The 4 Best Cooking Classes in Montenegro

1.Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $248Our pick

Start at Kotor’s Sea Gate with a private English-speaking guide such as Filip, George, Dasun, or Vuk. Visit the Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and Municipality before cooking at Susana’s home. Prepare local dishes, then share a three-course lunch with drinks on the terrace.

“We had such a wonderful time with Filip and Suzana. We first met with Filip and had a great walking tour. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Then we had a great time making stuffed mushrooms and gnocchi on Suzana’s patio. Suzana was great and we learned so much. We had such a wonderful experience and highly recommend to anyone visiting Kotor.”

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2.Cooking Class with dinner/lunch in Ulcinj Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet Hajrije at Guest House Vera in Ulcinj at 6:00 pm for a welcome drink, a look at the nearby green market, and a hands-on lesson in homemade Montenegrin cooking. You will prepare traditional food, sit down to eat it, and receive recipes afterward. English is offered, and the group can reach 20 people.

“Fantastic experience. Lovely family and lovely food. Highly recommend. It really was a highlight of our holiday. We were made to feel so welcome.”

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3.Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $51

Spend about three hours at a villa in Đuraševići with Italian chef Giuseppe and host Monika. Choose morning ravioli with spinach and ricotta or afternoon tagliatelle with ragù. Mix, roll, cut, cook, and eat your pasta with local Montenegrin wine. A printed recipe helps you repeat the meal at home.

“It was a great experience with Giuseppe and Monica. They are both super friendly and perfect hosts. I would definitely recommend!”

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4.Balkan pita making culinary experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50Best value

Meet a local family near Podgorica for a 2.5-hour private class led by a local chef. You’ll learn the tricky art of stretching pita dough across a table, prepare burek and zeljanica, and eat the baked result for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if you need transport.

“The pita making experience was great! Dijana and her family were very welcoming and fun. They explained a little of the history of the food and area and gave fun instruction on how to make the pita. It was wonderful being able to eat our creations and learning a new skill. Read more”

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