Dalmatino

Dalmatino is a konoba on Prijeko street in Dubrovnik's Old Town, Croatia, serving Dalmatian classics with modern European touches. Prijeko is the long, narrow lane parallel to the Stradun that is lined almost entirely with restaurants, and Dalmatino is one of the venues competing for attention there with outdoor tables on the lane. Its kitchen is best known for zrnovski makaruli, a hand-rolled tubular pasta from the Zrnovo area on the island of Korcula, served with beef, shrimp or truffles. That dish is the signature plate and the clearest reason to choose the restaurant over its neighbours, since it offers something more specific than the grilled fish and risotto found along most of the street. The wider menu follows the Dalmatian pattern of seafood, grilled meats and pasta, with a few European-style dishes added for visitors. The dining room is a typical Old Town stone interior with additional seating outside on Prijeko, and the atmosphere is lively and casual, with moderate to high noise in the evening when the lane is full. Dress is relaxed. The drinks list covers Croatian wines by the glass and bottle, with Dalmatian reds and whites, plus beer and local brandies. Prices are mid-range, at about EUR 35-60 per person for two courses and a glass of wine. Walk-ins are common and tables usually turn over fairly quickly, but reservations are available by phone on +385 20 323 070 and are worth making for dinner in July and August, when the lane is crowded. Hours listed run from around 11AM to 11PM daily, though one listing shows breakfast service from 8AM, so visitors wanting an early meal should confirm. Because Prijeko restaurants are known for heavy touting, checking the menu and prices before sitting down is sensible.