Pelmeni, made with love

The Guardian of Hungry Belgraders, Wearing a Bay Leaf Cape.

The Guardian of Hungry Belgraders, Wearing a Bay Leaf Cape.

Meet ‘The Pelman’ — old Dorćol’s legendary dumpling guardian. Faced with low-grade shortcuts and dry, boring food, he flies to the rescue in his signature aromatic bay leaf cape. Crafted entirely from scratch with the highest quality local flour, grass-fed Serbian meats, and absolutely zero compromises.

Meet ‘The Pelman’ — old Dorćol’s legendary dumpling guardian. Faced with low-grade shortcuts and dry, boring food, he flies to the rescue in his signature aromatic bay leaf cape. Crafted entirely from scratch with the highest quality local flour, grass-fed Serbian meats, and absolutely zero compromises.

Pelmeni, made with love

The Guardian of Hungry Belgraders, Wearing a Bay Leaf Cape.

Meet ‘The Pelman’ — old Dorćol’s legendary dumpling guardian. Faced with low-grade shortcuts and dry, boring food, he flies to the rescue in his signature aromatic bay leaf cape. Crafted entirely from scratch with the highest quality local flour, grass-fed Serbian meats, and absolutely zero compromises.

Quality Confrontation

What Sets Us Apart

What Sets Us Apart

Every hand-folded dumpling represents our combat against hunger and culinary shortcuts.

Value No. 01

No Shortcuts, Ever

Others omit the bay leaves, substitute cheap processed flours, and use filler ingredients to save dinars. We stand with The Pelman against this. We slow-prepare every batch with local organic flours and premium spices.

Value No. 02

The Bay Leaf Defense

The bay leaf is our mascot’s cape and our core flavor signature. We steam and boil with carefully selected raw, mountain bay leaves to wrap the pelmeni in a luxurious, herbaceous vapor.

Value No. 03

Dorćol Hospitality

Comfort food should offer deep solace. We bring warm, inviting, aesthetic comfort directly to Belgrade doorsteps, keeping Stari Grad well-fed and joyful.

“Pelmeni isn’t just food; it’s a memory of home, hand-folded one by one, to be shared with the people you love.”

The Pelman Family

Founders & Keepers of the Tradition

Founders & Keepers of the Tradition

The Menu

Quick Search for Faster Results

Quick Search for Faster Results

Pelmeni

Chicken

Chicken

Delicate chicken breast, lightly seasoned for a lean, high-protein bite that kids love.

1.690 RSD / 1 kg

Pork & Beef

Pork & Beef

The gold standard. A juicy 50/50 blend of pork and beef with our signature black pepper kick.

1.890 RSD / 1 kg

Beef

Beef

100% grass-fed beef. Rich, deep flavor for those who demand the highest quality.

2.190 RSD / 1 kg

Vareniki

Potato

Potato

Creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed onions inside a thin, silky dough.

Pure comfort.

1190 RSD / 1 kg

Kotleti / Cutlets

Chicken

Chicken

Golden, tender, and ready to pan-fry. A light and healthy favorite for family dinners.

1.790 RSD / 1 kg

Pork & Beef

Pork & Beef

Traditional juicy cutlets made exactly how “home” should taste. A hearty classic.

2.290RSD / 1 kg

Beef

Beef

Hearty, pure beef cutlets. Substantial, satisfying, and made without compromise.

2.590 RSD / 1 kg

Sides & Salads

Korean-style Carrots

Korean-style Carrots

Crunchy, spicy, and fermented to perfection. The ultimate savory side for your meal.

550 RSD / 400 g

Olivier Salad

The ultimate classic comfort dish, balancing tender meat, crisp pickles, and a rich, creamy dressing for a timeless taste of home.

1.890 RSD / 1 kg

Herring Under a Fur Coat

Layers of rich, perfectly salted herring and vibrant root vegetables topped with a velvety finish. A deeply nostalgic, savory showstopper that elevates any table.

1.990 RSD / 1 kg

Crab Salad

Light, crisp, and effortlessly refreshing, combining delicate crab flavors with bright ingredients for the perfect clean bite.

1.690 RSD / 1 kg

Crab Salad

Light, crisp, and effortlessly refreshing, combining delicate crab flavors with bright ingredients for the perfect clean bite.

1.690 RSD / 1 kg

Combo Kits

“Make It Yourself” Kit

“Make It Yourself” Kit

Bring the family together and bypass the meal prep with 1 kg of fresh dough and 1 kg of premium minced meat, delivered ready to create your own homemade traditions tonight.

Contents Include:

Contents Include:

1 kg of dough

1 kg of pork-beef minced meat

2.390 RSD / kit

How To Bring the Guardian Home

How To Bring the Guardian Home

How To Bring the Guardian Home

A simple process, built on human connection.

A simple process, built on human connection.

Yes, We Deliver!

1

Pick Your Batch

Browse our menu of handmade Pelmeni, Vareniki, and Kotleti. Note down your favorites.

2

Message the Maker

Send us a message on Telegram or via Email. Tell us what you’d like and where you are in Belgrade.

3

Confirm & Enjoy

We’ll check today’s stock and confirm your delivery. Then, simply follow the Cooking Ritual.

How to Release the Guardian’s Potential

How to Release the Guardian’s Potential

How to Release the Guardian’s Potential

Our pelmeni are frozen to lock in freshness. To cook them like a true Russian, follow the ritual.

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and a healthy pinch of salt. Add 2-3 mountain bay leaves. This creates the aromatic vapor “cape” that defines our flavor.

Step 3

When they float to the top, they are “dancing.” Reduce heat slightly and let them simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is silky and the center is hot.

Step 2

Once the water is at a rolling boil, drop the frozen pelmeni in. Stir immediately with a wooden spoon so they don’t stick to the bottom or each other.

Step 4

Drain well. Serve in a shallow bowl with a generous knob of butter or a cold dollop of sour cream (mileram). Black pepper is mandatory.

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and a healthy pinch of salt. Add 2-3 mountain bay leaves. This creates the aromatic vapor “cape” that defines our flavor.

Step 2

Once the water is at a rolling boil, drop the frozen pelmeni in. Stir immediately with a wooden spoon so they don’t stick to the bottom or each other.

Step 3

When they float to the top, they are “dancing.” Reduce heat slightly and let them simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is silky and the center is hot.

Step 4

Drain well. Serve in a shallow bowl with a generous knob of butter or a cold dollop of sour cream (mileram). Black pepper is mandatory.

Hand-folded in the heart of Stari Grad. No machines. No shortcuts. Just honest food for everyone in Belgrade.

Local

Dorćol, Stari Grad
Belgrade, Serbia

© 2026 Pelman Belgrade. All rights reserved (and hand-folded).

Handmade with care in Belgrade

Hand-folded in the heart of Stari Grad. No machines. No shortcuts. Just honest food for everyone in Belgrade.

Local

Dorćol, Stari Grad
Belgrade, Serbia

© 2026 Pelman Belgrade. All rights reserved (and hand-folded).

Handmade with care in Belgrade

Hand-folded in the heart of Stari Grad. No machines. No shortcuts. Just honest food for everyone in Belgrade.

Local

Dorćol, Stari Grad
Belgrade, Serbia

© 2026 Pelman Belgrade. All rights reserved (and hand-folded).

Handmade with care in Belgrade