What should I order at Bakal?
Bakal
Shopska Salata
Recommended multiple times as one of the standout dishes, with reviewers calling it the best in the Balkans and the best they've ever had.
Pleskavica With Kajmak
Praised as one of the best ever tasted, with reviewers highlighting its rich flavor and excellent preparation.
Slow-Cooked Veal
Recommended for being tender and flavorful, making it a memorable meat dish in the reviews.
Lamb
Mentioned as delicious and part of the restaurant's strong meat offerings, with reviewers praising its taste.
Bakal Burger
Specifically called out as tasting very good, with one reviewer noting it is also halal and worth returning for.
Carpaccio
Described as fantastic, with reviewers singling it out as one of the best parts of the meal.
Steaks
Praised as absolutely wonderful, showing strong approval for the restaurant's steak dishes.
Baked Pear With Fillo Pastry And Caramelised Nuts
Highlighted as a must-try dessert, especially for its combination of caramelized nuts, pastry, and vanilla ice cream.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
About Bakal
Bakal is a restaurant in Brvenitsa, North Macedonia, with categories that include meat dishes, seafood, soup, and catering food and drink supplier. Reviewers consistently praise the grilled meats, steaks, pleskavica with kajmak, carpaccio, shopska salad, desserts, and the kind, attentive service. The setting is often described as a beautiful garden or decorated outdoor space, with a cozy, quiet, romantic feel. The price range is MKD 800 to 2,000, and the restaurant offers dine-in, outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Bakal known for?
Bakal is especially known for grilled meats and steak, along with dishes like pleskavica with kajmak, slow-cooked veal, and carpaccio. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the fresh salads and the garden setting, which makes the meal feel more memorable.
What dishes are most recommended at Bakal?
Reviewers most often recommend the steaks, sharska, risotto, shopska salad, and carpaccio, with several also praising the slow-cooked veal and lamb. The food is described as fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced, with homemade bread and desserts also getting strong mentions.
What is the atmosphere like at Bakal?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, and stylish, with a beautiful garden, flowers, and even a waterfall and fish area mentioned in reviews. It suits families, groups, and couples, and several reviewers say it works well for both casual meals and special occasions.
Is Bakal good value, and what is the price range?
Bakal is listed at MKD 800 to 2,000, and reviewers call the price reasonable or relatively OK for the quality and setting. People often say the portions are generous and the food and service make it worth the trip from nearby areas like Skopje.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait?
Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, and one review notes that many guests had reservations even when the restaurant did not seem crowded. Service is often described as fast, with food sometimes arriving in about 10 minutes.
Is parking available at Bakal?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Bakal have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bakal offers vegan options.
Is the food at Bakal halal?
Yes, Bakal serves halal food.
Is Bakal kid-friendly?
Yes, Bakal is good for kids.
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