Here are top restaurants in the city centre nearby our Belgrade apartments.
1. Casa Nova
ADDRESS: Gospodar Jovanova 42a
CUISINES – Italian, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Italian-French cuisine restaurant Casa Nova is located in the heart of Belgrade, in Dorćol district, the old city neighbourhood known for its multicultural atmosphere. The offer includes steaks, burgers, salads, pastas, chicken, turkey, seafood and fish… by the recipes of Italian and French cuisine. Casa Nova recommends the house speciality, the “Sicilian Wheel.” For an aperitif they have a local brandy (Rakija in Serbian) quince, apricot, plum and raspberry. Additionally, the wine list contains a large variety of local, Italian, French, Argentine, Chilean and Australian wines. Gentle Italian sounds will reach to you imperceptibly and make your time more enjoyable. You can relinquish yourself to our friendly staff, whose recommendations will take you on an exciting culinary journey.
2. Smokvica
ADDRESS: Kralja Petra 77
PRICE RANGE RSD 588 – RSD 1,765
CUISINES – Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Eastern European, Central European
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS -Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
The restaurant in Kralja Petra street is only one of seven Smokvica restaurants in Belgrade. Situated in the city centre, this attractive and relaxing place will give you an unbelievable pleasure, having one of the most beautiful gardens and the fig tree that adorns it.
Smokvica is designed in an eclectic style dominated by white and green, so do not be surprised if an artistic patina everywhere gives you a Mediterranean feel. Particular comfort is provided by a closed part that abounds in warm shades, soft lighting and extraordinary relaxing music.
The mixed nationality of Smokvica’s owners is also transferred to the menu, and you can expect a wide range of different dishes, ingredients and culinary techniques from different cultures and countries. Mexican specialities such as tacos and quesadilla, American Burgers, Israeli hummus and light Mediterranean salads are offered.
ADDRESS: Gospodar Jovanova 33
CUISINES – Italian, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
Located in the heart of Belgrade, and away from the city bustle, where in a pleasant and relaxed ambience every guest feels like at home. Daily offer starts by breakfast dominated by their specially sandwich “Tost’o bucco” that you can’t find elsewhere. For lunch you can combine a great variety of pasta and salads, as well as several kinds of steaks or chicken prepared in a number of ways…all that with the scent of the highest quality olive oil and herbs, all according to the recipes of authentic Italian cuisine. The dough is handmade and served only based on fresh daily preparation. You can taste there authentic Italian pastries and desserts such as tiramisu, chocolate tart with white and black chocolate, pannacotta…They are especially proud of the “Dolce Della Nona” granny’s cake that is always a different surprise for their guests. All this assures you that “Dolce Vita” really exists. They also offer a wide choice of selected wines with geographical origins from Italy, as well as top Serbian wines already proved quality. In every detail carefully thought out, from interior design in pastel colours, reduced in design, through hearty atmosphere, to the kitchen, you can feel the spirit of Italy and its gastronomic taste. While you enjoy the taste of the best espresso, latin relaxed and easy sounds of Italian music that exudes the ambient will make you indulge in a cordial and friendly staff , whose recommendations will take you on an exciting tour through Italy…
ADDRESS: Pariska 3
CUISINES – European
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
This is one of the first of its kind restaurants in Belgrade that every health food lover will fall in love with. In the city Centre but far away from the city noise, here you can taste not only something new and original, but also will not feel guilty if you overeat. This place is for those who honour vegetarian diet, but also for sceptics who will change their opinion of healthy dishes as insipid.
Kuhinjica serves a variety of dishes including hummus and dips, soups, ramen, and tofu dishes. Smoothies, vegan ice cream, and a variety of drinks are available too. Everything is made of mostly organic integrates.
5. Donji grad
ADDRESS: Visokog Stevana 54
PRICE RANGE RSD 354 – RSD 943
CUISINES – Barbecue, European, Grill, Fusion, Central European
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Located in the lower part of Dorćol the place isn’t crawling with tourists as the restaurants in the centre are. The restaurant has two levels – the upper one is a cafe with park view where you can sip espresso, have a breakfast or enjoy a cake. The lower one is a restaurant tucked away in timeless charm of wood and bricks.
Restaurant Donji Grad has a long family tradition and is known for preparing a variety of dishes according to old recipes. You can enjoy a homemade kajmak (traditional cream) with hot breads baked in their bakery, dishes ‘ispod sača’ – various meat prepared under the bell, smoked pork pie, grilled meat and vegetables, ‘čorbe’ – thick soups, or delicious homemade cake chocolate. They offer a large wine selection, particularly domestic ones.
Beware of portion sizes, though – they are big!
6. Gradska
ADDRESS: Mike Alasa 54 Pancicev park
PRICE RANGE RSD 236 – RSD 1,061
CUISINES – Traditional, Soups, Barbecue, Eastern European, Central European
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Gradska is Serbian restaurant with authentic national kitchen, with wide assortment specialties of Toplica district, south Serbia. All prepared by Serbian knight of cuisine Slobodan Miljakovic. You can enjoy traditional dishes such are janija, lamb in milk with mushrooms, forest chicken, old-fashioned pljeskavica, baked beans or fried peppers. There are also Coban (Shepard’s), Moravian and Balkan salads to make the day more beautiful and colourful.
