6 hidden gems worth the trip across Serbia, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Serbia guides.
Przionica D59B ★ 4.8 · Belgrade
dorcol · Dobracina 59b, 11000 Belgrade
Przionica was Belgrade's first specialty micro-roastery in 2012. Built into an industrial Dorcol courtyard, the cafe still sells only coffee and water.
Tip: Sunday afternoons bring DJ sets that double as a Drip Podcast live recording. Avoid if you want quiet.
Saran Zemun ★ 4.6 · Belgrade
zemun · Kej oslobodjenja 53, 11080 Zemun, Belgrade
Saran is Belgrade's century-old Zemun fish house, founded by fisherman Vicentije Vukotic on the Danube quay. Fishermen soup still made to original recipe.
Tip: Arrive by 13:00 for the lunch service and ask for the fishermen soup before the pan-fried carp.
Bitters Bar ★ 4.5 · Belgrade
dorcol · Kapetan-Misina 16, 11000 Belgrade
Bitters Bar tucks Belgrade's most thoughtful cocktail programme into a hidden Dorcol courtyard. Tiki-inspired drinks, rare bitters, ancient trees over patio.
Tip: Visit weekdays 17:00-19:00 for the 2-for-1 cocktail hour and ask the bartender for an off-menu build.
Kafana Question Mark ★ 4.3 · Belgrade
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.
Tip: Sit at the back near the stove and order a rakija flight; the front window seats trap the tour groups.
Vinoteka Plavinci ★ 4.2 · Belgrade
dorcol · Strahinjica Bana 51a, 11000 Belgrade
Plavinci on Strahinjica Bana in Dorcol pours natural and biodynamic Belgrade-region wines. Shop sister sells take-home bottles from Serbian small producers.
Tip: Ask for the Plavinci Prokupac flight; the natural wine shop sells take-home bottles after the tasting.
Restoran Reka ★ 4.0 · Belgrade
zemun · Kej oslobodjenja 73b, 11080 Zemun, Belgrade
Reka started as a Zemun fish house on the Danube and became cult. Mediterranean fish dishes, open terrace on the Danube bank, live music nightly.
Tip: Book the terrace tables on the Danube for sunset; the live music starts after 21:00.