Proja
in Belgrade
Rustic Serbian cornmeal bread served warm with white cheese and kajmak. It is a humble, deeply useful introduction to the country's grain and dairy traditions, often arriving as a restaurant starter.
Did you know?
Belgrade's official culinary guide specifically identifies proja with cheese and kajmak as a traditional starter.
Where to Find It
2 places to try Proja 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.
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