Stara Loza

For the video of this dinner and many other incredible travel/foodie ideas check out Adventure Sena on YouTube- now into the good stuff! Stara Loza is such a unique restaurant who fully deserves their Michelin nod- the few bad reviews have all been people expressing that they didn’t enjoy certain dishes, and after my experience I believe it’s because they are really trying new things here! Very exciting, things that on paper sound insane, but once you try them- you have that “Aha! I see it now!” feeling. The best example is during their special set menu Collab dinner with Fat Bastard Pub (a beloved local pub) every dish either incorporated their craft beers, or was paired with them (or both!) - the desert legitimately scared me at first - it was a chocolate brownie with nuts, made with dark stout beer, and ice cream- totally normal, right? Not so- the ice cream was beetroot, and there is also a generous dollop of cheese- not cream cheese or dessert type, actual savory cheese! I thought this can’t possibly work- but once I tried it with a bit of each element, paired with their Darkness chocolate caramel stout, I was gobsmacked by how brilliant, earthy, tangy and sweet all morph into something you’ve never experienced. You may never get to experience that specific dish either, unless they bring it back someday- this makes it a magical moment in time I shared with this passionate and professional crew. I didn’t mention every dish was remarkable, with one or two elements that may make you raise an eyebrow- believe it when I say, trust the Chef, shut up and enjoy. From plating to service, Stara Loza is doing their thing with style and grace, a spot René Redzepi or Anthony Bourdain would have found charming and thrilling! I will find a way to return, mark my words- thank you to last nights crew, Živjeli 🍻

Ordered the set menu where you can choose one starter and one main dish, and the waitress even poured me a glass of wine to pair with my choices. The portions were generous and everything tasted great. The staff were friendly and had extensive knowledge of local wines — I got a brief introduction to the local grape variety and the pairing was spot on. I really enjoyed this meal. Sadly, the upstairs terrace is closed for the winter season, but you can still sit in the alley and enjoy some people-watching. Overall, great dinning experience ! Highly recommend!

A solid dinner spot with tasty food. We got the fish and meat set menus during Food Festival in Dubrovnik. It didn't blow me away but everything was good and well cooked. The service was fantastic and it's a great spot to enjoy a romantic dinner slightly away from the crowds on the main street.

It was a bit disappointing. Tuna tartare: very nice, fresh, good balance of acidity and texture. Ceviche: the fish was submerged by the sweet potato purée and mayonnaise and the buckwheat chips were overcooked. Taste wise, it tasted too creamy and heavy. Seabass steak: the seabass was slightly overcooked, I thought the whole dish lacked of flavour. Crumble: nice but overly sweet and couldn’t taste the salted caramel.

The location is outstanding. But it is not worth doubling the prices. This is not “gastronomic” experience (except for the desert), this is a good quality restaurant, no more than this. Paying for a set dinner as in a 2 star Michelin, one may expect more sophistication delicacy and balance next to the spectacular view. The service was excellent so.

I had the best monkfish stew- so flavourful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. My husband had the grilled octopus - very nicely done but the portion size a tad small. Service was wonderful!!!

We walked by this place and decided to stop for a light dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. To our surprise, we later discovered that the restaurant is featured in the Michelin Guide - such a wonderful thing to find out after a meal we truly enjoyed!

Stara Loza was our most expensive dinner in Croatia but was well worth it! The food is of Michelin level gastronomy, the service was extremely attentive, and the views of Dubrovnik were breathtaking. For those seeking a dinner with a view, look no further. FYI that the rooftop requires a 3 course meal at 120 euros a person.