UFO watch.taste.groove. is a modern european restaurant in Petrzalka, Bratislava.
UFO on the south pylon of Most SNP cooks modern European cuisine 95 metres above the Danube, the elevator ride included with every restaurant reservation.
Signature dishes: Tasting menu at 95 metres, Slovak duck
Must order: The tasting menu paired with the panoramic table; lunch is cheaper for the same view.
Tip: Reservation includes free elevator access; arrive 30 minutes early for sunset photos.
Address: Most SNP 1, 851 01 Bratislava
Bocca Buona at Rybne namestie 1 inside Park Inn Danube turns out fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza in a modern setting steps from the Danube embankment here.
Signature: Fresh pasta, Wood-fired pizza
Order: The fresh handmade pasta of the day; the wood-fired Margherita is the safe second.
Tip: The riverside terrace is the seat in summer; the upstairs is calmer in winter.
Savoy inside the Radisson Blu Carlton on Hviezdoslavovo channels old Pressburg, the pheasant breast and Slovak cranberry waffle as the house signature.
Signature: Pheasant breast with cranberry waffle, Modern Pressburg tasting
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.
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.
