Klub književnika - One visit Step back in time to an era of exquisite fine dining with Parisian vibes. This beautiful restaurant exudes class and is tucked away in a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Belgrade. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful home built in the mid-19th century, with stunning decor and a wonderful ambience. Exceptional service, you are greeted with smiles and positive energy from the entire team. Our waiter was an absolute delight and understood our dining preferences instantly, slow and steady to enjoy our lazy long lunch. A menu that tempts your tastebuds with bursts of flavours as the chef takes you on a journey, traditional Serbian cuisine, all ingredients sourced locally. We dined our way through the afternoon and were incredibly impressed by each and every choice. We can't wait to return and continue the journey and sample more of the delicious dishes. Well-selected wine choices complement the cuisine. The menu is very extensive, with a wonderful variety of local wines to satisfy everyone's palate. All your favourite cocktails are available too. We absolutely loved our dining experience, especially outdoors under the leafy glass-enclosed atrium. We cannot recommend Klub književnika highly enough.

BELLA ROE Apartment 4 - Seven nights Bella Roe Premium Apartments are beautifully designed with all the comforts you need and perfect for longer stays. The apartment is very spacious with a large outdoor terrace, with an abundance of storage throughout. The bedroom and bed are very comfortable with full block out blinds to ensure you have a peaceful and uninterrupted sleep. All furniture and fittings are high quality, and you will absolutely love the sofa to chill out and relax. It is huge! If you are a TV fan, you will not be disappointed with the large flat screen, which feels like a cinema room. The wifi was excellent too. The kitchen is very well equipped to enjoy some home cooking. It is the perfect apartment to nest and enjoy the space. We loved the artwork throughout the building; they have gone the extra mile to make you feel at home. All essential shops are only a five-minute walk from the apartment, so you have easy access to all you need. To visit all sites of Belgrade, you are only 10 mins by taxi or a leisurely half-hour walk. Lena is an absolute pleasure to communicate with and very responsive to all your needs, you feel extremely welcome, and the self-service check-in is seamless. Definitely recommend these apartments, they will exceed your expectations.

Enso Restoran - One visit Enso Restoran came highly recommended by friends in Belgrade, as a Michelin star dining experience. A place you visit as a destination restaurant, as the location leaves a little to be desired, located off a busy road, but the setup has been designed to ensure you have the privacy of a fine dining establishment. We feel this is definitely more of a dinner establishment as opposed to a long lazy lunch restaurant. During the hot summer days of Belgrade, unfortunately, the comfort isn't there, due to no air conditioning or fans, inside and outdoors. This did cause us to shorten our typical long lazy lunch due to the level of comfort. When charging a higher premium for food and wine, you do expect the little extra luxuries to ensure you can enjoy the experience. Update: Good news, since our visit we have been notified by the restaurant that it is in fact air-conditioned and it was out of action during our visit, so you can be assured the temperature will be comfortable to enjoy the full dining experience. Front of the house go out of their way to make you feel welcome and very attentive service, unfortunately, the back of the house just needs that little bit of extra effort, although we suspect during the evening you will receive the experience that you expect. The food was good, and plated beautifully, unfortunately, the steak was served rare as opposed to medium as requested, overall felt a little rushed, even though we were the only guests dining that day. The Interior indoors is stunning and huge marks for our very attentive and friendly waiter, he definitely made our day. Definitely still recommend the restaurant, as honestly feel you will receive an amazing experience for dinner during the cooler months.

Homa - One visit Homa is a destination restaurant in Belgrade, Serbia. Fine dining at its best, complete silver service with food and wine to match. A short taxi ride from Republic Square or a 15-minute walk should you wish to stroll. Absolutely stunning Interior and decor indoors and a private garden surrounded by beautiful trees for outdoor dining. The lovely staff make sure your dining experience is five stars, including gloves to set the tables. Nevena, our very attentive waitress, was an absolute delight. An extensive international wine list with a curated selection of verticals, with an excellent range of wines by the glass available. We enjoyed a local glass of sparkling rose, only available in a magnum, followed by a french chablis. The food is exceptional, we started with a fresh salad and fish dish, and we all know how Wayne feels about fish, but he devoured the trout in a heartbeat. All dishes were bursting with flavour and deliciousness. We couldn't pass up the roasted lamb, and we were very pleased we chose it, the final result was perfection. The icing on the cake was the dessert, a mouthwatering Lemon Tart with Elderberry-Yoghurt Sorbet and Pine Nuts and Honey Dressing, accompanied by a special surprise, the Temet Rose sparkling. If you are looking for a wonderful fine dining experience, you can trust Homa to take you on a culinary journey. They also have a degustation available with matching wines for the full experience.

Mama Shelter - One night A very trendy hotel in the heart of Belgrade, the best location to explore the wonderful city and escape from the bustling centre. All the staff are effervescent and very friendly, with a great vibe and energy. The hotel has an awesome design, it's quirky and fun and sparkling clean throughout It is very family-friendly, with free arcade games, table tennis, loads of books, and soccer tables for the kids to entertain themselves. Our room 'Large Mama' was very spacious, with a massive balcony overlooking the beautiful Kalemegdan Park from level 1, and we were spoilt with sunset views. A restaurant is located on the top floor with a fabulous rooftop bar and dining to enjoy the magical sunsets of Belgrade, the best we have found in the centre. Great value and quality cocktails, incredible food, pizzas were divine and live music regularly to soak up the city energy. Other benefits for hotel stays: located inside a shopping mall, onsite parking, surprise treats on check-in of biscuits and juice for your stay, a great range of guests from tourists, travellers and locals, mixed-aged groups, and laptop friendly.

