Republika Východu
A popular main-street restaurant whose menu is written entirely in East Slovak dialect. Everything from breakfast to hand-shaped sheep cheese dumplings is affordable.
Located at Hlavná 31 on the main street. The name means 'Republic of the East.' The menu and website are written entirely in East Slovak dialect. The kitchen brings together dishes from the Abov, Spiš, Gemer, Zemplín and Šariš regions, along with some international dishes. The signature item is hand-shaped sheep cheese dumplings with fried bacon, and there are also homemade sheep cheese filled dumplings and braised beef cheeks with mashed potatoes. Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 11:30. Dishes cost about €2-15. It is an affordable favourite with locals and visitors alike, and there is often a wait at mealtimes.
Opening hours
Opens daily at 8:00; Mon-Thu until 22:00, Fri-Sat until 23:00; breakfast until 11:30
Nearby sights
- St. Michael's Chapel
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral
- Urban's Tower
- Lower Gate Underground Museum
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain
- State Theatre Košice
- Hrnčiarska Street & Executioner's Bastion
- Mikluš Prison