The best way to experience a new city is through its cuisine. Serbia is a true paradise for carnivorous tooth.

1. Cevapi

Cevapi is grill Serbian sausage. Cevapi are grilled Serbian sausages made of a mixture or ground beef and pork, seasoned with lots of garlic and paprika. Originally this kind of sausages was made with ground lamb, but nowadays beef and pork are more common.

2. Torta Praska

Serbian apricot torte, also known as torta praska, is made with a layered yeast dough and apricots.

3. Sarma

Sarma is a dish of the vine, cabbage, monk’s rhubarb or chard leaves rolled around a filling usually based on a combination of grains, like bulgur or rice, and minced meat. It is found in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire from the Middle East to Southeastern Europe.

4. Pijeksavica

Pljeskavica is a grilled dish of spiced meat patty mixture of pork, beef and lamb. This dish is the national dish of Serbia.

5. Đuveč (Djuvec)

Djuvec is a very popular casserole in Serbia that features a variety of vegetable and your choice of meat.

6. Rostilj

Rostilj (Grilling) is very popular in Serbia. Grilled meats are the primary main course dishes offered in restaurants. They are commonly served as mixed grill on large oval plates. They are often also eaten as fast food.

7. Leskovačka mućkalica

Leskovačka mućkalica is grilled and boiled meat with vegetables. The meat (pork neck) cut into cubes, put spices, wrapped in bacon and baked on the grill. After that, add it together with cooked mix vegetable (onion, paprika, tomato).

8. Tufahija

Tufahija is a popular old dessert recipe in Serbia. It’s baked apple with walnut and sugar filling. This dessert is a real happy ending after all the savory food. We recommend a strong black coffee in company with tufahija.

9. Karadjordjeva šnicla

Karadjordjeva Snicla is rolled veal or pork stuffed with kajmak (a creamy dairy product) and bacon, then breaded and fried. Usually served with roasted potatoes and tartar sauce. This dish is slowly gaining popularity around the Balkan and Mediterranean countries. Karadjordjeva Snicla is named after the Serbian Prince Karadjordje.

10. Prebranac

Prebranac (Serbian baked beans) is one of the classic comfort foods of Balkans – a casserole of caramelized onions and white beans, in a sauce flavored with bay leaves and sweet Hungarian paprika. Originally made by farmers during long winters – it’s nutritious, wholesome and by far one of the cheapest dishes ever made. Prebranac is typically served at room temperature with warm crusty bread.