Bryndzové halušky
The national dish: small potato gnocchi coated in bryndza (creamy sheep's cheese) and sprinkled with crispy bacon
6-9 EURSlovak Pub or Zylinder in Bratislava, mountain huts in the Tatras
Toutes les cuisines
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Cuisine Slovakia
Leger
Filling mountain cuisine: sheep's cheese, potatoes, sauerkraut and smoked cured meats. You eat heartily and cheaply in the krcma (taverns).
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Kapustnica
A sauerkraut soup with smoked sausage, dried mushrooms and sometimes prunes, served with cream — a Christmas must-have
3-5 EURModrá hviezda, U Sedliaka in Bratislava
Vyprazany syr
Fried breaded cheese served with fries and tartare sauce, national comfort food
6-8 EUREverywhere, in krčmas and bistros
Segedínský guláš
Pork goulash with sauerkraut and cream, inherited from Austro-Hungarian cuisine
6-9 EURTraditional restaurants
Zemiakove placky
Garlic potato cakes, crispy, sometimes filled with meat
4-6 EURMountain markets and taverns
Halušky s kapustou
A gnocchi version with sauerkraut and bacon for those who don't like sheep's cheese
5-8 EURTraditional taverns
Trdelnik
A roll of sweet dough baked on a spit, rolled in sugar and nuts — more touristy than traditional but delicious
3-5 EURStalls in Bratislava's old town
Boissons
Boissons locales
Kofola
A local brown herbal soda, a cult alternative to cola inherited from the communist era
Slivovica
Very strong plum brandy (50%+), the national digestif — to be drunk in moderation
Zlaty Bazant
The most widespread Slovak lager, light and refreshing
Slovak Tokaj wine
The Tokaj region extends into Slovakia: lesser-known but excellent sweet white wines
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Langos (fried flatbread with garlic and grated cheese) at the markets
- Sugary trdelnik in the old town
- Klobasa (grilled sausage) with bread and mustard
Conseils de securite
- High European hygiene standards
- Tap water drinkable throughout the country
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Ucet, prosim (the bill, please) | The bill, please |
| Dakujem | Thank you |
| Prosim | Please / you're welcome |
| Pivo | Biere |
| Voda | Eau |
| Dobru chut | Enjoy your meal |
| Na zdravie | Cheers (for toasting) |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
You toast while making eye contact, saying 'Na zdravie'
2
The lunchtime denne menu is the best deal — make the most of it on weekdays
3
Taking off your shoes when entering someone's home is the norm
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Vyprazany syr (fried cheese) is vegetarian
Zemiakove placky (potato pancakes)
The big cities have veggie restaurants, less obvious in the mountains
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
3-6 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
6-12 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
15-30 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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