"Ivica Udženija's terrace looks straight at the city walls by Pile Gate; book the lobster ravioli to impress a client."
From the terrace, the Dubrovnik city walls fill the view, close enough to read the stone. Posat sits just outside Pile Gate at Ulica uz Posat 1, in one of the old town's former palaces, and its hillside terrace is the reason to book. Chef Ivica Udženija cooks Mediterranean seafood here with a light hand, much of the produce grown on his own farm outside the city and the fish chosen from a seawater tank. The signature is a lobster-stuffed ravioli in crab sauce, finished with a grilled lobster tail.
The Kitchen
Ivica Udženija runs the kitchen at Posat, and his approach is restraint: high-quality local ingredients, minimal cooking, and a short list of seasonings, salt, pepper, olive oil and Mediterranean herbs. Much of the vegetable side comes from a small farm he keeps outside Dubrovnik, the pasta is made in-house, and guests can pick their fish from a seawater aquarium. The signature dish is a homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a thick crab sauce, topped with a grilled lobster tail; the rest of the menu runs through Adriatic fish, shellfish and a serious bread-and-olive-oil opening. Mains sit roughly between 50 and 90 euros a head, gourmet pricing for the old town. Posat is listed in the Gault&Millau Croatia guide, occupies the former Amerling family palace at Ulica uz Posat 1 just outside Pile Gate, and serves on a terrace with a pianist most evenings.
The Room
Posat is built around its terrace, set on the hillside just beyond the walls. The main draw is the view: the Dubrovnik fortifications and the Pile gate fill the foreground, the Adriatic beyond. Tables are well spaced across the terrace, candle-lit at night, with a pianist playing through dinner. Sound is soft, the music low rather than loud, easy for conversation. The interior dining room, in the old Amerling palace, is more formal and used in cooler weather. Dress is smart-casual, the service attentive and full, suited to a long, unhurried meal.
Best for Impressing a Client in Dubrovnik
Book the terrace at Posat to impress a client because the view does the work no menu can. A table facing the floodlit walls is a setting a guest remembers, and it signals you put thought into the evening. The spacing between tables and the soft live piano let a business conversation run without strain. And the kitchen's lobster ravioli and pick-your-own fish give a host something confident to recommend. Reserve a wall-facing terrace table at sunset, let the kitchen choose the fish, and keep the meal unhurried. More options in our Dubrovnik dining guide.
Not for
Not for budget travellers or a quick bite: Posat is a gourmet, view-driven restaurant with prices well above the old town average, built for a long, special-occasion dinner.
Frequently Asked
Is Posat worth it?
Yes, if you book the terrace and treat it as a special-occasion dinner. Posat's draw is its setting just outside Pile Gate, with the city walls filling the view, and chef Ivica Udženija backs it with careful Mediterranean seafood and his own farm produce. It is expensive, with mains from 50 to 90 euros, so it suits a celebration rather than an everyday meal. For other Dubrovnik options, see our Dubrovnik dining guide.
How hard is it to book Posat?
Not difficult, but the wall-facing terrace tables are the prize and need planning. Posat takes reservations online and by phone, and while a table is usually available, the seats with the best view of the floodlit walls fill at sunset in high season. Reserve those a few days ahead and ask specifically for a terrace table facing the fortifications. The interior room is the fallback in cooler or wet weather.
What is the dress code at Posat?
Smart-casual. Posat is a fine-dining restaurant but a terrace one, so neat clothing rather than formal wear is expected, and there is no jacket requirement. Most guests dress for a special dinner, a collared shirt or a dress, in keeping with the prices and the setting. Beachwear and flip-flops feel out of place on the terrace at night, but you do not need to overdress for the evening.
What is the average meal price at Posat?
Plan on roughly 70 to 120 euros a head for a full dinner before wine, with mains between 50 and 90 euros and whole fish often priced by weight. The lobster ravioli and shellfish sit at the upper end, and a bottle from the list adds to the total. It is one of the pricier rooms outside the walls, reflecting the setting. A pre-sunset table makes the most of what you are paying for.
What should I order at Posat?
Order the signature lobster-stuffed ravioli in crab sauce with grilled lobster tail, then choose a whole Adriatic fish from the seawater tank to share. The bread and olive oil opening and the farm vegetables are worth attention, and the kitchen keeps the cooking simple so the ingredients lead. Pair it with a Croatian white from the Pelješac or Korčula coast. For more ideas, see our Dubrovnik dining guide.