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Where to eat in North Macedonia

Restaurants, cafes, wine bars, bakeries and markets - by city. Each place has its address, hours, our honest write-up and a link to the map.

What to try in North Macedonia: a guide to the cuisine
Cuisine
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Price level: $ - cheap, $$ - mid-range, $$$ - above average.

Places shown: 3

Skopje

Destan

Old Bazaar Grill, Balkan $

The Old Bazaar's most famous grill, serving kebapi (small grilled minced-meat rolls) since 1913 - said to be the oldest restaurant in Skopje. A short, no-frills menu: kebapi with kajmak, raw onion and fresh bread. Cheap, fast and authentic, best on the bazaar terrace.

Opening hours: open daily from morning; grills run all day (please confirm on the day)

A Skopje institution that holds a solid 4★+ consensus across TripAdvisor, Wanderlog and Google - repeatedly named among the best kebapi in town.

Verified · June 22, 2026 On the map

Skopski Merak

Debar Maalo Macedonian, Balkan $$

A lively traditional kafana in the Debar Maalo quarter, loved for hearty Macedonian cooking, generous meze platters and slow-roasted meats - usually with a live acoustic band in the evenings. A safe, atmospheric choice for a first taste of the local table.

Opening hours: open daily, typically until late evening (please confirm on the day)

Picked for a strong, consistent 4.5+ consensus across TripAdvisor and Restaurant Guru - one of the most reliably recommended traditional kafanas in Skopje.

Verified · June 22, 2026 On the map

Vinoteka Temov

Old Bazaar Wine bar, Macedonian $$$

Often called the first wine bar in Macedonia, tucked into a restored Old Bazaar house near the Church of Sveti Spas. The draw is a deep list of Macedonian wines - Tikveš and beyond - paired with cheese and warm plates. The best place in Skopje to taste local wine knowledgeably.

Opening hours: open daily, afternoon into the evening (please confirm on the day)

A long-running favourite with a steady 4★+ consensus on TripAdvisor and Google - widely credited as Macedonia's first dedicated wine bar.

Verified · June 22, 2026 On the map