Bratislava Restaurants

  1. Archa

    Chicken sautéed with avocado? This is Slovak cuisine gone international. The interior is designed to look like a ship (an ark), and there are a few tables outside.

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  2. Café Antik

    A mixed gay/lesbian/straight hang-out is Café Antik.

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  3. Divesta diétna jedáleň

    People have been queuing up for the veggie tucker at this central buffet every day for more than 10 years; the staff must be doing something right.

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  4. Kogo

    Of the many spiffy global-food alternatives in the old town, Kogo, for Italian seafood, is among the newest.

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  5. Leberfinger

    Murals of historic Bratislava enliven this house across the river from the old town. Napoleon is supposed to have stopped here. Veal goulash, grilled fish and stuffed aubergine may seem upscale, but the restaurant is entirely family-friendly (kids' menu and playgrounds).

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  6. Malecón

    Of the many spiffy global-food alternatives in the old town, Malecón has the most-praised Latino fare (and mojitos).

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  7. Mýtny domček

    Pictures of old Bratislava decorate the walls of the restaurant in the former toll house on the Old bridge. All the typical grilled and fried meats are on the menu, but there are also meal-sized salads with chicken or tuna.

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  8. Pizza Mizza

    The city's best slice. This modern, multistorey pizzeria is extremely popular, especially with expats, so you may want to book ahead. English is spoken here.

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  9. Prašná Bašta

    Good, reasonable Slovak food with even a few vegetarian options such as risotto with mixed vegetables and cheese. The round-vaulted interior oozes old Bratislava charm. Hopefully the courtyard terrace (under construction at this writing) will reopen soon.

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  10. Reštaurácia Koliba Expo

    Typically a koliba is a rustic restaurant, but an overhaul in 2006 overelegantised the interior (brocade chairs and candlelight). Never mind, you can eat on the wood deck outside among the trees of the city park on Koliba hill.

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  12. Tesco

    The downtown Tesco has a supermarket in the basement and a cafeteria on the 2nd floor, tucked behind the garden department. Food stands surround the department store.

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  13. Traja Mušketieri

    This stylised, up-market version of a medieval tavern comes complete with a poetic menu ('Treacherous Lady de Winter' is a skewered chicken stuffed with Parma ham). The staff excel at courteous service. Reservations recommended.

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  14. U Jakubu

    Point and pay: all the Slovak standards are laid out for you behind the glass at this large self-service restaurant. A soup-and-main menu costs as little as 80Sk.

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  15. U Remeselníka

    This tiny folk-craft-centre café may be the best place in town to have traditional home-style dishes. Little old ladies meet here for a lunch of a halušky for two, a trio of dumplings with sheep's cheese and bacon, with kolbasa (sausage) and cabbage.

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  16. Vega Destination

    Space-age décor complements the artistic presentation of mostly vegetarian meals here. Dishes include tofu sautéed with a red-currant sauce, pastas, risotto and there are even a few choices with meat. No smoking.

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