WHERE TO EAT IN SLOVAKIA 331FURTHER AFIELD Preégo ̊ ¡¡
Žilinská 4, 811 08 Tel (02) 5262 5702
This award-winning restaurant and café, with modern interior decor and international cuisine, grows ever more
popular. The chef’s specialities include beef steak with spinach, and salmon steak in cream sauce with prawns,
dill and white wine.
FURTHER AFIELD Traja Mušketieri : f ¡¡
Sládkovičova 7, 811 04 Tel (02) 5443 0019
Named after the novel by noted French writer Alexander Dumas, the Three Musketeers restaurant is decorated in
Louis XIV style. The menu gives names of dishes straight from the era of the Sun King, such as valet Mousqueton’s
poultry pâté with prunes and pistachios; or Koketa – roast chicken breasts in sesame oil.
FURTHER AFIELD Pol’ovinka reštuarácia sv Huberta : ̊ ¡¡¡
Dulovo námestie 1, 821 08 Tel (02) 5596 8550
One of the best of its kind in Slovakia, this huntsman-style restaurant in the Apollo Hotel is decorated with
numerous hunting trophies. The menu dominated by game (venison, pheasant and wild boar) also features a
full list of the best Slovak and Moravian wines. The staff are friendly.
REST OF SLOVAKIA
BANSKÁ BYSTRICA Hotel Šachtička f ¡
Šáchtičky 34, 974 01 Tel (048) 414 1911
Located in the attractive winter sports centre in Banská Bystrica, the huge windows here offer superb views over
the surrounding wooded mountain slopes. The restaurant serves Slovak and international cuisine and has a Gypsy
band playing most nights.
BANSKÁ BYSTRICA Hotel Dixon^ ¡¡
Švermová 32, 974 04 Tel (048) 413 0808
A hotel-cum-restaurant located close to the winter sports complex, this is an excellent venue for business meetings
and banquets offering both Slovak and international cuisine at reasonable prices. Although the restaurant is large,
its warm colours and softly lit interiors create an intimate atmosphere.
BANSKÁ BYSTRICA Lux 7 Δ © ¡¡¡
Námestie Slobody 2, 974 00 Tel (048) 4144 14145
Lux is located in the hotel of the same name in the town centre, with attractive views over the Old Town. The menu
includes a wide range of vegetarian options, alongside dishes such as Côte d’Azur duck breast in orange sauce,
beef, veal and pork and home-made desserts.
KOŠICE 12 Apoštolov ̊ ¡¡
Kováčska 51, 040 01 Tel (055) 729 5105
Located in Košice’s Old Town in a 14th-century burgher’s house, 12 Apoštolov (Twelve Apostles) has been
in business since 1910. It has a snug interior and an extensive menu and wine list, featuring both Slovak and foreign
offerings. The chef’s specialities include breast of duck with almonds and orange salsa and turkey roulade.
KOŠICE Krčma Letna ̊ ¡¡
Letná 1, 040 01 Tel (055) 633 3405
This is one of the best restaurants in Košice for traditional Slovak cuisine, supplemented by international dishes.
House specials include breast of duck with pineapple sauce, beans and potatoes, and foie gras with Cumberland
sauce. It offers as many as 180 Slovak and French wines.
KOŠICE Monte Bianco Δ ̊ ¡¡
Kováčska 11, 040 01 Tel (055) 625 2145
An Italian restaurant in the town centre, Monte Bianco can claim a pleasant atmosphere and efficient service as
well as a large selection of Italian dishes and wines. The panna cotta and other Italian desserts are highly recom-
mended. In summer visitors can sit outdoors on an attractive terrace.
KOŠICE Uhorsky Dvor © ¡¡¡
Bočná 10, 040 01 Tel (055) 728 8493
Košice has a large Hungarian community and this restaurant offers the best of their cuisine. The dining room is
decorated in traditional folk-Hungarian style; there is also a beer-hall serving grilled meats. Chicken legs cooked in
dark beer with dry plums and bacon go down well with locals and visitors alike. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
LEVOČA Reštaurácia u 3 apoštolov Δ © ¡¡
Námestie Majstra Pavla 11, 054 01 Tel (053) 451 2302
This is an elegant restaurant located in Levoča’s historic town centre. It offers extremely well-prepared dishes
representing traditional Slovak cuisine, including a large selection of fish at reasonable prices, and vegetarian dishes.
It is a good place to sample local staples such bryndzové halušky (cheesy gnocchi) and spicy spiš sausages.
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