Restaurant is placed in green oasis of park, in the heart of old Belgrade at Dorcol.
7. New Reset
ADDRESS: Gospodar Jovanova 42
CUISINES – French, Mediterranean, European, Fusion
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night
It’s a mix of local Serbian cuisine with French ambience.
It is located in the heart of Belgrade, on Dorcol, in an unusual ambience of the house from 1923. Its beautiful garden is a hidden cosy oasis, where peace and quiet are disturbed only by birds chirping. The original cuisine and exquisite wines from the winery are supplemented by the exhibition of paintings of famous painters and unobtrusive music that fits perfectly into the romantic ambience.
8. Little Bay
ADDRESS: Dositejeva 9a
PRICE RANGE – RSD 590 – RSD 2,359
CUISINES – International, European, Eastern European, Central European
MEALS – Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
This is an extravagant place with marvellous food, service, opera decor and classical music, ideal for romantic evenings. After four successful Little Bay restaurants in London, their owner, Dragiša Piter Ilić decided to give his home country some of that bountiful experience made in the decades-long work in the harsh business climate of the World’s catering capital. The result was a unique blend of music, art and cuisine. And just like that, Belgrade got a present of the only restaurant in the world dedicated to classical music, a culture shrine and a patron to young musicians. Peter has always maintained the same ethos across the Little Bay restaurants – to provide good European food with a French influence at fantastic prices.
BEST BELGRADE’S CLASSIC RESTAURANTS WITH A LONG TRADITION
9. Franš
ADDRESS: Bulevar Oslobodjenja 18a
CUISINES – Mediterranean, European, International
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Franš, a family restaurant since 1982, creates fine gastronomy in hedonistic and classy atmosphere. They focus is on premium ingredients, chosen with care. Their cuisine is founded on the freshness of the ingredients and flawless processing. All dishes are prepared at the time of order, without preservatives, chemicals, processed materials and powders. Ingredients that are not thermally processed in the restaurant are tested in their own laboratory on daily basis. Their seafood menu is fresh, coming from a network of fisherman on the Aegean Sea, Jadran Sea and North Sea, with a special tag stating the date and the place of the catch. Their signature is recognisable on meat dishes,…
10. Madera
ADDRESS: Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 43
PRICE RANGE – RSD 830 – 3.300
CUISINES – European, Eastern European, Central European, International
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
An upmarket restaurant with old world manners. That is a place where the bohemian spirit of Belgrade still lives in. Madera offers National and International cuisine specialities from carefully selected fresh ingredients.
11. Tri Šešira
ADDRESS: Zetska 29, Skadarlija
PRICE RANGERSD 486 – RSD 1,946
CUISINES – Traditional, Barbecue, European, Eastern European, Central European
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly
Tri sesira (Three Hats) is a true pearl among the restaurants of bohemian Skadarlija. It was built in the heart of Skadarska street and remains in a recognisable ambience for more than 150 years. The restaurant is known for its service and quality even outside the borders of our country. It had the honor to host some of the most eminent domestic and international figures: King Juan Carlos, George Bush, Pertini, Willie Brant, and others. Many testimonies of the pleasant stay in the restaurant are stored in the guestbook.
BETON HALA – fancy zone
Beton Hala (The Concrete hall) is an old customs warehouse on the Sava docks from the late 1930s, converted to a place with fancy bars and restaurants lined up in a row. Here you can enjoy lunch, drink and dinner or even experience trendy late-night Belgrade… Most of the restaurants have good food. Some have live music, especially on the weekends.
Before sit there, you can take a walk on the riverbank or over nearby Belgrade fortress.
Address: Karadjordjeva 2-4
12. Ambar
CUISINES – Local, Fusion, Grill, Contemporary
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Option
MEALS – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
Ambar is the first modern, international chain of Balkan cuisine restaurants. Inside its three locations in Belgrade and Washington DC and Clarendon, Ambar blends tradition and heritage with creativity and modern design. The result is an unforgettable visitor experience that reaches all the senses with delicious food, unbelievable drinks and an atmosphere that blends comfort and high style. From rich food, fine furniture, interior design and the widest choice of the finest Balkan rakias, to their first class service – every detail is meticulously woven into an unique experience that will leave you breathless.
13. Toro
CUISINES – Latin, Bar, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Argentinean, Central American
SPECIAL DIETS – Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS – Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
TORO Latin GastroBar is a creative blend of Pan Latin styles and flavors. Chef-owner Richard Sandoval, whose accolades include Bon Appetit Restaurateur of the Year and Mexico’s Toque d’Oro, artfully spins South and Central American ingredients into small plates designed for sharing. The beverage menu features innovative cocktails, a collection of Latin wines and a variety of spirits created for sipping and enjoying. The vibrant decor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to savor Chef Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed cuisine.
14. Magaza
PRICE RANGE RSD 590 – RSD 2,950
CUISINES: Bar, International, Barbecue, European, Eastern European, Central European
SPECIAL DIETS: Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Magaza offers a large variety of high-quality dishes, suited to all tastes. There is also a large number of different bottled and draft beers from all over the world, and a special beer menu. Taste of pure hedonism and trendy music attract mostly yang people.
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