Neapolitan-style pizza on Župné námestie near the Capuchin church — praised for its dough, with castle views from the outdoor seating.
A brewpub on Štefánikova behind the Presidential Palace — its own beer, plus burgers, steaks, pasta and Slovak dishes and a weekday lunch menu.
A varied restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo námestie — steaks on lava stone, fresh fish, pasta and a terrace on the square, with live music some evenings.
An Italian artisan gelateria on Laurinská run by a Calabrian gelato maker — natural gelato with a large share of vegan flavours.
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.