The Taste Awards jury, together with representatives of Metro, the general sponsor of the national food quality awards, continued their tour of last year’s laureates.
TASTE AWARDS
by METRO
On Friday, 13 July, the spotlight was on Pretop, a restaurant located within Belgrade’s Zemun Market, which received the award for Best Street Food Venue. The restaurant is known for its signature offering — crispy roast pork served with sparkling wines from local producers, as reflected in its slogan: “BREAD & SCHWEIN & CHAMPAGNE”. The unique blend of the bustling market atmosphere, friendly service, and outstanding food has made Pretop a favourite among both Belgraders and international visitors. The restaurant is run by three friends — Nikola Nikolić, Nenad Pajević and Miloš Dodig. During the jury’s visit, a local street accordionist added to the charm by joining guests in singing popular traditional songs.
On Friday, 20 July, the jury visited L’Adresse restaurant at Saint Ten Hotel in Belgrade, winner of the Best Pastry Chef award. The jury was joined by Radoš Đorđević, Director of the hotel, Miroslav Micić, owner of the property, and Nećko Krupalija, a Canadian diplomat who served in Belgrade until four years ago. Guests were treated to delicacies from the restaurant’s menu alongside a fine selection of Serbian wines. The attentive staff and carefully curated menu, featuring global culinary influences, promise a memorable gastronomic experience.
To whet the appetite, starters included rich goose pâté with pistachios and jam, and tender veal ham paired with asparagus, rocket, and a touch of Grana Padano for a subtle crunch. Among the pasta dishes were homemade ravioli filled with veal ragout and topped with a roasted pepper sauce. As a main course, the slow-roasted veal showcased the restaurant’s high standards — succulent, delicately seasoned meat complemented by a robust wild mushroom jus. The visit concluded with a superb dessert selection — the very reason L’Adresse earned its pastry accolade.
