Lady Pi-Pi

Lady Pi-Pi is a Mediterranean grill at Antuninska 23, at the top of the steps below the northern walls in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It occupies a split-level pergola terrace with an open-fire grill, a setting that gives it a rustic character distinct from the stone dining rooms found elsewhere in the walled city. The cooking centres on food grilled over coals: fish, steaks and sausages are the dishes most associated with the kitchen. A meal costs about EUR 15 to 30 (approx USD 17-35) per person, so it sits at the affordable end of Old Town dining. Ratings reported on listing sites include Google 4.3 from about 2,500 reviews and Tripadvisor 4.5 from about 2,400 reviews, which points to steady popularity with visitors. The dining room character is relaxed and outdoorsy, with shaded tables under the pergola, the smell of the grill and a noisy, convivial atmosphere at peak hours. Dress is casual. The beverage programme is straightforward, with local wine, beer and soft drinks. The restaurant is open seasonally, daily from 9AM to 2PM and from 6PM to 11PM, from April to mid-October, and it closes in winter. Lady Pi-Pi does not accept reservations. Instead, diners queue, and a wait of about 15 minutes is expected at peak times. Arriving at the start of a service, either shortly after 6PM or in the morning, is the simplest way to avoid the line. The phone number is +385 20 321 154 for questions about opening. The climb up the steps from Stradun is part of the experience and rewards diners with a quieter position than the main street. Because the grill menu favours meat and fish, visitors who prefer vegetable dishes may find the choices narrower than at other Old Town venues.