Guidebook for Belgrade with an accent to the neighborhood
Drinks, Coffee & Nightlife
Cafes are all over the place in Belgrade with Dorcol being one of the two neighborhoods being in front of the others. Different choices all through a day and week.
Local cafe with an authentic interior, since 1994 under the same owner. A place with a lot of character that cares about the quality of music. Backgammon is played often on the boards of the house. Avantura is its official name but everybody calls it Krojač (Tailor) as the owner's father had his tailor workshop here for decades.
Авантура
12 VenizelosovaLocal cafe with an authentic interior, since 1994 under the same owner. A place with a lot of character that cares about the quality of music. Backgammon is played often on the boards of the house. Avantura is its official name but everybody calls it Krojač (Tailor) as the owner's father had his tailor workshop here for decades.
This bar is next to the Botanical garden so is my favorite place during the warm months. If you are into smokey r'n'r place this can be night out you will like. $
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Idiott Bar
13 DalmatinskaThis bar is next to the Botanical garden so is my favorite place during the warm months. If you are into smokey r'n'r place this can be night out you will like. $
Nice street patio outdoor sitting during the warm months. They have just good coffee. Very crowded in the summer evenings with disco, house, etc. Fireplace inside. $$
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Đura Cafe Bar
62 VenizelosovaNice street patio outdoor sitting during the warm months. They have just good coffee. Very crowded in the summer evenings with disco, house, etc. Fireplace inside. $$
Just like Bar Central, this cocktail bar is run by dedicated and passionate cocktail masters. Compared to the nearby Central this place has a bit more intimate ambiance. No outdoor seating. $$$
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Druid bar
1 Cincar JankovaJust like Bar Central, this cocktail bar is run by dedicated and passionate cocktail masters. Compared to the nearby Central this place has a bit more intimate ambiance. No outdoor seating. $$$
Wide range of cocktails made by passionate professionals. Some are successful competing barmen, still caring about the good, friendly service. No outdoor seating. $$$.
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Bar Central
59 Kralja PetraWide range of cocktails made by passionate professionals. Some are successful competing barmen, still caring about the good, friendly service. No outdoor seating. $$$.
If you did any research on Belgrade attractions, Skadarlija would be among the first things you learned of. Old traditional national cuisine restaurants with live acoustic music. $$$
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Skadarlija
24 SkadarskaIf you did any research on Belgrade attractions, Skadarlija would be among the first things you learned of. Old traditional national cuisine restaurants with live acoustic music. $$$
My favorite place. Just as good a choice of coffee as in Koffein, if not better, but with a more neighborhood atmosphere. It is run by friendly spouses that will serve you as well. The coffee you will find in the apartment is from here.
They offer a good homemade carrot cake, craft beer, gin artisanal tonic, and prosecco. Just across the Botanical garden.
Pržionica kafe Kafograf
81 Bulevar despota StefanaMy favorite place. Just as good a choice of coffee as in Koffein, if not better, but with a more neighborhood atmosphere. It is run by friendly spouses that will serve you as well. The coffee you will find in the apartment is from here.
They offer a good homemade carrot cake, craft beer, gin artisanal tonic, and prosecco. Just across the Botanical garden.
Several different really good tastes of coffee if you are a fan. Ethiopia, Colombia, etc. They do all espresso variants including coretto, french press, fredos. Nice sandwich and cookies. $$
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Koffein
65 Cara DušanaSeveral different really good tastes of coffee if you are a fan. Ethiopia, Colombia, etc. They do all espresso variants including coretto, french press, fredos. Nice sandwich and cookies. $$
Food Scene
I believe a good restaurant is about fresh food, decent and not intrusive service. A restaurant should be aware what they can offer and it still can be a great place even if it is a slice of pizza or a sandwich you are having while standing. Creative cooking, premium service are things that I highly respect. Still they must not forget the basic reason why are they there. To feed, to make the guest feel like home, to offer service effective and smooth and that creativity cannot make tastes that do not go well together suddenly a perfect match.
