The Miškolin Guide
Miško-approved places to eat and drink
Every restaurant, café and bar where Miško handed out spatulas, on one map. All of them are places we visited, paid for and wrote about ourselves, so you can trust the spatulas.
18 award winners · 9 countries
Top ratedThree spatulas: a place Miško would fly back for.
ExcellentTwo spatulas: excellent food and a visit worth planning.
RecommendedOne spatula: a good place to eat when you are nearby.
All the winners
Top rated
Olde Hansa
Stepping into candlelit Olde Hansa completely immerses you in Tallinn’s Hanseatic past, complete with period costumes, game meats, and charming medieval character right down to the loo.
Try: Burgermeister’s Game Fillets, Dark Honey Beer, Mystical Haggis
Top rated
Mirror Bar
Hidden inside a historic hotel, this theatrical cocktail lounge turns drinks into curated storytelling works of art beneath emerald velvet and an indoor tree.
Try: Orbital, non-alcoholic cocktails
Excellent
Funwari Japanese Pancakes
Fluffy, cloud-like soufflé pancakes take center stage in this charming, Studio Ghibli-inspired café packed with cozy anime touches and warm Japanese flair.
Try: Sakura Cream Soufflé Pancakes, Chocolate Hazelnut Soufflé Pancakes, Matcha Latte
Excellent
Hostinec na Výtoni
With cozy pub vibes and speedy service, this duck paradise serves up exceptionally tender, charcoal-rotisserie grilled half ducks with wonderfully crispy skin.
Try: Half duck grilled over charcoal, Pulled duck in a lokše potato flatbread, Fried duck livers
Excellent
Melnā Bite
With cozy, living-room vibes and bee-inspired decor, this Old Town spot charms with balanced modern flavors, elaborate cocktails, and a deliciously relaxed pace.
Try: Singapore Sling, Burrata with Pickled Orange Carpaccio, Olive Oil & Pistachios, Alaska
Excellent
Avilys
Set in atmospheric brick cellars, this cozy Old Town brewery pairs well-crafted Lithuanian dishes and standout duck breast with refreshing house-brewed beers.
Try: Duck breast, Herring, Duck liver paté
Excellent
Dropstop Gastrobar
Housed in a 1939 building, this refined gastrobar impresses with tender flat iron steak, crisp homemade fries, and excellent local Macedonian wine at unbeatable value.
Try: Flat Iron Steak, Potato Fries, Vranec
Excellent
Chernomorka
Settle into relaxed nautical vibes for tender baby squid, exquisitely grilled fish, and a soul-soothing complimentary broth worth leaving the tourist trail for.
Try: Fish Soup, Baby Squid in Cream Sauce, Sea Bream Fillet with Spring Asparagus
Excellent
PLAC Restaurant
Settle into a relaxed Old Town square vibe for beautifully tender modern Slovak meats and a nostalgic, show-stopping punčák with rum ice cream.
Try: Mangalica Pork Neck, Beef Brisket, Punčák
Excellent
SiSi Bratislava
Set right over Kuchajda lake, this vibrant Italian spot serves fantastic pizzas with light, airy crusts alongside attentive service and charming waterside views.
Try: Pera e Gorgonzola, Mortadella e Pistacchio, Pistachio SiSifreddo
Excellent
Smoke House Košice
Come hungry for authentic slow-smoked American barbecue, standout fall-off-the-bone ribs, and an indulgent Philadelphia cheesesteak served in a relaxed, moody space.
Try: Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich, Beef Short Ribs, Reuben Pastrami Sandwich
Excellent
Brejk Bistro
Brejk Bistro delivers stylish design, generous portions, and standout dishes like the tender pork Brejk Sauté paired with Gorgonzola sauce and roasted pear.
Try: Brejk Sauté, Grilled Sea Bream on Saffron Risotto, Bernard Non-Alcoholic Beer
Recommended
Restaurant Familjar Pashtriku
Embrace the bustling terrace energy in historic Prizren for juicy charcoal-grilled meats, warm airy bread, and an unforgettable, perfectly balanced Shopska salad.
Try: Shopska salad, mixed grill platter, complimentary bread
Recommended
Restaurant Lalibela
Enjoy a homey communal feast of flavorful stews scooped with tangy, addictive injera flatbread alongside refreshing mango beer served in wooden bowls.
Try: Injera & Traditional Sides, Doro Wot Special, Mongozo Mango Beer
Recommended
Haralds Vaffel
This cheerful, colorful little spot serves classic Norwegian waffles topped with tangy sour cream, sweet jam, and caramel-like brown cheese for a delicious grab-and-go bite.
Try: Rømme, Jam and Brown Cheese
Recommended
Buenos
This bustling, intimate spot serves up friendly service and flavorful, satisfying quesadillas that hit the comfort-food spot when gathering with friends.
Try: Chicken Quesadilla, Beef Quesadilla, Churros Cubes
Recommended
Grécka Taverna
Grécka Taverna serves generous, satisfying Greek comfort food in a relaxed, sun-washed setting at Nivy mall, with standout dishes like beautifully crisp, perfectly seasoned fried gavros.
Try: Fried Fish Gavros, Suvlaki Cheese Chalumi, Grilled Feta Cheese
Recommended
FatraBeef
Serving farm-to-table Hereford beef right off the main road, this cozy roadside spot delights travelers with comforting Slovak classics, tender sirloin, and addictive fries with house mayonnaise.
Try: Beef Sirloin in Cream Sauce, French Fries with FatraBeef Mayonnaise, homemade lemonade
How Miško rates
Miško rates every restaurant review on Lifeguin with spatulas: one for recommended, two for excellent, three for a place worth travelling for. Some places get no spatula at all, and we say so in the review. Prices and opening hours change, so check before you go.