Where Can You Eat in Belgrade?

Be sure that you won't stay hungry in this city. Dinning culture has always been rich in Serbia, as well as in Belgrade. Locals usually eat in bakeries and kiosks, and sometimes in kafanas and restaurants. The most famous breakfast is burek (cheese or a meat pie) with yogurt. It's a hungover killer. Very tasty and full of fat. Belgrade isn't very vegan friendly. Serbs are big meat lovers and the most of Serbian traditional cuisine is consisted of meat. 

On kiosks Serbs usually buy kebabs, pljeskavica and sausages. There're different kinds, such as: gurmanska pljeskavica (stuffed with cheese and bacon) , leskovacka pljeskavica(with hot pepper) , sarajevski cevap (small kebabs with onion and mustard)..etc. Those are the specialties. 

The best places to try Serbian traditional dishes are kafanas-traditional restaurants. The most famous ones are situated in Skadarska street in the city centre. Skadarska was a bohemian hang-out of artists, writers and poets in the early 20th century. Today this well-known cobbled street is a home of numerous restaurants and bars, such as: Dva Jelena, Sesir moj, Zlatni Bokal, Putujuci Glumac, Skadarlija, Red bar and so on. 

We would recommend kafana "Dva Jelena" (2 Deer) which enjoys tradition over 150 years. It looks as old wooden village house with two open air gardens.   Menus for which kafana got famous were created in the 1921 and 1928 by the chef Zarko Dačić. Noazete for two persons (fillet, mushrooms, brains on grill, sauce of cream and bones), steak Čika Đura,various medallions (with mushrooms, grilled on Skadar way), lamb and pork, are just some of the dishes, which give a special look to the gourmet restaurant. Seafood specialties such as smoked trout, squid, red fish are also on the menu. In addition to a large selection of grilled specialties, meat and cooked dishes, the restaurant also offers vegetarian dishes, and desserts such as tufahija, ice cream, pancakes au gratin, orasnica, etc.   

                                                                 Photo of old Belgrade with "Question mark" in the middle 

In downtown, in the neighborhood of Kosancicev Venac stands the oldest kafana in Belgrade, called the "Question mark". As Skadarlija, this was also a popular hung- out of bohemians, poets and writers. Nowadays, Question mark is more oriented towards tourists. Restaurant offers a spirit of old Belgrade and serves traditional specialties. 

 In case you are located, or visiting Zemun we would point out  restaurant Šaran on the Danube promenade. It's well known Belgrade restaurant where you can hear proper traditional music and eat seafood as well as meat specialties in combination with Serbian wine. 

In case you are traveling to Belgrade, we would suggest our cozy apartments in the city center. We offer many different interior designs, so you can pick which one you like. All our apartments are fully equipped.   

What's so cool about Lower Dorćol?

In this article we are moving towards the neighborhood of Lower Dorćol. This is a historical neighborhood. It's old and in the past was a multicultural spot. Nowadays, not so much. But, still has its charms. One part of the neighborhood is residential, while the second part is ex industrial. Hospitality and catering industry are gaining momentum. Private sector is investing and rebuilding old warehouses, workshops and abounded buildings in the end of Dobračina street. 

 Cool coffee shops, hidden bars, restaurants and museums are emerging. 

There is a concept store called Rub in Knićaninova street, Owners don't like using social networks and promoting their business in that way. So, the costumers are made of locals. This concept store has a very lovely interior; a bar and a sofa, and a furniture shop. Music selection is unmistakable. 

Also the prices are very fine. Good spot for drinking beer, coffee or a glass of wine. 

    Photo: Višnja Jovanović 

Pržionica is one of the most original and the most popular coffee shops in Belgrade. Several types of coffee, vinyls, uncut visage and urban style. 

Radionica is a former workshop converted into a very cool bar, restaurant and a club. During the weekend its open until 4 am and hosts local and international DJ stars. During the day it works as a restaurant offering fusion cuisine. Good place for drinking cocktails and enjoying vivid interior design . 

Right next to mentioned, stands Šarlo bakery. Here you can buy wonderful salty and sweet pastry and bread. The owner is an old local DJ and a vinyl collector. 

    Photo: Višnja Jovanović

Don't miss Holesterol restaurant. That stands in the line. This is a modern Serbian kafana with traditional specialties. The food is fine and the prices are not overrated as in many other restaurants in Belgrade. 

Location: Dobračina 59B, 11000 Belgrade 

When it comes to contemporary cuisine Homa is one of the most prominent in Belgrade dinning scene. Fusion food and flavors and a rich wine selection are included in the offer. It was ranked No.1 on Trip Adviser website some time ago. Foreigners love it, so we definitely recommend also this one. 

Location: Žorža Klemansoa 19, 11000 Belgrade 

   Photo: Višnja Jovanović 

If you like technology and culture drop by the Museum of Science and Technology in Skender Begova street. This institution is a hidden gem. It offers interesting exhibitions and artifacts such as the first computes, cameras, machines, instruments, photos and similar vintage items .   

If you prefer this cool neighborhood of Belgrade we would suggest to stay in our City Break Apartments . You can check out apartments Sweet, Central park and Mint.