Excellent. Awaiting a Michelin Star. - We just left this lovely little restaurant, a seven minute walk from the very center of old town Bratislava.

The menu is somewhat limited - with four or five... read more starters, and five or six entrées - but to someone who is unfamiliar with traditional Slovakian cuisine, I suspect this would serve as a completely adequate introduction.

We were initially seated in one of the back rooms, a small space with a low arching ceiling. But the acoustics did not let themselves to a quiet dinner (particularly with some very loud patrons sharing the room), so we moved to the front room, which Appears to resemble an old farmhouse dining area. Service was attentive, but relaxed. We started off with the potato dumplings with sheep cheese and bacon. This was very good but the entrées (the chef’s special venison loin and the venison goulash) were terrific.

Only three white and three red wines were available by the glass but the selections were good.

We had a very nice and very tasty meal. I would definitely recommend venturing a short way from the crowds to give this restaurant a try.

  Slovakian cuisine - My partner and I went to Modra Hveizda after looking up reviews for Slovakian cuisine all I can say is we were not disappointed beautiful restaurant with very attentive staff.... read more We had deer loin and wild boar it was all cooked to perfection and was so nice we can't stop talking about our food experience if we had been able to make it another night we would have gone again. It's a hidden gem but so worth a visit it certainly made our trip.

  Amazing regional cuisine - My wife and I are visiting Bratislava for three nights and were looking for a dining experience that would highlight regional cuisine and give us a window into old world... read more Slovak tradition. On a walk up to the castle we noticed Modrá Hviezda on our cobblestone walk. Making reservations for a dinner that evening we returned for a even more delightful evening than expected. The food, the service, the atmosphere were exceptional. The owner warm and engaging with wonderful recommendations on local cuisine and the contact of the location and it’s history. Local wines, during dinner, cognac, and coffee, completed a memorable dining experience. It’s a “don’t miss this” if you come to visit Bratislava.

  A beautiful experience-Highly recommended!  - The restaurant’s photos got our attention and wanted to enjoy this magnificent location ourselves. In addition to being in a cave the decoration is wonderful and create a unique warm,... read more cozy, romantic atmosphere with music playing discreetly. Definitely not something you can see every day. The service very friendly and warm. We had delicious duck with the best potato pancakes I’ve tried, goulash with dumplings (now I understand why they are so popular), grilled vegetables and red wine and everything was extremely well-cooked and tasty and we enjoyed it very much. The high prices are equivalent to the quality and it is not so expensive as other gourmet restaurants so it is very much worth it. Highly recommended!

  Great food and service - Excellent local food in an unusual setting, with great service. Best meal we’ve had so far in Bratislava.

  Just passing by, and it drew me in. - My friend and I popped in after a visit to the castle today. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff. Thankfully, they all spoke English and they... read more were all very pleasant. I chose the chefs special - deer loin in caramel and cognac sauce, with potato and blackberry pancakes. Sounds a bit funny, but it was excellent. My friend had the zander, which is a river fish, which he also thought was marvellous.
There was nothing wrong at all - everything was clean, the staff were attentive and quick, and most importantly, the food was perfect. Highly recommended.

  just great - I was there for dinner, had the typical bryndzové halušky as a starter and the venison goulash as main course.
Very nice place, cosy atmosphere, delicious food, cold beer and... read more super friendly service!!! 👍👍👍

  Bit harder to find but well worth it - Wwd booked it online. It's a family run restaurant and perhaps not the easiest to find. Don't rely on Google maps otherwise you'll take twice as long. It's only just... read more outside the old town. Get yourself to St Martins and the under the road an up steps by bus depot. Then uo another flight of steps and ro right. We're go glad we went there. The food was superb as was the wine. All very traditional. The owner and the staff were so welcoming. We'd definitely recommend it.

  Excellent local food and wine - Lovely tucked away local restaurant with authentic Slovakian food and wine. Just stumbled onto it at the end of a long day. What a treat

  Modra Hviezda- worth to visit  - Before going to Bratislava did some research about food Slovak food . Came across this nice little cave restaurant from looking at some pics.
Well we went last night amd... read more weren’t disappointed! Really nice, kind of romantic place situated just across from the old town.
The food was really well prepared , tasty with portions slightly on the smaller side but at least one can also enjoy a dessert . Service was also very attentive .
If I can suggest table location- ask for the middle room. they have I think 5 table but feels very private and quiet.
In conclusion if you are looking for a neat place with a good slovak food and away from the tourist path consider this place ..

  Wonderful dinner in Bratislava - Just outside of the old town you will find this wonderful restaurant near the castle. We didn't have a reservation, but the staff were friendly and welcoming, and made room... read more for us.
From the time we came in to when we left, the staff were polite, patient, and helpful. They made a lovely dinner even better. Modra Hviezda has a traditional atmosphere and menu that make the experience all the more enjoyable. We had some traditional dishes that included wild boar, rabbit leg, and goulash. We all enjoyed our meals.
I would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a traditional meal with excellent service.

