Description:
address :
Hviezdoslav square
811 01 Bratislava
Web review
"The Slovak capital has long played Cinderella to spotlight-stealing Prague. But Bratislava's fairy godfather just might be Norwegian restaurateur Nils Jebens, who follows up his handful of high-end Czech destinations with just one address here: Le Monde, which even Praguers concede may be his best. Although the restaurant provides plenty of top-shelf people-watching, window seats are essential—with their views of the Hapsburg-era Hviezdoslavovo Square, the National Theater, and the stately Carlton Hotel. The innovative Continental menu includes pan-seared foie gras with a clove-scented apple mille-feuille, squid-ink risotto with grilled octopus, venison over grilled figs, and rack of lamb topped with a sweet-and-savory mix of fried chorizo and giant golden raisins. Unless you're one of Bratislava's Monaco-based supermodels back in town for the weekend, save room for dessert: The dark-, milk-, and white-chocolate terrine emboldened with whiskey is terrific, the strawberry cappuccino luscious (entrées, $13–$28)."