The best restaurants in Bratislava

A great guide for dining & eating out

There are some great restaurants and interesting locations to eat in Bratislava. There is a food market in the centre of town surrounded by charming restaurants and in the vicinity of the castle you can find the more sophisticated dining establishments for your Slovakia break away. Hradna vinaren is housed in the former Castle stables but don’t worry there is no sign of our four legged friends wandering around anymore. In fact this is one of the best restaurants in the capital. It is renowned for its fabulous Slovak cuisine and the elegant ambience under the huge chandeliers make it an almost regal venue. The terrace also offers beautiful panoramic views of the Old Town. On the winding cobblestoned streets leading up to the castle, you might come across the Blue Star or Modra Hviezda Restaurant. The interior is tasteful and there is also seating available on the terrace, perfect for those warm romantic summer nights. The staff are attentive but not over bearing and the menu (available in English), explains about each dish and where it originates. For a quiet romantic break restaurant, that guarantees delicious food at very reasonable prices, then we suggest you give this place a try on your Slovakia holidays.

Within the city there are a many restaurants that offer traditional Slovak specialities and the specialities of the neighboring countries, too. One can taste Hungarian, Czech and Austrian cooking that influenced the original Slovak cooking. Slovenska restaurant is located near the Opera House and is the best place in town to sample traditional Slovak cuisine. There are a great variety of regional specialities and the live traditional Slovak music adds to the pleasant atmosphere. Interestingly, the Slovenska restaurant team won three bronze medals at the ‘Culinary Olympics’ in Germany in October 2004. It’s an essential top Bratislava short breaks table to try and dine, we’ll be happy to make table reservations for your stay in Slovakia. Another must-dine, is the ‘Brit’ restaurant. Although the name sounds like it will be catering for Bratislava stag dos, it is actually a local Slovakian restaurant with a phenomenal menu presenting a wide variety of tasty dishes. We highly recommend to our clients to try this on their holidays. Located opposite to the Hotel Danube on the corner is the lovely authentic Slovak restaurant ‘Korso’ and is respected for its good prices and excellent service and high quality food. It’s a very popular place to dine, so to avoid disappointment on your citybreaks, you should reserve a table. Book a fantastic bargain getaway with the Slovakian travel specialists.

Peoples lounge Restaurant successfully occupies an important place in the locals hearts and is situated in one of the best locations in the downtown area. It faces the Carlton Hotel, the Bratislava Opera House and the Hviezdoslav Square. The two part organization of its interior is both friendly and sophisticated. It merges two new trends in Bratislava like 'culinary pleasure' and 'the cocktail crème de la crème. The restaurant clientele is a mixture of Slovakia city break tourists, local celebrities and young successful people that enjoy sharing the same common pleasures, of good food and drink. The new vegetarian restaurant Elixir 14 is located on Stefanikova Street, between the old town centre and the Main Train Station. In a relaxed friendly atmosphere one can enjoy vegetarian and vegan specialities, low-calorie dishes, as well as local dishes. Be good to yourselves and dine at Elixir 14, we recommend this restaurant as a top table for your Slovakia city breaks. Divesta is a Vegetarian buffet style café and is quite like a canteen inside but recommended by the ‘lets go’ guide for budget travelling. Next door there is a diet café apparently accommodating for special diets and is located on one of the main streets from the square.

The Paparazzi restaurant & cocktail bar is situated right in the centre of the capital, in a Neo-classical building from the 19th century that is simultaneously the seat of the oldest bank. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and creates a sophisticated atmosphere. It’s refined and elegant, perfect for those romantic break evenings out. In case you come too earlier, there is a very good cocktail bar in the restaurant, which will get you in the right mood for the coming food delights while a table is being prepared. Le Monde Restaurant and Bar is nestled in the core of Bratislava's landmark pedestrian quarter, beneath the pristine Castle and among the Slovak capital's embassy headquarters. Epitomizing Bratislava's cultural crossroads between Austria and Hungary, Le Monde offers its guests a global sampling of cuisine. Just as the name foretells, Le Monde presents a world of culinary creation in its serene, minimalist dining room, genial amber cocktail lounge and outside garden area, perfect for people watching. We certainly recommend an evening here to coincide with your short Bratislava breaks holidays. However do not let its understated elegance mislead you. The menu showcases intricate dishes spanning Scandinavian, Mediterranean, Asian and Bohemian fare, where New -World Fusion cuisine and Old -World sophistication merge into a gastronomic journey. Celebrities that have dined here include: Gene Hackman, Judd Law and David Schwimmer. Vamos Travel highly recommends this restaurant for adding some genuine class to your weekend break and we’ll be more than delighted to reserve you a table at Le Monde.

