Where to Eat International Food in Belgrade: Global Restaurants & Dinner Spots
- Belgrade Turtle Cruise
- Jul 20
- 11 min read
One of the questions visitors often ask us is:
Where should we eat in Belgrade if we want something other than Serbian food?
And that is a very fair question.
Serbian food is hearty, comforting, and absolutely worth trying, but not every meal on your trip needs to be grilled meat, burek, kajmak, or a traditional kafana dinner. Sometimes you want vegetarian food. Sometimes you want Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails. Sometimes you want a rooftop view, a stylish dinner, something near Saint Sava Temple, or a place that feels more global than local.
Belgrade has plenty of international restaurants, but they are spread across different parts of the city and they serve very different moods.
This guide is here to help you choose based on what you actually want: vegan and vegetarian food, dinner near Saint Sava, Asian-fusion, global cuisine, rooftop dining, a stylish old-town evening, or a restaurant that fits before or after a Belgrade river cruise.
Quick Answer: Best International Restaurants in Belgrade
If you are short on time, here is a simple way to choose.
If you want… | Try… |
Vegetarian or vegan international food | Mayka |
Modern dining in Vračar | Faro Restoran Vračar |
Asian-fusion and cocktails | Buddha-Bar |
Global cuisine in Galerija | TISI Global Cuisine |
Rooftop dining with a view | The View Rooftop |
A long-running international option in Strahinjića Bana | Dorian Gray |
A modern riverfront-style evening | Buddha-Bar or TISI |
Dinner after visiting Vračar | Faro or The View Rooftop |
Something different from Serbian food in the city center | Mayka or Dorian Gray |
What International Food Means in Belgrade
International food in Belgrade is not just one thing.
It can mean vegetarian comfort food in the city center, Asian-fusion by the river, global cuisine inside a modern shopping center, rooftop dining with a view, or a long-standing restaurant in one of Belgrade’s best-known dining and nightlife streets.
That is why it helps to choose by mood and area, not only by cuisine.
Belgrade’s international restaurants are especially useful when:
you have already had several Serbian meals
someone in your group is vegetarian or vegan
you want a stylish dinner
you are planning a date night
you want cocktails with food
you are near Saint Sava Temple or Vračar
you are spending time around Belgrade Waterfront or Galerija
you want a restaurant before or after a river walk or cruise
Some of these places are casual and relaxed. Others are much more polished. A few are better for lunch, while others make more sense for dinner, cocktails, or a special evening.
International Restaurants in Belgrade at a Glance
Restaurant | Best for | Area | Vibe | Good for |
Vegetarian and vegan food | City center | eclectic, relaxed, creative | lunch, dinner, plant-based food | |
Modern dining in Vračar | Vračar | elegant, polished, relaxed | lunch, dinner, groups | |
Asian-fusion and cocktails | Belgrade Waterfront | dramatic, upscale, atmospheric | date night, cocktails, dinner | |
Global cuisine in Galerija | Belgrade Waterfront / Galerija | polished, modern, convenient | shopping day, dinner, groups | |
Rooftop dining and views | Vračar | elegant, scenic, polished | date night, views, dinner | |
Long-running international dining | Strahinjića Bana | classic, stylish, established | dinner, old-town evening, drinks nearby |
Best International Restaurants in Belgrade by Mood
Best for vegetarian and vegan food: Mayka
Mayka is a good choice if you want international flavors with a vegetarian or vegan focus.
It is especially useful if someone in your group does not eat meat, or if you simply want a break from heavier Serbian food. The atmosphere is relaxed and creative, and the food feels more colorful and playful than a standard restaurant meal.
Best for modern dining in Vračar: Faro Restoran Vračar
Faro Restoran Vračar is a good choice if you want a polished, modern restaurant in one of Belgrade’s most pleasant residential neighborhoods.
It works well for lunch, dinner, groups, or a calmer meal after exploring Vračar, Saint Sava Temple, the Nikola Tesla Museum, or Kalenić Market.
Best for Asian-fusion and cocktails: Buddha-Bar
Buddha-Bar is a good choice if you want something more dramatic, stylish, and nightlife-adjacent.
