, they are few in number and, as a rule, are located in places inconvenient for tourists.

Maxi Market- a chain of high-price stores. Citizens don’t come here often, but because of the convenient location, tourists usually shop here. Large supermarkets offer some kind of promotion every week.

Most supermarkets provide this service for free: from a baguette and the products you purchased, they will prepare a sandwich for you and heat it in the microwave.

Grocery prices in Montenegro 2020

We can say that food prices in Montenegro are quite affordable compared to other European countries. This is what attracts vacationers here.

However, the cost varies greatly depending on the region and time of year. In Budva, for example, the highest food prices in Montenegro, and in Tivat or Kotor are slightly lower.

In resort towns, prices can be 20% or even 25% higher than somewhere in the center or on the outskirts of the country.

The cost of food in large chain stores is fixed and the same for all areas. But indigenous residents prefer to buy food in small shops or go shopping to Podgorica.

There are many small grocery stores in Montenegro: bakeries are called “pekars”, meat shops are called “mesars”. As a rule, sellers and owners of small stores are personally acquainted with almost every customer, because they have been serving them for more than one year.

Regular customers come here not only to buy something, but simply to chat and find out the latest news. Near attractions and beaches, prices in grocery stores can be very high, but on distant streets they are quite acceptable.

Products in the markets are quite expensive, and their prices are not constant. For example, one price may be announced for visitors, and several times lower for locals.

The only advantage of markets is locally produced seasonal vegetables and fruits. Buyers can try and choose the most delicious and ripe ones.

However, experienced travelers advise buying gifts of nature not in markets, but in stalls that are located a little further from popular tourist routes.

As already noted, seafood is expensive due to the fact that the fishing industry in the country is practically undeveloped. Therefore, the entire catch is caught by fishermen the old fashioned way, in small batches, after which all the seafood is almost immediately bought up by restaurants, cafes and shops.

Below are the prices of food (in euros) in supermarkets:

Strawberries (in season) 1 kg 2,4-3
Cherries 1 kg 3-4
Peaches, nectarines 1 kg. from 3
Oranges 1 kg 0,6-1
Bananas 1 kg from 0.8
Grape 1 kg from 1.6
Watermelon melon 1 kg from 0.3
Kiwi 1 kg from 1
Cucumbers, tomatoes 1 kg 0,5-0,8
Potatoes, onions 1 kg 0,3
Cabbage 1 kg from 0.4
Zucchini 1 kg from 1
Salad 1 bunch 2
Sulguni cheese 0.25 kg 2
Milk 1 l from 1
Yogurt 0.15 kg from 0.22
Kefir 1 l from 1
Cottage cheese 0.8 kg from 5.5
Sour cream 0.4 kg from 1
Njegush cheese 1 kg from 3.8
Kaymak 1 kg from 8
Hard cheeses 1 kg from 5
Feta 1 kg from 3.5
Butter 0.2 kg from 2
Vegetable oil 1 l from 1
Olives, marinated olives 0.7 kg from 2
Beef 1 kg from 6.5
Chicken fillet 1 kg from 5
Pork 1 kg from 5
Prosciutto 1 kg 9-15
Sausage 1 kg from 7
Buzhenina 1 kg from 11
Tea bags 1 pack from 0.8
Leaf tea 0.1 kg from 1.5
Coffee 0.2 kg from 2

Mesars sell meat and meat products exclusively fresh. But in supermarkets you can find frozen meat products, but they are usually imported.

Approximate prices for meat:

  • chicken fillet (1 kg) - from 6 euros;
  • chicken (carcass) - 4-6 euros;
  • beef (1 kg) - from 5.5 euros.

Fish and seafood in Montenegro:

  • dorado (1 kg) - from 12 euros;
  • sea ​​bass (1 kg) - 7-10 euros;
  • shrimp (1 kg) - 18 euros;
  • oysters (1 piece) - 3 euros.

Self-catering in Montenegro

Although the price of most tours does not include food, there are still tours that include two or three meals a day. Restaurants in large hotels offer a standard menu. As a rule, it consists of European dishes.

Most often, accommodation is provided in mini-hotels (villas), where breakfast is provided. In this case, food is provided with a voucher at a partner restaurant.

