Serbian food and cuisine consists of grilled meats, sausages, locally made cheeses and chipped potatoes. The locals pride themselves on their cuisine and there are hundreds of Belgrade restaurants that specialise in offering Serbian dishes on the menu. Salads comprise of tomatoes, cucumber, onion and cabbage. The produce is organically grown and supplied fresh. Belgrade also hosts international restaurants. Prices here are inexpensive as compared to Western Europe - a meal could cost between 8 to 25 dollars per person.

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The pljeskavica, or Serbian hamburger, is at least five times as big as any American hamburger and can be bought at any fast food restaurant.

For more information on Serbian foods check out our Serbian restaurant guide. Take a look at the Belgrade shopping guide if you would like to shop for details on Belgrade's shopping districts and malls.

Food & Cuisine in Belgrade

Local delicacies and produce

Rostilj - a large platter of assorted grilled meats or different combinations of chicken grilled and wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cheese - is a staple at most Serbian restaurants. For those who prefer vegan or vegetarian fare, fresh salads, crepes, plates of grilled vegetables and omelettes are available.

For connoisseurs of good Belgrade food and cuisine, kajmak - a combination of cream cheese and butter, and avjar - a savoury mix of eggplant, tomatoes and peppers, are local delicacies that are worth a try. Visitors would find a trip to the local green market, called pijaca, interesting. Shopping for fresh produce and soaking in the atmosphere of the post-Socialist culture can be quite an experience.

Street Food

For eating out in Belgrade street is ubiquitous and easy on the pocket. For a quick snack, bakeries called pekara, which are found in the city centre, offer a variety of breads, an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and pizza. For tourists on the go, a light meal of pastry or a yoghurt drink can assuage hunger pangs as they explore Belgrade.

Fast Food

Well known international chains such as McDonalds or Pizza Hut can be found here but Belgrade has a number of fast food restaurants for the junkie. These restaurants have the giant Serbian hamburger, baked goods, sandwiches, pizza and Serbian crepes, known as palacinke, on offer. Some of these places might also sell Turkish delicacies such as baklava, tulumba or other Greek specialities.

Restaurants

A few international restaurants serving Indian and Chinese food and cuisine in Belgrade exist. These range from the reasonably priced to the very expensive. The Peking restaurant and Mao Tao offer Chinese fare while Mexican cuisine finds a place at Zapata - the best Mexican restaurant in Belgrade. Iguana serves exotic dishes that are a change from the usual fare - the specialities are complex, fresh yet light.

Serbian restaurants as well as Italian can be found mostly at Skadarlija, a quiet and pleasant place.

Drink in Belgrade

Beer is extremely popular in Belgrade and the drink of choice for most Serbs - so it is possible to choose from a huge variety of beers here. The beer is produced domestically and at very reasonable prices. Imported beer such as Heineken, Tuborg, Bittburger, and Becks are also available. A Beer Festival is held in Belgrade every September.

While the local wines tend to be quite palatable, the more expensive wines are better to taste than the inexpensive wine. The Serbs produce a brandy called rakija, which is the national alcoholic drink. Rakija is very strong in flavour and makes for a good gift. Non-alcoholic drinks such as blueberry, raspberry, peach, tomato, apple, strawberry and other kind of juices are available in plenty.

Cafes and pubs

Fans of the cafe culture will find quite a few places worth a visit in Belgrade. Strahinjića Bana is a street that is well known for its trendy cafes, which are filled to bursting even on weekdays. But Friday evenings are when the cafes really come into their own - Belgrade's young crowd gathers in droves to enjoy the music and company. The best known of these are Insomnia, Buongiornio, Nachos, KontraBar, Veprov Dah - a traditional Scottish pub, Duomo - an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant and cafe and Ipanema.

Another popular cafe zone is a street called Obilićev Venac where the best cafes are Iron, Jelena, Zu Zu's, Simbol and the Irish pub.

The quay adjacent to Hotel Yugoslavia in Zemun is also a place for the pub-hopping crowd. A number of river boats called splavovi house cafes, restaurants and clubs that offer an exotic experience.

Restaurants List

Tree Hats Belgrade

The oldest restaurant in Skadarlija has 150 years of history. It has honorably hosted some of the most important people, including King Huan Karlos, George Bush, Willy Brandt, Pertini, and many others. Quality service and national specialties has it given a wide reaching reputation.

Music program: 14-18 and 20-01

Type : Ethno Boem Restaurant

Address : Skadarlija - Skadarska 29

Phone : +381 11 3247501

Email : trisesira@live.com

Website : http://www.stari-grad.rs

Opening hours : 11:00

Ada Safari Belgrade

Ada Safari is a famous ethno restaurant located on the peninsula Ada Ciganlija, the most popular vacation area near Belgrade beach just 4 km from downtown. It is hidden from noise and surrounded by forest, thus creating for each guest a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and far away from the city. This place has a restaurant ''Relax'', Fishing Club, Mini Zoo Garden, Yard and Old Serbia House.

Type : Ethno restoran on the lake

Address : Ada Ciganlija bb

Phone : +381 64 3873060

Email : office@adasafari.co.rs

Website : http://www.adasafari.co.rs

Opening hours : 12:00 to to 20:00

Yachting Club Kej Belgrade

The exclusive offer of Yachting Club Kej is the restaurant with a gorgeous view on the Kalemegdan Fortress and Confluence of two rivers, Sava and Danube. The restaurant offers an incredible pleasure of domestic cuisine, domestic beer and different types of wine in a pleasant environment. Spend your free time with family, friends and business partners in a small peaceful oasis nearby downtown, surrounded by nature.