It works best for dinner, cocktails, date nights, or a more polished Belgrade Waterfront evening. This is not the place to choose if you want a simple casual bite. It is more about atmosphere, presentation, and a full evening mood.
Best for global cuisine in Galerija: TISI Global Cuisine
TISI Global Cuisine is useful if you are already around Galerija, Belgrade Waterfront, or the Sava promenade.
It works well for groups, shopping-day meals, modern dining, and visitors who want a polished international option in one of Belgrade’s newer areas.
Best rooftop view: The View Rooftop
The View Rooftop is a strong option if the view matters.
It is better for a date, dinner, drinks, or a slightly more elegant evening than for a quick meal. If you want your international dinner to come with a visual sense of the city, this is the kind of place to consider.
Best long-running international option: Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray is a well-known restaurant name in Strahinjića Bana, one of Belgrade’s most recognizable dining and nightlife streets.
It is useful if you want an established international option in the old-town/Dorćol side of the city, especially if you plan to continue your evening with drinks or a walk nearby.
Recommended International Restaurants in Belgrade
Mayka
Best for: vegetarian and vegan international food
Cuisine: vegetarian / vegan / international
Area: city centerVibe: eclectic, creative, relaxed
Good for: lunch, dinner, plant-based meals, mixed groups
Mayka is one of the most useful international food options in central Belgrade if you are looking for vegetarian or vegan food.
The city has become much easier for plant-based travelers in recent years, but Serbian food is still often meat-heavy. That makes restaurants like Mayka especially valuable for visitors who want something colorful, satisfying, and different from the usual grill-and-kafana experience.
The food has an international feel rather than belonging to one strict cuisine. That is part of the charm. It works well if you want comfort food, fresh flavors, and a relaxed city-center meal.
Mayka is a good option for lunch or dinner, especially if your group includes vegetarians, vegans, or anyone who wants a lighter break between heavier Belgrade meals.
Faro Restoran Vračar
Best for: modern dining in Vračar
Cuisine: international / modern European
Area: Vračar
Vibe: polished, relaxed, elegant
Good for: lunch, dinner, groups, a calmer Vračar meal
Faro Restoran Vračar is a good replacement for the old Vračar recommendation because it keeps the article useful for visitors spending time around this part of the city.
Vračar is one of the easiest neighborhoods to combine with a meal: you can visit Saint Sava Temple, walk around the quieter residential streets, stop by the Nikola Tesla Museum or Kalenić Market, and then choose somewhere nearby for lunch or dinner.
Faro fits that kind of day well. It feels polished without being overly theatrical, and it works for a proper sit-down meal when you want something modern, comfortable, and a little more refined than a quick bite.
It is a good option if you want international or modern European food in Vračar, especially if your plans are centered around Saint Sava, the Tesla Museum, or a slower neighborhood afternoon.
Buddha-Bar
Best for: Asian-fusion, cocktails, and a stylish evening
Cuisine: Asian-fusion / international
Area: Belgrade Waterfront
Vibe: dramatic, upscale, atmospheric
Good for: date night, cocktails, dinner, special evening
Buddha-Bar is a good option if you want a more dramatic international dining experience in Belgrade.
It is located in the modern Belgrade Waterfront area, so the whole experience feels very different from eating in old Belgrade, Dorćol, Vračar, or Skadarlija. This is polished, stylized, and more global in mood.
Choose Buddha-Bar if you want Asian-fusion food, cocktails, a stronger evening atmosphere, and a restaurant that feels more like part of a night out than just a meal.
It is especially good for date nights, groups who want something stylish, or visitors who want to see the newer, more luxurious side of Belgrade.
TISI Global Cuisine
Best for: global cuisine in Galerija
Cuisine: global / international
Area: Galerija, Belgrade Waterfront
Vibe: modern, polished, convenient
Good for: shopping day, lunch, dinner, groups
TISI Global Cuisine is a useful choice if you are already around Galerija or Belgrade Waterfront.
This is the kind of restaurant that works well when you want something international, polished, and convenient. It is especially practical if you are spending time in Galerija, walking the Sava promenade, shopping, or exploring the modern riverfront side of the city.
