Bakoš Bistro – Modern Gastronomy in Košice

Highest quality ingredients
Unique combinations
Free parking – Car overnight

Seasonality, locality, freshness, aesthetics – Matej Bakoš's signature style shines through when these four pillars are combined. Bakoš Bistro doesn't pretend to be anything it's not, but rather plays with a modern take on classic recipes.

Our menu is based on fresh ingredients from local suppliers and changes seasonally. In addition to daily operations, we provide catering, corporate events, weddings, and family celebrations in Košice and its surroundings. We approach each project individually, focusing on detail, quality, and reliability.

Bakoš Bistro Services

We will prepare a tailor-made celebration for you, exactly to your specifications – from an intimate dinner to a lively family party.

Unforgettable Catering

We will prepare a tailor-made celebration for you, exactly to your specifications – from an intimate dinner to a lively family party.

Weddings

High-quality coffee breaks and breakfasts with precise timing. Ideal for training sessions, conferences, and meetings. Košice and surroundings.

Coffee break & corporate breakfast

We will prepare a tailor-made celebration for you, exactly to your specifications – from an intimate dinner to a lively family party.

Family Celebrations

We will prepare a tailor-made celebration for you, exactly to your specifications – from an intimate dinner to a lively family party.

Teambuilding events

We will prepare a tailor-made celebration for you, exactly to your specifications – from an intimate dinner to a lively family party.

VIP & executive catering

Lunch Menu

01	Sourdough Bread & Eggs Artisanal sourdough bread, chives, aged sheep cheese With scrambled eggs With rolled omelette With two fried eggs Allergens: cereals, eggs, milk Extras: roasted smoked bacon 40 g – €2.00, bone‑in ham 40 g – €2.00, smoked salmon 40 g – €3.00, Spiš sausages with mustard 100 g – €3.00 Allergens: fish, mustard Option to add an extra egg – €2.00; Gluten‑free bread available	220 g / 7,50 EUR
02	Snicker Waffle (veggie) Baked waffle, whipped peanut cream, roasted peanuts, chocolate ganache, miso caramel, our homemade compote Allergens: milk, cereals, eggs, peanuts, soy	250 g / 8,50 EUR
03	Baba Ganoush Toast (veggie Made from roasted eggplant, ricotta and confit garlic, cherry tomatoes, little gem lettuce, 6‑minute egg, chilli, shallot‑garlic oil, Japanese milk toast; Gluten‑free bread available Allergens: cereals, eggs, soy, sesame	280 g / 9,50 EUR
04	Homemade Granola (veggie / gluten free) Our homemade cinnamon granola with nuts, Greek yogurt, homemade compote, seasonal fruit, honey Allergens: milk, nuts	180 g / 7,90 EUR
05	BLT Sandwich Sourdough brioche, smoked roasted bacon with honey, aioli mayonnaise, crispy lettuce, ripe beef‑heart tomatoes Allergens: milk, cereals, eggs, mustard	280 g / 9,90 EUR
06	Egg Benedict With bone‑in ham 250 g – €8.90 With avocado mash (veggie) 250 g – €9.50 Allergens: cereals, milk, eggs, sulphites With smoked salmon 250 g – €10.90 Allergens: cereals, milk, eggs, sulphites, fish Veggie version with herb crumble available; Gluten‑free bread available	250 g / 8,90 EUR
07	Monte Oatmeal (veggie / gluten free) Gluten‑free oats, nut‑based Nutella, tonka‑bean espuma, strawberries, hazelnut crunch Allergens: milk, nuts	250 g / 7,90 EUR
08	Avocado Sandwich (veggie) Sourdough brioche, avocado mash, crispy lettuce, ripe tomatoes, salty cheese, fried egg, pumpkin seeds Allergens: milk, eggs	250 g / 9,90 EUR
09	Mortadella Eggs Roasted ham, mortadella bologna, 3 baked eggs, sourdough bread, chilli, shallot oil, pecorino romano cheese Allergens: milk, eggs, cereals	288 g / 9,50 EUR
10	Breakfast Burger Butter brioche, aged beef smash patty, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, egg omelette, lamb’s lettuce, aioli Allergens: milk, eggs, cereals, mustard	280 g / 11,90 EUR
11	Chilaquiles Laszlo Sanchez (veggie / gluten free) Mexican‑Hungarian twist Baked corn tortillas, spicy lečo with red beans and chipotle, fried egg, salty cheese, avocado, coriander Allergens: milk, eggs	280 g / 9,90 EUR

