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Sonata Restaurant in Vrnjačka Banja presents a refined approach to European cuisine within the grounds of the historic Hotel Tonanti. Guests enter a quiet space that mirrors the relaxed pace of the surrounding municipal park. The Gault&Millau guide awarded the venue a score of twelve for delivering precisely this kind of considered service. Expert staff navigate the seasonal offerings without interrupting conversation, allowing the daily menu to take center stage.
The menu opens with precise preparations like steak tartare and fried peppers layered with creamy kajmak and smoked bacon. Grilled Rtanj cheese arrives alongside delicate carpaccio and rolled prunes that balance sweetness against savory notes. Warm courses transition smoothly into lighter options, where a velvety veal cream soup pairs well with a rustic tomato potage. The kitchen builds further distinction through grain bowls, including a risotto featuring four distinct mushroom varieties and another version built around beetroot, walnuts, and gorgonzola.
Dinner continues with careful selections of river fish and poultry, such as perch fillet, grilled salmon, and parmesan-crusted chicken served with celery purée. Pepper kebabs arrive alongside rolled pork fillet wrapped in crépine, grounding the plate in familiar regional textures. The beverage program stays strictly domestic, sourcing every bottle from established Serbian vineyards to complement each course. European cuisine reaches its conclusion with generous desserts, ranging from vanilla slice pita topped with almond petals to pistachio baklava and classic tiramisu.
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