It is not the same kind of experience as a small old-town restaurant. The appeal is different: modern interiors, global cuisine, easy access, and a comfortable setting for groups or visitors who want a more contemporary Belgrade meal.
The View Rooftop
Best for: rooftop dining and city views
Cuisine: international / modern dining
Area: Vračar
Vibe: elegant, scenic, polished
Good for: date night, dinner with a view, special evening
The View Rooftop is for the evenings when the view is part of the plan.
If you want international food in a more elegant setting, with a sense of height and city atmosphere, this is a strong option to consider. It works especially well for date nights, drinks, dinner, or a slightly more polished evening in Belgrade.
Because rooftop restaurants are often more about timing and atmosphere, it is worth checking current opening hours, reservation options, and whether the terrace or view is available when you want to go.
It can pair well with a Vračar day: Saint Sava Temple, a neighborhood walk, maybe the Nikola Tesla Museum, and then dinner or drinks with a view.
Dorian Gray
Best for: long-running international dining in Strahinjića Bana
Cuisine: international
Area: Strahinjića Bana / Dorćol edge
Vibe: established, stylish, classic
Good for: dinner, old-town evening, drinks nearby
Dorian Gray is one of those restaurant names that has been around in Belgrade for a while.
Located around Strahinjića Bana, it sits in a part of the city associated with restaurants, bars, and evening plans. That makes it a useful option if you are already near Dorćol, Skadarlija, Kalemegdan, or the old city and want something international rather than traditional Serbian food.
It works well for dinner, especially if you want to continue the evening nearby. This area is not only about food — it is also about atmosphere, walking, drinks, and the feeling of being in one of Belgrade’s classic going-out zones.
Best International Restaurants by Area
City center
Choose Mayka if you are in the city center and want vegetarian or vegan international food.
This works well if you are exploring Knez Mihailova, Republic Square, Kalemegdan, or the old city and want a break from Serbian meat-heavy meals.
Vračar
Choose Faro Restoran Vračar if you want a polished modern meal in Vračar.
Choose The View Rooftop if you want dinner or drinks with a view.
Vračar is a good area for an international meal after visiting Saint Sava Temple, the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalenić Market, or after taking a slower walk through the neighborhood.
Belgrade Waterfront
Choose Buddha-Bar if you want a more dramatic Asian-fusion dinner and cocktails.
Choose TISI Global Cuisine if you want a polished global cuisine option around Galerija and the Sava promenade.
This area works well if you want a modern, riverfront-style evening.
Strahinjića Bana and Dorćol edge
Choose Dorian Gray if you want an established international restaurant in one of Belgrade’s classic dining and nightlife streets.
This area works well before or after drinks, or if you are spending time around Dorćol, Skadarlija, or the old city.
International Food Before or After a Belgrade River Cruise
International restaurants can fit nicely into a Belgrade river evening, but the best choice depends on where you want to spend the rest of your day.
If you want a modern Sava-side evening, Belgrade Waterfront options like Buddha-Bar or TISI Global Cuisine can work well with a walk along the promenade.
If you are planning an old-city or Dorćol-based evening, Mayka or Dorian Gray may make more sense because they keep you closer to the city center, Dorćol, Kalemegdan, and the old-town side of Belgrade.
If you are spending the day around Vračar, Faro or The View Rooftop can be a good dinner choice after Saint Sava Temple or the Nikola Tesla Museum.
For a sunset cruise, the easiest plan is usually:
Explore one part of Belgrade during the day
Choose dinner based on the area you are already in
Leave enough time to reach the river calmly
Take the cruise
Continue the evening with drinks, dessert, or a walk
The main thing is not to overpack the evening. Belgrade is better when you leave space for walking, views, and slow transitions.
What to Know Before Booking International Restaurants in Belgrade
Book ahead for weekends
Popular international restaurants, rooftop places, and stylish dinner spots can fill up, especially on weekends. If you have a specific place in mind, make a reservation.
