Ragusa Restaurant - Williamstown

Yum! I had the Ribarska Popara (Seafood Stew) as the main, but unfortunately it could not end everything like the cabbage rolls (just as delicious) as a duck an... read more Yum! I had the Ribarska Popara (Seafood Stew) as the main, but unfortunately it could not end everything like the cabbage rolls (just as delicious) as a duck and...

Great traditional dishes, Yami! Atmosphere was also beautiful, service is very friendly. We were group of ten and service was very attention to detail -very... read more Great traditional dishes, Yami! Atmosphere was also beautiful, service is very friendly. We were group of ten and service was very attention to detail -very...

It's my favourite local restaurant. I'm fussy, I love food that is simple, fresh and delicious. I go back to Ragusa regularly because it ticks those three boxes... read more It's my favourite local restaurant. I'm fussy, I love food that is simple, fresh and delicious. I go back to Ragusa regularly because it ticks those three boxes. Ragusa's menu draws from Croatian cuisine with lots of seafood dishes as well as some traditional Croatian favourites. I go there for the seafood. Here's my top three:Fresh mussels cooked in a spicy tomato broth accompanied by wood fired flat bread to dip into the garlicky soup. Comes as an entree or main. Calamari, probably the best in Melbourne, finely sliced, pan fried tossed with red onion, capers and herbs. Again, comes as an entree or main.Fish stew, (yes, I order this dish most visits), a gorgeous mix of fresh seafood in a richly flavoured tomato broth full of flavour and texture. Ragusa make their own wee bread rolls which come to the table warm and ready to dip into said sauce.The wine list is larger than you might expect and has by the glass options. I'm usually enjoying the meal so much that I throw caution to the wind and order a bottle of my favourite Chardonnay.I've never made it to desert, preferring to indulge in an entree and a main or two entrees.It is a handsome restaurant in an old church but the space isn't cavernous. White walls, polished boards, well spaced tables with fresh linen and nice glasses make it stand out from most restaurants in the area. Acoustics can be problematic on busy nights.Service is friendly and professional.I love it!

Delicious fresh food. I can never walk past the bugs. delicious. read more Delicious fresh food. I can never walk past the bugs. delicious.

The food here was beautiful and cooked very well, the service is wonderful the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere the place was full on a Sunday lunch and wi... read more The food here was beautiful and cooked very well, the service is wonderful the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere the place was full on a Sunday lunch and wine list is very extenstive I highly recommend to come here to experience beautiful Croatian food cooked from the heart.