Many like to start their dinner with borovi ka , a juniper berry brandy. To the uninitiated, these drinks will appear quite strong, but experienced drinkers can throw back their heads and down a shot without even flinching. You will find that each menu will list the weight of the meal, in grams, generally to the left of the meal. This wonderful feature allows you to determine the size of the portion. All menus are in Slovak, however, we have indicated if the menu is available in English and other languages.
Most Slovak words have the accent on the first syllable.
A Word about tipping in restaurants and taxis. In Slovakia, it is not customary to tip ten or fifteen percent to waiters and taxi drivers. It is best to round up to the nearest ten. If you thank them when you hand them the money, they will not bring you any change. You should then tip the amount you wish.