Type : Boat Restourant

Address : Usce bb Novi Beograd, Right Bank of Danube, between Confluence and Hotel Yugoslavia

Phone : +381 11 3165432

Email : kontakt@klubkej.com

Website : http://www.klubkej.com

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 23:00

Serbian Lodge Belgrade

National Serbian lodge house is located on the bank of the Sava River. The restaurant is decorated in ethno style. We have a national cuisine, rich selection of wines and other drinks and live music performances. From the terrace there is a nice view on the river. We can host up to 500 people.

Type : Ethno Lodge

Address : Savski kej bb, 44 blok, Novi Beograd

Phone : +381 11 3180232

Email : srpska_brvnara@yahoo.com

Website : http://www.srpskabrvnara.rs

Opening hours : 09:00

Daka Belgrade

Placed in the heart of Belgrade, an old rustic house with breezy shade in the garden, Daka restaurant is hidden under the tree tops. Well known as a place for sophisticated gourmand tastes. Our menu offers a wide range of Serbian national and international appetisers including soups, Italian pastas, stewed vegetables, barbeque specialities, deserts and more. Traditional warm interior colours, quality dishes and pleasant staff give a real family atmosphere in restaurant Daka.

Type : Traditional Restaurant

Address : Djure Danicica 4

Phone : +381 11 3341347

Email : restorandaka@gmail.com

Website : http://www.daka2.com

Majik Restaurant/Club/Cafe Belgrade

Majik Restaurant is perfectly designed to help you relax and enjoy the ambiance and delicious food served here. This restaurant appeals to all tastes and senses. Majik is an exclusive restaurant and elite night club. Top domestic DJs choose music from the best new movements. Enjoy a broad selection of fresh, fantasy cocktails and the finest wine that help complete the cosmopolitan spirit of New York, Paris and London. Majik is best for the urban adventurer seeking the ultimate nightlife experience.

Type : exclusive restaurant/elite night club

Address : George Washington St. No. 38a

Phone : +381 (0)11 334 86 90

Email : info@majikcafe.com

Website : http://www.majikcafe.com

Opening hours : 08:00

Jevrem Belgrade

Placed in the heart of Belgrade, Jevrem Belgrade is best suited for all VIPs and for all kinds of happenings. The restaurant consists of three parts: the restaurant - with the unique kitchen in the city, the conference room - for meetings, manifestations, conferences etc. and garden - the most romantic summer garden in Belgrade in the spirit of twentieth century. It has many proper cocktails, presentations, fashion shows etc. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays you can hear the sounds of old, evergreen, pop rock music. Jevrem offers traditional Serbian themed evenings every last weekend of the month.

Type : Serbian tradition

Address : Gospodar Jevremova St. No.36

Phone : +381 (0)11 328 47 46

Email : restoran-jevrem@absolutok.net

Website : http://www.restoran-jevrem.com

Opening hours : 11:00

Royal-knez Belgrade

Restaurant Roya-Knez has probably the best quality for the price, but it still considered to be among the more expensive restaurants in Belgrade. It is situated in the same building as one of the most well-known restaurants in Old Belgrade (Independent Serbia) since the end of the 19th century until the end of World War II. In this restaurant, besides the domestic wine, you can find wine from four continents around the world. The cuisine is inspired by the Mediterranean, and is imaginative yet still traditional, always very nicely presented. Enjoy your stay in Belgrade with style as you visit this restaurant with real tradition!

Open: Sunday - Thursday from 12:00 - 24:00 and on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 - 01:00

Type : Traditional and international

Address : Kneza Sime Markovica St. No. 10

Phone : +381 (0)11 263 15 45

Email : r-knez@eunet.rs

Website : http://www.royalknez.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Your Grand Pleasure Café Belgrade

Belgrade finally has a real coffee shop!

With selected "Grand Pleasure" music guests, enjoy tasting products and feeling the ambiance of this modern concept cafe. The creation of perfect coffee starts with carefully selected beans, full of delicious flavour and pleasant and atractive aromas - a trademark for every coffee at Grand Pleasure Café's menu.

Don't miss a chance to taste the most delicious espresso coffee! Bon cafétit!

Type : Coffee shop

Address : Vasina St. No. 3 tel: 011/26 27 424 Knez Mihailova St. No. 25 tel: 011/26 21 186 Omladinskih brigada St. No. 88 (Airport city) tel: 011/22 88 425

Phone : +381 (0)11/26 27 424

Club People's Belgrade

Club People's in Belgrade is the third installment of this popular club franchise, following two other clubs located in Ibiza and Herceg Novi. The club is primarly designed for people who have great taste and enjoy life. It sits in front of Ada Ciganlija Lake next to a beautiful beach. Here you can relax on sunbeds, swings, lazy bags. You can also enjoy the night life to the early morning hours. Italian specialities are on the menu (pizza and pastas, pancerote, squid, salads etc.). The club is open year-round with 3-5 parties per week. Disco, electro and other club music is played day and night. The best clubbing experiences take place Fridays and Saturdays.

Type : Beach Bar, Restaurant and Club 00-24

Address : Ada Ciganlija Lake, Caffe No. 1, Makish side

Phone : 062/222 119

Email : clubpeoples@gmail.com

Website : http://www.clubpeoples.com

Restaurants in Belgrade