Konoba Dubrava

Fantastic experience at Konoba Dubrava! Everything was perfect – the service, the food, the atmosphere, and the music. A special thanks to our waiter Zdravko, who was incredibly friendly, professional, and made the whole experience even better. The food was outstanding. We had octopus, tuna steak, and a delicious seafood platter with small shrimp, anchovies, and other seafood specialties. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. We also enjoyed an excellent white wine – Miljas Malvasia Dubrovnik – which paired perfectly with the seafood. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing, with lovely music and great service. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. If you love great seafood, good wine, and a true Mediterranean atmosphere, Konoba Dubrava is definitely worth visiting!

I'll say it, best meal I've ever had while traveling! We ordered the pork peka which is cooked under an iron bell. You must order this the day before and you will want reservations! The pork and potatoes were to die for! We also had the doughnuts with cream cheese as an appetizer and the beef soup. The service was incredible and the staff were so nice! Don't miss out on this experience, this place is one you will never forget!

I had the mixed Peka. The portion was very generous. Was sad to leave some leftovers. The meat in general was very tender. Especially the lamb which melted in my mouth. The ribs was a little overcooked and started to dry. The red wine was good and the atmosphere was great. There was some live music in the other dining room and I was sad to be seated by the entrance but the waiter was really nice and I moved there for drinks afterwards. Access it's a little tricky but an Uber/Bolt ride does the trick. Location is beautiful and the kitchen tour was well received. Prices are reasonable for what you get. It would be 30% more down in the old city.

Wonderful meal at Konoba Dubrava, really lovely on our descent from the top of Mount Srd. Good food, good drinks, good setting and good service. Make sure you pre order the meat and potatoes meals cooked on the fire (3 hour prep), lamb was delicious but too much for one, sharing recommended.

Must try if you're in Dubrovnik! Different fare compared to what you'll find in the Old City. Their specialty is peka, a dish of braised meat and potatoes cooked under an iron bell. Absolutely delicious and very hearty! We had a large group, so were able to try the lamb, veal, and pork--all were really good. The potatoes that come with the dish were amazing since they soak up all the meat juices. Booking a reservation is recommended as peka takes 3 hours to cook and preordering is recommended. They have other items on the menu, but we came for the peka, which was very generously portioned. And the staff were really friendly. Can't recommend this place enough!

Konoba Dubrava was more than just dinner – it was a true experience. The customer service was incredible, and our waiter went above and beyond. They even brought us into the kitchen to show us how the traditional Croatian dish peka is prepared, which made the meal feel extra special. The donut with cream cheese appetizer is an absolute must-try, and the house wine was fantastic. Everything was local, homemade, and made with simple, fresh ingredients – no fake foods or preservatives, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic food and a memorable evening in Dubrovnik.

Do you ever have a meal that makes you forget about all your earthly problems? One that floods your dopamine receptors to the point that it forces you fully into present time, making you appreciate the greatness in front of you? Konoba Dubrava was one of them ones. It was our first, and best, meal in Croatia. What a welcome to this beautiful country. We ordered the legendary “Peka,” which is a traditional Croatian cooking method where meat is placed in a round dish, covered with an iron lid, and then buried under hot coals to slow cook. The result is some of the most tender meat you could ever imagine. We put our order for the Peka days in advance, as it takes 3 hours for it to cook under the iron bell. We went with the mixed grill Peka that consists of lamb and veal (€35), and the adriatic octopus (€48). We sat down in the beautiful open air ambiance as the sun set. It had me feeling like I was in a movie. One of those moments that didn’t feel real and made me think something needed to go wrong because life was so good. We were greeted by our waiter, Hrvoje, who was the MAN. He recommended side dishes to pair with our Peka, a Croatian wine, and gave us recs for other things to do in Croatia. When I told him I’m half Croatian, his eyes LIT up and he started asking me all about the lineage. Just a genuinely great human being. The world needs more Hrvojes. When he asked if we wanted to go back to the kitchen to see our Peka being prepared, my girlfriend and I locked eyes with each other as if to say “No wayyyyyyy…” We walked back to a rustic kitchen that was 20 degrees hotter than outside, as one of the cooks lifted the iron bell to reveal unbelievable amounts of meat and potatoes crackling as they slowly cooked. It was one of the most beautiful experiences my senses had ever been blessed with. We sat back down and started tearing into Croatian wine, homemade fresh bread, and a Mediterranean salad before our Peka was served 20 minutes later. My words will be futile to describe this Peka, but I’ll try. The lamb and veal was phenomenal and some of the best I’ve ever had, but I have had comparably tender meats. The octopus on the other hand, absolutely blew my mind. I’ve had a good amount of octopus in my life, and it’s always been slightly chewy or tough due to the dense muscle fibers. This one, however, was so tender I could literally rip it apart with a spoon. It made me rethink everything I know about octopus. It was melting in my mouth. This was head and shoulders my favorite meal that we had on our 2 week trip to Europe. I genuinely hope everyone can experience having traditional Peka in Croatia at least once in their lifetime. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

We had an amazing experience at the restaurant. First, you have a slalom looking road leading to the top of the mountain where the restaurant rests- the views are stunning and if you time it for sunset time - the view will get only better Our waitress, Zorana (I hope I spelled her name correctly), was fantastic- very friendly and helpful As for the food, what an experience - the slow cooked dishes had to be pre-ordered we had six portions ordered and another BBQ platter and all of this for 12 people and we still didn’t manage to finish it all The food was very good, if you like veal and lamb or pork you’re sorted and if not than there’s some chicken as well - we did have a couple of people who didn’t like the veal just because they don’t like veal nothing to do with the restaurant We got a free liqueur shoot to start which also set the whole spirits of the people - it was cheery from the get go If we had another night we would have gone again, certainly worthwhile the efforts going outside of the note