Cuisine in Slovakia

Discover signature dishes and food culture of this country

Europe / Central Europe

Signature dishes

Bryndzové Halušky

National dish of potato dumplings mixed with sheep cheese and bacon.

  • Region: Nationwide
  • Main ingredients: Potato, Flour, Bryndza, Bacon

Segedínsky Guláš

Paprika stew of pork and sauerkraut.

  • Region: Central
  • Main ingredients: Pork, Sauerkraut, Paprika, Sour Cream

Kapustnica

Cabbage soup with smoked meat and dried mushrooms, a Christmas staple.

  • Region: Nationwide
  • Main ingredients: Sauerkraut, Smoked Sausage, Dried Mushrooms

Orieškové Perohy

Sweet pasta with walnuts and honey, a Christmas dessert.

  • Region: East
  • Main ingredients: Flour, Walnuts, Honey

Parené Pirohy

Boiled pierogi filled with cottage cheese.

  • Region: North
  • Main ingredients: Flour, Cheese, Eggs

Lokše

Thin pancake made from potato dough.

  • Region: Orava
  • Main ingredients: Potato, Flour, Garlic

Trdelník

Cinnamon-flavored sweet bread baked in cylindrical shape.

  • Region: Nationwide
  • Main ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Cinnamon

Trojanka

Rich soup of beef and vegetables simmered in red wine.

  • Region: West
  • Main ingredients: Beef, Carrot, Red Wine

Piroh za Brynzou

Fried bread filled with bryndza, popular as a beer snack.

  • Region: Nationwide
  • Main ingredients: Bread Dough, Bryndza

Perníčky

Traditional gingerbread fragrant with honey and spices.

  • Region: Bratislava
  • Main ingredients: Flour, Honey, Cinnamon

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