Sarajevo
Locals and a few in-the-know expats cosy up at painted wooden benches in this colourful, buzzing covered yard, dangling with trailing pot plants, strings…
Must-see restaurants in Sarajevo
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Sarajevo
A collection of antique suitcases, fringed lamps, gingham curtains and bright tartan tablecloths set the scene at this hip, wee restaurant with only half…
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Sarajevo
Locals are willing to brave the tourist throngs at Željo as it's quite possibly the best place for ćevapi (spicy beef or pork cylindrical meatballs) in…
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Sarajevo
Our pick for Sarajevo's best burek (meat-filled pastry) and sirnica (burek with cottage cheese), Sač bakes everything ispod sača, meaning under a domed…
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Sarajevo
Gaze out over a superb city panorama from this hillside perch, like Bono and Bill Clinton before you. From the open-sided terrace, the City Hall is…
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Sarajevo
With its hidden garden and backstory of forbidden love, the 'four rooms of Mrs Safija' is Sarajevo's most romantic and elegant restaurant. The menu shows…
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Sarajevo
Run by former TV celebrity chefs, the novel concept here is to forget menus and to simply ask you what you do/don't like. Spicy? Vegan? No problem, they…
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Sarajevo
Also known as The Singing Nettle, this charmingly old-fashioned place serves traditional country cooking, such as ravioli with nettle-and-garlic pesto,…
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Sarajevo
Set in a conservatory with lots of hanging pot plants and a living wall, this modern cafe has decor that's as fresh as its menu. The lamb chops are a…
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Sarajevo
Mrkva is a mildly fashion-conscious Bosnian fast-food chain, but this branch is the original and considered by some locals to be old Sarajevo's classic…
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Sarajevo
If you like beer, huge slabs of schnitzel and live music, this vaulted-brick brewery-aligned tavern is a lively place to spend an evening. The decor is…
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Sarajevo
Friendly, attentive staff and a central location make Apetit a popular choice. The menu includes pasta, risotto and wok-fried dishes, along with a good…
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Sarajevo
Manolo's colourful design and relaxed garden courtyard is backed by a crowd-pleasing menu of pizza, burgers, salads, curries and wok-fried rice. On colder…
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Sarajevo
A classic spot for burek (filled filo-pastry spirals) and other freshly cooked savoury pastries, sold by weight.
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Sarajevo
The house and garden seem to meld into one another at this smart yet relaxed restaurant-cafe with a tree growing through the roof, birdcages, decanters on…
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Sarajevo
Central yet slightly hidden, the 'country cottage' eatery has an enchanting atmosphere with bundles of herbs, corn sheaves and flower boxes around mirrors…
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Sarajevo
Snack on tabbouleh, fattoush, pine-nut hummus, sandwiches and various falafel dishes at low cylinder stools in one of the old town's narrowest alleyways…
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Sarajevo
The highly adept sushi chef at this tiny six-stool restaurant learned his trade in San Francisco and now caters to various embassies.