Out of the Old Town, you’ll find the charming Konoba Dubrava in the village of Bosanka on the top of Srđ Hill. “If it is not too hot in the summer, it’s best to take the cable car first, then have a nice walk along the hill to get there,” Matičević says. The restaurant is most famous for peka, or sač, which is meat and potatoes baked under an iron lid, almost like an ancient oven.

Dalmatian peka — a meal prepared over a fire or ashes, in a pot with a bell-shaped top — is a Croatian culinary tradition, and Dubrava’s expertise in the art has made it one of locals’ favorite restaurants. Under the high bell temperature, meats release and mix juices and aromas, which gives the meal a distinctive flavor. The lamb on the spit is also delicious here, although it likewise takes a lot of time to prepare.

Goods from the farmers’ market, hand-picked groceries bought from the nearby villages, home-made bread, fresh air and sound of nature. All that is Konoba Dubrava- a family restaurant that feels like home. Their kind and professional personnel make sure that their guests have the best service and to feel welcome as long as they stay with us.

Konoba Dubrava - a contryside setting, near village of Bosanka. Traditional place where you can rest and enjoy inside as well as outside.If you want to escape the city - this is the best choice. Ideal city escape in the hot summer nights on the top of the Srđ Hill became a gourmet landmark when it comes to traditional cuisine.

Konoba Dubrava is what I bark as a “hidden gem” in Dubrovnik. Tucked away from all the main drives and pedestrian pathways in the hilly village of Bosanka, Konoba Dubrava is secretly one of the best restaurants in Dubrovnik. My nose worked extensively hard to find this Dalmatian joint and it was well worth the time and effort.

This gem is actually located outside Dubrovnik, in a village on the mountain that overlooks the city. Konoba Dubrava is known for serving meat dishes that cook for three hours under an iron bell, known locally as peka. To enjoy this local specialty, you must order in advance due to the long cooking time.

We were going to Konoba Dubrava and we needed to call 3 hours in advance because that’s how long Peka, a signature Croatian dish takes to prepare. My dad had heard about Peka from a friend who spent time in Croatia. She wouldn’t stop raving about it, and who am I to say no to this mysterious dish?

This restaurant is located on the famous hill Srđ and has a lovely ambiance. If you really aren’t that much into seafood, or just want to have a piece of meat – this is the place for you. Lamb meat on a spit is the main dish on many dalmatian weddings.

Konoba Dubrava, on the slopes of Mount Srd, is the place to go for peka; a traditional platter of lamb, veal or octopus cooked slowly over hot coals beneath a bell-shaped lid (call in the morning to order in advance).

Only 10 minutes drive away from the Old Town, Konoba Dubrava is secluded among natural beauties of Srdj Hill that provides privacy, peace and fresh mountain air away from city crowds.

The previously mentioned Kopun is one place to try this special dish, but you can also find it at Konoba Dubrava (among others).

Then, you’ll see a tree with a board… which is promoting a local tavern called, Konoba Dubrava, in the small town of Bosanka.