Bratislava, Slovakia — Food and Dining
Restaurants in Bratislava, Slovakia
Restaurants
Expensive
PaparazziCocktailBarandRestaurant
One of the city's most popular upmarket places is set in a smartly modernized 19th-century building and famed for its superb northern Italian fare, including charcoal grilled steaks - don't miss the spinach with ricotta.
Laurinská 1
Tel: (02) 5464 7971.
Website: www.paparazzi.sk
SlovenskáReštaurácia
This restaurant serves Slovak traditional cuisine raised to gourmet standards, offering a 'stroll through Slovak gastronomy' - a five-course meal of traditional Slovak favorites such as smoked trout, garlic soup and goose liver with apples.
Hviezdoslavovo námestie 20
Tel: (02) 5443 4883.
Website: www.slovrest.com
Moderate
Prašná Bašta
Enjoy traditional Slovak cuisine in this cosy 16th-century underground bastion, once part of the city fortifications; there is a garden at the back and occasional live music.
Zámočnícka 11
Tel: (02) 5443 4957.
Website: www.prasnabasta.sk
Roland Restaurant and Café
Carnivore's heaven - the house specialty is the Brazilian barbecue (churrascaria de rodizio), an all-you-can-eat special of grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish and fruits (pineapple and others) for a fixed price, Italian grappa on the drinks list.
Hlavné námestie 5
Tel: (02) 5443 1372.
Website: www.rolandcaffe.sk
Tempus Fugit
Set in a tastefully restored vaulted 15th-century building, this high-quality Anglo-Slovak collaboration serves excellent international and regional cuisine.
Sedlárska 5
Tel: (02) 5441 4357.
Website: www.tempusfugit.sk
Cheap
The Slovak Pub
This amazing 11-room pub just outside the Old Town may resemble a Slovak theme park but everything is real. Here you'll find the best value drinks and food and a much more authentic local atmosphere than anywhere in the Old Town.
Obchodná 62
Tel: (02) 5292 6367.
Website: www.slovakpub.sk
Umag
This is the place to head for those after a decent slice of pizza or a filling meal on a budget. Cheap and cheerful, this Croatian-run pizzeria seldom disappoints.
ilinská 2
Tel: (02) 5249 2830.
Nightlife
The Old Town buzzes with modern cocktail lounges, music bars and cafés but it's increasingly difficult to find traditional Slovak places.
Bars
Café De Zwaan
In the heart of the Old Town, Café De Zwaan is a genuine Belgian beer café with a spectacular selection, strategically located next to the EU's representative office in Bratislava.
Panská 7
Tel: (02) 5441 9166.
Website: www.dezwaan.sk
Medusa
Medusa is a cocktail lounge for the smart set, in the Old Town.
Michalská 21
Tel: (02) 5464 7344.
Website: www.medusarestaurant.sk
The Slovak Pub
The best place for a drink in Bratislava is in the cavernous Slovak Pub.
Obchodná 62
Tel: (02) 5292 6367.
Website: www.slovakpub.sk
Clubs
Cirkus Barok
The most packed club is Cirkus Barok, on a three-level barge on the Danube. Cirkus Barok is all about entertainment and regularly hosts theme parties (including ‘Erotic Parties'), drinks promotions, happy hours and live performances.
Rázusovo nábreie 2
Tel: (02) 5464 2091.
UFO
Set high on the Nový Most bridge above the Danube, UFO is a small über-stylish international-Slovak restaurant and nightclub with fantastic views. A great experience, albeit expensive.
Nový Most
Tel: (02) 6252 0300.
Website: www.paparazzi.sk
Live Music
Nu SpiritBar & Lounge
Nu Spirit is the best place in town for DJs and regular live music, varying from drum ‘n' bass to jazz, funk, Brazilian and so on.
Medená 16
Tel: 905 865 566.
Website: www.nuspirit.sk
