Restaurants in Bratislava

The historical streets of the Old Town Bratislava are lined with variety of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes. Whether you wish to try some of the local specialties or you feel like having some of the trendiest gourmet meals, you can definitely find a place to please you in Bratislava.

If you decide to try the hearty Slovak cuisine, Prasna Basta Restaurant on Zamocnika 11 often packed with locals, Slovenska Restauracia on Hviezdoslavovo namestie 20 (quite pricey) and especially the recommended Gazdovsky Dvor Restaurant of the Perugia Hotel on Zelena street might be the places for you. Also the Modra Hviezda restaurant in one of the cobbled little streets under the Bratislava Castle - the Beblaveho 14 - offers a nice menu of traditional slovak and pressburg dishes with a short description explaining where they originate.
A traditional Slovak dinner should start and sometimes also end with a truly Slovak aperitif. Have a shot of Borovicka, the traditional juniper brendy. As for the soup try Kapustnica, the heavy cabbage soup with pieces of smoked sausage and mushrooms. As the main course, go for Bryndzove Halusky, considered to be the Slovak national meal. It is Gnocchi-style potato dumplings topped with sheep cheese called bryndza and pieces of fried bacon. Also do not forget to try some of the delicious wines from southern Slovakia.
To experience the original pressburg cuisine you can visit the Presburg (Michalska 4) restaurant in the Old Town or the famous Leberfinger restaurant across the river in the "Sad Janka Krala" park. The traditional pressburg cuisine was influenced by the neighbouring countries - Austrian, Hungarian and Czech cooking.

Unless you fall in love with the Slovak cuisine, you might also want to check some of the Bratislava ethnic restaurants.

Italian:
L'Osteria - highly recommended, recently opened restaurant located in one of the courtyards on Michalska 9, they offer daily menu prepared of quality fresh ingrediences.
Pizza Mizza - a very popular restaurant offering the largest pizza in town and other specialties of the italian cuisine. Reservations are recommended.
Paparazzi Ristorante - the trendy and popular restaurant and lounge on Laurinska 1 with the statue of the paparazzi around the corner.
Al Dente - located on Hodzovo namestie 3 in the building of the Tatracentrum, across the street from the Presidential Palace.
San Marten - on Panska 33 offers fresh home-made pasta and great steaks.
Au Cafe - located on Tyrsovo nabrezie in a pleasant surrounding of the park across the river from the Old Town.

Spanish tapas:
Tapas Bar - on Laurinska 3.
Rambla - on Michalska 9.

Cuban:
Casa del Havana - on Michalska street right under the Michael's Gate Tower.
Malecon - on Namestie Ludovita Stura 4.

Mexican:
Taco Rey - the new fast-food style restaurant on Palackeho 4 (next to the Reduta concert hall) offering burritos, tacos, nachos, salads and soups made of fresh ingredients.
Hacienda Mexicana - on Sedlarska 6.

Indian:
Krishna Restaurant - located on Nabrezie arm. gen. L. Svobodu on the anchored Marina Botel, offers authentic indian dishes made of original ingredients impored from India and prepared in an original tandoori oven.
Govinda Restaurant - on Obchodna 30.
Ashoka Restaurant - on Zivnostenska 2.

Sushi:
Tokyo Sushi Bar - the popular restaurant on Strakova street.
Kikaku Sushi Bar - on Gorkeho 6 behind the Opera House.
Mercedes Cafe - bar and sushi restaurant on Rigeleho 1.
Sushi Plus - offers a great location on the Main Square - Hlavne namestie 8.

Steaks:
El Gaucho - on Hviezdoslavovo namestie, argentinian steakhouse popular among locals.
Upside Down Steak & Whisky House - stylish steak house on Laurinska 4.
Primi - on Michalska 19.

International:
Primi - on Michalska 19 offers the largest terrace with a grill in the pedestrian Old Town, right under the Michael's Gate Tower.
Kogo - variety of fish and seafood, homemade pasta, steaks and salads in lovely settings of a terrace located on the lively and "green" square - Hviezdoslavovo namestie 21.
Medusa - european nouvelle cuisine with asian influence, Michalska 21.
La Scala - international cuisine and pizza, located on Gorkeho 11, a few steps from the Opera House.

Top-class restaurants for business meetings or special occasion:
Le Monde - on the corner of Hviezdoslavovo namestie and Rybarska brana just a few steps to the Opera House.
Camouflage - Venturska 1.
Flowers Restaurant & Wine Bar - Venturska 1.
Due Amici - Venturska 7.
Kogo - mediterranean restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo namestie 21.
French Restaurant - restaurant of the Hotel Devin on Riecna 4.

Pubs:
Potrefena Husa - czech Staropramen concept restaurant popular with students on Safarikovo namestie 7.
Kristian Beer Pub - in the pedestrian Old Town on Michalska 10 serves the best beer in town.
Dubliner Irish Pub - on Sedlarska 6, rather pricey, usually packed with british tourists.
Prazdroj - czech pub on Mostova 8, a few steps from the Reduta concert hall and Carlton Hotel.
Slovak Pub - on Obchodna 62, favoured by students, it features 14 rooms with a different theme.

Sandwiches & Bagels:
Bagel & Coffe - has shops on the Hlavne namestie 8 (Main Square),Obchodna 10 and on Sturova 13. They serve fresh bagels, salads, soups, home-made cookies and cakes and fresh-roast coffee.
Coffe & Co - serves coffe, bagels and sandwiches, has several shops around the Old Town that can not be missed.
Cafe Cafe - located on the corner of Venturska 2, serves nice sandwiches and salads.

Cafes:
Cafe Mayer - the famous traditional viennois-style cafe on the Hlavne namestie (Main Square).
Cafe Roland - also on the Hlavne namestie, offers seating with great views of the lively Main Square.
Cokoladovna pod Michalom - no one should miss this hidden little chocolate house on Michalska 6 offering the best hot chocolate in town.