The food there is plentiful, but you shouldn’t count on special delicacies, much less national cuisine. Therefore, it is best to book an apartment with a stove, cook your own food, and also eat in cafes and restaurants.

To get to know the culinary traditions of Montenegro better, be sure to visit Konoba. This is a small restaurant serving national cuisine.

Where to eat?

Some travelers advise paying attention to excursions, the price of which includes breakfast or lunch. This way you can see the sights and eat inexpensively.

At every step there are stalls with ice cream and some food. A small ice cream cone with one scoop can be purchased for 1 euro, and a large one for 2 euros.

Small kiosks sell incredibly tasty shawarma, which in Montenegro is called “gyros”. It looks a little unusual - all the ingredients are packed in a bag of flatbread. The cost of a gyros is about 2 euros.

The Montenegrin hamburger is very unique. It consists of a large piece of meat inside a huge flatbread. At your request, fresh vegetables can be added there: onions, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, as well as sauces. Such a hamburger costs about 2-3 euros.

There are kiosks on the streets where large pancakes are baked right in front of you and filled with various fillings to choose from. The portion is huge, and the price is only 1.5-2 euros.

At the height of the beach season, they start selling boiled sweet corn. On the beach it will cost about 2 euros, but somewhere on the street you can bargain for 1-1.5 euros. And be sure to try Profeti - donuts with powdered sugar. For 1.5-2 euros you will be offered a portion of 12 pieces.

Restaurants in Montenegro

Cafes and restaurants in Montenegro can be found everywhere; they are designed for any tourist.

Please note: if a restaurant is open all year round until late at night and locals prefer to dine there, then this is a sure sign of a good establishment. And the further it is located from the sea, the lower the cost of food will be.

Even if you are very hungry, do not rush to order several menu items at once. The fact is that portions are usually served very large, with French fries or vegetables as a side dish.

Often they are so large that one portion can be ordered for two or three people. In this country, it is considered acceptable to ask to pack leftovers to take home.

Budva Restaurants

Budva is one of the most famous and expensive resorts in Montenegro, which is the center of the Riviera of the same name. Budva is famous for its beautiful beaches, chic clubs, restaurants and Mediterranean architecture.

In the old part of the city you can see the remains of the fortress wall, ancient architectural structures and stroll along numerous medieval streets. The new part houses nightclubs and entertainment centers. It is believed that the best restaurants in the country are located in Budva.

It is considered one of the most popular restaurants in the city "Yadran". It is located by the sea, on the embankment. The restaurant is famous for its national cuisine and pleasant atmosphere.

At the restaurant "Green Guy", which is located on the Slovenskaya embankment, serves national and Italian cuisine. There is a good children's playground on the territory, which attracts tourists with children.

Luxury lovers can offer restaurants "Porto" And "La Bocca". Their features are excellent service, delicious cuisine, beautiful views of the Adriatic Sea.

Establishments "Lim" And "Mogren"- popular fish restaurants.

“Kuzhina”, “Parma”, “Merkur”, “Kangaroo”- restaurants with good service and delicious inexpensive cuisine, which tourists often mention in their reviews.

You can eat pizza, ice cream or dessert, or drink a cup of coffee in a small company in a cafe "Casper". And the best cakes and desserts in Budva are served in cafes "Mozart".

Prices on the embankment are high, so if you want to have lunch relatively inexpensively, you should move away from the crowds of tourists deeper into the city. There you can find establishments where you will be served moussaka, cabbage rolls or goulash for 4-5 euros.

Kotor Restaurants

Kotor is known for its ancient history and attractions; it is located in the Bay of Kotor, which is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. For strategic reasons, the city was built in the form of a labyrinth. They say that even locals can get lost in it.

The city attracts travelers primarily not for its beaches, but for its active cultural life. It is the venue for various festivals and traditional music competitions. In addition, carnivals, theatrical processions, and folklore festivals are held in Kotor.

As in other resort towns, in Kotor there is a dependence: the closer to the sea or the city center, the higher the price in catering establishments.

Some restaurants will surprise and delight you with their unusual interiors; many of them are located inside ancient buildings.