Check opening hours
Restaurant schedules can change, and some places may have different hours on Sundays, Mondays, holidays, or outside the main season. Always check before building your evening around one restaurant.
Some places are better for dinner than lunch
Buddha-Bar, The View Rooftop, and Dorian Gray make more sense as dinner or evening choices. Mayka and TISI can be easier for lunch or dinner, depending on your plans.
Upscale international food can cost more
International restaurants in Belgrade, especially rooftop, Waterfront, and cocktail-focused places, can be more expensive than classic Serbian fast food or casual kafana meals.
Dress code is usually not strict, but mood matters
Belgrade is not overly formal, but stylish restaurants often feel better if you dress a little more polished. This is especially true for rooftop dining, cocktail spots, and special-occasion restaurants.
Choose by area, not only cuisine
Belgrade traffic and walking routes can affect your evening. If you are already in Vračar, choose Vračar. If you are already near the Waterfront, choose the Waterfront. If you are in Dorćol or the old city, choose something nearby. This will make your evening much smoother.
Final Thoughts: International Food in Belgrade
Belgrade international food is not one single category.
It can be vegetarian food in the city center, dinner near Saint Sava, Asian-fusion by the river, global cuisine in Galerija, rooftop views in Vračar, or an established dinner spot in Strahinjića Bana.
That variety is useful because not every visitor wants the same kind of meal every day.
Some nights are for Serbian grill, kafanas, and traditional food. Other nights are for cocktails, rooftop views, vegan comfort food, sushi-inspired dishes, or something that feels more global.
So if you are in Belgrade and want a break from traditional Serbian food, you have options.
Choose the restaurant that fits your mood, your area, and the kind of evening you want — then let the city take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About International Food in Belgrade
What are the best international restaurants in Belgrade?
Some good international restaurant options in Belgrade include Mayka for vegetarian and vegan food, Faro Restoran Vračar for modern dining in Vračar, Buddha-Bar for Asian-fusion and cocktails, TISI Global Cuisine in Galerija, The View Rooftop for views, and Dorian Gray in Strahinjića Bana.
Where can I eat vegetarian or vegan international food in Belgrade?
Mayka is a useful central option for vegetarian and vegan international food in Belgrade. It works well for plant-based travelers or anyone who wants a lighter break from traditional Serbian food.
Where should I eat near Saint Sava Temple?
Faro Restoran Vračar is a useful modern restaurant option in Vračar. The View Rooftop can also work if you want a more scenic dinner or drinks in the area.
Where can I eat at Belgrade Waterfront?
For international food around Belgrade Waterfront, Buddha-Bar and TISI Global Cuisine are useful options. Buddha-Bar is better for Asian-fusion, cocktails, and a dramatic evening, while TISI works well for global cuisine around Galerija.
Are there rooftop restaurants in Belgrade?
Yes. Belgrade has rooftop restaurants and bars, including The View Rooftop, which can work well for dinner, drinks, date nights, and city views.
Where should I eat before a Belgrade river cruise?
Before a Belgrade river cruise, choose a restaurant based on where you are spending the rest of your day. Mayka or Dorian Gray may work better for an old-city evening, while Buddha-Bar or TISI can work well if you are planning a modern Sava-side evening. Leave enough time to reach the boat calmly.
Where should I eat after a Belgrade river cruise?
After a Belgrade river cruise, you can continue toward Dorćol, the old city, Vračar, or Belgrade Waterfront depending on your plans. Dorian Gray, Buddha-Bar, or TISI can all work depending on the direction and mood of your evening.
Is Belgrade good for international food?
Yes. Belgrade has a growing international food scene, with vegetarian, vegan, Asian-fusion, global cuisine, rooftop dining, modern gastro bars, and long-running international restaurants.
Do international restaurants in Belgrade require reservations?
Not always, but reservations are recommended for popular international restaurants, rooftop places, cocktail-focused restaurants, and weekend dinners.
Is international food in Belgrade expensive?
It depends on the restaurant. Casual vegetarian or city-center meals can be moderate, while rooftop restaurants, Belgrade Waterfront venues, cocktail-focused spots, and special-occasion dining are usually more expensive.
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