Must-see restaurants in Skopje

  • Kebapčilnica Destan

    Skopje

    Skopje's best beef kebabs, accompanied by seasoned grilled bread, peppers and a little raw onion, are served at this classic Čaršija place. The terrace is…

  • Nadžak

    Skopje

    It doesn't look like much, but the food at Nadžak is excellent, cheap and always fresh. All sorts of Macedonian specialities are on the menu, from skara …

  • Barik

    Skopje

    An excellent little taverna in Debar Maalo, with a great range of Macedonian specialities – try the veal liver with onion with some red wine or the baked…

  • Pivnica An

    Skopje

    Skopje's Čaršija is still home to a couple of ans – ancient Ottoman inns, similar to desert caravanserai (inns) – and the Kapan An houses this restaurant…

  • Rock Kafana Rustikana

    Skopje

    Just a block from the Ploštad but rocking a decidedly more local vibe, this humble bar-restaurant prides itself on good music, friendly service and simple…

  • Skopski Merak

    Skopje

    This hugely popular place packs locals in with its pretty timber-framed terrace, live music most evenings and huge menu of skara (grilled meat) and other…

  • Kaj Pero

    Skopje

    This neighbourhood favourite in Debar Maalo has tables spilling out onto a leafy street, drawing a crowd of casual diners and drinkers. The menu is…

  • Sushico

    Skopje

    If you fancy a change of palate, this international chain serves a good range of pan-Asian specialities in an elegant setting (that includes the…

  • Kebapčilnica Destan

    Skopje

    Kebapčilnica Destan's other, main restaurant, in Skopje's Čaršija, is more atmospheric and in a better spot for streetside people-watching, but the…

  • Stara Gradska Kuća

    Skopje

    Housed in what the owners claim is the oldest functioning house in North Macedonia (now dwarfed by a new riverfront government building), this traditional…

  • Idadija

    Skopje

    In Debar Maalo's skara (grill) corner, no-frills Idadija has been serving grilled meats to neighbourhood fans for more than 80 years. Get some meat, a…

  • Restaurant Pelister

    Skopje

    This cafe-restaurant is a real local fixture with a prime spot on Skopje's Ploštad and the feel of a Mitteleuropa grand cafe, attracting a diverse crowd…

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