Question 1

What is the "Old Town Tourist Restaurant Overcharge" scam in Dubrovnik?

Accepted Answer

Restaurants inside the walled Old Town charge tourist premiums — €25–40 for a basic pasta — and commonly add cover charges, bread charges, and service fees not prominently displayed on menus. Eat just outside the city walls or in the Lapad neighbourhood for similar food at a quarter of the price.

Question 2

What is the "Cliff Bar Tab Inflation" scam in Dubrovnik?

Accepted Answer

Bars and cafes perched above Buža rock crevice and other cliff-side viewpoints outside the city walls charge drink prices not displayed on any menu. Bills presented to tourists frequently include phantom items — extra rounds not ordered, premium mixers automatically added — with the expectation that visitors unfamiliar with local prices will pay without question. Ask for a printed menu with prices before ordering. Take a photo of your order and the menu. Review the bill item by item before paying and dispute any charge you did not order.

Restaurant Scams in Dubrovnik

Old Town Tourist Restaurant Overcharge

Cliff Bar Tab Inflation

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