" I think this is the best restaurant in Perast for traditional Montenegrin grilled meat. I can heartily recommend their signature dish Lamb Under the Bell. The Mixed Grill is also fantastic. Friendly staff and generous portion sizes complete the picture. "
23 November 2023
Anynomous
" Great location in old Perast. Good service. Roasted lamb (lamb under the bell as they call it) is awesome. "
24 September 2023
Anynomous
" We've had two wonderful weeks in Perast. It really is a beautiful place. Spending so much time here, we've had the opportunity to try all the restaurants on offer. However, Konobo Skolji is the one that has stood out, but for all the wrong reasons.
1. It's perhaps the least popular. While the other restaurants are busy, this one was usually mostly empty. One reason is the fact that the moment you approach to look at the menu, the waiters--particularly the eldest one (more about him later: see photo)--start hassling you to come in and eat. The other places to eat along the town's single street leave you in peace to make your own mind up. It's off-putting to be pressured before you've even set foot inside.
2. The service was poor. The waters are scruffy, which normally wouldn't bother me, but it doesn't fill you with confidence about the restaurant's standards when it comes to quality and hygiene. After we placed our order, we were completely ignored by the 3 staff for 30 minutes despite the fact there was only one other table occupied. While I don't want waiters hovering around me as I eat, neither do I want to feel like requesting a second drink is a huge favour to ask.
3. The third reason is what has motivated me to write about the place. I and others witnessed something which appalled and disgusted us.
We were sitting closeby, just a few minutes ago, playing a board game. I happened to look across in the direction of the restaurant and saw something which took my breath away.
Before I explain what happened, I'd like to offer some context, Montenegro is a country of cats. Whichever town you visit, you'll see little cats and kittens sitting in the shade or timidly approaching people who beckon them. The cats are very friendly without bothering anyone who does not like felines. Montenegro prides itself on its cats: there's a museum in Kotor dedicated to them and many of the souvenirs feature them. This suggests that they are not a terrible nuisance and are seen as part of the culture.
Well as I looked across towards the restaurant, I noticed one of these small cats, perhaps even a kitten, sleeping on the roof of a car parked at the water's edge. To my horror and the other tourists and locals who witnessed it, the elder waiter casually left the restaurant, crossed the street and slapped the sleeping kitten, tossing it into the sea (the water is not shallow at all but fortunately it managed to swim to shore). We were dumbfounded. The waiter seemed well aware that he now had an audience and began nodding and grinning in almost delight at his sudden notoriety. There was no explanation for what he'd done and no look of shame or remorse. Instead, he looked pleased with himself.
If he wanted the cat off the roof of the car (perhaps the vehicle was his), there are many other ways of shooing it away. This slap was just intentionally brutal.
As a result of this, I certainly will not go back unless something is done about what we saw and I urge others who feel the same way about animal abuse to do the same. I will be writing to the owner about this later today in the hope they will take action. "
03 September 2023
Anynomous
" Service was really personal but not intrusive. Excellent octopus salad & prawn apple salad. Tri leche desert was amazing - definitely making this when we get home. "
Anynomous
" I think this is the best restaurant in Perast for traditional Montenegrin grilled meat. I can heartily recommend their signature dish Lamb Under the Bell. The Mixed Grill is also fantastic. Friendly staff and generous portion sizes complete the picture. "
23 November 2023Anynomous
" Great location in old Perast. Good service. Roasted lamb (lamb under the bell as they call it) is awesome. "
24 September 2023Anynomous
" We've had two wonderful weeks in Perast. It really is a beautiful place. Spending so much time here, we've had the opportunity to try all the restaurants on offer. However, Konobo Skolji is the one that has stood out, but for all the wrong reasons.
03 September 20231. It's perhaps the least popular. While the other restaurants are busy, this one was usually mostly empty. One reason is the fact that the moment you approach to look at the menu, the waiters--particularly the eldest one (more about him later: see photo)--start hassling you to come in and eat. The other places to eat along the town's single street leave you in peace to make your own mind up. It's off-putting to be pressured before you've even set foot inside.
2. The service was poor. The waters are scruffy, which normally wouldn't bother me, but it doesn't fill you with confidence about the restaurant's standards when it comes to quality and hygiene. After we placed our order, we were completely ignored by the 3 staff for 30 minutes despite the fact there was only one other table occupied. While I don't want waiters hovering around me as I eat, neither do I want to feel like requesting a second drink is a huge favour to ask.
3. The third reason is what has motivated me to write about the place. I and others witnessed something which appalled and disgusted us.
We were sitting closeby, just a few minutes ago, playing a board game. I happened to look across in the direction of the restaurant and saw something which took my breath away.
Before I explain what happened, I'd like to offer some context, Montenegro is a country of cats. Whichever town you visit, you'll see little cats and kittens sitting in the shade or timidly approaching people who beckon them. The cats are very friendly without bothering anyone who does not like felines. Montenegro prides itself on its cats: there's a museum in Kotor dedicated to them and many of the souvenirs feature them. This suggests that they are not a terrible nuisance and are seen as part of the culture.
Well as I looked across towards the restaurant, I noticed one of these small cats, perhaps even a kitten, sleeping on the roof of a car parked at the water's edge. To my horror and the other tourists and locals who witnessed it, the elder waiter casually left the restaurant, crossed the street and slapped the sleeping kitten, tossing it into the sea (the water is not shallow at all but fortunately it managed to swim to shore). We were dumbfounded. The waiter seemed well aware that he now had an audience and began nodding and grinning in almost delight at his sudden notoriety. There was no explanation for what he'd done and no look of shame or remorse. Instead, he looked pleased with himself.
If he wanted the cat off the roof of the car (perhaps the vehicle was his), there are many other ways of shooing it away. This slap was just intentionally brutal.
As a result of this, I certainly will not go back unless something is done about what we saw and I urge others who feel the same way about animal abuse to do the same. I will be writing to the owner about this later today in the hope they will take action. "
Anynomous
" Service was really personal but not intrusive. Excellent octopus salad & prawn apple salad. Tri leche desert was amazing - definitely making this when we get home. "
09 July 2023Anynomous
" Beautiful and amazing! "
05 October 2023Anynomous
" Very nice view and a delicious lamb! "
20 July 2023