Capon (Kopun)
in Dubrovnik
Kopun, or capon, is one of Dubrovnik's old celebratory poultry dishes. It shows up at more formal tables and older konoba menus, especially when the city leans into its Ragusan heritage.
Did you know?
Kopun was historically associated with feast-day cooking in the Dubrovnik area and is still treated as a more special-occasion poultry dish than everyday chicken.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Capon (Kopun) in Dubrovnik
Restaurant Kopun
$$$$Old Town
A Dubrovnik Old Town restaurant known for leaning into traditional Ragusan cooking. It is the most natural place to point people for kopun when they want to try the dish in a setting tied closely to the city's culinary identity.
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