01	A little differently by Bakoš – roasted chicken Roasted farm chicken thigh, root‑meat gravy, warm greengage compote with orange, pea rice, fresh herbs A: 1,3,7,9	350 g / 13,90 EUR
02	Verde gnocchi Potato gnocchi, herb‑pistachio‑basil pesto, green beans, chilli, Pecorino Romano A: 1,3,7,8 With sous‑vide chicken breast 350g 14.90 EUR A: 1,3,7,8 With grilled shrimp 350g 15.90 EUR A: 1,2,3,7,8	330 g / 12,90 EUR
03	Warm salad Black rice, roasted pumpkin, baby spinach, sun‑dried tomatoes, capers, celery stalk, buttermilk & salty cheese dressing, herb pesto, pumpkin crumble A: 7,8,9 With fresh fish fillet 350g 15.90 EUR A: 4,7,9,8 With garlic grilled shrimp 350g 15.90 EUR A: 2,7,9,8	330 g / 12,90 EUR
04	Roasted peppers & pea arancini Roasted pepper & chipotle cream sauce, pea arancini, sautéed spinach with shallot, pea purée A: 1,3,7,9,12 With fresh fish fillet 350g 15.90 EUR A: 1,3,4,7,9,12	350 g / 14,90 EUR
05	Steak stroganoff gluten free Our stroganoff sauce, grenaille potatoes, grilled portobello, dill crème fraîche, pickled cucumbers, fresh dill With flank steak 350g 17.90 EUR A: 7,9,10,12 With rib eye steak 380g 23.90 EUR A: 7,9,10,12 With tenderloin steak 280g 27.90 EUR A: 7,9,10,12	350 g / 17,90 EUR
06	Poké bowl Sushi rice, spicy sriracha mayo, marinated red cabbage, mango, edamame, cucumber, carrot, coriander, lime, crispy onion With tofu veggie 350g 11.90 EUR A: 1,3,5,6,11 With chicken breast 350g 13.90 EUR A: 1,3,5,6,11 With marinated salmon 350g 15.90 EUR A: 1,3,5,6,11 Gluten‑free option available	350 g / 11,90 EUR
07	Meat & carrot Carrot purée, roasted carrot, sea buckthorn with orange, meat jus, bread stuffing, hazelnuts With pork tenderloin 350g 15.90 EUR A: 1,3,7,8,9,12 With duck breast 350g 17.90 EUR A: 1,3,7,8,9,12,6	350 g / 15,90 EUR
08	Chef special by Richard Balog – Quesadilla con carne Spicy beef ragout with black beans, wheat tortilla, cheddar, onion, chipotle, creamy bean‑corn salad, coriander, lime 350g / 14.90 EUR A: 1,3,7,9,10,12	350 g / 14,90 EUR
09	Dessert – White chocolate mousse Raspberry mash, freeze‑dried raspberries, honey brittle A: 1,3,7	90 g / 5,90 EUR
10	Allergens 1. Cereals, gluten 2. Crustaceans 3. Eggs 4. Fish 5. Peanuts 6. Soy 7. Milk 8. Nuts 9. Celery 10. Mustard 11. Sesame 12. Sulphur dioxide and sulphites 13. Lupin 14. Molluscs

