GARDEN

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

Ulica Nikole Tesle 8, 36354 Raska, Serbia

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

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Chef: Nenad Vasiljević
Cooking: International
Style: Casual

Gault&Millau's review 2026

After a day on the slopes, there is no finer refuge than a cozy mountain restaurant overlooking the snow-dusted peaks. The ritual here begins with signature olive oil and garlic sticks-perfectly crisp on the outside and airy within. We started with a clear chicken consommé, rich with carrots and celery. It is moderately salty, moderately strong and perfectly warm. On Fridays or Saturdays, steak tartare with bone marrow is prepared in front of you, so don’t miss that experience. Beetroot tartar with horseradish ice cream is an excellent counterpart to its meat namesake. While the menu boasts spectacular local meats - from indigenous Buša organic beef of Stara Planina to Sjenica lamb and duck - the Pešter veal is a revelation. Succulent and tender, it is served in rich pan drippings alongside homemade ramen tossed with sharp Pirot cheese. To balance these bold flavors, the Grand Salad provides a fresh, elegant contrast with its mix of green salads, cherries, cucumber, cranberry, pomegranate, cheese, and a bright passion fruit vinaigrette. For dessert, try medovik, made and served with the best Kopaonik honey, or the quintessential mountain classic: a warm, crispy blueberry pie served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.