"Serbia's first Michelin star — book Fleur de Sel for Nikola Stojakovic's French-Serbian tasting menus over the Danube vineyards."
About Fleur de Sel
Fleur de Sel is set within the Atelje Vina Sapat winery in Novi Slankamen, amid twelve hectares of vines on the Danube about an hour from Novi Sad and Belgrade. Serbian-born chef Nikola Stojakovic trained in some of France's top kitchens before bringing that technique home, and in the Serbia Michelin Guide the restaurant earned the country's first Michelin star — Gault&Millau has also named him chef of the year.
It is a true destination table. For the region's other rooms, compare the winery dining at Sapat, the modern Project 72 and the estate Salas 137, or browse the wider French picks and fine-dining picks.
The Kitchen
Stojakovic merges French technique with premium Serbian produce — local meat and Danube freshwater fish — in a signature approach that presents three successive versions of a single ingredient across a savoury course. Guests choose from an a la carte or one of three six-course tasting menus: Serbia, From the Danube to the Adriatic, and Farm, with a Chef's Surprise menu for those who hand the kitchen full trust. The menus turn with the seasons.
It is an upper-tier spend by Serbian standards, the tasting menus running to a destination-dinner sum before wine — though the cellar is the winery's own, with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
The Room
The dining room is elegant and classical with discreet modern touches, its picture windows opening onto the Danube, the vineyards and the green countryside beyond. Service is polished and well-paced for a long tasting menu, the mood calm and special rather than showy. With rooms on the estate, it makes a genuine overnight destination as much as a dinner.
Best for a destination special-occasion dinner near Novi Sad
Fleur de Sel suits a landmark occasion — the starred kitchen and vineyard setting make it one of Serbia's most romantic places for an anniversary or a proposal, and a destination room in which to host an important guest. For more of the region's tables, see Sapat or browse the full Novi Sad dining guide.
Not for
Not for diners after a quick, casual or budget meal, or those who want to stay in central Novi Sad — this is a destination tasting-menu restaurant out at a Danube winery, best given a full evening.
Frequently Asked
What is Fleur de Sel known for?
It is Serbia's first Michelin-starred restaurant, chef Nikola Stojakovic's French-technique tasting room at the Sapat winery near Novi Sad, known for menus built on Serbian produce and Danube fish.
Who is the chef at Fleur de Sel?
Serbian-born, French-trained chef Nikola Stojakovic, named chef of the year by Gault&Millau; his signature is presenting three successive versions of one ingredient in a single course.
How much does Fleur de Sel cost?
It is an upper-tier spend by Serbian standards: the six-course tasting menus run to a destination-dinner sum before wine, with the winery's own cellar to pair.
Where is Fleur de Sel?
At the Atelje Vina Sapat winery in Novi Slankamen, on the Danube about an hour from Novi Sad and Belgrade, with picture windows over the vines and river.
Does Fleur de Sel take reservations?
Yes — booking is essential. The room is small and runs tasting menus, so reserve well ahead; estate rooms make an overnight visit easy.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Fleur de Sel
Book well ahead via the Sapat winery; the room is small and the tasting menus seat limited covers. Estate rooms make an overnight visit easy.
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Practical Information
AddressAtelje Vina Sapat, Novi Slankamen, near Novi Sad, Serbia
NeighbourhoodAt the Sapat winery in Novi Slankamen, on the Danube near Novi Sad
CuisineFrench
PriceTasting menus of six courses; an upper-tier Serbian spend before the winery's own wines
Dress CodeSmart-elegant
SeatingElegant dining room with vineyard and Danube views; tasting menus, booking essential
ReservationBooking essential; the kitchen runs tasting menus and seats are limited
