Savoy Restaurant is a viennese restaurant in Hviezdoslavovo Namestie, Bratislava.
Savoy inside the Radisson Blu Carlton on Hviezdoslavovo channels old Pressburg, the pheasant breast and Slovak cranberry waffle as the house signature.
Signature dishes: Pheasant breast with cranberry waffle, Modern Pressburg tasting
Must order: The pheasant breast with cranberry waffle, baked salsify and rose-hip sauce.
Tip: The Pressburg six-course tasting is the way in for a full impression; book three weeks ahead.
Address: Hviezdoslavovo namestie 3, 811 02 Bratislava
Zylinder on Hviezdoslavovo 19 has served Pressburg classics since 2013, where Austrian elegance and Hungarian heft share a plate in the Old Town.
Signature: Pressburg goulash, Wiener Schnitzel
Order: Pressburg goulash and a glass of Frankovka; the Schnitzel is the reliable second.
Tip: The summer terrace on the square fills early; book the inside dining room for cooler nights.
SOHO Bistro and Coffee on Sturova 8 brings the pan-Asian repertoire to the Old Town with Pad Thai, pho and Thai-leaning small plates for a young crowd.
Signature: Pad Thai, Pho, Asian small plates
Order: Pad Thai with prawn and the Thai green curry; the bao buns work as the table starter.
Tip: The lunch denne menu is the cheapest pan-Asian seat in the Old Town; arrives in under 15 minutes.
Urban House on Laurinska 14 doubles as cafe by day and Slovak craft-beer room at night, with a leafy back garden and a kitchen open past midnight.
Signature: Brunch plates, Slovak craft beer, Burgers
Order: The weekend brunch plate; the burger holds up in the small hours.
Tip: The back garden runs late in summer; the inside lounge stays open until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Slovak Pub at Obchodna 62 is the city's largest Slovak room, eleven themed halls tracing Slovak history with handmade halusky from the owners' own farm.
Signature: Bryndzove halusky, Slovak duck, Pirohy
Order: The handmade halusky with smoked ostiepok and bacon; the pirohy second course.
Tip: Friday evenings fill fast; reserve in advance or arrive before 19:00.
U Sedliaka on Obchodna 55 across from Slovak Pub serves bryndzove halusky in several variants and a slow-roasted Slovak duck of real renown.
Signature: Bryndzove halusky, Slow-roasted duck
Order: Halusky with bacon and smoked ostiepok; the duck is the second visit's order.
Tip: The interior keeps communist-era touches; ask for the back room if the front fills with tour groups.
Zylinder on Hviezdoslavovo 19 has served Pressburg classics since 2013, where Austrian elegance and Hungarian heft share a plate in the Old Town.
Signature: Pressburg goulash, Wiener Schnitzel
Order: Pressburg goulash and a glass of Frankovka; the Schnitzel is the reliable second.
Tip: The summer terrace on the square fills early; book the inside dining room for cooler nights.
Modra Hviezda on Beblaveho 14 climbs the slope toward the castle in a medieval brick cellar, family-run since 2009 with Slovak duck on the menu.
Signature: Slovak duck with lokse, Game stews
Order: Slovak duck with lokse and red cabbage; ask for one of the brick-vaulted cellar seats when you reserve the table.
Tip: The walk up Beblaveho is steep; consider a taxi for older guests.
