Ā Ā Located in Skadarska Street which is often called the BelgradeāsĀ Montmartre, restaurantĀ Dva JelenaĀ (eng. Two Deer) represents the tradition of the Serbian cuisine at its best. Skadarska used to be a bohemian quarter for artists, writers and poets in the early 20th century. Today this well-known cobbled lane is a home to numerous restaurants and bars, and one of them is Dva Jelena kafana which dates back to 1832. Ā
A mark on the wall of the present-day restaurant speaks volumes of its rich history, with five halls and two summer terraces, and is a reminder Ā of its once famous guests including Serbian and Yugoslav writers and artists such as:Ā Äura JakÅ”iÄ, Laza KostiÄ, Milovan GliÅ”iÄ, Janko VeselinoviÄ, A. G. MatoÅ”, ÄiÄa Ilija StanojeviÄ, Mile PavloviÄ-Krpa, Milorad GavriloviÄ, Dobrica MilutinoviÄā¦The lengthy guest-list features the lifelong president of Yugoslavia marshal Josip Broz Tito, the late Prime Minister of UK Margaret Thatcher and many other foreign diplomats.
Dva Jelena is still one of the most visited restaurants in Belgrade. Well received by both locals and tourists .The place itself revives the soul and the spirit of old Belgrade. Rustic interior, traditional music and delicious traditional specialties.Ā Menus for which Kafana got famous were created in 1921 and 1928 by the chef Zarko DaÄiÄ.Ā NoazeteĀ forĀ twoĀ (fillet,Ā mushrooms,Ā grilled brains, bones and cream sauce), steakĀ Äika Äura,Ā varied Ā medallionsĀ (with mushrooms,Ā grilled in theĀ SkadarĀ way), lambĀ andĀ pork,Ā are just someĀ of theĀ dishes,Ā whichĀ give a specialĀ appeal to thisĀ gourmet restaurant.Ā Seafood specialties such asĀ smoked trout,Ā squid and red fishĀ areĀ on the menu as well.Ā In addition toĀ a large selection ofĀ grilled specialties,Ā meat andĀ cooked dishes, the restaurantĀ also offersĀ vegetarian dishes andĀ dessertsĀ such asĀ tufahija, ice cream,Ā pancakes au gratin, orasnica,Ā etc.
Jamie Oliverās team dropped byĀ Dva JelenaĀ restaurant during their Balkan tour and wrote rather a positive review.
In the end kudos to Dva Jelena restaurant. Located in the Bohemian street of Skadarlija, this place certainly catches everyoneās attention because of the live music performed round the clock and the appetizing aromas of the cooked food. Furthermore, the interior makes people think that they have their meal in the country house and everyone around seem to build an instant rapport. Moreover, the food there is of high quality. The fact that a number of official representatives and presidents of other countries while visiting the capital opt to dine Ā here goes to prove this. Since 1867 the recipes of the dishes here have been carefully saved for guests who all made Ā friends with Ā the Dva Jelena staff. Even more so the prices are quite reasonable and that fact is surely well received by both the locals and theĀ travelers.
Dva Jelena allegedly is visited by every true Belgradian at least once in their lifetime. Proud of itsĀ 180 year long tradition, this bohemian quarter that gathers all lovers Ā of the urban chic of Belgrade and the connoisseurs of national cuisine and vintage wine. Feel welcome to come and visit.Ā Dva JelenaĀ is sure to come in as a surprise.
Ā Location: 32 Skadarska, 11000 Belgrade
Website:Ā www.dvajelena.rs
Hours open 11-01Ā
ReservationĀ + 381 11 7234 885
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