Restaurants in Podgorica

Eating out in Podgorica will definitely be an enjoyable experience. Below we have attempted to give you a brief guide on the Podgorica cuisine and drinks available along with some suggestions on where best to try them for yourself! After a busy day shopping in Podgorica there is nothing better than a hardy meal. We also have some further interesting information about Montenegrin cuisine.

Food & Cuisine in Podgorica

Podgorica Beverages

Both Podgorica and Montenegro serve food that is extremely unique to the region. Take a sip of the irresistible Montenegrin red wine or the "Niksic bear" and the odds are that you will never remain indifferent to it ever again! Representing the highest standards of quality in Europe, these two products are typical of Montenegro.

The climatic conditions and geography of Podgorica favour the production of that nectar of life - wine. The grape plantations of the 13th July use sophisticated technological processes, which are on par with the highest international standards.

Brands like Chardonnay, Vranac, Procordem and Krstac are world-famous and have loyal admirers even in the North American market. Light and dark variants of the "Niksic bear" are found in almost every other Podgorican café.

Brandy, an alcoholic product, is extremely popular in the Balkans and Podgorica specialises in producing many variants. The most popular among them are "lozovaca", made from grapes, Prvijenac and "13 jul" Kruna. As whiskey is to Scotland, so brandy is to Montenegro and no tour of Montenegro can be complete unless you savour these concoctions to their last drops.

Every variant has its distinctive flavour and taste, so make sure you take a little sip of each!

Podgorica cuisine

In Podgorica, as well as among most of the other Montenegrin municipalities, native cuisine has a very large influence on most dishes. Some of the meals on your menu are likely to be specific to Podgorica. To live the spirit of Podgorica, try whisking up your own versions of the 'popeci' and carp while dining out in one the fine restaurants in Podgorica.

A traditional delicacy, 'Popeci' consists of pork fillets that have been salted and mashed. White cheese made from cow's milk is kneaded until it reaches a rather creamy consistency. This is then placed in between the fillets, which are then rolled in. The sides are pinched together to prevent the cheese filling from spilling out. The fillets are then dipped well in a frothy mixture of eggs, before being rolled in breadcrumbs. The process is repeated until the fillet has been well coated with the eggs and breadcrumbs. This roll is then deep fried in hot oil, until it is crisp and well cooked. What goes best with 'popeci' is a scrumptious topping made by mixing together mayonnaise and sour cream, seasoned with a few sprigs of parsley.

If you're a river fish enthusiast, you'll simply love the Podgorican way of preparing carp. A generous mixture of chopped onions, carrots, garlic, celery and parsley are stewed well. In the meanwhile, dry plums are boiled and strained in another vessel, and the raw carp is left to marinate in salt. The carp is then baked as one whole piece along with the stewed vegetables, strained plums and just enough water to cover the carp. However, light cuts are made in a few places, so as to make it easier to cut the carp into small pieces while serving.

The outcome is truly phenomenal and the distinctive tang of such an assortment of ingredients leaves behind a taste that will linger long after the meal is done!