For example, "Old Mlyn"- a restaurant built on the site of an old mill. A "Bastion", which is located within the walls of the Old Town, is considered one of the best restaurants specializing in seafood cuisine. Delicious fish and seafood dishes are also prepared in the establishment "Tsarika".

You can have a satisfying and relatively inexpensive lunch in restaurants "Konoba Portune" And "Astoria".

Prices in cafes and restaurants 2020

Many travelers are interested in what prices are in restaurants and cafes in Montenegro. As has been mentioned more than once, it all depends on the location of the establishment.

As a rule, the average bill in a cafe is usually about 8-11 euros per person. However, there are small restaurants offering set meals for up to 5 euros. The price includes soup, salad and main course.

But there are relatively few such establishments; they are well known among the indigenous residents.

So, how much does food cost in popular Montenegrin restaurants:

  • first course - from 2.5 euros;
  • meat with side dish (kebab, chop, pleskavica) - from 4 euros;
  • cevapchichi - 5-6 euros;
  • Njegushi steak (0.3 kg) - 7.3 euros;
  • lamb from under the net (0.3-0.4 kg) - 10-11 euros;
  • meat with vegetables - 6-8 euros;
  • pilaf - 4.5 euros;
  • salad (300 g) - from 2 euros;
  • fish dish of trout, dorado or sea bass (1 kg) - from 25 euros;
  • grilled shrimp (5-7 pcs.) - 10 euros;
  • grilled octopus (250 g) - 20 euros;
  • squid salad - 10 euros;
  • pasta with seafood (450 g) - from 10 euros;
  • ice cream, tiramisu - from 2 euros;
  • tea - from 1 euro;
  • coffee - from 1.5 euros;
  • wine (0.7 l) - from 14 euros;
  • wine (1 glass) - from 3 euros;
  • rakia (0.05 l) - 2 euros;
  • beer (0.5 l) - 1.5 euros;
  • cocktail - 3-7 euros;
  • juice (0.2 l) - from 2 euros;
  • mineral water (0.5 l) - 1.5 euros.

Prices in cafes in Montenegro differ from restaurant ones, especially if it is a small cafe far from the beach. Approximate prices in a small cafe:

  • fish dish (500 g) - 12 euros;
  • trout with side dish - 5 euros;
  • meat dishes - from 6 euros;
  • pizza - from 5.5 euros;
  • pleskavica - 1.5 euros;
  • soups - from 1.5 euros;
  • omelette - 3 euros;
  • coffee - from 0.7 euros;
  • wine Vranac, Krstac (0.2 l) - 2.7 euros;
  • wine Vranac, Krstac (0.7 l) - 11 euros.

Bread is included in the bill by default; you will have to pay an additional 0.6-1 euro for a few pieces.

We will be very glad if our article helped you understand the peculiarities of national cuisine and the question of how much food costs in Montenegro. Kidpassage wishes you a good rest and long lasting impressions of this amazing and unique country.

Cuisine of Montenegro, national and local: what to cook and where to eat. Recipes, cooking methods, snacks, desserts, hot dishes and drinks from Montenegro.

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Montenegrins are very proud and independent - but at the same time they are surprisingly peaceful and tolerant of all manifestations of other cultures. They are sociable and hospitable, but do not meddle at all in the affairs of other people and nations. These “national characteristics” are certainly reflected in the national cuisine.

As elsewhere in the Balkans, the local cuisine was formed as a result of a mixture of such different culinary traditions that it turned into a very original phenomenon. The wide variety of dishes is due to the influence of Slavic, Hungarian, German, Turkish and Mediterranean traditions, so there are cuisines of the central regions and coastal ones.

How to eat well

The central regions of Serbia and the mountainous regions of Montenegro are famous for their simple but very tasty dishes made from vegetables, meat and spices. Traditional local dishes include chops stuffed with spices “veshalitsa”, the famous minced meat sausages “cevapchichi”, spit-fried meat “biscuits”, small pork and veal kebabs “razhnjichi” and dozens of other meat dishes.

A characteristic feature of Montenegrin cuisine is the widespread use of cheese. All kinds of “kachkavali”, “kachamak”, “zlatibor”, “lipski” and “senichki”, as well as local cheese made from cow’s and sheep’s milk, begin almost any meal here.

