Kotor - Restaurant Galion
Autumn 2009
Frank's view 
Probably the best lunch in Kotor
Kotor is the picture postcard port of Montenegro.
The old fort, entered through an archway from the port, is an odd juxtaposition of cafes and banks which sit opposite each other in the main square. It's not an expensive place for a coffee which probably explains the absence of queues, or indeed anybody, at the row of ATMs.
Even lunch at Galion, the slick, posh restaurant in Kotor wouldn't break the bank.
Down a ludicrously narrow lane to the left as you enter Kotor, Galion is a large glass and steel box which is in absolute contrast to the neighbouring Venetian style architecture.
Dining is either outside on a pontoon looking across to the markets and old town, or inside the box where floor to ceiling glass offers an uninterrupted view, unless of course it's raining, which it was on the day we visited Kotor.
Brightly coloured chairs and lampshades add colour and the 'St Germain genre' music completes the cool ambience which is quite incongrous with the two old men who busy away in their white 'silver service' jackets and look as if they have been borrowed from The Cipriani.
The food is exceptionally good and reasonably priced.
A huge St Pierre (John Dory) freshly caught in the surrounding waters was presented at the table. At €48 it was beautifully prepared and more than enough to feed two.
The Bouilliabaisse was very good value at €4.90, less than most fish soup starters, and was served with a few pieces of fresh fish and sea food.
The only disappointment was the dessert, Three Gallion specials, which arrived as two scoops of thick chocolate and some chocolate ice cream.
Restaurant Galion is an offshoot of Hotel Vardar in Kotor and well worth a lunchtime visit, preferably when it's not raining.
Restaurant Galion
Kotor
Montengro
+382 32 32 50 84
http://www.hotelvardar.com/
Comment received from Gill V: I agree totally with views on the restaurant and food and prices, the desserts as you say are disappointing, especially as I cook a mean dessert myself, I was expecting three separate exquisite desserts on the plate, not ice cream and two truffles!
The old fort, entered through an archway from the port, is an odd juxtaposition of cafes and banks which sit opposite each other in the main square. It's not an expensive place for a coffee which probably explains the absence of queues, or indeed anybody, at the row of ATMs.
Even lunch at Galion, the slick, posh restaurant in Kotor wouldn't break the bank.
Down a ludicrously narrow lane to the left as you enter Kotor, Galion is a large glass and steel box which is in absolute contrast to the neighbouring Venetian style architecture.
Dining is either outside on a pontoon looking across to the markets and old town, or inside the box where floor to ceiling glass offers an uninterrupted view, unless of course it's raining, which it was on the day we visited Kotor.
Brightly coloured chairs and lampshades add colour and the 'St Germain genre' music completes the cool ambience which is quite incongrous with the two old men who busy away in their white 'silver service' jackets and look as if they have been borrowed from The Cipriani.
The food is exceptionally good and reasonably priced.
A huge St Pierre (John Dory) freshly caught in the surrounding waters was presented at the table. At €48 it was beautifully prepared and more than enough to feed two.
The Bouilliabaisse was very good value at €4.90, less than most fish soup starters, and was served with a few pieces of fresh fish and sea food.
The only disappointment was the dessert, Three Gallion specials, which arrived as two scoops of thick chocolate and some chocolate ice cream.
Restaurant Galion is an offshoot of Hotel Vardar in Kotor and well worth a lunchtime visit, preferably when it's not raining.
Restaurant Galion
Kotor
Montengro
+382 32 32 50 84
http://www.hotelvardar.com/
Comment received from Gill V: I agree totally with views on the restaurant and food and prices, the desserts as you say are disappointing, especially as I cook a mean dessert myself, I was expecting three separate exquisite desserts on the plate, not ice cream and two truffles!
Be Frank: agree or disagree? What do you think?
