23 of the best · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
From ćevapi in the bazaar to a hilltop dinner with the city below, these are the places to eat in Sarajevo.
Our 23 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sarajevo.
A Baščaršija institution
One of the best-known ćevapi grills in the old town, with branches facing each other on Kundurdžiluk.
KundurdžilukExplore View on map
The House of Spite
A traditional restaurant in the “House of Spite”, the house that was moved across the river rather than demolished.
Veliki Alifakovac 1Explore View on map
A view over the city
A restaurant high on the hillside of Vrbanjuša, known for its grills and its view over the whole city.
Vrbanjuša 106Explore View on map
Ćevapi and burek.
The back story
Ten little grilled sausages in a pillow of somun bread, spirals of pita baked under the bell, slow-cooked stews in the aščinica: Sarajevo’s food is simple, generous and very good.
The grills and pie shops of the bazaar.
Pita under the bell
A classic buregdžinica for burek, sirnica and other pies, baked fresh and served with yoghurt.
A family grill
The family grill on Bravadžiluk known as Petica, a favourite for ćevapi among locals.
Bravadžiluk 21Explore View on map
Ćevapi with kajmak
A popular ćevapi grill on Bravadžiluk, a short walk from the Sebilj.
Bravadžiluk 34Explore View on map
Ćevapi off Ferhadija
A ćevapi grill in the passage at Ferhadija 12, handy in the centre.
Ferhadija 12Explore View on map
A Baščaršija institution
One of the best-known ćevapi grills in the old town, with branches facing each other on Kundurdžiluk.
KundurdžilukExplore View on map
Traditional dishes and views.
A courtyard favourite
A homely restaurant in a courtyard, popular with locals for its daily dishes.
Hidden in a passage
A friendly restaurant tucked into a lane off Baščaršija, with Bosnian dishes, grills and local beer.
Đulagina čikma 8Explore View on map
Home cooking with a view
A family restaurant in a garden on the hillside of Sedrenik, with home-style Bosnian dishes and a view over the city.
Prvi bataljon Sedrenik 22Explore View on map
Small and cosy
A tiny, cosy restaurant on Kaptol near the cathedral, popular for its relaxed atmosphere.
Kaptol 10Explore View on map
The House of Spite
A traditional restaurant in the “House of Spite”, the house that was moved across the river rather than demolished.
Veliki Alifakovac 1Explore View on map
A view over the city
A restaurant high on the hillside of Vrbanjuša, known for its grills and its view over the whole city.
Vrbanjuša 106Explore View on map
In an Ottoman inn
A restaurant and café in the courtyard of Morića Han, the 16th-century caravanserai.
Sarači 77Explore View on map
At the Sarajevo Brewery
The beer hall of the Sarajevo Brewery, in a grand brewery building by the river, with house beers and hearty food.
Franjevačka 15Explore View on map
Modern cooking, wine and villas.
A romantic villa
A restaurant in an elegant Austro-Hungarian villa with a garden, named after the four rooms of Madame Safija.
Čekaluša 61Explore View on map
Seasonal and modern
A small restaurant for modern cooking with seasonal Bosnian ingredients.
Gazi Husrev-begova 61Explore View on map
Sarajevo’s own vineyard
A boutique winery and restaurant above the city, with its own small vineyard, tastings and paired dinners.
Gornji Kromolj 9Explore View on map
Fish by the river
A fish restaurant on the Miljacka embankment, with Adriatic fish and seafood.
Obala Maka Dizdara 8Explore View on map
Italian, cafés and more.
Near the cathedral
A popular restaurant on Trg Fra Grge Martića with pasta, pizza and salads.
Trg Fra Grge Martića 4Explore View on map
Cakes and brunch
A busy café-restaurant on Maršala Tita, known for its cakes, breakfasts and long menu.
Maršala Tita 21Explore View on map
Italian classics
An Italian restaurant a short ride west of the centre.
Hamdije Čemerlića 45Explore View on map
Price guide per person: € under about 15 KM, €€ 15–40 KM, €€€ 40–80 KM, €€€€ over 80 KM.
