Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant

This restaurant was the best we’ve been in Old Town. Walking around we’ve booked a table and came back 2h later. Absolutely helpful staff. Food was great. Squid done perfectly, grilled not fried. Same with octopus or veal. You might be surprised with fish soup which doesn’t include any pieces of fish inside. Great view on small harbour and part of walls. Prices are really reasonable. Especially compared with restaurant behind the corner where cocktails ware twice more expensive.

Located by the old port area of Dubrovnik, this restaurant sits beautifully under the stone arches overlooking the small harbour — a lovely spot with great views. It’s part of the same group that runs other well-known places like Panorama, Dubravka 1836, and the fine-dining restaurant Nautika. We hadn’t made a booking but managed to get a table in the second row facing out through the arches. The setting was charming and ideal for a relaxed lunch or early dinner. We started with a glass of white wine and some bread. The bread selection (€3) included three different types — reasonable but nothing special, and we didn’t end up eating much of it. Prices overall were on the higher side, even by European standards. For the main course, I had the cuttlefish on a bed of potato purée with a squid ink sauce. This dish was excellent — perfectly cooked with a tender interior and crispy exterior, and the black squid sauce added great flavour, though I wish there had been a bit more of it. Service was friendly and professional. Our waitress, Draga, and the hostess, Maya, were both helpful , and I particularly appreciated that they offered a small tasting before ordering a glass of wine — a nice touch. Overall, Gradska Kavana Arsenal offers a beautiful setting and solid food, with standout seafood and good service, though prices are a bit above average for what you get.

We ordered the steak burger, chicken main and lasagne, and every dish was genuinely fantastic. Everything came out fresh, full of flavour and really well presented. The prices were very reasonable for the quality. The staff were friendly, attentive and made the whole experience feel welcoming. Overall, a great spot to eat, we’d definitely come back again.

Food was alright, the menu was quite limited in my opinion. The squid was the best, very soft and delicious! The outdoor area had way better lighting than the indoor area but then you’ll have to withstand the smokers 🥹

Incredible view, excellent food & great wine selection. Our server Stjepan was very knowledgeable. He paired our food with different local white wines. The food itself is incredible, recommended by locals. My husband had the seafood stew and I had the set menu from the Good Food Festival. Very fresh ingredients and the flavors are well balanced. And it’s such elegant place!

Food was the best we’ve had in Dubrovnik. Highly recommend the fish stew and black risotto, both very flavourful. Truffle & mushroom pasta was softer than al dente, but was still a great choice. Apple pie for dessert was light, refreshing and not too sweet! Special thanks to Obren and Zeljko, who were very friendly and gave thoughtful introductions to each dish.

There was a violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain in the Old Town, and since it’s the winter low season, most restaurants were closed. We came to the area near the old harbor, and this was the only restaurant that was open, so we went in to rest and have a meal. We ordered lasagna, tomato soup, a matcha latte, and cake. Everything was delicious — the tomato soup was rich and flavorful, and the restaurant itself was very beautiful.

The best place in Dubrovnik for breakfast. The view is stunning. Once seated, the service was very slow. The guys just swan around doing very little, while the women work really hard. That aside, the food was amazing! Super tasty, great portion sizes and speedy in its delivery. We LOVED the breads and spreads that came with it - a really lovely touch. Don’t let the bad service ruin what was a great breakfast experience.