Must-see restaurants in Slovakia

A playground for lovers of sheep's cheese, Salaš Krajinka has not only a modern-rustic restaurant but a booth selling smoky, chewy cheese to be eaten at…

Fusion cuisine is prepared with a nod and a wink by experimental chefs at this 7th-floor restaurant. You may not be able to read your menu amid the sultry…

On a lakeshore perch, Koliba Patria's earthy decor brings nature indoors: lamps are fashioned from cowbells, and a tree appears to burst from its wooden…

Dine within the very walls of Levoča's old town at this outstanding Slovak restaurant. A medley of Slovak and Hungarian influences grace the menu, like…

Seafood, big steaks and vegetarian dishes like mascarpone risotto get artistic treatment in a rustic setting at this antique-laden restaurant and…

With its tongue-in-cheek declaration of independence from Western Slovakia, Republika Východu (Republic of the East) sets a spirited tone. The menu, too,…

Seafood risotto, duck with chocolate-cranberry sauce, herb-crusted pork with beetroot strudel…the flamboyant food at this upscale spot has influences from…

If you can tear your eyes from the motley design elements – Moroccan lamps, neoclassical statues, lofty bookshelves – Divná Pani's massive menu extends…

The 'Blue Star' specialises in regally executed Slovak dishes: venison in cognac, tender lamb shank, and mangalica pork (from woolly pigs) on a silky…

A revelation amid Košice's often doughy food scene, 'Mr Fish' brings inspiration from across Asia and the Mediterranean to its creative preparations of…

The town's freshest, tastiest grills and burgers are heaped onto plates in the industrial-chic confines of this Czech beer hall. Steaks, chops and pork…

Truffled eggs, delicate ravioli, flower-strewn desserts… Vino & Tapas offers an exceptional dining experience in an atmospheric, brick-walled restaurant…

The popularity of this restaurant, tucked into a resort above the eastern edge of Terchová, is best explained by its excellent microbrewery. Hops find…

Overlooking the water's edge, La Marine luxuriates in nautical regalia from ship's wheels to sail-like canvas curtains. The food, meanwhile, leans French …

Borrowing Mediterranean, Slovak and French flavours, the chefs at Bernardov Dvor present everything with artistry, whether it's the excellent pizzas or…

This bohemian spot has schoolroom seating, pretty murals and sweet or savoury crêpes. Choose your preferred type of batter (including gluten-free…

Even the hungriest Goral shepherd would be satisfied by this superb restaurant, with its grilled trout, pork ribs that practically fall off the bone and…

Exposed brick and flowers in glass tumblers set the understated scene at Dobré Bistro, which aims for a menu that's kind to the environment and to its…

A showstopping art-nouveau building hosts Košice's primo see-and-be-seen venue. Brunch options have a gourmet twist (like scrambled quail's eggs and bacon…

Stained-glass windows cast a soft light inside Prašná Bašta, a cosy, low-ceilinged den. Similarly warm and reassuring are full-flavoured courses like…