Restoran Caruso

Great lunch! Has a mixed meat platter for two, as well as the traditional salad. The bread that was provided was delicious- especially with the chilli on top. Note: there is a cover charge per person added to the bill - we assume it’s for the musicians who provide added entertainment / ambience.

We came to try the traditional Serbian food, but overall the experience was a bit disappointing. Most of the dishes were overly salty and quite average, though the complimentary garlic bread was genuinely excellent. Service started off well, but towards the end we felt rushed to pay, as the staff were going on a break. What felt off was the pushy approach to tipping — we were told exactly how much 20% of our bill was, which came across as uncomfortable. While we don’t mind tipping for good service, the way it was handled didn’t feel right. We’re not in America in the end of the day.

The restaurant is almost 200 years old so it is worth visiting. Prices are reasonable for this area, food is amazing. However I have to mention that waiters are expecting you to give them quite big tip, so prepare yourself to feel uncomfortable if you don't have at least 1000 rsd to leave for the tip. Also, it is worth mentioning that the restaurant has a lot of space but every time you call to make a reservation they say they are full. I don't understand that since I called and they said they're full and then I went there and it had plenty of empty tables inside so we managed to get one. All in all, nice experience, but I felt uncomfortable because of the waiters reaction to my "small" tip. Also, information for the foreigners, there is usually live music in the restaurant but if they come to play the music near your table, you have to pay them so be aware of that if your budget is limited.