01	Beef Tartare Minced premium beef, pickled shimeji mushrooms, cured egg yolk, coarse mustard, potato straw, pickles, aioli mayonnaise, sourdough bread Allergens: 1,3,7,12 Cabernet Sauvignon – Jankatský & Podhorský, dry red wine. Fresh and mineral, with citrus and gooseberry aromas that highlight the earthy truffle notes and sheep cheese	150 g / 13,90 EUR
02	Arancini Arborio rice, confit shredded duck, Pecorino Romano cheese, truffle mayonnaise Allergens: 1,3,7,9,10,12 Pinot Grigio – Toblár, dry white wine. Delicate and fresh, with aromas of white fruit and flowers, beautifully balancing the rich flavor of duck and Pecorino	150 g / 8,90 EUR
03	Our Tom Yum Soup (gluten free) Spicy Tom Yum soup, rice noodles, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onion, coriander, lime, coconut milk with chicken breast Allergens: 4,7,11 With grilled prawns – €13.90 Allergens: 2,4,7,11	500 ml / 10,90 EUR
04	Pumpkin & čabajka (gluten free) Pumpkin purée with ginger, pickled pumpkin, pumpkin crumble, čabajka sauce, grilled zucchini With chicken breast / 15.90 EUR A: 7,12 With roasted salmon fillet A: 7,12,4 Recommended wine: Rhine Riesling – Mrva & Stanko, dry white wine. A fresh, fruity wine with notes of peach and lime that balances the sweetness of the pumpkin and the spiciness of the čabajka.	350 g / 17,90 EUR
05	Pork chop Panko breadcrumbs, teriyaki sauce, pickled pumpkin, grenaille potatoes with butter, capers, fresh herbs A: 1,3,7,10,6,11 Recommended wine: Rosé Cuvée – Tajná, dry rosé wine. A fresh and fruity rosé with aromas of strawberries and red berries that complements the sweet‑salty teriyaki flavor.	350 g / 15,90 EUR
06	Steak fries (gluten free) Potato fries, smoked chili mayonnaise, shallot sauce, capers and brandy Beef tenderloin steak 330g / 27.90 EUR A: 3,7,10,12 Beef rib eye steak A: 3,7,10,12 Recommended wine: Cabernet Sauvignon – Jankatsky & Podhorsky, dry red wine. A bold, full‑bodied wine with spicy notes that pairs beautifully with the steaks and brandy sauce.	330 g / 23,90 EUR
07	Duck Grilled duck breast, carrot purée, roasted carrot, sea buckthorn, meat jus, hazelnuts, hoisin sauce A: 1,6,7,12 Recommended wine: Blaufränkisch – Nichta, dry red wine. Elegant and lightly fruity with notes of cherries and forest berries, perfectly matching the duck and the slightly sweet purée.	350 g / 18,90 EUR
08	Roasted vegetables & goat cheese (veggie) Roasted vegetables & goat cheese (veggie) Tandoori honey‑roasted carrot, beetroot, orange dressing, caramelized fig, hazelnuts, goat cheese, mint, sourdough bread A: 1,7,8,9,12 Recommended wine: Chardonnay – Nichta, dry white wine. A fuller wine with a gentle buttery taste and tropical fruit notes that complement the creaminess of the cheese and the roasted vegetables.	280 g / 14,90 EUR
09	Pappardelle Semolina egg pasta, shallot, truffle, jalapeños, zucchini, garlic, aged sheep cheese (veggie) A: 1,3,7,9,12 With pieces of beef tenderloin A: 1,3,7,9,12 Recommended wine: Sauvignon Blanc – Repa Winery, dry white wine. A fresh and mineral wine with citrus and grapefruit aromas that highlights the earthy notes of truffle and sheep cheese.	330 g / 14,90 EUR
10	Burger Butter brioche, 2× smash beef on onions, smoky bacon, chipotle mayo, fried egg, pickle relish, double cheddar, potato fries A: 1,3,7,10,12 Recommended wine: Sparkling Blanc – Nichta, dry sparkling white wine. Light and gently bubbly, refreshing the bold flavors of beef, bacon, and cheddar.	388 g / 15,90 EUR
11	Porcini mushroom risotto (veggie) Creamy Arborio rice risotto with white wine, wild porcini mushrooms, Grana Padano cheese, roasted hazelnuts, and Jerusalem artichoke chips A: 7,8,12 Recommended wine: Prosecco Promosso – Montelvini Treviso Frizzante, dry sparkling white wine. Lightly sparkling with fresh green apple and almond aromas, balancing the creamy texture of the risotto.	330 g / 14,90 EUR
12	Crema catalana Creamy dessert with citrus, yuzu gel, Hokkaido pumpkin, and roasted almonds A: 1,3,7,8	90 g / 6,90 EUR
13	Allergens 1. Cereals, gluten 2. Crustaceans 3. Eggs 4. Fish 5. Peanuts 6. Soy 7. Milk 8. Nuts 9. Celery 10. Mustard 11. Sesame 12. Sulphur dioxide and sulphites 13. Lupin 14. Molluscs

01	Satay (Thailand) Marinated veal liver grilled over fire, peanut sauce, cucumbers with mint and sesame Allergens: sesame, soy, peanuts	120 g / 9,80 EUR
02	Philly Steak Sandwich (USA) Sliced aged steak meat, white baguette, grilled peppers, onion, cheddar cheese, relish sauce, French fries Allergens: cereals, eggs, mustard, milk	350 g / 15,90 EUR
03	Rogan Josh (Northern India) Confit lamb shank, garam masala sauce, wheat flatbreads, basmati rice with nuts, cucumbers marinated with yogurt and mint, pickled onion Allergens: milk, cereals, nuts	350 g / 14,90 EUR
04	Plátanos Fritos (Mexico) ried bananas in sweet batter, caramel sauce, whipped coconut cream, toasted coconut Allergens: milk, cereals, eggs	120 g / 6,90 EUR

One of the youngest chefs in Košice, with his first signature bistro.

He honed his unique skills in the best hotels in Košice, the High Tatras, and abroad. He combines traditional Slovak dishes with global or modern variations, aiming to create healthy, light food and unusual combinations that wouldn't normally come to mind.

Bakoš Bistro
stands and falls on
a great team

It's not about individuals, but about teamwork – behind every dish, smile, and detail at Bakoš Bistro is a team without whom it wouldn't be possible.

Is parking available directly at the restaurant?

Is a reservation required?

Do you offer vegetarian or gluten-free dishes?

Our passion for honest gastronomy and emphasis on quality have been recognized not only by satisfied customers but also by the professional community. Bakoš Bistro boasts several prestigious awards.

STREETFOOD

01	Drink menu Choose from our selection of refreshing drinks crafted for every moment.
02	Wine card Carefully selected wines that complement every course and elevate your experience at Bakoš Bistro.

Bakoš Bistro – Modern Gastronomy in Košice

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