October 14, 2026
The streets and squares are getting into the Christmas spirit, and special festive menus are on the tables of many restaurants awarded our chef's hat. Where should you go for good food? And where can you get a ready-made feast to take home if you don't feel like cooking or baking? Our editorial team has selected several tried-and-tested establishments across Slovakia where you can get a taste of Christmas ahead of time.
Bratislava
Fach: Pastries, Dough and Christmas Pop Up
At Bratislava's Fach, they're thinking of those who want to bake at home but don't have much time to spare. You'll find honest pastry dough already rolled out and ready for home experiments. They also offer baked cookies and eggnog.
On Zelená Street, you can also experience their Christmas Pop Up full of festive atmosphere. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are dedicated to punch, eggnog and hearty Christmas food – such as cabbage soup or Christmas dumplings.
Bistro 24: Cabbage Soup, Pastries and Potato Salad Delivered Home
Bistro 24 attracts everyone who doesn't feel like cooking. You can order cabbage soup cooked for three days and potato salad and pick them up right before Christmas. They've also collected traditional Christmas cookie recipes from Orava bakers and baked them – at the Bistro you'll find boxes full of linzer cookies, vanilla crescents, wine cookies, grillage, chocolate crescents and bishop's biscuits.
Riverbank: Private Christmas Terrace and Advent Brunch
At Riverbank, they've opened the Grand Winter Terrace – their terrace has been transformed into a winter space with the atmosphere of a Christmas market right on the Danube riverbank. They promise punch, mulled wine and traditional Christmas flavours in modern presentation in a cosy winter atmosphere. The terrace can be reserved.
The restaurant has also dressed up its popular brunches in festive attire. The Advent Grand Brunch takes place every Sunday until December 21, 2024, under the direction of Chef Jaroslav Žídek, and you can purchase tickets in advance.
Café Devín: Christmas Menu and Festive Pastries
At Café Devín, from December 22 to 30, they serve exclusively Christmas menu. The historic restaurant invites you to enjoy traditional flavours and treat yourself to peaceful moments without lengthy preparations. You can also take home a box of homemade pastries from the hotel patisserie: lemon and chocolate cookies, vanilla crescents, linzer cookies with jam or biscotti.
Bao Brothers: Stall at the Christmas Markets
Bao Brothers, a street food outlet included in our POP establishments list, can also be found with their popular stuffed bao buns at the Bratislava Christmas markets. Besides the classics, they have a Christmas duck special with juicy duck, sweet and sour cabbage, coriander and crushed nuts.
Around Slovakia
NICO CAFFÉ in Prešov: Competition and Christmas Markets
At Nico Café, you can collect drinks and win prizes. You'll also find them on Hlavná Street as part of their pop-up – follow the aroma of apple must, Italian wine and fresh pizza!
Zwicker Restaurat in Ľubotice near Prešov: Cabbage Soup and Chef's Table
In December at Zwicker, you can still catch two Chef's Table events that happen year-round. And traditionally on Christmas Eve, you can come for cabbage soup, but also hot dogs, and shop at handmade markets – with proceeds going to a good cause.
Marai Bistro in Košice: Traditional Dishes and Modern Desserts
At Marai Bistro, you can enjoy the Christmas menu à la carte or opt for a 3-course Christmas menu. You'll find hearty cabbage soup with mushrooms, traditional main courses, or a modern dessert in the form of poppy seed French toast with mango purée and vanilla cream.
Miki Streetfood in Poprad: Lokše at the Christmas markets
Why not treat yourself to a loaded hot dog at Christmas? Miki Streetfood brought its gourmet artisanal sausages and brioche buns to the Poprad Christmas markets, along with a festive special: potato pancakes filled with pulled duck leg.
Slávia Café in Košice: a special Christmas menu
At Slávia, a Christmas menu full of surprises awaits. Alongside the classic, honest sauerkraut soup, you can try turkey breast with chestnuts, parsnip purée and a chestnut dumpling, and finish on a sweet note with a gingerbread cheesecake topped with chocolate-coated caramel biscuit
