About the restaurant Sesame
Stress free oasis located just outside the Old town. While creating our menu we wanted to offer traditional gastro experience which will allow your taste buds to explore our history and soak in tastes of Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik is built on stone in land where where people learnt to cherish even the tiniest drops of aromas.
Never too much and never too little.
Our menus are formed as a journey through history on which this stone city was built – somewhere on the thin line between heaven and earth, between sea and land. Let us take you for a gastronomical treat in which you will taste the land and the sea, we will take you to heaven and bring you back to earth.
Open Sesame
Was a magical phrase in the story of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” in One Thousand and One Nights. It would open the door to a great hidden treasure. This treasure now awaits for you in the newly refurbished Restaurant Sesame, Dubrovnik’s most beautiful secret gem. Come and see what fantastic charm this place holds, ready to seduce you with its unique setting.
History
Restaurant Sesame follows the family tradition from 1880 and is located in a quaint green oasis just a couple of minutes away from the Old town, in the street leading towards Gradac park and Danče beach, favourite local spots. The street is named after the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri, and if you look closely, you will see his bust near the entrance to Sesame. The restaurant is a part of a two-hundred year old stone house, surrounded by lush greenery of orange and pittosporum trees.
Every little detail inside Sesame tells the story of Dubrovnik, its rich history is simply a part of Sesame’s own identity. A careful observer will undoubtedly notice old black and white photos of Dubrovnik, with its old tram from the 20th century. There are other curiosities, like the little owl figurines, symbols of wisdom, scattered throughout the restaurant.
What our customers say?
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Great spot outside Old Town - We walked outside of Old town Dubrovnik and came across Sesame. It was the best!
Our Server Mark made excellent recommendations and provided outstanding service.
I had the... read more sea bass with a red bean purée, it was so tender and fresh. My husband had the lamb shank. He loved it. It was cooked perfectly and mashed potatoes were delicious.
As a baker myself, the cheesecake was perfect with a light cream topping. We also ordered the chocolate cake that had an orange zing to it.
Highly recommend Sesame!
September 9, 2023 -
Excellent meal with beautiful ambiance - We had dinner here one evening, and it was one of the best meals we have had on our road trip around Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro. I had the Steak... read more Pasta, and it was so good that my husband ordered another plate (after finishing his Steak dish) so that he could share with the others. The music from the very talented pianist was an excellent accompaniment to the good food and cosy ambiance. Our waiter was very attentive and efficient (sorry I forgot his name). Overall, It was a very positive experience for us, and we have no hesitation in recommending this delightful restaurant to others.
August 4, 2023 -
Google made us believe this was a cheaper place - We had a quick drink here after we realised that the prices are way too high even for Dubrovnik because this place was even more expensive than the ones inside... read more Old City walls.
August 2, 2024 -
This is a must! - Family and I had dinner at Sesame tonight whilst on holiday in Dubrovnik and the food was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend the lobster pasta and steak with dauphinoise -... read more both were to die for! Would highly recommend!
July 22, 2024 -
Great food and cosy even when it's busy! - Had a lunch here one day and a dinner another night. Food was delicious and the wine was fabulous, but pricier than we’d usually spend, however, that’s Dubrovnik generally. This... read more place is on par with the Old Town for cost and is worth taking a walk out of the Old Town main gate to eat here as it’s just a couple of mins further up the road. Service was mostly brilliant, really helpful staff who were lovely in explaining the food, especially as I can’t eat dairy. There was one who took a wine order and wandered about the restaurant until we asked another who was most apologetic about his colleague forgetting, but we all have an off day! We would recommend this restaurant most especially because it’s peaceful even when it’s busy, and feels cosy!
October 12, 2023 -
Stunning dining spot near the city gates - We dined here on our first night in Dubrovnik and were so glad we didn’t walk past as we were walking into the old town. Hard to choose from so... read more many unusual and appealing options and our waiter was so informative and helpful with explanations of the dishes. We had sea bass and steak, both perfect and with a modern twist. We are returning to try the homemade pasta. Pianist very talented.
September 12, 2023 -
Very nice and relax dinner - Fabulous dinner, great selection of local wines, great atmosphere and most specially what a great service. The tuna tartare was just sublime. Katarina who served us during the night was... read more a delightful lady which really made a massive difference on our experience, great value for money too.
August 1, 2024 -
Beautiful place in a city full of tourist restaurants - Not the cheapest place in the world but we had a great dinner on the lovely terrace where a pianist was playing just the right music most of the night.... read more The waitress was inexperienced but very friendly and helpful.
August 21, 2023 -
Perfect meal and amazing service - Pre booked a table on a recommendation from our daughter who ate here two years ago. We weren’t disappointed, the food was of great quality and the service was second... read more to none. The baked oysters and truffle tagliatelle to start, beef steak with dauphinois potatoes, sea bass as mains. No room left for a dessert. It was all professionally presented and delicious, we will return before we sadly leave Dubrovnik at the weekend. 5 star +++
September 5, 2023