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Koraćeva kuća anchors the quiet Konavle village of Gruda with a steadfast commitment to traditional Dalmatian cuisine. The Mihatović family has managed this 300-year-old property since 2011, converting an old agricultural estate into a focused kitchen. Their seasonal menu depends entirely on crops pulled directly from the surrounding gardens. Summer plates feature grilled peppers and courgettes paired with ripe fruit, while autumn delivers wooden boards of local cheese and cured ham.
The kitchen combines homegrown herbs with proven Dalmatian cooking methods like the peka and traditional copper domes. Lamb and veal braise slowly beneath heavy cast iron covers, while octopus finishes either over open flame or inside a sealed bell. Crispy fried sage leaves sit alongside tender pasta preparations. Diners regularly request the hand-rolled gnocchi tossed in herb pesto or layered with aged prosciutto.
Meals unfold across a weathered courtyard bordered by original masonry walls that now contain guest quarters. Mature foliage shades the dining tables and softens the hard stone edges. International visitors frequently book the grounds for wedding ceremonies and multi-course dinners. The recent Gault&Millau rating confirms how well the estate maintains its culinary heritage without chasing trends.
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