Black Risotto: The Dalmatian Classic That Defines Our Table

Black risotto (crni rižot) is one of the most iconic dishes of Dalmatian cuisine, and at Lvxor we prepare it following a traditional recipe passed down for generations along the Adriatic coast. Its dark, almost black color comes from cuttlefish ink, which tints the rice and gives it a distinctive, faintly briny taste of the sea.

A proper black risotto takes time and patience — the rice is slowly cooked while fish stock is gradually added, together with cuttlefish and often mussels or prawns, until the grains reach a creamy, al dente texture. We serve ours in a stone bowl, finished with fresh young peas, ideally alongside a glass of chilled Malvazija or Pošip.

Originating in fishing families along the Dalmatian coast, this dish was once a way to use every part of the catch — today it's one of the most requested specialties among guests looking to taste authentic Dalmatian cooking right on Peristil Square.

Black risotto is part of our lunch and dinner offering, alongside other seafood and Mediterranean specialties. Browse the full menu and book a table to try it.