Dress sharp, sip slowly, savor boldly
Awarded its first Michelin Star in 2025, this riverside restaurant champions local, biodynamic produce—some grown in its own garden. It artfully blends Serbian ingredients with modern French and Italian techniques.
Try: Ribeye with foie gras, fish carpaccio, smoked celery soup, or the signature lamb triptych.
📍 Location: Kosančićev Venac 29, Belgrade Langouste Michelin Star
It is a national restaurant, offering traditional Serbian dishes prepared with modern techniques. Many ingredients come from the restaurant’s own farm in the Homolje Mountains, ensuring fresh, authentic flavors. Recognized by the Michelin Guide as a recommended restaurant, Bela Reka combines tradition with elegance.
Try: Lamb cooked under sač; roasted meats and grilled specialties; homemade bread and pastries; sheep cheese from their own farm.
📍 Location: Tošin Bunar 179, Novi Beograd Bela Reka Restaurant
An iconic Belgrade Michelin selected restaurant with a legacy since 1946, blending traditional Serbian flavors with refined French influences.
Try: Crispy warm lamb pie with fermented vegetables and quince cheese, or glazed mangulitza ribs.
📍 Location: Francuska 7, Belgrade Klub Knjizevnjika
A fine dining restaurant known for seasonal dishes and artistic presentation using fresh, local ingredients. Recommended by the Michelin Guide since 2022.
Try: Slow-cooked goose, sea bass with plum dumplings, and miso-mango cake.
Bar: Enjoy a seamless transition from dining to drinks at the in-house bar and the connected BitefArtCafe.
📍 Location: Mitropolita Petra 8, Belgrade Enso Fine Dining
Ofering a refined international cuisine experience with an emphasis on premium steaks and creative cocktails. Guests enjoy a sophisticated rooftop vibe with soft background music and 360-degree panoramic views of Belgrade, including the Church of St. Mark.
Try: Gourmet steaks, tasting menus, and signature cocktails.
📍 Location: Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 69, Belgrade The Tewnty Two Rooftop
Century landmark building, offering innovative Serbian cuisine with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Specializes in exclusive tasting menus paired with an extensive wine list, live jazz on weekends, and an elegant, historic atmosphere.
Try: Roasted Pirot pepper with young cheese cream and meadow honey, slow-cooked pork leg smoked on beech wood, lamb slow-roasted in kajmak.
📍 Location: Geozavod building, Belgrade Old Town Salon 1905
Delicious food, inviting vibes, fast, fun, and full of flavor
Specializes in around 20 creative risotto options, including black royal rice (also called “forbidden rice” in ancient China, historically reserved for emperors). Risottos are paired with salmon, various meats, or seasonal ingredients for a refined and flavorful experience.
Try: Nera risotto with black royal rice and salmon.
📍 Location: Katanićeva 18, Vračar, Belgrade (across the Temple of Saint Sava)
A stylish vinyl izakaya and cocktail bar inside a 20th-century Dorćol mansion. Inspired by Japan’s listening bars, it blends gastronomy, mixology, and high-fidelity sound in perfect harmony. Asian street flavors meet modern Belgrade energy in an open-kitchen setting — a hotspot for foodies, creatives, and music lovers.
Try: Signature ramen with rich broth and handmade noodles; crispy gyoza; small izakaya plates; bao buns; and elegant cocktails crafted with sake, yuzu, and matcha.
📍 Location: Dobračina 29, Dorćol, Belgrade
Run by a professional chef who previously cooked for the U.S. ambassador, Giovanni's Pizzeria is a family-owned gem in Belgrade. Known for its 48-hour Neapolitan-style dough and high-quality ingredients, it’s consistently busy with locals and visitors alike.
Try: Signature pizza with truffles from Šumadija and pumpkin; tomato soup; classic tiramisu.
📍 Location: Ulica Gračanička 11, Belgrade
Specializes in authentic Texas-style barbecue, with meats slow-smoked for up to 16 hours using beechwood for a clean, flavorful smoke. Key offerings include smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, pork belly, turkey breast, and burgers, all served with house-made BBQ sauces, coleslaw, and fresh bread. Founded by pitmasters Marko Karas and Marin Rudić, the restaurant is praised for its tender, flavorful meats and passionate craftsmanship.
Try: Smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, and house-made burgers.
📍 Location: Gastrošor, Žorža Klemansoa 29a, Belgrade
Vibrant tapas & cocktail bar inspired by Frida Kahlo, offering a fusion of Mexican-Mediterranean flavors, small plates for sharing, and a lively riverside setting.
Try: Salmon ceviche with nachos, house chorizo “Frida Chorizo de la Casa”, and Diego’s pancakes.
📍 Location: Karađorđeva 2-4, Beton Hala, Belgrade
Part of the famous Walter chain, this restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Sarajevo-style ćevapi made from 100% beef and grilled to perfection. The menu also features pljeskavica, sudžuk, ramstek, and veal liver, along with homemade kajmak, ajvar, and somun bread. Traditional desserts like tufahija, baklava, and urmašice complete the experience.
📍 Location: Strahinjića Bana 57, Dorćol, Belgrade
A dazzling fusion of fine dining, live cabaret, and nightlife in the heart of Belgrade’s Beton Hala, overlooking the Sava River. Expect a Parisian-inspired atmosphere, spectacular performances, and a menu that blends French elegance with modern Asian flavors — from sushi to premium steaks.
📍 Location: Karađorđeva 2–4, Belgrade Lafayette Belgrade
For breakfast, go to Smokvica in Vračar. For burek, go to Trpković Bakery in Nemanjina. For a coffee with style, go to Masion Boho in Vračar. For Michelin recognized traditional Serbian dishes, go to Bela Reka in Novi Beograd. For Michelin–rcognized fine dining with city views, go to The Twenty Two in Metropol Palace Hotel. For the best ćevapi, go to Walter Sarajevski Ćevap in Dorcol. For authentic Texas–style barbecue, go to In Smoke We Trust in Gastrošor. For Neapolitan pizza, Artisan way, go to Giovanni’s Pizzeria in Gračanička. For ramen and Asian small plates, go to KISSA10 in Dorćol. For atmosphere, cocktails, and casual Mexican–inspired dining, go to Cantina da Frida in Belgrade city center. For dessert, go to Ferdinand Knedle in Belgrade city center. For the best ice cream, go to Black Sheep in Dorćol. For the signature Moskva šnit cake, go to Hotel Moskva in Terazije. For rooftop cocktails, go to SkyLounge, The View Rooftop, or Mama Shelter Rooftop . For an unforgettable dinner show with live music and dancing, go to Lafayette Cuisine Cabaret Club in the city center.