Proto
A historic Old Town fish house open since 1886, with a leafy upstairs terrace.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
One of Dubrovnik's oldest restaurants, a few steps off the Stradun, with a sun-dappled rooftop terrace.
Our read - 02
Reliable, traditional Dalmatian seafood with a touch of formality and a long pedigree.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Proto earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Proto works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Proto delivers.
Think twice if
What to order
The plates that decide it
- Grilled whole Adriatic fish — the kitchen's enduring strength
- Black risotto (crni rižot) — the classic squid-ink Dalmatian dish, done well
- Anything heavily sauced — the simple grilled fish is the point here
Plan it well
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Sources and method (2)
- Proto has operated as a fish restaurant since 1886 in the heart of the Old Town and is widely regarded as one of Dubrovnik's classic seafood institutions. esculaprestaurants.com ↗
- Past guests include the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, who dined here in the 1930s. timeout.com ↗