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10 reasons to visit Restoran Knin
Since 2004, at Hajduk Veljkova 11 in Novi Sad, we have been cooking traditional Serbian and Vojvodina food the way it was made at home: slowly, over a real fire and with care. Here are ten reasons our guests keep coming back.
1. Traditional Serbian cuisine, with something for every taste
Serbian and Vojvodina home cooking: Bey’s soup (begova čorba), local starters and cheeses, veal baked under the sač (an iron bell lid covered with embers), charcoal grill, fresh fish and squid. The menu lists 128 dishes, so a table where everyone likes something different is easy to please.
2. Lamb and pork roasted on the spit over beech wood, fresh from late morning to late evening
Our spits turn over beech embers all day long, so the lamb and young pork are always freshly roasted and hot, whether you come for lunch at noon or dinner at ten. Order by the portion or by the kilo.
3. Spit and sač masters with over 20 years of experience
Spit roasting and the sač can’t be rushed. Our masters have been doing it for more than two decades: they know how much beech wood the fire needs, when the spit should turn slower and how long the veal stays under the lid. Behind them is a professional kitchen and a team that knows its craft.
4. A wide choice of food, wine and drinks
Next to 128 dishes, the drinks list has 133 items: Serbian and international white, red and rosé wines, homemade rakija (fruit brandy), premium spirits, beer, juices and coffee. Ask your waiter for a wine to match the lamb.
5. Vegetarian, vegan and Lenten (posno) options
Not eating meat, or fasting? You will still eat well: celery schnitzel in a sesame crust, wild mushroom risotto, couscous with beetroot, fresh salads, and Orthodox Lenten dishes during fasting periods. Tell your waiter what you don’t eat and the kitchen will adapt the dish.
6. Excellent homemade desserts
To finish: sour cherry pie, apple pie, walnut pie, lava cake, chocolate coconut cake or pancakes, with or without ice cream. Coffee or tea alongside.
7. A unique, spacious interior, comfortable chairs and quiet music
A large hall under a brick dome with a chandelier, a small hall with a stone wall and tamburica instruments, wood and warm light. There is plenty of room, the chairs are comfortable and the music is soft, so you can talk without raising your voice. With us, there is no rush.
8. A beautiful outdoor garden
The covered summer garden under the pergola is open from spring to late autumn: for breakfast with coffee, a family lunch or long evenings with friends.
9. Made for business meetings and celebrations, with separate areas
Wooden partitions divide the hall, so a business lunch, a meeting with partners or a family party gets its own quiet corner. We host up to 130 guests: weddings, christenings, birthdays, slava feasts and corporate events. See Celebrations (in Serbian).
10. Fast, professional service, easy parking and 2 fast EV chargers
Our waiters are quick, friendly and know the menu, so even a lunch-break meal is unhurried. There is always a free parking space by the restaurant, plus 2 fast EV chargers. The host confirms your booking personally and right away, by phone.
Frequently asked questions
Does Restoran Knin have vegetarian, vegan and Lenten food?
Yes. The menu has vegetarian dishes (celery schnitzel, wild mushroom risotto, couscous with beetroot) and salads, plus Lenten dishes during fasting periods. Ask your waiter for a vegan version of a dish.
Until what time is spit-roasted lamb served?
Every day from late morning to late evening. The restaurant is open from 8am to 11pm, and lamb and pork are roasted over beech embers throughout the day.
Is the restaurant suitable for business meetings?
Yes. The hall can be divided with wooden partitions, the music is quiet and the service is fast. Book a table on +381 21 645 11 31.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is always a free space, with 2 fast chargers for electric cars.
Book a table
Hajduk Veljkova 11, Novi Sad · every day from 8am to 11pm. The host answers personally and confirms your booking right away.