A special article is vegetables. They are always served here, regardless of whether it is breakfast or dinner, as independent dishes or simply as a “green snack”. Especially good are cabbage rolls “sarma”, stuffed peppers, eggplants and tomatoes with layers of “moussaka” meat and many other delicious dishes.

Fish and seafood dishes are also very common in Montenegro. Popular dishes include fish soup “riblja ciorba”, Dalmatian goulash made from various types of fish, trout stuffed with prunes, fish in a pot in Ohrid style, pilaf with seafood, carp baked in cream “yaprake” or “popeke”.

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Italian cuisine is also common on the resort coast - pizza (takeaway from 2 EUR), pasta, risotto. The kiosks also sell amazing hamburgers, which are not at all like their American counterparts. A Montenegrin hamburger is a huge piece of perfectly fried meat, which is placed on a soft bun and, at the request of a hungry client, supplemented with all kinds of vegetables and sauces (from 2-3 EUR). In these same kiosks you can find all kinds of shashlik, sausages, kupat, etc.

The cost of main courses varies from 9 to 18 EUR, the most expensive are lobsters and similar exotic fish, which are priced by weight, for example, 100 g - 15 EUR (therefore, when ordering, you should be careful so that later, after enjoying a half-kilogram piece of sea reptile, you don’t be surprised at the amount of the bill). Salads will cost 4-8 EUR, desserts - 3-6 EUR, soups - 2-5 EUR. On average, for two you can have a great lunch for 30 EUR with drinks; for a large family of 4 adults and 2 children, 70-80 EUR will be enough to eat even in an expensive (by local standards) restaurant.

Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

Dessert

Local flour products and desserts “slatkiš” are good - the famous pie with curd filling “Gibanica”, a simple layer pie with cheese or meat “burek”, nuts and plums “štrukli” baked in cheese, cookies of all kinds, nut sticks, etc. Resorts everywhere sell flavored donuts and Italian ice cream, which is scooped into crunchy sugar cones (from 1 EUR).

Beverages

All this is washed down with black coffee, which is consumed here in huge quantities. Herbal tea, honey and various mousses and juices are also popular. The “calling card” of local winemaking is considered to be the tart Montenegrin “Vranac”, of which there are dozens of varieties. Among strong drinks, grape moonshine “Lozovac” and world-famous “rakija” are good. Local beer “Nik” and “Nikshichko” is very popular (in the store from 90 euro cents, in the bar from 1.5 EUR).

  • Location: Budva, Montenegro

I will continue the photo story about Montenegrin food. Let me remind you, based on photos from Instagram. This doesn't mean that other restaurants in Montenegro or the dishes are bad, they just didn’t make it into the frame, which means there will be more stories. The first shot with fruits and berries from the market is just for colorfulness :) I’ll give you some advice - compare prices with the nearest supermarket, because... It’s cheaper there, but they import it from almost the same vegetable warehouse, and don’t believe the traders at the market that everything is homemade and Montenegrin. I consider the market in Budva a tourist attraction -.

I put links to Google Maps for all the restaurants where I tasted various delicacies.

Boka Kotor Bay
MORIN

The most pretentious, expensive and possibly the best restaurant in Kotor Bay - Chatovica Mlini.Sometimes tourists ask to be taken there, hearing reviews from friends. The territory will definitely delight you, but the prices are unlikely to please :)) Everything is green, streams, geese and ducks, there is even a helipad. In the photo - grilled shrimp, octopus in cornmeal and risotto with black rice and octopus. In the restaurant itself

The area near the Chatovic Mlina restaurant

Drinking Niksicko beer in Kotor Bay is a true pleasure! I advise you to order draft beer in restaurants and bars; it is of better quality than bottled beer. And also this yearcelebrated its 120th anniversary, and in the summer began producing unfiltered beer. In the Bay of Kotor, after walking with tourists in Kotor and Perast, where it is hellishly hot and stuffy in the summer, I stop for a couple of hours in Morina on the beachTramontana , where at the same time I swim in the sea and have lunch. The water there is cool due to the flowing mountain river, but it is clean and the pebbles are pleasant.