The Ludwig Restaurant is situated in the heart of the capital on one of the most busiest streets of the old city. The restaurant is located in one of the cities oldest buildings but the interior is modern and makes for a very comfortable evening. The cuisine is French and the menu is extraordinary, the service is observant and there is an extensive wine selection. This restaurant will definitely make a good impression on you, if you chose to dine there. We suggest booking a table for your luxury break stay.

If you’re searching for something Oriental or spicey, then you’ll be pleased to know that there are a wonderful selection of Chinese, Japanese and Indian restuarnts to choose from. For clients that are lovers of Japanese cuisine, we would suggest you book a table at the Tokyo Sushi Bar and restaurant. It’s an intimate restaurant, with both a sushi and Thai menu. Kikaku Sushi Bar was one of the original Sushi restaurants to open in Bratislava and is in very close proximity to the Slovak National Theatre. The best Chinese restaurants to try on your short break holiday in Bratislava are Palatin on Laurinska, Jasmin on Zidovska and Shanghai at the Hotel Astra on Prievozska. Chinese restaurants are a popular choice amongst stag parties coming to Bratislava. If you are a large all male party, then talk to the management of the restaurant to see if they will take your group booking. Indian restaurant Krishna is located in the centre on Bulharska ulica. It is very close to the Avion Shopping Centre and was the first Indian restaurant to really offer authentic Tandoori specialities. For a cheap and tasty vegan Indian cuisine visit Govinda restaurant at Obchodna street and we also recommend Mahardza, which is found on Borik hill above the castle. Stag do’s in Bratislava are a common scene in the Indian restaurants, so ask the management about there group policies to avoid disppointment. U Filipa is a quality place to dine out. Quite small in side but also has another larger space for larger parties and big bookings. Outside there are two places to sit, one in a small attractive courtyard and the other outside in a small square. This place is highly recommended; even some of the Slovak governmental officials dine here. Prices are reasonable for the choices available and you couldn’t ask for a better location in the main town square.

Caribics fish restaurant is located on the other side of the road to the Danube. Very nice interior with a nautical theme running throughout. For an amazing panoramic view of the city, then reserve a table at the Veza, T.V Tower. In fine weather conditions, it is possible to view Austria, Hungary and Czech Republic. The TV Tower is 200 metres high and the rotating floor in the restaurant is an extra attraction, allowing dinners to view the capital throughout 360 ° whilst sitting and enjoying a meal or a drink. The rotating restaurant can be a bit too much for people with unsettled heads or stomachs. So for those on a Bratislava stag do, you might want to give this one a miss! The Italian cuisine is known to be not only one of the most delicious world cuisines but undoubtedly also one of the most popular ones. Our Slovakia city break guests will always be happy to know that Italian food is well represented here, with plenty of excellent places to choose from. Hotel Marrol's restaurant Messina has a light and delightful atmosphere. The beautiful surroundings, impeccable service and attention to the smallest detail will make your dining, reception or banquet an unforgettable experience. Messina is undoubtedly a holiday must dine. There are many pizzeria’s throughout Bratislava, but in short here are some that we’d recommend: Pizza Mizza, La Mama, La Trattoria, Black Rose and Primo Piano. Contact the Slovakia holidays travel specialist about dining in Bratislava and about our summer city breaks deals. Enjoy our passionate and professional services.