A brewpub on Štefánikova behind the Presidential Palace — its own beer, plus burgers, steaks, pasta and Slovak dishes and a weekday lunch menu.
A grill and steak restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo námestie with an open kitchen — steaks priced by weight, fresh daily pasta and fish.
A varied restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo námestie — steaks on lava stone, fresh fish, pasta and a terrace on the square, with live music some evenings.
A high-end steakhouse on Hviezdoslavovo námestie — USDA Prime, Wagyu and dry-aged cuts grilled over Argentinian charcoal.
A Thai restaurant on Zelená in the Old Town — green curry, Thai duck and mango sticky rice, with vegetarian and vegan options.
An Argentinian-style steakhouse on Ventúrska in the Old Town — premium imported beef, Wagyu and lamb, with a wide wine list.
A long-running Chinese restaurant on Židovská below the castle, open since 1996 — known for Peking duck, with a summer terrace.
A family-run Italian place on Panská in the Old Town, with a courtyard for warmer days — pasta, pizza and Italian mains.
Halušky, garlic soup and Slovak classics across several themed rooms on Obchodná; good for larger groups.