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Skopje, North Macedonia

Food & Drink in Skopje

Eating out is one of the great pleasures of Skopje – portions are big, prices are low and grilled meat, fresh salads and local wine are on every menu. Here is everything we’ve written about food and drink in the city.

Guide: Food & Drink in Skopje

Where to eat
Our guide to the best restaurants in Skopje covers the Old Bazaar grills, Debar Maalo’s taverns and modern bistros. Not sure what to order? Read about traditional Macedonian dishes like tavče gravče, ajvar and pastrmajlija.

Vegetarian & vegan
Meat-free tips and places: vegetarian and vegan food in Skopje.

Coffee
Find the best espresso and Turkish coffee in our guide to the best cafés in Skopje.

Bars and nightlife
Find the best areas for a night out in our Skopje nightlife guide and our LGBTQ+ friendly bars guide.

Food festivals
Time your trip for AERO Street Food Festival or Pivoland beer festival, and check what a meal costs in our Skopje travel cost guide.