Ajvar
in Belgrade
Ajvar is a smoky roasted red-pepper spread that appears all over Serbian tables, from breakfast breads to grilled meat plates. In Belgrade it is one of the clearest flavor markers of a traditional Serbian meal.
Did you know?
Ajvar is especially beloved in late summer and autumn, when roasted peppers are turned into jars of the spread for months ahead.
Where to Find It
3 places to try Ajvar in Belgrade
Gradska
$$$$Dorćol
A polished Serbian restaurant in Dorćol whose menu hits many core classics, from pljeskavica and Karađorđeva šnicla to ajvar, kajmak, proja, and Sjenica cheese.
Restoran Mihailo
$$$$Stari Grad
A central Belgrade pick with broad traditional coverage, including Karađorđeva šnicla, meze built around ajvar and kajmak, and staples like prebranac and čvarci.
Restoran Kolo
$$$$Belgrade Waterfront
An upscale Serbian restaurant with a menu that neatly covers sarma, gibanica, baked beans, ajvar, local dairy, and grill platters in one stop.
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