Fine dining restaurant with a good selection of wines. Modernist cuisine with mostly Balkan ingredients. Michelin recommended since 2022. $$$$
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Xома
4 Senjanina IveFine dining restaurant with a good selection of wines. Modernist cuisine with mostly Balkan ingredients. Michelin recommended since 2022. $$$$
Picerija Kli Kli
2 VenizelosovaCheap, fresh, pizza slice. $
Short and carefully curated menu, good choice of wine, minimal and very pleasant interior, perfect service. Beautiful garden seating. $$$
JaM
25-27 Knez-MiletinaShort and carefully curated menu, good choice of wine, minimal and very pleasant interior, perfect service. Beautiful garden seating. $$$
Balkan cuisine can be too meaty for many but this is the place where you can try many traditional dishes in the traditional form. Their special is smoked pork ribs on sauerkraut. Reservations recommended. $$
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Old Hercegovina
36 CarigradskaBalkan cuisine can be too meaty for many but this is the place where you can try many traditional dishes in the traditional form. Their special is smoked pork ribs on sauerkraut. Reservations recommended. $$
Vietnamese restaurant in the city center. I recommend it for small starters and craft beer. Children's menu options and a non-smoking room. Outdoor seating. $$$
http://istokrestoran.com/#meni
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Restoran ISTOK
50 Gospodar-JevremovaVietnamese restaurant in the city center. I recommend it for small starters and craft beer. Children's menu options and a non-smoking room. Outdoor seating. $$$
http://istokrestoran.com/#meni
Good pizza from a brick oven. A bit more expensive than Kli-Kli but of better quality as well. Very pleasant terrace. They do their own delivery. Craft and industrial beers, and a few of the most popular cocktails. $$
https://pizzabotako.rs/en/
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Botako
8 ŠantićevaGood pizza from a brick oven. A bit more expensive than Kli-Kli but of better quality as well. Very pleasant terrace. They do their own delivery. Craft and industrial beers, and a few of the most popular cocktails. $$
https://pizzabotako.rs/en/
Great burgers and craft beer. Just next to Kalemegdan park and the fortress. Besides burgers, pulled pork belly, and meat steak sandwiches. Reservations are highly recommended. Nice outdoor seating. $$
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Fat Boys Food co.
3 Strahinjića BanaGreat burgers and craft beer. Just next to Kalemegdan park and the fortress. Besides burgers, pulled pork belly, and meat steak sandwiches. Reservations are highly recommended. Nice outdoor seating. $$
Simple but great cookies. They also do American pies that are crispy outside and full of fruit filling. They deserve to be in the Artisan category as well. $$
They don't have an English version of the website but you can find their menu with photos on the Wolt app.
https://wolt.com/en/srb/belgrade/restaurant/ispeci-pa-reci
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Ispeci pa reci
34 Gundulićev venacSimple but great cookies. They also do American pies that are crispy outside and full of fruit filling. They deserve to be in the Artisan category as well. $$
They don't have an English version of the website but you can find their menu with photos on the Wolt app.
https://wolt.com/en/srb/belgrade/restaurant/ispeci-pa-reci
Various cookies and cakes are made on the spot. The calming ambiance and good coffee. Macaroons, eclairs, lemon tart, etc. Few good breakfast options as well, and fresh fruit smoothies. $$$
Fini
Svetozara MiletićaVarious cookies and cakes are made on the spot. The calming ambiance and good coffee. Macaroons, eclairs, lemon tart, etc. Few good breakfast options as well, and fresh fruit smoothies. $$$
Vegan, raw, sugar-low but comfort sweets as well. Made by them with local and fresh ingredients. Šuma is the local word for forest. $$
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Poslastičarnica Šuma
22a SiminaVegan, raw, sugar-low but comfort sweets as well. Made by them with local and fresh ingredients. Šuma is the local word for forest. $$
A 20-seat bistro with a great menu based on Balkan cuisine improved with local ingredients and the creativity of the chef who is the owner at the same time. He likes to make the main dishes a bit sweeter by adding different jams and fruits. I highly recommend their breakfast. Michelin recommended since 2022 for the price-to-quality ratio. $$$
8 recommandé par les habitants
Iva New Balkan Cuisine
11 Kneginje LjubiceA 20-seat bistro with a great menu based on Balkan cuisine improved with local ingredients and the creativity of the chef who is the owner at the same time. He likes to make the main dishes a bit sweeter by adding different jams and fruits. I highly recommend their breakfast. Michelin recommended since 2022 for the price-to-quality ratio. $$$
Mochi and tea bar ran by ladies only team with the friendliest Nahoko as the lady-in-charge.
