Velika Skadarlija restaurant
A historic restaurant on Belgrade's charming Skadarlija street, offering traditional Serbian cuisine, live music, and a cosy atmosphere.
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Velika Skadarlija restaurant
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A historic restaurant on Belgrade's charming Skadarlija street, offering traditional Serbian cuisine, live music, and a cosy atmosphere.
"The best food I’ve ever had in Belgrade. Loved every details of it."
Reserve Your Table
Booking ahead is recommended to ensure seating, especially during peak times.
Try Serbian Specialties
Sample traditional Serbian dishes and homemade breadsticks for an authentic culinary journey.
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Serbian
Price
Mid-range
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Generous Portions of Traditional Serbian Delicacies
Savor authentic Serbian dishes with hearty, generous portions. A must-try for a true taste of local tradition.
Cosy Atmosphere with Live Music
Experience a warm and inviting ambiance enhanced by live music, creating a memorable dining experience.
Lovely Veranda Dining
Enjoy your meal on the charming veranda, offering a delightful setting for a relaxed and pleasant dining experience.
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Reserve Your Table
Booking ahead is recommended to ensure seating, especially during peak times.
Try Serbian Specialties
Sample traditional Serbian dishes and homemade breadsticks for an authentic culinary journey.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider dining when it's less crowded.
Generous Tipping Appreciated
Consider tipping generously for excellent service to show your appreciation.
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Reserve Your Table
Booking ahead is recommended to ensure seating, especially during peak times.
Try Serbian Specialties
Sample traditional Serbian dishes and homemade breadsticks for an authentic culinary journey.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider dining when it's less crowded.
Generous Tipping Appreciated
Consider tipping generously for excellent service to show your appreciation.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Velika Skadarlija is lauded for its delicious traditional Serbian cuisine, generous portions, and a charming atmosphere often enhanced by live music. Diners frequently praise the professional and friendly service, with specific mentions of attentive waiters. While the food quality and ambiance are highly rated, some guests have noted that service can feel slow or rushed during busy periods.
"The restaurant was beautifully set out and spacious.
Our waiter Aleksa had outstanding customer service which has really reinforced my positive experience in Belgrade. He was attentive and a very polite guy. Gave us some excellent recommendations on wines and food.
We had the veal soup, beef steak, smoked pork ribs, a couple of salads, custard pie with some very delicious wine. The food was fresh and very tasty. Overall, a magnificent experience and would come back again."
Khiem Lieu
"Excellent restaurant of Serbian cuisine. All dishes are traditional, well prepared. Very nice terrace. I would like to separately note the work of the staff, we were surrounded by attention and care. The food is delicious, but since we tried a lot of different Serbian cuisine, I can give it a solid 4."
Anton Gostev
"Beautiful inside garden, serbian salad was delicious. Food was good in general, portions are generous. Waiter was friendly but had way too many tables and it took about 30 minutes before we got our food."
Cameron C
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended to make a reservation to ensure you get a table, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
Popular choices include traditional Serbian dishes like ćevapi, mixed grill platters, and specialties like pleckavica.
Yes, the restaurant often features live music, adding to the cozy and traditional atmosphere.
The restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere with live music and a lovely veranda, creating a charming and traditional dining experience.
Yes, diners often mention that the portions are very generous.
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Our recommendations go to Šešir moj if you’re a fan of grilled meat, or Velika Skadarlija for their fantastic ham hock with cabbage. You will hear tambura playing as an extra.
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