A terrace restaurant at the castle, looking over the Old Town — handy for lunch or a drink while you are up there.
A modern bistro and bakery on Ventúrska in the Old Town; one of our picks for a serious meal, also good for breakfast.
Central European and international cooking on the riverside, looking across the Danube to the castle.
A rooftop restaurant and bar on Hviezdoslavovo námestie with a castle view and an Asian-leaning menu; opens at 17:00.
Pressburg cuisine since 1894 in a riverside park across the Danube, known for goose and duck feasts in season.
Grill and Italian dishes on the riverside, with a view back to the Old Town, the SNP Bridge and the castle.
Goulash, schnitzel and duck confit on Hviezdoslavovo námestie, in an Austro-Hungarian style.
Halušky, garlic soup and Slovak classics across several themed rooms on Obchodná; good for larger groups.
Halušky and game dishes in a vaulted cellar on the lane up to the castle, in the Old Town.
A fine-dining restaurant on the deck 95 m up the SNP Bridge — tasting menu with wine pairings, best at sunset.