Wagokoro
10 CarigradskaMochi and tea bar ran by ladies only team with the friendliest Nahoko as the lady-in-charge.
Casual ambiance with a retro Japanese video game console. The chef is the owner, which is always promising. No outdoor seating. $$
Bad Sushi
11 ŠafarikovaCasual ambiance with a retro Japanese video game console. The chef is the owner, which is always promising. No outdoor seating. $$
Thoughtfully assembled vegetarian menu with very friendly service. Beautiful terrace during the warmer months. Make a reservation. $$$
https://www.instagram.com/radost_fina_kuhinjica/?hl=en
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Radost Fina Kuhinjica
3 PariskaThoughtfully assembled vegetarian menu with very friendly service. Beautiful terrace during the warmer months. Make a reservation. $$$
https://www.instagram.com/radost_fina_kuhinjica/?hl=en
Premium sweets and a few fresh breakfast options. The chef studied at a prestigious school in London and worked there for years. $$$
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Mandarina Cake Shop
16 GračaničkaPremium sweets and a few fresh breakfast options. The chef studied at a prestigious school in London and worked there for years. $$$
Moritz Eis
9 Vuka KaradžićaJust perfect artisanal ice cream.
And one more perfect artisanal ice cream.
https://www.crnaovca.rs/www/en/
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Crna ovca
58 Kralja PetraAnd one more perfect artisanal ice cream.
https://www.crnaovca.rs/www/en/
Majstor i Margarita
12 Vuka KaradžićaGreat pizza! 50 top pizza in Europe award, 2022.
I highly recommend this vegan & vegetarian restaurant even if that is not your diet. Very tasty and creative dishes.
Rai Urban Vege
5 Visokog StevanaI highly recommend this vegan & vegetarian restaurant even if that is not your diet. Very tasty and creative dishes.
Well, the place is called Alla piadina and they make paidinas. Simple as that. The owner is Nicola, the Italian man from Bari who is proud of his food culture and the quality of the ingredients. You will most probably find him working there.
He also makes sandwiches from the ingredients you select. But please, don't ask him to warm up a sandwich with mortadella. It will break his heart.
The photo is of the old location but the address is good, Venizelosova 32
ALLA PIADINA DORĆOL
32 VenizelosovaWell, the place is called Alla piadina and they make paidinas. Simple as that. The owner is Nicola, the Italian man from Bari who is proud of his food culture and the quality of the ingredients. You will most probably find him working there.
He also makes sandwiches from the ingredients you select. But please, don't ask him to warm up a sandwich with mortadella. It will break his heart.
The photo is of the old location but the address is good, Venizelosova 32
If you haven't tried it already, paratha is a flat thin bread staffed with different combinations. These guys know how to make good staffing. Most are spicy but there are mild options.
The bread is made of integral cereal dough. A few curry dishes and one dessert are always on the menu.
They have high seatings and also do deliveries, the phone is online, and the menu is on the Glovo app. With Glovo, you can order from them only for the next day. Yes, they are a bit complicated. $
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Allemagne
If you haven't tried it already, paratha is a flat thin bread staffed with different combinations. These guys know how to make good staffing. Most are spicy but there are mild options.
The bread is made of integral cereal dough. A few curry dishes and one dessert are always on the menu.
They have high seatings and also do deliveries, the phone is online, and the menu is on the Glovo app. With Glovo, you can order from them only for the next day. Yes, they are a bit complicated. $
An easy-going place with creative cuisine and dedicated owners. Check their menu as they change it seasonally. Very nice outdoor seating in the backyard, a few cocktails, and a few good wines.
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Restoran Tri
46 SvetogorskaAn easy-going place with creative cuisine and dedicated owners. Check their menu as they change it seasonally. Very nice outdoor seating in the backyard, a few cocktails, and a few good wines.
