Zemun · Belgrade, Serbia
Zemun
Zemun was a separate town on the Habsburg side of the border until the 20th century, and still feels like one: cobbled streets climbing to Gardoš Tower, the Danube quay lined with fish restaurants and river boats, an opera house and a slower pace, 20 minutes from the centre.
Updated October 2026
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Belgrade.
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Riverside walk
Zemun & Gardoš Tower
Once a separate town on the Danube, Zemun keeps its own character: cobbled streets, riverside fish restaurants and the Gardoš (Millennium) Tower with views over the rivers.
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Zemun fish classic
Šaran
A classic fish restaurant on the Zemun Quay by the Danube, serving river fish in the old Zemun fishermen's tradition. Closed on Mondays.
Kej Oslobođenja 53Explore View on map
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On the Danube
Zemun Quay
The long Danube promenade below old Zemun, lined with fish restaurants, river boats and benches, and the start of the riverside cycle route to Ušće and the centre.
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Sights 2
Gardoš Tower and the old churches of Zemun.
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Oldest church in Zemun
St Nicholas' Church
The 18th-century Orthodox church of St Nicholas in the old centre of Zemun, the oldest church in the town, whose bell tower rises above the rooftops below Gardoš.
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Riverside walk
Zemun & Gardoš Tower
Once a separate town on the Danube, Zemun keeps its own character: cobbled streets, riverside fish restaurants and the Gardoš (Millennium) Tower with views over the rivers.
Restaurants 8
Fish on the Danube quay, Serbian kafanas and Italian favourites.
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Serbian with a twist
Balkan Ekspres
A Serbian restaurant in old Zemun with traditional dishes given a modern twist; closed on Mondays.
Despota Đurđa 22Explore View on map
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Zemun Italian
Bella Napoli
One of the long-established Italian restaurants in Zemun, known for pizza and pasta, with its own parking.
Zmaj Jovina 35Explore View on map
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On Masarikov trg
Ciribu Ciriba
A popular Zemun restaurant on Masarikov trg with grilled meat and international dishes.
Masarikov trg 6Explore View on map
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Below Gardoš Tower
Gardoš
A restaurant on Gardoš hill in old Zemun, near the tower, with views over the rooftops and the Danube; open daily 10:00 to midnight.
Grobljanska bbExplore View on map
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Zemun Quay
Reka
A lively restaurant on the Zemun Quay with Serbian food, river fish and live music in the evenings.
Kej Oslobođenja 73bExplore View on map
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MICHELIN Guide
S5 by Angie
Hidden behind a discreet green sign in a residential building, with two dining rooms and a vintage lounge where vinyl plays. Young chef Anđela 'Angie' Risimić cooks warm, Italian-inspired dishes such as rabbit ravioli with mushroom sauce.
Avijatičarski trg 5Explore View on map
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Zemun fish classic
Šaran
A classic fish restaurant on the Zemun Quay by the Danube, serving river fish in the old Zemun fishermen's tradition. Closed on Mondays.
Kej Oslobođenja 53Explore View on map
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Old customs house
Stara Carinarnica
A restaurant in the old customs house on the Zemun Quay, with grilled meat, river fish and a terrace by the Danube, open every day from 09:00 to midnight.
Kej Oslobođenja 31Explore View on map
Cafés 1
Coffee and pastries in old Zemun.
Nightlife 1
River clubs on the Zemun Quay.
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On the Zemun Quay
Sindikat
A river club on the Zemun Quay, open on Friday and Saturday nights from 23:30 to 03:30, with Serbian pop and live performers.
Culture 1
Opera, ballet and theatre at the Madlenianum.
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Opera in Zemun
Madlenianum Opera & Theatre
Serbia's first private opera and theatre house, in the heart of Zemun, with opera, ballet, musicals and drama.
The Danube 3
The quay, Great War Island and the cycle route into town.
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Wild island at the confluence
Great War Island
Veliko ratno ostrvo, the wild, wooded island where the Sava meets the Danube, is a protected nature reserve full of birds, with Lido beach at its tip in summer.
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Belgrade by bike
Riverside cycle route: Zemun to Ada
Belgrade's best ride follows the rivers: along the Zemun Quay on the Danube to Ušće Park, across Branko's Bridge, where a lift carries bikes up to the deck, then along the Sava Promenade at Belgrade Waterfront and on to Ada Ciganlija, with the paths of Ušće also linking to the Dorćol Danube quay.
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On the Danube
Zemun Quay
The long Danube promenade below old Zemun, lined with fish restaurants, river boats and benches, and the start of the riverside cycle route to Ušće and the centre.
Wellness 1
Saunas, steam and massage.
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Spa in Zemun
City Code Spa
A day spa in Zemun with Finnish and bio saunas, a steam bath, jacuzzi and massages, plus a swimming school.
Slavonska 16vExplore View on map
Prices: € budget, €€ moderate, €€€ expensive. Many quay restaurants are busiest on summer evenings and at weekends, so book ahead.
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