Bosnia & Hercegovina
Beside Jahorina's longest slope, this charming ski-in alpine chalet sets diners beside a central fire with a giant metallic chimney or on the piste-side…
Must-see restaurants in Bosnia & Hercegovina
Mostar
Despite the constant queues at this insanely popular little grill joint, the staff maintain an impressive equanimity while delivering groaning platters of…
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…
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…
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…
Banja Luka
Housed in an atmospheric former train-station building, this upmarket restaurant is quite possibly Republika Srpska's best. Service is slick and…
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…
Mostar
On a vine- and tree-shaded corner where the pedestrian lane from Stari Most divides, this tourist favourite has tables set around a trickling fountain…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Lamps wear headscarves echoing the tablecloths, while exposed brickwork displays photos of Višegrad's bridge in various historical states of disrepair…
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…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Across the river from the tekke, this restaurant serves reliably good food on terraces overlooking a horseshoe of rapids. Local trout is served in a…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
This magical tavern is perched above a horseshoe weir with a series of little footbridges allowing strolls between placid, tree-shaded shallows. The…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Wagon-wheel light fixtures and sheaves of tobacco hang from the ceiling of this rustic restaurant which sits surrounded by gardens and farmland, 3km east…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Though not quite in the Una Valley, this old-world-styled 'ethno village' is a brilliant place to stop for a meaty meal en route, sitting beneath oak…
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…
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…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
On the main road at the foot of Visočica Hill, this local people-pleaser serves sandwiches, omelettes, pasta, grills and pizza, as well as a decent…
Mostar
For an otherwise fairly traditional Bosnian-style restaurant, Food House offers a surprisingly good selection of vegetarian dishes, with some vegan…
Sarajevo
Also known as The Singing Nettle, this charmingly old-fashioned place serves traditional country cooking, such as ravioli with nettle-and-garlic pesto,…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Downstairs this buzzing cafe-bar is Međugorje's top post-prayer party spot, with an atmosphere somewhere between a Louisiana speakeasy and an Irish pub…
Mostar
From street level Urban Grill seems to be a slightly upmarket Bosnian fast-food place. But the menu spans a wide range (pasta, omelettes, fish and, of…
Mostar
Incongruously named after Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, this contemporary-looking, conservatory-style restaurant serves a mixture of Croatian, Dalmatian and…
Banja Luka
Founded in 1923, Kod Muje produces square ćevapi (minced-meat lozenges) that many locals rate as Banja Luka's best. There are wonderful views across the…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Central Jajce's most atmospheric eatery has tables within the historical Travnik Gate and in the 17th-century Omer-bey House which adjoins it. The food…
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…
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…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
It might look like a 1950s diner, but this fast-food restaurant has been churning out Bosnian-style grills since 1931. For a tasty, meaty, salty, fatty…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Panache is not a word that you would normally associate with whole animals spit-roasting on a street-side grill. However, meat mavens will definitely like…
Mostar
This highly atmospheric old mill cottage efficiently serves a mixture of local grills, Dalmatian-style squid and fish, and Austrian-style schnitzels – all…
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…
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…
Banja Luka
Sure, they serve pasta and grills too, but skip straight to the pizza – delicious, thin-crusted and loaded with goodies. The front terrace is appealing in…
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…
Mostar
With a terrace that overlooks a bend in the Neretva River but sadly not the bridge, this very pleasant local-style restaurant serves Bosnian barbecue,…
Sarajevo
A classic spot for burek (filled filo-pastry spirals) and other freshly cooked savoury pastries, sold by weight.
Bosnia & Hercegovina
This tavern's tempting summer terrace occupies a perfect spot above a gurgling stream, while its interior makes valiant (if occasionally humorous)…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Tables spill out between flowers, trees and a couple of fountains set back from the river at this family-style (alcohol-free) cafe/restaurant. The two…
Banja Luka
The main restaurant is built into stone arches beneath the Kastel's original fortress walls and decorated with swords, helmets and a suit of armour. The…
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…
Sarajevo
Central yet slightly hidden, the 'country cottage' eatery has an enchanting atmosphere with bundles of herbs, corn sheaves and flower boxes around mirrors…
