As Montenegro prepares for another busy summer season, Zuma is set to make its debut on the Adriatic coast with an exclusive seasonal pop-up at Aman Sveti Stefan, bringing its contemporary Japanese dining concept to one of the region’s most distinguished addresses. Launching on 15 June and running through September, the restaurant will take over a waterfront location directly opposite the hotel, with uninterrupted views across to the island of Sveti Stefan. The arrival also coincides with the reopening of Aman Sveti Stefan, which returns this year for the first time in five years following its closure during COVID.
Known for its contemporary take on the Japanese izakaya, Zuma has built a global following since opening its first restaurant in London in 2002. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, the brand now spans more than 25 locations worldwide, with permanent outposts in cities including Hong Kong, Dubai, Miami, New York, Rome and Riyadh, alongside a growing portfolio of seasonal destinations.
Its Montenegro opening marks the latest addition to that seasonal line-up, joining summer locations in destinations such as Bodrum, Ibiza, Mykonos, Porto Cervo and Capri. Positioned against the backdrop of the Adriatic coastline, Zuma Montenegro will bring together the brand’s familiar mix of contemporary Japanese cuisine, energetic atmosphere and modern izakaya-style dining in what is expected to be one of the season’s notable restaurant openings.
Guests visiting the pop-up will have access to Zuma’s full à la carte menu, including signature dishes such as spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy, alongside freshly prepared nigiri and sashimi. The restaurant will operate daily from 7pm to 11pm throughout the summer season.
Long associated with destinations that draw an international summer crowd, Zuma’s arrival in Montenegro reflects the country’s continued emergence as a serious luxury travel destination, particularly along its coastline, where hospitality and dining offerings have expanded steadily in recent years. The reopening of Aman Sveti Stefan only adds to that momentum, restoring one of the Adriatic’s most distinctive hotel addresses to the region’s hospitality landscape.
Hero image: Oleg Gratilo | Food images: Rusne Draz | Above image: Kenneth Sonntag