Yes it is just super late. But the social life of an expat is nothing close to the Presidents. We are just busier!
Our stay in Bratislava has been a little short of 18 months and surprisingly we have not planned any travel for Easter. Perhaps because of our upcoming long summer holiday in Asia, we were not so keen on moving. So we decided to relax and enjoy our flat, view and Bratislava on one condition. Everyday, we are going to eat in a restaurant.
The first day of our 7-day worry free week, Easter Saturday, started at home, with sunshine. We laid the blankets on our grass and looked endlessly at the castle. We have no grill but I managed to put up something from the kitchen and we picnicked. We played mini-tennis and tanned ourselves.
Easter Sunday was spent attending church service and meeting Filipinos. We managed to convince the group to eat with us at the Altitude Revolving Restaurant inside the TV Tower located in Koliba. The views were great. It was like touring Bratislava in one go, no hassle with great company. Unfortunately, we could not join the tables since the revolving part was not that wide. The wait was too long, probably some 45 minutes before we could eat. We did starve but it did not stop us from being happy that day.
On Easter Monday we were invited to the famous Sajado Restaurant in Eurovea. I visit this Asian buffet restaurant more than a few times but only during the week. On weekends and holidays, they vary by doing an added Teppanyaki (choose your own meat, veggies and sauce and the cook will put it all together for you). With sushis, soups and warm Asian dishes, the choice was great. The ambience by the river was wonderful.
Let me not lie on the other days when we went to the other restaurants. But I do remember we ate in AuCafe located on the Petrzalka side of the river. We sat at the Wintergarden part of the restaurant and the food was lovely. It was chilly though that night and it would have been probably exciting after dinner to take a stroll along the river while the crowd at the beachfront watching the world hockey championships game were shouting and cheering.
On one sunny day, we went to a nice Italian Restaurant in Karlova Ves, Bellavijo. It is located on top and overlooks the water basin of the Donau arm. We look at the treetop and farther hill of Berg in Austria. As the crowd was lesser, we were served by a very nice waitress (which is not very often, I would say RARE!) and even if the sun was scorching hot on the terrace, we braved it and stayed. I have eaten here three times already. Food is alright with Risottos, Pizzas, etc.
We also went to visit the Devin. Great restauration work. The views are amazing towards Hainburg and down is where the Donau and Morava rivers meet. The well was incredible. 55 meters deep and it takes 6 long seconds before you hear the drop of water we threw from the top. Well worth visiting. At the bottom are two grill restaurants but I think belonging to the same owner. We ordered the regular grilled Klobasa and draught beer and infront of us was live music being played plus a children´s play area. Some few steps away, they have some mini roller coaster, trampoline and other rides for kids. I was also told that on the other side of the castle one can rent bikes and go along toward the Chech border and somewhere there is a very simple restaurant (give yourself time waiting, lots of time) seving grill and the likes.
Let me add another Fish Restaurant located in Zlate Piesky. I ate there first with the whole Filipino Community from an invitation by our Philippine Consul. Situated on the lake bank, the views are calming. Now that the summer season has started, the terrace part is now open and really inviting. I have however observed that prices have tremendously gone up. But if you are in for the ride, why not?
Hope you like my reviews on the restaurants. Go visit yourself!
Happy Easter!
