NOVI SAD | Just around the corner from Novi Sad’s old town, you’ll find a wine bar and restaurant that’s creating dishes unlike anything else you’ll find in the city. It’s Project 72, and their philosophy revolves around putting a creative, contemporary spin on classic Serbian dishes, as well as giving old, forgotten dishes a new lease of life.
Project 72’s chefs work with producers primarily in Serbia’s northern Vojvodina region, sourcing seasonal produce with a root-to-leaf and nose-to-table ethos. The main dining space is a small, welcoming area that makes use of natural materials, artwork, and trinkets. It has a cosy feel about it that matches the warm and friendly service.
Dishes include things like slow cooked veal tongue with horseradish mousse and fermented radish; oak smoked beef tartare with egg yolk gel and shallots; and venison ćevapčići. My favourite dish, and one of the most unique on the menu, is the charcoal-grilled red pepper relish ajvar, reimagined as ice cream. It’s served with crispy carob bread, goats cheese, and a seed cracker.
Wine is the main focus of the drinks menu. You’ll find a wide assortment of styles primarily sourced from independent producers in Serbia and other Balkan/Eastern European countries. Recent years have seen the region’s winemakers reviving long-forgotten native grapes, and Project 72 is a great place to try these wines. Staff are super knowledgeable, and can recommend something interesting and new to go with your dishes.
Project 72
Kosovska 15
Novi Sad 21000
Serbia
Telephone: 012 1657 2720
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Mon – Sun: 12:00pm to 11:00pm