The Original Balkan Restaurant grill in Darlinghurst was first fired up in 1964 and has been run by the same Croatian family ever since. Recently refurbished, The Balkan, has been praised for over 45 years for its great atmosphere, excellent European style dishes and large servings.

Famous for its authentic European style food which is prepared right at the window on the street-front grills, allowing everyone to have a see at chefs preparing ones favourite dishes. Some of the special dishes that have come to hold the pride of place as the specialties of this restaurant are spicy sausages, pork on skewers, poached Tasmanian mussels, and whole Barramundi.

Our simple, stylish menu also offers freshly prepared salad of cabbage and potato which is served with the meats and seafoods barbecued on the "Balkan Grill". Some of our other dishes from our main kitchen can include the Balkan Vienna Schnitzel, Spaghetti Marinara and bean soup, all which can be washed down with a celebrated shot of Slijivovia.

The Balkan, known for its friendly family service, also has two private rooms for those celebrating special occasions which can be organised with set menus.