Best Brunch Spots in Podgorica, Montenegro

The Hilton, in the heart of downtown Podgorica, is the perfect place to get brunch on Saturdays. With a special brunch buffet of delectable cheeses, desserts that are almost too pretty to eat and complimentary bubbles, the Hilton holds brunch every Saturday between 12pm and 4pm.

A favourite with locals and regular foreign visitors, The Republic of Good Food specialises in healthy options and traditional favourites with a twist. Pancakes loaded with berries, smoothies in bright hues, tortilla wraps and classic burgers are all on offer. Add in the bright, airy feel and The Republic of Good Food is a wonderful place to lounge over a long brunch with friends.

A cosy little place with an Italian influence, Forest is a trendy joint in Podgorica. Their cheesecakes in giant glasses are always popular, but the top pick has to be their ‘gastronomic museum’, which is a sampler platter of miniature dishes. The full-length wine wall might tempt you into ordering a glass or two.

Garden is an Italian restaurant that’s a favourite brunch spot with locals. For breakfast try hemendeks (ham and eggs) or bekendeks (bacon and eggs). They also have Italian classics such as risotto, pasta and bruscetti, plus a Montenegrin favourite – savoury stuffed pancakes.

This Italian restaurant has six locations throughout Podgorica, and does some of the best pizzas in town. They also do breakfast, which makes it a great place for brunch. Choose from Italian classics such as bruschetta or try a traditional Montenegrin breakfast of przenice, fried dough balls with sides of honey and cheese.

French toast, English breakfast, toasted sandwiches, soups and salads. Restobar Strudla has delicious Montenegrin and international dishes with plenty of vegetarian options. In the centre of Podgorica’s buzzing bar district; this cosy hideaway is also a popular night spot with live music and DJs.

In the CUE Podgorica hotel, in The Capital Plaza, The Living Room is traditionally a place to get a late-night whiskey. But it’s also a great place for brunch. Their mixed platter is highly recommended, as is their eggs benedict. Other good choices include the club sandwich, Montenegrin mille-feuille and strawberry parfait.

Also in The Capital Plaza, Elit Restaurant and Lounge is a popular place, day and night. They specialise in cocktails and, as anyone who’s ever watched Sex and the City knows, brunch isn’t brunch without a cosmo. Their pancake stack and vegetarian omelettes are ever popular, but it takes a strong will to walk past their cake stand without indulging.