The restaurants worth the trip in Belgrade. bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.

Our picks in Belgrade

Salon 1905 ★ 4.8

Eastern European$$$$savski-venacTue-Sat 12:00-23:00, closed Sun-Mon

Salon 1905 sits in the Michelin Guide Belgrade Selection inside the Geozavod landmark. Surprise tasting menus in three, five or seven courses.

Signature: Tasting menu of Serbian seasons, Slow-cooked pork leg on beech

Iva New Balkan Cuisine ★ 4.6

Bosnian$$vracarMon-Sat 09:00-24:00, Sun 09:00-23:00

Iva carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Belgrade. Chef-owner Vanja Puskar refines Balkan recipes with local ingredients on Svetog Save in Vracar.

Signature: Refined Balkan grills, Seasonal Serbian breakfast

Langouste ★ 4.6

Seafood$$$$stari-gradMon-Sat 12:00-24:00, closed Sun

Langouste earned its Michelin Star in January 2025 on Kosancicev Venac. Chef Marko Deric runs a five-course fish, meat or combination menu in Stari Grad.

Signature: Lobster tasting, Five-course fish menu

Toro Latin Gastrobar ★ 4.4

Pan-latin$$$savski-venacMon-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri 11:00-01:00, Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 09:00-23:00

Chef Richard Sandoval brought his Pan-Latin small plates to Beton Hala in Belgrade. Ceviche, anticuchos and cocktail bar on the Sava riverfront.

Signature: Latin small plates, Tableside guacamole

Madera ★ 4.5

Eastern European$$$palilulaMon-Sun 09:00-24:00

Madera has welcomed Belgrade since 1937 from a Tasmajdan park terrace next to St Mark's Church. Serbian classics, sushi, grilled meats, deep cellar.

Signature: Madera beef fillet, Veal in mushroom sauce

Mala fabrika ukusa ★ 4.6

Eastern European$$$vracarMon-Sun 08:00-24:00

Small Factory of Tastes runs from a Vracar courtyard near Saint Sava in Belgrade. Modern Serbian, the Sweet Alchemy of Taste served by waiters.

Signature: Lamb in marsala wine, Slatka Alhemija Ukusa dessert

Lorenzo and Kakalamba ★ 4.4

Italian$$$palilulaMon-Sun 12:00-24:00

Lorenzo and Kakalamba is the Italian husband, Serbian wife restaurant in Belgrade since 2010. Florentine and Pirot dishes in a surreal room.

Signature: Pirot peglana sausage, Florentine pasta

Manufaktura ★ 4.4

Eastern European$$stari-gradSun-Thu 09:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-01:00

Manufaktura plates traditional Serbian on Kralja Petra near Knez Mihailova. Mangalica meats, regional cheeses, cherry iced tea and garden seating.

Signature: Cevapcici, Mangalica platter

Stara Hercegovina ★ 4.3

Bosnian$$stari-gradMon-Sun 12:00-24:00

Stara Hercegovina has hosted Belgrade artists and politicians from a Carigradska room. Herceg lamb, halls named for Herzegovinian regions, garden.

Signature: Herzegovinian lamb, Travunia plate

Saran ★ 4.6

Seafood$$$zemunTue-Wed 15:00-24:00, Thu-Sun 13:00-01:00, closed Mon

Saran was founded by fisherman Vicentije Vukotic over a century ago on Zemun's Danube quay. Belgrade's oldest fish house, fishermen soup recipe.

Signature: Fisherman fish soup, Pan-fried Danube carp

Smokvica Molerova ★ 4.4

Mediterranean$$vracarMon-Sun 08:00-24:00

Smokvica plants a Mediterranean fig tree in a Molerova courtyard in Vracar. Hummus, salads, brunch through dinner, vegetarian and vegan options.

Signature: Mezze plate, Mediterranean salads

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