A decent option when you’re in Kotor: Restaurant Pepe Nero (11. October 2025)
Finding a great place for lunch in Kotor is actually not that easy, given the town is very touristic, and it seems hard to find a genuinely local place. Hence, we figured that we would take the next best thing, and went for the Pepe Nero starting with an “octopus salad in the Bokelian style (octopus, capers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives)” (EUR 19.50), which turned out to be quite delicious. So, a much better start than I had expected.
As a main, we decided to go for a “fishplate for two (sea bream fillet, sea bass fillet, salmon, shrimps, black risotto, octopus, red risotto, and clams)” (EUR 77.00) to share. And I must say, all in all, the fishplate was good. The fish was a bit too dry for my personal gusto, but the shrimps were nice, and the risotto was fine too. So, the best fishplate I’ve ever had? No. Quite decent? Yes.
The place is simple, but actually quite appealing in terms of design, and it made you feel comfortable there. That being said, the waiter, who was very friendly, attentive, and professional, also added his share to the positive experience.
That being said – I wouldn’t say it’s typical food from Montenegro, but the dishes are tasty, and the service is excellent. So, if you ever make it to Kotor, then it’s definitely a place you can visit.
Rating:
| Atmosphere: |   |
| Service: |  |
| Dishes: | |
| Price-Performance Ratio: | |
| Overall Rating: | |
Contact Details:
Restaurant Pepe Nero
Trg od mlijeka
85330 Kotor (ME)
Tel.: +382 69 749 431
E-Mail: pepenerocattaro@gmail.com
Homepage: http://www.pepenerokotor.com
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
