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Best Restaurants in Bratislava – A Foodie’s Guide

by Natalie | Published on Nov 27, 2021 | Last updated Nov 27, 2021 | Blog, Slovakia Travel

Looking for the best restaurants in Bratislava? Here is the perfect Bratislava restaurant guide for foodies.

Bratislava is the trendy capital of Slovakia. Because it’s a capital city, there are loads of good food options all around.

In this Bratislava Restaurant Guide, we’ll be diving into everything from traditional Slovak restaurants, street food, coffee shops, and more.

Planning your trip to Bratislava? Check out my post on the Best Things to do in Bratislava Slovakia

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Best Restaurants in Bratislava Slovakia

Traditional Food

Slovak Pub – The most popular restaurant in Bratislava for traditional Slovak food. Slovak Pub is located in the heart of the city and is famous for its unique interior and garlic soup.

FlagShip – Similar to Slovak Pub as it shares the same owner, but is slightly different in style and variety. Much like its sister restaurant, it has a unique interior as it’s located in an old ornate theater. Flagship is known for its halušky, sweet dumplings, and house-brewed beers.

Zylinder – Another great option for traditional food in Bratislava with an emphasis on Austrian-Hungarian empire-inspired dishes.

Breakfast

Rannô Ptáča – A way underrated breakfast spot in Bratislava. This was some of the best breakfast I’ve had in Europe. It reminded me of a classic American breakfast back home.

Urban House – A hipster breakfast spot in the center of the old town. Known for its pancakes and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.

Mondieu – One of the most popular but also most expensive and touristy breakfast spots in Bratislava.

Coffee

Black. – A simple concept with big flavors. This hipster coffee shop is one of my personal favorite spots for a steaming cup of joe.

Sweet Beans – A cute and quiet family-owned coffee shop in the center of the city.

Coffein Specialty – Light and airy coffee shop that is great for working on your laptop. Also serves brunch.

Quick Bites & Street Food

Grizzly Tacos – Tasty street tacos offering meat and vegetarian options. The guacamole is fantastic.

Quinsboro – Classic tasty burger joint located right in the center.

Foodstock – Delicious blend of Asian and vegetarian dishes.

Slovak Food to Trry

Halušky – Soft noodles or dumplings with creamy sheep cheese and topped with fried bacon.

Cabbage Soup (Kapustnica) – Traditional Slovak soup made with sauerkraut, smoked ham hock, sausage, mushrooms, and spices.

Potato Pancakes (Zemiakové Placky) – Shallow fried pancakes made out of potato.

Kofola – Slovak coca-cola.

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The Best Things to do in Bratislava Slovakia

by Natalie | Published on Nov 13, 2021 | Last updated Mar 20, 2022 | Blog, Slovakia Travel

This post is all about the best things to do in Bratislava Slovakia.

Bratislava is the gorgeous capital city of Slovakia. It sets along the Danube River between the borders of Austria and Hungary. The famous Old Town is filled with adorable coffee shops and bars. Bratislava is definitely worth a visit!

When to Visit Bratislava

Fall and Spring are the best time of year to visit. During these seasons, Bratislava’s temperature is comfortable and it’s not as crowded as summertime.

How Long to Stay

Bratislava is very small, and you can see everything in one day. However, I recommend staying 2-3 days to really soak in everything the city has to offer.

What to Wear

Dressing for Bratislava is easy! A maxi dress with fall tones would be perfect to match the cobblestone streets and historic architecture.

Be sure to bring a good pair of sneakers for hikes and walking tours.

Hotels in Bratislava

$$$ – Marrol’s Boutique Hotel

$$ – Loft Hotel

$ – Safestay Hostel

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The Best Things to do in Bratislava

1. Take a Free Walking Tour

In only a few hours, you will see most of the highlights and learn the history of the city. Don’t forget to tip your tour guide!

2. Explore the Bratislava Castle

You can’t miss the iconic Bratislava Castle. Admire the castle from the outside or inside with a guided tour.

Click here for more info on touring the Bratislava castle.

3. Explore Old Town Bratislava

The charming old town is one of the city’s famous features. With its gothic and baroque style architecture and cobblestone streets, it looks straight out of a fairytale.

4. UFO Tower

The UFO tower is a clear statement piece of the city. Officially known as the Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising). For 7.50 euros, you can take an elevator to the top for a viewpoint.

5. Devin Castle

The second castle of Bratislava is located in the suburbs of Devin. Just a 30-minute ride from the bus station, you can reach the historic walls of Devin Castle.

6. Eat Traditional Slovak Food

Try traditional Slovak food like Halušky, Cabbage Soup, or Potato Pancakes. The best traditional food in the city is at Slovak Pub or Flagship.

Check out my ultimate foodie guide to Bratislava.

7. Go Statue Spotting

The city is known for its friendly statues around the city. Many of them are tied to legends, where if you rub a certain part of the statue, you’ll have good luck!