Very close there is the village of Kostanjica and on the shore there is a fishery Ribar restaurant. Came here for the first time for oysters! Surprisingly, they were served with croutons and butter. Oysters are not cheap - as much as 4 euros, but they are large. This is nicer than the oyster farm in Orahovac for the same price or larger than the oyster farm in Dražin Vrta. And the service, dishes, and the ability to order other dishes are also an advantage compared to wild plantations. With fresh seafood and fish, everything in this restaurant is superb, I recommend it!

Farm of mussels and oysters in the village Orahovac . They are recognized by the buoys in the bay. True, not everyone accepts them, some of them work only for restaurants and shops; in extreme cases they will sell you raw mussels for 2 e/kg

PERAST- I rarely stop here for lunch, the city is too touristy, I don’t like to eat in such places.
But eat pizza, ice cream or drink a cup Deutsch cafes- Oh yeah! Only Montenegrins in the Balkans call regular coffee with milk German coffee, and all because during the time the German mark was in circulation in the country (1998-2002), this coffee cost 1 mark, so they shouted to the waiters - edan deutsch!

TIVAT, yacht marina Porto Montenegro

If you are a budget tourist but traveling by car, I would recommend it not far from Tivat, where there is a monument to Yuri Gagarin. There is a cheap restaurant opposite the fire station, and it’s hard not to notice it. "Izlet" . I think I’ve been living in Montenegro for 5 years, and I’m still shocked by the portions! This cold cut costs 10 euros, but the three of us couldn’t finish it. A nice bonus was that the local waiter recognized me by sight thanks to social networks :))

The Bay of Kotor is also rich in fish, oysters, mussels, vongolas... This is one of the few places in Montenegro where there are fishermen and farms producing the above.

Cuttlefish from the Adriatic Sea may not look like much, but they are the healthiest seafood!

How do you like it?

Almost all mussels are grown in the bay

The best fish store is located between Kotor and Perast in the village of Ljuta -CogiMarket. There are large oysters for 1.80, and all kinds of seafood, fish, good cheeses, wines and spices.

I once bought a wild fish from them, a scallop. My Milka got scared of the monster and ran away...

Grilled squid is a win-win option for a light dinner. This is from the restaurant Stari Mlini in Dobrota.
Yes, there is a beautiful area there, water mills on a mountain river, ducks, herons and a swan in it, a fish pond, a children's playground, and its own marina for boats and yachts. But the price tag is not very pleasant, and mosquitoes bite.

I recommend it on the Dobrota embankmentkonoba Portun , there are inexpensive drinks, and there is fish and chorby. The photo shows a small fish named Giritse. You can park your car right on the embankment, it’s very beautiful, take a ride along Dobrota. 100 m higher on the highway there is the best meat restaurantDobrotski Dvori , take 1 serving for 2 people. I recommend visiting both if you get hungry in the Kotor area.

North of Montenegro

Here I advise you to try the national dish - kachamak. The potatoes are boiled for 2 hours until the stage of softening, then a little flour, kajmak and Kolašin cheese are added.It’s true that I couldn’t prove to the restaurant owners that 900 grams of kachamak for two, and even on fuel, is a lot, and they don’t give me half a serving.I stole someone else’s photo from Instagram to show you kachamak, it’s only tasty when it’s hot.

In the center of Kolasin, I often go to the mini-market to buy fresh kajmak and cheese. In Budva, Kolasin cheese costs 12 e/kg, and in Kolasin 5.5 e. You won’t find a tastier cheese in Montenegro!

ZABLJAK

Lamb and veal from under sacha is a national dish in Montenegro. Take only half a portion, otherwise you will burst! And it costs 4 euros already with a side dish :) And roasted red peppers (baked paprika) are my favorite appetizer. And about bread - in Montenegro, restaurants bring it automatically; if you don’t eat bread and don’t want to pay for it, then refuse it immediately before ordering food. I recommend the restaurant in Zabljak Zlatni Bor at the entrance to the city - one of the cheapest and most authentic. Story about the restaurant

I often watch the cook roasting lamb there on a spit (on a razhne). From 16 kg you get no more than 10

Delicious homemade pita with cheese and blueberry juice. I eat them at my grandmother's on a mountain pass Zabljak - Pluzine, I also buy honey there, but I go around the tourist stalls, I don’t trust them... Even in Durmitor, I definitely collect herbs for tea and stopped buying berries and mushrooms from the Black Lake, I collect them in the forest myself.

