Must-see restaurants in Slovakia

  • Salaš Krajinka

    Slovakia

    A playground for lovers of sheep's cheese, Salaš Krajinka has not only a modern-rustic restaurant but a booth selling smoky, chewy cheese to be eaten at…

  • Sky Bar & Restaurant

    Bratislava

    Fusion cuisine is prepared with a nod and a wink by experimental chefs at this 7th-floor restaurant. You may not be able to read your menu amid the sultry…

  • Kupecká Bašta

    Eastern Slovakia

    Dine within the very walls of Levoča's old town at this outstanding Slovak restaurant. A medley of Slovak and Hungarian influences grace the menu, like…

  • Villa Regia

    Košice

    Seafood, big steaks and vegetarian dishes like mascarpone risotto get artistic treatment in a rustic setting at this antique-laden restaurant and…

  • Republika Východu

    Košice

    With its tongue-in-cheek declaration of independence from Western Slovakia, Republika Východu (Republic of the East) sets a spirited tone. The menu, too,…

  • Cactus

    Eastern Slovakia

    Seafood risotto, duck with chocolate-cranberry sauce, herb-crusted pork with beetroot strudel…the flamboyant food at this upscale spot has influences from…

  • Divná Pani

    Slovakia

    If you can tear your eyes from the motley design elements – Moroccan lamps, neoclassical statues, lofty bookshelves – Divná Pani's massive menu extends…

  • Modrá Hviezda

    Bratislava

    The 'Blue Star' specialises in regally executed Slovak dishes: venison in cognac, tender lamb shank, and mangalica pork (from woolly pigs) on a silky…

  • Pán Ryba

    Košice

    A revelation amid Košice's often doughy food scene, 'Mr Fish' brings inspiration from across Asia and the Mediterranean to its creative preparations of…

  • Plzenská Reštaurácia & Pivárium

    Slovakia

    The town's freshest, tastiest grills and burgers are heaped onto plates in the industrial-chic confines of this Czech beer hall. Steaks, chops and pork…

  • Vino & Tapas

    Poprad

    Truffled eggs, delicate ravioli, flower-strewn desserts… Vino & Tapas offers an exceptional dining experience in an atmospheric, brick-walled restaurant…

  • Vŕšky

    Slovakia

    The popularity of this restaurant, tucked into a resort above the eastern edge of Terchová, is best explained by its excellent microbrewery. Hops find…

  • Brasserie La Marine

    Bratislava

    Overlooking the water's edge, La Marine luxuriates in nautical regalia from ship's wheels to sail-like canvas curtains. The food, meanwhile, leans French …

  • Bernardov Dvor

    Slovakia

    Borrowing Mediterranean, Slovak and French flavours, the chefs at Bernardov Dvor present everything with artistry, whether it's the excellent pizzas or…

  • Funki Punki

    Bratislava

    This bohemian spot has schoolroom seating, pretty murals and sweet or savoury crêpes. Choose your preferred type of batter (including gluten-free…

  • Ždiarsky Dom

    Tatra Mountains

    Even the hungriest Goral shepherd would be satisfied by this superb restaurant, with its grilled trout, pork ribs that practically fall off the bone and…

  • Dobré Bistro

    Košice

    Exposed brick and flowers in glass tumblers set the understated scene at Dobré Bistro, which aims for a menu that's kind to the environment and to its…

  • Slávia

    Košice

    A showstopping art-nouveau building hosts Košice's primo see-and-be-seen venue. Brunch options have a gourmet twist (like scrambled quail's eggs and bacon…

  • Prašná Bašta

    Bratislava

    Stained-glass windows cast a soft light inside Prašná Bašta, a cosy, low-ceilinged den. Similarly warm and reassuring are full-flavoured courses like…

  • 12 Apoštolov

    Košice

    High-backed pews and religious portraits seem to urge prayerful contemplation, but the chefs at 12 Apoštolov have something more decadent in mind. This…

  • Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar

    Bratislava

    Continuing Bratislava's 600-year-old beer-making tradition, this brewery and restaurant offers home-brewed and German beers to accompany its menu of…

  • Alej

    Slovakia

    Visitors who aren't lured in by the snack stands around Bojnice Castle can enjoy a feast prepared with finesse at Alej. Everything from the chalet-style…

  • Urban House

    Bratislava

    Earnest but hip Urban House gamely serves brunch through to late-night burgers, along with outstanding coffees, cocktails and craft beers. Between truffle…

  • Ichiba

    Slovakia

    A surprise highlight of Trenčín's food scene is this chic, downlit sushi restaurant. Mango-avocado rolls, salmon sashimi and seared tuna all arrive…

  • Bistro St Germain

    Bratislava

    Bratislava's fondness for French chic is fully satisfied by Bistro St Germain, a modish venue equipped with chessboards and bookshelves. Food is more…

  • Med Malina

    Košice

    Sour soup żurek, roast duck with red cabbage, and bigos (cabbage and mushroom stew, flavoured with sausage meat): a medley of Polish and Slovak…

  • U Kubistu

    Bratislava

    At the crest of Bratislava's locally sourced soul-food trend is U Kubistu, gathering ingredients from the region's farms to create soups, sandwiches and…

  • La Piazzetta

    Slovakia

    Exemplary Italian diner with a voluminous wine list and kind service. In the style of a no-fuss Italian trattoria, the decor is spare while the food is…

  • Nostalgie

    Eastern Slovakia

    The most upmarket offering in Spišska Nová Ves, Nostalgie marries interesting combinations – strawberries and prosciutto, pheasant and asparagus – with a…

  • Soupa Bistro

    Bratislava

    Friendly to wallets, vegetarians and the environment, this canteen is mindful of special diets and ecological impact when crafting its daily menus. Floral…

  • 4 Sochy

    Slovakia

    Most restaurants in Banská Štiavnica find their inspiration in tradition and history, but the 'Four Statues' has an ultra-modern dining room. Floor-to…

  • Camelot

    Košice

    With cannons, shields and barrels for beer drinkers to perch on, Camelot's medieval theme hardly goes unnoticed. While it's touristy, this place prepares…

  • Mondieu

    Bratislava

    With tongue-in-cheek French vintage style, the Laurinská branch of Slovak cafe franchise Mondieu styles itself as an emporium of indulgence, serving…

  • Le Colonial

    Košice

    This plush restaurant offers a globe-spanning choice, including prawns with ginger salsa, prosciutto-wrapped lamb, pasta dishes, comforting Slovak…

  • Traja Mušketieri

    Bratislava

    Medieval in decoration but with one hungry eye on French cuisine, the 'Three Musketeers' has a poetic menu roaming from Provençal fish soup to the rich…

  • Reštaurácia U Jakuba

    Slovakia

    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…

  • Klubovňa

    Slovakia

    Part of a Slovak restaurant chain that specialises in beer, dumplings and good cheer, Klubovňa has an outdoor terrace that plants diners in the heart of…

  • Hradná Hviezda

    Bratislava

    Distinguished Slovak cuisine, like game goulash with dumplings, venison with rosehip sauce and risotto of barley and wild mushrooms, fills plates at this…

  • Reštaurácia Rumanka

    Eastern Slovakia

    Enormously popular Rumanka serves enough varieties of halušky (dumplings) to satisfy ravenous hikers, as well as crispy fried pirohy (stuffed with…

  • Lahodnosti

    Poprad

    Poprad's clean-eating temple is right here, a 1st-floor restaurant with a menu that dabbles with every 'free-from' cuisine there is. Meat-free, dairy-free…

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