Pljeskavica
in Belgrade
Serbia's answer to the burger is a seasoned, hand-formed meat patty grilled over charcoal and tucked into soft lepinja with onions. Ask for kajmak or ajvar for the full Belgrade roštilj experience.
Did you know?
The Leskovac-style version is famously spiced, while a Šar pljeskavica can be stuffed with melting cheese.
Where to Find It
2 places to try Pljeskavica in Belgrade
Gradska
$$$$Dorćol
A polished Serbian restaurant in Dorćol whose menu hits many core classics, from pljeskavica and Karađorđeva šnicla to ajvar, kajmak, proja, and Sjenica cheese.
Red Queen
$$$$Belgrade Waterfront
A stylish waterfront restaurant where the menu spans gourmet pljeskavica, grilled meat platters, and a house version of uštipci.
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