Kapetanova kuća

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

Obala dr Ante Starčevića 9, 20230 Ston, Croatia

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Lidija Kralj
Cooking: Local | Mediterranean | Seafood
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Private Parking

Gault&Millau's review 2026

The most famous seafood restaurant in Mali Ston, on the Pelješac Peninsula, nested directly on the waterfront, has become a culinary symbol of the region. Chef Lidija Kralj is widely respected for dishes that follow traditional recipes while incorporating modern techniques. In addition to the renowned oysters from Mali Ston Bay, the kitchen uses ingredients from the restaurant’s own organic garden. Guests most often order oysters fresh – practically straight from the sea – with just a squeeze of lemon, allowing their natural salinity and mineral character to shine. Chef Kralj also prepares them in tempura, breaded, grilled with a delicate smoky aroma or as part of a rich creamy soup. Her Kapetanova kuća risotto, enriched with cuttlefish and its ink, is another signature dish, offering a deep maritime flavour and dramatic colour. Fresh fish – often sea bream – is prepared in classic Dalmatian style on the grill, while homemade pasta with shrimp is a guest favourite. For dessert, the celebrated Ston cake is highly recommended: a traditional dessert made with pasta, nuts, chocolate and cinnamon, served warm and wonderfully rustic.