Dubrovnik: Dinner in the Sky with 360° Views & Wine Pairing

4.70

(60 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect when we got strapped in for Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik — my palms were a bit sweaty just looking at the platform. But then they started lifting us, and suddenly the city was just… below us, all those red roofs like scattered bricks and the Adriatic stretching out blue on every side. There was this weird mix of nerves and excitement — I could smell salt in the air, and someone behind me laughed nervously when a seagull swooped by almost at eye level. Our guide, Marko, cracked a joke about “flying Croatians” and poured everyone their first glass of white wine before we’d even stopped rising.

The table turned slowly so you never missed anything — one minute you’re watching the sun melt into Lokrum Island, next you’re facing the old city walls glowing gold. The chef (I think her name was Ivana?) talked us through each course; she handed me this tiny plate from Lika — smoked cheese with something pickled I still can’t pronounce — and smiled when I tried to repeat it. The food had that fresh olive oil tang you only get here. Unlimited wine helped loosen everyone up; by dessert people were swapping stories across the table like old friends. I kept reaching for my phone to take pictures but honestly, sometimes I just sat back and let it all sink in.

I picked the four-region tasting menu because it sounded fun to “travel” Croatia without leaving my seat (well, technically we weren’t really on seats anymore). The Dalmatian fish course tasted like summer holidays — lemony and bright — while Slavonia’s sausage was smoky enough to make me think of campfires. At one point someone asked if it ever gets old for the staff; Marko just grinned and said he’s never tired of this view. I get it now.

The hour went by faster than I thought it would. When they lowered us back down, my legs felt a little wobbly but not from fear — more like that afterglow you get after something totally new. If you’re wondering about safety: yeah, everything felt solid (my mom would approve). And if you care about food as much as views? This is your dinner in Dubrovnik.