White and clean Corso is one of the best-looking splav (rafts) restaurants on river Sava.
Great place to sit, unwind and enjoy the view. Because it has no walls transparent architecture gives you the perfect view of a river. It’s open year round but during summer it has two open decks to enjoy outside. Prices are moderate and the service is good.
Watch out it can get crowded during weekends when people go for a walk and a drink. Come before 11h and get the best spot.
Ever watched Pulp fiction? If you know the scene where John Travolta talks about 5 dollar milkshake and you want to try something similar go to the Intergalactic diner.
Perfectly located in two locations on Vracar and Zemun you can try some of the best burgers in Belgrade. Feel the atmosphere of a full American diner. Oh, and the jukeboxes work too, just bring some 5 RSD coins or ask a bartender for coins and play some evergreen and rock music.
Need some tips? Try Multiverse or Enterprise with Chili cheese fries on the side.
Want some good meat sandwiches? The Klemenza has got all you need.
Sandwiches are made with pulled pork or beef meat in some special sauces. Also, there are some good craft beers to make it even better.
There are few options to choose from both pork and beef. I recommend Don Porketa or Kalabreze.
Who doesn’t love ice cream? Located in Kralja Petra Street you can find one of the best artisan ice cream shops in Belgrade and even Europe I dare to say. Serbia has got plenty of fresh fruit which these guys turn into something even better. Similar to Moritz ice they are open all year round. They have amazing standard flavors but they always put new stuff for ice cream lovers to try.
There are few seats inside so don’t expect to fit a larger group. Also, you can have ice cream delivered to you anywhere in the city. One regular scoop is around 120 RSD (1 euro)
If you love ice cream this place must be on your itinerary.
Tip: Walnut, hazelnut, and gianduia are a must. Raspberry and Chocolate H2O are also in my top 5.
If you’ve been to NY you know that lox and bagels are iconic food there. For a taste of NY in Belgrade you should definitely visit Bejgl bagel store. They make fresh bagels every day and even do catering.
It’s a small and hard to find place but totally worth the search. There are few options to choose from, both salty and sweet.
Bagels taste even better when you find out that this place was made for a noble cause. It is made to support the combat against human trafficking.
Tip: Apart from NY salmon bagel one of my sweet favorites is Nutella Cherry.
Looking for a cozy place in Belgrade to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine? Look no further than Pampur bar in Njegoseva street. This small French-style bistro has a great intimate atmosphere with a wine list from all around the world.
You can have wine by the glass so you can try out what soothes your taste. Old school or the new world the choice is all yours. Not sure what to choose? Just ask the sommeliers for an advice and they will be glad to help you. There is a selection of ham, cheese, olives and other nice things to pair with the wine.
Be aware that it’s a small bar so come early or book a table. You can ask for window seats and do some people watching or have a private chat at the table upstairs.
Tip: Want to try something local? Go for Tamjanika or Prokupac.
Ada Ciganlija is one of the most visited places in Belgrade, and for a good reason. You can go swimming, biking, rollerblading or just enjoy a walk by the lake. The place is full of bars and restaurants and most of them work all year long. During the summer it can get crowded with a seaside atmosphere.
Lake is pretty clean and you can go for a swim if you like. There are lifeguards on duty during the summer season. There’s even a nudist beach at the end of the lake. Most of the bars have their own places on the beach with sunbeds and umbrellas with no extra charge for the guests. In the evening some of the places have live music or some other shows. Some of the bars have sports games on video beams.
You can rent bicycles, rollerblades, pedal boats or you can try waterskiing. Beach sports like beach volley are also available.
You can get to Ada by public transport or a car. Entrance to the lake is FREE. On the lake itself, you can walk or take a truck train (around 150 RSD). There are several train stations on a lake with around 20 minutes schedule (in season). The walking strip around the lake is about 7 km long and will take you about an hour and a half to go around.
One of the most annoying things can be a slow service in bars and cafes especially if it’s crowded during the summer. So get your patience ready and enjoy your stay. If you go off-season it’s a beautiful place to go for a walk and relax.
