Dubrovnik is abounding with gastronomic offerings, taking care of guests wishes. The delicacies of Dubrovnik are plain and without many spices. Prepared in a simple way and seasoned with plenty of olive oil. Those visiting local taverns wish to taste authentic food such as good smoked ham, cheese kept in oil, octopus salad, green manestra (smoked meat and cabbage stew), sporchi macaroni, fried sprats, and grilled sardines. Visitors to top-class restaurants are served the freshest fish and shellfish from the Adriatic, prepared to meet the requests of the choosiest guests.

The best-known wines of Dubrovnik include red wines of the Pelješac, the Plavac Mali, Pošip from the Korčula Island, Malvazija, or wines of the Konavle area with the characteristic flavor of the south.