Honey in honeycombs - mmm... In front of the Piva Monastery on the left, where you can see the apiary, there is also good honey!

There is no such thing as too much mead! Bees produce a very multifunctional product :))
Took a photo in a restaurant Zvono in Pluzhin.

IN Scepan Field trout with a mountain of vegetables and potatoes - just right after rafting

NEGUSHI

Montenegrin national product - prosciutto. We go into the smokehouse - the holy of holies!

We taste prosciutto, cheese, sausage, washed down with homemade wine, coffee, and rakia.

I love Njegush prosciutto and cheese from Bozho, he understands Russian.
Look for it by coordinates- 42.434798 18.829673 or call +382 69 445354


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LOVČEN
I eat strawberries all summer, depending on the height of the mountains and temperature, they ripen differently in Montenegro. On Mount Lovcen, Montenegrins don’t harvest for sale, so we had a long strawberry lunch. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a photo of the food from the national park, but I’ll give you some advice - it’s cheap and tasty in the hotel restaurant Monte Rosa, order a set lunch there for 6 or 8 euros of three courses - and try to eat it together :)) Lamb from under the net and river trout are also good. And a restaurant-hotel Ivanov Konak I also recommend it, it's a little more expensive.

Skadar Lake and Crnojevica River

I advise you to try eel in this national park, the main thing is not to overcook it... And order a little, it’s fatty, eat it with bread.

Rakia is a strong, aromatic alcoholic drink; it does not give you a headache or a stomach ache, unless you overdo the dose. I love quince (Dunya), pear (Krushka, Williams) and apricot (Kaysia). The grape vine is a bit strong for me...

And try lake carp. I once bought it for 2 euros/kg and then ate it with Milka for a long time...

On the terrace by the lake in December, salted carp is dried before smoking. And in the summer you can safely go to and look for local specialties.

ADA BOYANA

I have no special recommendations for the island on the river or Ulcinj, because... I rarely go there.
I usually eat squid or fish chorba in a restaurant "Mishko code" or "Chichka code"

MONTENEGINAR NATURE PRODUCT

In Montenegro you don’t have to spend money on food. She swims in the sea, runs through fields and forests, and the most easily accessible food hangs above her head, just stretch out your hand... Come to Montenegro in October and November - you will have vitamin happiness!

Many people are surprised that kiwi grows overhead like grapes. Ripens in December - January

Japanese apples, that is, persimmons, grow in Montenegro, and they are not sticky and very sweet!

Almost all holidays in Montenegro are related to food and drinks, I love it in Stari Bar. Montenegrin autumn is good not only because of cheap prices, deserted beaches, but also because of sweet pomegranates, manadirin, orange

Olive oil and long-lasting cheese in oil at the fair

Olive pate is very tasty!

Montenegrin olives produce salivation

Pryganitsy (donuts) with honey, jam and cheese on t in Przno

Brodet fish dish is on the restaurant menu and at the festival

Roasted pepper and eggplant appetizer Ajvar is my Balkan favorite. I immediately remember a Soviet film about overseas caviar, eggplant... Buy a jar in the store, choose one with the inscription “home”, and the inscription “fierce” means sharp, and “good” means gentle.

Summer is the season of orange melons! Be sure to try them in Montenegro, the aroma is different.
Montenegrins usually dip it in honey.

The town of Stoliv is on the other side, and the most delicious watermelon is on this one. They appear in Montenegro as early as June.

Russian kvass of Serbian production. Expensive - 0.33 l for 0.85 euros. I buy it at Megamarket for okroshka

It is better to refresh yourself in the Balkans not with chemical Cola, but with the local drink Cockta. Reminds me of the drink Baikal

Ulcinj is the sunniest region, greeting tourists with colorful vitamins

Fresh figs from the tree. In the fall I picked so much of it that I had to make jam!

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