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Not just an ordinary Indian restaurant. Traditional meals are on the menu, but each is upgraded with knowledge and love. They also serve some local ingredients dishes upgraded with the principles of Indian cuisine. Equally good choice of not spicy dishes. I recommend deserts as well. They know how to make cocktails, for sure.
$$
8 recommandé par les habitants
Miamiam Restaurant & Catering
39 KursulinaNot just an ordinary Indian restaurant. Traditional meals are on the menu, but each is upgraded with knowledge and love. They also serve some local ingredients dishes upgraded with the principles of Indian cuisine. Equally good choice of not spicy dishes. I recommend deserts as well. They know how to make cocktails, for sure.
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Great Georgian cuisine restaurants. It is also a small place so making a reservation a few days ahead is highly recommended.
Stories
Great Georgian cuisine restaurants. It is also a small place so making a reservation a few days ahead is highly recommended.
Another Georgian restaurant is just next door to the Stories, also in high demand. They have different menus.
Embers
Another Georgian restaurant is just next door to the Stories, also in high demand. They have different menus.
Essentials
More known as Bajloni market, it is a very vivid market for buying all types of groceries. Fresh veggies and fruits, dairy, meat, fish. Mainly from farmers from all over Serbia. Old bakeries around. Monday is a day off for the shops and optionally for the stands. Feel free to ask me for recommendations. $-$$
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Pijaca Skadarlija
More known as Bajloni market, it is a very vivid market for buying all types of groceries. Fresh veggies and fruits, dairy, meat, fish. Mainly from farmers from all over Serbia. Old bakeries around. Monday is a day off for the shops and optionally for the stands. Feel free to ask me for recommendations. $-$$
A sourdough bakery operates at several spots in the city but this one is the oldest and where the production is. They make a great brioche bread and burger buns.
ŠARLO Hleb
59b DobračinaA sourdough bakery operates at several spots in the city but this one is the oldest and where the production is. They make a great brioche bread and burger buns.
One of the historic farmer's markets of Belgrade. Nothing beats Bajloni at how near it is, but the reason you would like to go to this one might be that Šarlo bakery has its stand here that they share with Mandarina Cake Shop. Also, it is where Morava Grill&bar is, where fresh and premium cuts are prepared on the spot with a glass of good wine or beer while sitting on high chairs at the U-shaped bar in a communal atmosphere.
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Палилулска пијаца
бб Majora IlićaOne of the historic farmer's markets of Belgrade. Nothing beats Bajloni at how near it is, but the reason you would like to go to this one might be that Šarlo bakery has its stand here that they share with Mandarina Cake Shop. Also, it is where Morava Grill&bar is, where fresh and premium cuts are prepared on the spot with a glass of good wine or beer while sitting on high chairs at the U-shaped bar in a communal atmosphere.
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Everything Else
Yugovinyl
15 CetinjskaCaffe, club, and a great records shop.
Artisan
Belgrade artisan scene is thriving! We are part of the European culture and tradition but sill with the history as well as the position that makes us between the East and the West which reflects on the design.
Boya is located in Carigradska street, near the Botanical garden. It is a shop and studio at the same time. All pieces are made on the spot with the use of hand tools only and a throwing wheel. The brand is focused on porcelain tableware. They ship worldwide, so they will pack your pieces safely no matter if you want to bring them or have them sent back home. Beautiful store worth visiting even if you do not intend to buy.
Here you can also do a workshop. You will make and decorate your own plate and bowl over drinking good local wine. As a beginner, you won't use porcelain but nice beige clay.
Boya Porcelain
7 CarigradskaBoya is located in Carigradska street, near the Botanical garden. It is a shop and studio at the same time. All pieces are made on the spot with the use of hand tools only and a throwing wheel. The brand is focused on porcelain tableware. They ship worldwide, so they will pack your pieces safely no matter if you want to bring them or have them sent back home. Beautiful store worth visiting even if you do not intend to buy.
Here you can also do a workshop. You will make and decorate your own plate and bowl over drinking good local wine. As a beginner, you won't use porcelain but nice beige clay.
