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Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

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Emblem on the door of Divný Janko restaurant/inside Divný Janko

Divný Janko, Bratislava: The eatery with a claim to be the city’s oldest — restaurant review

An Old-Town favourite serving schnitzel, beer and a slice of history.

Mark Taylor

Bistro perk, Trnava

Perk, Trnava: “Stylish, affordable, and seriously tasty” – restaurant review

It only opens a few nights a week. The menu’s barely there. And yet the food – pure magic.

Mark Taylor

Lacinka is a small pancake restaurant in Bratislava.

Lacinka: “The best pancakes in Bratislava”

This eatery may be tiny, but with 50 sweet and savoury options on the menu, its pancakes pack a punch.

Mark Taylor

Smolenice in winter.

Protect the wilderness

Whether I am riding, or walking with my dogs, I regularly see deer or mouflon scattering through the woods.

Mark Taylor

Arabeska, Bratislava.

Arabeska, Bratislava: “A taste of adventure” - restaurant review

A place where you can escape to a warm haven, no matter the time of year.

Mark Taylor

Pirohy (c) and halušky.

1. Slovak Pub, Bratislava: “I have to single out the pirohy” - restaurant review

The venue claims to be the biggest and the best Slovak pub.

Mark Taylor

Colette restaurant in Bratislava.

Colette, Bratislava: “On a pleasant journey through Gallic tastes and smells” - restaurant review

A restaurant to impress your guest.

Mark Taylor

We also tried the lečo, a warm and filling combination of cooked vegetables and eggs, which also came with a side of fresh crusty bread.

Bistro 24, Bratislava: “A brunch to remember” - restaurant review

The Brunch Benedict steals the show.

Mark Taylor

Irin. restaurant in Bratislava.

Irin., Bratislava: “A three-hour epicurean adventure” - restaurant review

Treat yourself before the restaurant earns a Michelin star.

Mark Taylor

The borsch is attractively presented on simple brown crockery, and accompanied by fresh dark rye bread, ham and garlic.

Inside, Bratislava: "A culinary journey through Ukrainian flavours" - restaurant review

Until last week, borsch was basically all I knew of Ukrainian cookery.

Mark Taylor

From the main courses we tried a range of Italian classics at Gato Matto: a pizza, a pasta and risotto.

Gato Matto, Bratislava: "The nduja pizza takes no prisoners" - restaurant review

Whenever I’m choosing to go out for dinner, I just don’t go for Italian.

Mark Taylor

Dry fried spicy beef is definitely a highlight at Shanghai.

Shanghai, Bratislava: "A classy take on Chinese food" - restaurant review

Twenty-five years after I first ate there, Restaurant Shanghai is still in the same place.

Mark Taylor

Balans Bisto can be found a short walk from Bratislava Main Railway Station.

Balans bistro, Bratislava: "Clever recipes which left me feeling properly fed" - restaurant review

If you think vegan food is missing something, maybe you haven't eaten here yet.

Mark Taylor

"The meat is full of flavour and so juicy that you might consider wearing short sleeves, or at least avoid a shirt with white cuffs."

Tučný Kocúr, Trnava: "A bit of a brave name for a restaurant" - restaurant review

When the food arrives it is clear that this is streets ahead of what you get in a more famous burger chain.

Mark Taylor

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