Cuisine of Kosice for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

There are fashionable restaurants, pizzerias as well as modest and cozy pubs in Kosice; any gourmet would be able to find a place to have dinner. One of the most prestigious places of the city is the 12 Apostles restaurant serving Slovak cuisine. It will appeal to those who are used to relax in luxurious atmosphere and can’t imagine a meal without exotic dishes. The restaurant is very popular among locals and tourists; in evenings, an interesting entertainment program is held.

The Venice restaurant is popular among thrifty travelers. In addition to the delicious pizza, they serve lots of popular Italian dishes. This restaurant is perfect for families; younger guests will appreciate the large selection of desserts and beverages.

There is also a real Irish pub in Kosice, The Diesel pub. Fans of beer prefer to relax here, as the pub offers more than twenty popular sorts of this drink. In addition to the favorite beer, guests are offered a great variety of snacks and branded treats. Sweet tooth won’t be bored also, as in Kosice all kinds of confectionery, cooking and cafes are ubiquitous. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The strudel is considered the most popular local sweet; it can be cooked with a variety of fruit fillings. Cafes and delicatessen shops would surprise visitors not only with a great selection of cakes and strudels, but also with reasonable prices. An interesting place is Golem restaurant that resembles a classic pub with its design. However, in addition to a large selection of drinks and snacks, you can make a decent selection of international dishes there.

Among budget places, the Camelot restaurant is noteworthy, which in addition to national dishes, serves popular dishes of the Hungarian and Czech cuisine. In the downtown there is the Bamboo Sushi and Grill Bar, which shouldn’t be ignored by fans of sushi and rolls. The original design of the hall, a huge selection of Japanese dishes and friendly attitude of the staff are things that made this beautiful stylish restaurant gaining an immense popularity. You can taste excellent home-cooked meals cooked following old recipes in the Keltske Krcma restaurant. Keltske Krcma is perfect for those who want to relax in a tranquil and secluded atmosphere, as the restaurant always has a pleasant ambience.

Many tourists wishing to try classic regional cuisine in Kosice look for the best restaurants in the historic district. This is where one can find small cozy restaurants, numerous cafes, and bakeries, which are mainly visited by locals. In such restaurants, guests are offered delicious meat dishes, including traditional steak, for which only the best meat is always selected.

In addition to signature dishes, restaurants offer the best Slovak wine and popular varieties of beer, which is considered to be the favorite drink among locals. Beer lovers should definitely explore local pubs where a lot of interesting food and snacks to the foamy drink are served. Local pubs are also ready to please ladies with special beers especially for women, which have a pleasant sweet taste.

In traditional restaurants specializing in regional dishes, visitors will be offered a huge selection of soups with various meats and vegetables. One of the most common second-course options is porridges. Many people visit restaurants of this kind for the sole purpose of trying meat specialties. In the regional cuisine, meat is not only fried and stewed but also often smoked, and many interesting sausages are produced.

Adherents of the vegan diet are welcome in local restaurants too. They will be able to try steamed vegetables, interesting snacks of pickled vegetables and sauerkraut so beloved by locals. Fresh vegetables are almost completely absent in Kosice restaurants, only few dishes may be complemented by freshly cut seasonal vegetables.

An important component of the national gastronomy is dairy products. On farms in the vicinity of the city, they make a special type of smoked sheep cheese, which is called "Oštiepok". Here they also produce wonderful cottage cheese so in the local markets one can try and buy the freshest dairy products from the nearby farms. In Kosice, all kinds of cheese and meat cuts are always offered as appetizers. The most popular dessert option for locals is fragrant buns, which can be tasted in all local cafes.