What is the best restaurant in Novi Sad?

Project 72 Wine & Deli is the strongest all-round pick — consistently Tripadvisor's top restaurant in the city for a more polished, modern dining experience.

What are the best traditional restaurants in Novi Sad?

Sokače, Veliki, Plava Frajla, Kod Fazana, and Restoran Kafanica.

Where should I eat fish in Novi Sad?

Čarda Aqua Doria and Fish & Zeleniš — the best-known options for fiš paprikaš and lighter seafood.

Are restaurants in Novi Sad expensive?

No — most strong mains still fall around €7–13, and even the better restaurants are good value by wider European standards.

Does Novi Sad have Michelin restaurants?

No officially Michelin-starred restaurant in Novi Sad itself in the current source set, though Project 72 is frequently praised at that level by travelers.

Best Restaurants in Novi Sad 2026: Traditional, Riverside and Modern Picks

Novi Sad eats well without making a big show of it. The restaurant scene is less flashy than Belgrade’s but often more relaxed and easier to enjoy. Strong traditional Vojvodina restaurants, fish places with Danube connections, modern wine-and-deli spots, and plenty of cafés built for lingering. In 2026, a good main course still often sits around 800–1,500 RSD (≈€7–13).

Best Overall Restaurants

Project 72 Wine & Deli

Tripadvisor’s top-ranked restaurant in Novi Sad. Multiple guides describe it as a creative, modern restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. Travelers consistently call it the city’s strongest special-occasion pick. The right choice for a polished dinner that feels more contemporary than traditional.

Best for: Date night, one splurge dinner in Novi Sad

Veliki Café Restaurant

One of the most useful all-round restaurants in the city — straddles traditional and modern. TasteAtlas includes it among the best local restaurants, Novi Sad Tourism lists it as a national-cuisine restaurant, and local food guides describe it as Vojvodina cuisine with a refined twist. Ideal as a first-night restaurant: local food in a comfortable setting without being too touristy or too formal.

Sokače

One of the most frequently recommended traditional restaurants in Novi Sad. Kathi Daniela recommends it for authentic local food and live music. Novi Sad Tourism lists Sokače New Way as an authentic restaurant near the city center with antique furnishings. Come for the atmosphere as much as the menu.

Best Traditional Restaurants

Plava Frajla

Strong pick for classic Serbian comfort food. Two Together highlights it for dishes like podvarak, prebranac, sarma, and smoked pork neck. Good for a hearty, recognizably Serbian meal without needing a fine-dining setup. Works well on a colder evening.

Restoran Kafanica

Appears in both Petit Futé and Two Together. A reliable local-style meal away from the most tourist-heavy addresses.

Kod Fazana

Recurring traditional pick in Novi Sad food guides. Kathi Daniela includes it for typical Serbian cuisine — a solid backup if Sokače or Veliki is full.

Čarda Aqua Doria — best for fish

One of the most distinctive restaurants in Novi Sad. TasteAtlas, Wanderlog, and ItiMaker all single it out. Famous for fiš paprikaš (Danube fish stew) and live tamburica music. The best restaurant to try if you want something tied to the river and the Vojvodina region rather than generic grilled meat.

Best for: Fiš paprikaš, river-connected dining, atmosphere with music

Best Modern and International Restaurants

Fish & Zeleniš

Consistently mentioned as one of the best non-traditional options. Petit Futé lists it as Mediterranean; Two Together includes it among the top places to eat. Good for lighter, more contemporary food when you need a break from heavy Serbian dishes.

Savoca Pizzeria & Ristorante

Tripadvisor ranks it highly in Novi Sad. Useful for when you want something reliable and non-Serbian — a clean, well-reviewed Italian option.

Toster Bar

Shows up in TasteAtlas, Wanderlog, and Reddit recommendations — a sign of broad rather than hype-driven appeal. Burgers and international comfort food. Good break from meat-heavy kafana dinners.

Rekalibracija Veganski

Included by Two Together in its best places to eat list. The best clearly plant-based option in Novi Sad. See vegan food in Novi Sad for more.

Best Restaurants by Type

Type	Best picks
Traditional Serbian / Vojvodina	Sokače, Veliki, Plava Frajla, Kod Fazana, Kafanica
Fish and Danube	Čarda Aqua Doria, Fish & Zeleniš
Modern / special occasion	Project 72 Wine & Deli
Casual / international	Savoca, Toster Bar
Vegan / lighter	Rekalibracija Veganski

Best for Views and Atmosphere

Terasa (Petrovaradin): Kathi Daniela describes it as having the best view over Novi Sad from the fortress. Book if you want one dinner with a panoramic setting.

Sokače: Best old-school atmosphere — antique interior and live music.

Čarda Aqua Doria: Most distinctive riverside and regional feel.

What to Spend

A main at Sokače: 800–1,500 RSD (≈€7–13). Traditional restaurants offer the best value for portion size. Project 72 costs more but still feels reasonable compared with Western European special-occasion dining. Casual places like Toster Bar keep the daily food budget low.

2-Night Strategy

One night — traditional: Sokače, Plava Frajla, or Veliki for a proper local introduction.

One night — modern or fish: Project 72 for the polished dinner; Čarda Aqua Doria for a Danube-connected experience; Fish & Zeleniš for something lighter.

Practical Tips

Use at least one meal to try fiš paprikaš instead of defaulting to grilled meat
Book ahead for Project 72 and other popular center spots, especially on weekends
Mix one traditional and one modern or lighter meal — the city rewards variety
For views, prioritize Terasa over the denser old-town core