In the abandoned shopping mall from the 90s, a group of local designers started a hub making this landmark shine again. You will find stores from all walks of craft with an emphasis on clothing and fashion accessories but also, ceramics, jewelry, shoes. Belgrade's best spice shop is here also.
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Belgrade Design District
7-9 Čumićevo sokačeIn the abandoned shopping mall from the 90s, a group of local designers started a hub making this landmark shine again. You will find stores from all walks of craft with an emphasis on clothing and fashion accessories but also, ceramics, jewelry, shoes. Belgrade's best spice shop is here also.
Group of prominent and young local ceramists opened their shop. Here you can find tableware, jewelry, wall art, table art... Next to Iva restaurant and nearby Eatalian.
blatobran.com
Blatobran Gallery
38 Gospodar JevremovaGroup of prominent and young local ceramists opened their shop. Here you can find tableware, jewelry, wall art, table art... Next to Iva restaurant and nearby Eatalian.
blatobran.com
Sightseeing
Late 19th century Botanical garden of Belgrade is a place to take a real break. $
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Jevremovac Botanical Garden
43 TakovskaLate 19th century Botanical garden of Belgrade is a place to take a real break. $
Fortress and park. Belgrade's most visited attraction. Great view and quite well preserved sight.
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Kalemegdan
Fortress and park. Belgrade's most visited attraction. Great view and quite well preserved sight.
The quay starts at Milan Gale Muškatirović (Милан Гале Мушкатировић) sports center. It is connected with other quays all the way to Ada Ciganlija with bicycle track all the way. It is the confluence of Sava and Danbue with Kalemegdan fortress above.
Dunavski Kej
Dunavski KejThe quay starts at Milan Gale Muškatirović (Милан Гале Мушкатировић) sports center. It is connected with other quays all the way to Ada Ciganlija with bicycle track all the way. It is the confluence of Sava and Danbue with Kalemegdan fortress above.
Sports and Leisure
High-quality tennis courts with a nice gluten-free restaurant. It holds 14 clay-courts and three hard-courts. You can pay per hour. They also offer childern programms. Check their website for more.
https://www.novaktenniscenter.com/en/
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Tennis center Novak
63a Tadeuša KošćuškaHigh-quality tennis courts with a nice gluten-free restaurant. It holds 14 clay-courts and three hard-courts. You can pay per hour. They also offer childern programms. Check their website for more.
https://www.novaktenniscenter.com/en/
A sports center at the probably most beautiful spot of Belgrade, the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers. It holds public swimming pool complex (indoor and outdoor), membership gym, and few more. Next to it is Novak tennis center with clay courts paid peruse and that also holds a gluten-free restaurant. It is a quay for a nice long walk all the way to Ada Ciganlija with the bicycle track on the same route. You can rent bikes at very decent prices. Kalemegdan forterss park is above it.
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Милан Гале Мушкатировић 🏊
63 Tadeuša KošćuškaA sports center at the probably most beautiful spot of Belgrade, the confluence of Sava and Danube rivers. It holds public swimming pool complex (indoor and outdoor), membership gym, and few more. Next to it is Novak tennis center with clay courts paid peruse and that also holds a gluten-free restaurant. It is a quay for a nice long walk all the way to Ada Ciganlija with the bicycle track on the same route. You can rent bikes at very decent prices. Kalemegdan forterss park is above it.
A big green oasis in the heart of the city. 6km lake with a huge forest, beach, sports courts, cafes, restaurants, rent-a-bike, nudists beach, water-ski, etc.
Bicycle track all around the lake. Swimming is allowed May-October.
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Ada Ciganlija
A big green oasis in the heart of the city. 6km lake with a huge forest, beach, sports courts, cafes, restaurants, rent-a-bike, nudists beach, water-ski, etc.
Bicycle track all around the lake. Swimming is allowed May-October.
Here you can rent a bike or get it maintained. Just like 10 minutes later you can get to the Danube quay (Dunavski kej) and ride by the river all to the Ada lake.
Planet Bike
55 Cara DušanaHere you can rent a bike or get it maintained. Just like 10 minutes later you can get to the Danube quay (Dunavski kej) and ride by the river all to the Ada lake.