Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Skopje

This bar-restaurant (Пелистер) is a must-visit with its large terrace on Macedonia Square. A former state-run establishment founded in 1961, it takes its name from the Pelister massif near Bitola. Nothing gourmet (pasta, risottos, salads, meats, desserts, hearty breakfasts), but the wood-fired pizzas are good. Otherwise, it's also a superbly located hotel: six rooms and apartments (from €60 for two with breakfast) with a breathtaking view of... the square's ugly monuments.

This restaurant (Ресторан Уранија) is especially noteworthy for its location, in the center of City Park. It is in fact the restaurant of the Jug tennis club, whose clay courts are located on either side. The menu is very Italian (no pizza) with pastas, salads, risottos, osso buco, mozzarella meats... All the dishes are rarely available, but on the whole it's pretty decent. And if you're just looking for a place to take a break while strolling through the park, Café Jug is right next door.

This is the restaurant of the Marriott hotel. Not really our cup of tea, but it's the best table around Macedonia Square. The "Mediterranean" menu includes pizzas, foie gras, houmos, pasta, risotto, burgers, salmon and brochettes served with Macedonian ajvar. Everything is rather well done. We also appreciate the bar that serves cocktails inspired by Slavic mythology. This adds a little local touch to this place where everything seems to feel like any other Marriott in the world.