  Beautiful food in atmospheric setting  - Beautiful location and atmosphere. Very special. Staff were lovely and attentive (especially the gentleman). Food wasn’t cheap but considering the location and service, we were very happy with these prices.... read more

We shared a starter of traditional cheese and bacon dumplings, delicious but quite rich so glad we shared.

Mains we had the Venus steak with caramel and cognac sauce (was incredible) and duck leg (also very good).

We shared the chocolate almond cake as we were very full. It was nice but probably wouldn’t have it again and try something new.

Homemade lemonade was very nice!

We ate in the cellar but the main room also looked very cosy. Very small place so worth booking online if you can.

  Really good - Excellent restaurant - food delicious, ambience really wonderful - we sat at the back in a kind of stone cave area - staff all lovely. Would highly recommend for great... read more food and a taste of authentic Bratislava.

  Must-Visit in Bratislava - A must-visit restaurant in Bratislava, what an excellent experience. We were seated in what seems to be an ancient wine cellar, absolutely fabulous with arched brick walls. We loved every... read more detail of our dinner here, from the service, to the wine and foods, and the atmosphere. Our first Slovakian wine! Wow, amazing wines, and so very reasonably priced. Highly Recommend! Do make a reservation, they are popular!

  Wonderful experience - Wonderful recommendations and great food! The service was amazing and the sweet staff kept my bag safe for me when I left it at the restaurant. Trustworthy and honest people... read more made our experience even better!

  Delicious food, great service. - We ate there twice and the food was incredible, they also have very good wine. The staff was very friendly, they even gave us some traditional drink from the house.... read more I would definitely go again to eat at this restaurant.

  Good food and nice atmosphere - The food was very tasty and appetinzing, the service excellent, I strongly recommend this restaurant.

  Super cool place - Very cool restaurant , we tasted many different dishes and everything was absolutely great. Good service and amazing price

  Nice atmosphere and good food - We had a lovely meal and would recommend. Service is attentive . Food tasty and the decor is attractive. Tables are small - at least ours was. Good walk to... read more the castle to enjoy the view is a good way to round the meal

  A Hidden Gem Serving Traditional Cuisine - Beneath the walls of the Fortress is this hidden gem, which specializes in Slovakian Food. Offering on the menu (printed in English as well as Slovak) include game as well... read more as the usual fare. The servings were large and extremely tasty. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful with wine choices. There are different areas in which to sit from a larger room to intimate small rooms carved into the rock. If in Bratislava again, we will certainly come back here.

  Great traditional food, all served in an incredible setting, very friendly service. Highly recommended.

  I had zander (fish) fillet with a pea puree which was delicious. Also nice wine. Very attentive service. Enjoyed the meal very much and would definitely go back. Recommend making... read more a reservation.

  So glad I did. A mouth-watering menu of traditional Slovakian food. I recommend the foie gras and the goulash - both delicious. Quirky and cosy interior. Friendly service. Highly recommended

  If you want authentic and good slovakian cuisine, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly and the food is great. Definitely worth the... read more price. Try the Borovice;)

  We had an amazing dinner, so glad to find the place after a very disappointing lunch somewhere else in the centre.
I have not had such a tasty venison goulash... read more in a long time if ever ☝️
A lovely place in a beautiful town, we must be back for sure ❤️

  We dined in 5 Eastern European countries and found this to the the best. We had the seared foie gras on caramelized apple and the venison with caramel cognac sauce... read more with blackberry potato dumpling. Was incredible!

  Cozy, intimate restaurant with a lovely feel. Great for a romantic dinner or if you’re in search of a great meal in Bratislava’s attractive city center. We were so impressed... read more that we’re considering returning for our second (and last) night in Bratislava.

  Amazing food and service well worth the money, had the duck soup, rabbit and almond chocolate cake and it was all beautiful

  Incredible culinary experience. The waiters were very kind and helped us choose our meal. The dishes were very tasty, in a nice portion and allowed us to try very traditional... read more slovekian food.
I recommend this restaurant at 100%.

  We ate here for dinner our last night in Bratislava. We arrived a bit early for our reservation, but were seated promptly. Our waiter was great, and even sold us... read more on getting a starter, we chose the beetroot and cheese stuffed strudel. For my main course I had the Venison loin with blackberry dumplings, which was fantastic. My boyfriend chose the deer goulash which he also thought was great. For dessert, we had the poppy seed dumplings which were different, and not as sweet as I was expecting, but still very good. I love the ambiance of this restaurant, it’s very romantic. The food, service and environment was all fantastic.