Facing a cemetery might not seem a jolly location for a Slovak tavern, but U Jakuba is the best pick in Martin. Gigantic, salty smoked ribs, accompanied by spicy garnishes and sauerkraut, weigh down wooden platters at this hunting-lodge-style restaurant. Good-value lunch specials change daily (lasagne, chicken with spinach and other pan-European dishes) and service is efficient.
Reštaurácia U Jakuba
Slovakia
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