Serbian national cuisine

Places and events that you should visit when it comes to gastronomy

There is many national cuisine restaurants in Serbia where you can find excellent food.

Belgrade has wide variety of restaurants, also you can find them in Novi Sad, Subotica, Niš etc. In every city you are staying there will be at least one good place with national cuisine.

If you are in Belgrade you should visit Skadarlija at all cost - Oldtown bohemian area with quite a few excellent places to eat.

Restaurant "Dva Jelena"(Two deers) is rated as the best restaurant of national cuisine. It is located in Skadarlija, well known for its live music, antique ambiance and excellent food. Prices are fair and visitors are gladly coming back.

If you are staying in Vojvodina you should visit places called “Salaš”, they are offering authentic surroundings and excellent Vojvodina cuisine. In the past Salaš was temporary resting place for villagers that were cultivating lands. They were located in agricultural fields. Today they lost their primarily function and are changed in museum - restaurants. It is aimed to preserve those places, because they are vital for  Serbian culture and tradition.

In addition to restaurants there are  many bars, pubs, taverns, pastry shops and confectioneries that are quite authentic and offer national beverages and delicacies.

If you are visiting Serbia at a time of some gastronomical event, go and visit it without thinking twice.

There are lots of manifestations: Slaninijada, Kupusijada, Paprikijada, Štrudlijada, Vinarijada. That are events that exhibit particular product with sales, tastings, competitions  and good music.

“Putevi vina” are gastronomical tours, that you shouldn't miss at any cost. On these tours visitors are touring known wine areas of the country, wine cellars, tasting wines. Tourists have opportunity to see winemaking process.

 Development of rural tourism is closely related to gastronomy. Staying at villages, in authentic Serbian houses, in addition to enjoyment of nature and authentic Serbian ambient you will have opportunity to traditional Serbian dishes. Village households can offer the most authentic Serbian cuisine. You will be accommodated in such fashion that you will not be able to experience in any of restaurants.