Sljivovica is the Serbian plum brandy, the national rakija. Twice-distilled from fresh plums, aged in oak, with a fruity edge that runs from clear to deep amber.
Sljivovica is Serbia's national spirit, protected as a geographic indication. The damson plum varieties of Sumadija and southern Serbia anchor the canonical style; every village holds its own distillery tradition. Belgrade Skadarlija kafane pour flights of regional sljivovica as the canonical Serbian opener.
4 editor picks for Sljivovica in Belgrade, ranked by editorial score. All Belgrade signature dishes · Sljivovica across every city.
Tri Sesira ★ 4.6
stari-grad · Skadarska 29, 11000 Belgrade
Tri Sesira (Three Hats) opened on Skadarska in 1864 in a building whose previous workshop had three pleated hats for trademark. Skadarlija anchor.
Manufaktura ★ 4.4
stari-grad · Kralja Petra 13-15, 11000 Belgrade
Manufaktura plates traditional Serbian on Kralja Petra near Knez Mihailova. Mangalica meats, regional cheeses, cherry iced tea and garden seating.
Sesir Moj ★ 4.3
stari-grad · Skadarska 21, 11000 Belgrade
Sesir Moj (My Hat) sits in the middle of Skadarska in Belgrade. Live tamburica on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons, classic Serbian menu.
Kafana Question Mark ★ 4.3
stari-grad · Kralja Petra 6, 11000 Belgrade
Question Mark is the oldest kafana in Belgrade, opened 1826 by Doctor Toma. The Ottoman-era low chairs and last-century decoration still in use.