FLOW Restaurant Bar Rooms - Three nights Perfect getaway for a short stay in Belgrade, on the Sava River in a houseboat, you genuinely feel you are having a mini-break. The team are incredibly friendly and make you feel very welcome. Flow is the perfect place to enjoy stunning sunsets. Each night was the sunsets were mesmerising. The rooms are modernly designed, high-quality linen and the balconies are very spacious and full equipped, including cushions for your sunbeds. The jacuzzi was also ideal for those hot summer days and enjoying the view whilst staying cool. Location is tucked away on the river, but you have a small convenience store only 100m away and the Ada mall, which has everything you need only a 10-minute walk. The restaurant is nicely designed, has quality furniture and has a great dining terrace. You feel relaxed whilst enjoying the uninterrupted views of Ada bridge. The nightlights are beautiful, glistening over the river. The food is good, note the kitchen is closed on Mondays, and difficult for food deliveries due to the location, although the lovely Katarina prepared us a bite to ensure we didn't go hungry. The pasta and salads were also tasty and fresh. Note that the prices for drinks and food are higher than average for Belgrade, so expect to pay a premium when dining in house. The restaurant has live music most evenings, which definitely created fun energy for the team and guests. The musicians were great too. The only unfortunate thing we experienced was first impressions due to the entrance. The walkway to enter is via the river's backwater, and it is heavily polluted with rubbish. Still, your perception changes once you have arrived with a view of the river and city. It would be nice to have this cleaned up. Recommend a short stay getaway, as it was calming and relaxing, and we had a wonderful time, the morning sunsets over the city were magical too.

Envoy Hotel - One night The Envoy Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel situated in the heart of the pedestrian street of Belgrade. The location is perfect. The detail is impeccable and modern design. Upon entering, you instantly feel at peace, like you are at home. There are nooks and crannies to enjoy some downtime whilst watching the world go past. The rooms are spotless and spacious, with heavenly linen and beds to provide that uninterrupted sleep. The restaurant is on the ground floor, with a cosy and idyllic courtyard to enjoy your morning coffee, the breakfast is a buffet, but you will be impressed with the quality. All the staff are lovely and chirpy. The team make your stay that extra unique being full of smiles and positive energy. Although you are in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the pedestrian street, this hotel provides a private oasis after a day of exploring. Recommend the Envoy Hotel; you won't be disappointed.

W Sushi - Five visits W Sushi is a contemporary modern Japanese restaurant in the heart of the pedestrian street of Belgrade. Upon arrival you can feel the warm energy amongst the team, they are so welcoming and kind, front and back of the house, work perfectly in sync to provide you with the best dining experience. The restaurant is very stylish with high-quality furnishings and a contemporary design. It boasts a wonderful outdoor dining space, perfect for enjoying the local atmosphere. On hot summer days, you are spoilt with outdoor air conditioning. The cuisine is exceptional, and after dining over five times, each and every dish was amazing, you will be impressed by all the delicately prepared dishes. The pictures speak for themselves. Not only do they have a great wine list, but if you opt for cocktails, they have all your favourites and more, served by immaculately dressed team members and the drinks are perfection. The special dessert is truly a surprise and experience, thank you W Sushi for indulging our friends with this wonderful treat. We highly recommend W Sushi for your Japanese fix in Belgrade, it is refreshing to have access to very high-quality Japanese cuisine in the Balkans.

Langouste Restoran - One visit An absolutely exquisite dining experience at Langouste Restoran in Belgrade, Serbia. We had this restaurant on our list since we arrived, and it delivered beyond expectation. The best fine dining experience to date in Belgrade, with magnificent views of the river. The staff were incredible, all long-standing members, and we absolutely loved our afternoon chatting with our lovely waiter, hearing all his stories. The food was exceptional and true fine dining, prepared by a Michelin star chef. Fingers crossed, they land a star this year when restaurants are finally rated in Belgrade. Definitely one of the best wine lists in Belgrade. Be prepared to spend some time perusing the extensive wine list. You will have fun and find some gems like Premier Cru Chablis and well priced. If you are the lounge diner, opt for tables 7, 8, 9, as they all provide a very comfortable experience and view the river and restaurant. Over the weekend, you will be treated to live piano sessions on a magnificent Steinway & Sons. You will find a diverse group of diners from business lunch to ladies who lunch, definitely not your tourist hotspot. It is the place where locals are well known and visit regularly. The menu changes regularly and is full of surprises along the way, you are truly going to love your experience, and the dishes are mouthwatering.

FinoVino - One visit A wonderful fine wine shop with an extensive collection of local Serbian and wines from all over the world in the centar of Belgrade. Beautifully designed wine store, with all wines, elegantly displayed all individually priced. In addition to the wines, they have an excellent range of spirits, including some unique gins from Europe, we found an excellent French gin. A bonus find was the Fever-Tree gin available to purchase. The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly and have excellent knowledge to help guide you to your preferred style. Prices are very affordable, and a price list is available on their website.