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Eat, drink & shop in Sarajevo

Where to eat, drink and shop in Sarajevo: ćevapi and burek in Baščaršija, riverside restaurants, Bosnian coffee and baklava, copper crafts, markets and malls.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. In Bosnian marks (BAM): $ budget · $$ mid-range · $$$ upscale · $$$$ fine dining.

Ćevapi
Ćevapi$

Ćevabdžinica Željo

One of the most famous ćevapi spots: grilled meat fingers in somun bread with onions.

Baščaršija · Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Ćevapi
Ćevapi$

Ćevabdžinica Hodžić

Family-run ćevapi house loved by locals.

Baščaršija · Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Burek
Burek$

Buregdžinica Bosna

Classic burek bakery for meat, cheese and spinach pies.

Baščaršija · Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Bosnian
Bosnian$$

Inat Kuća

The 'Spite House', moved stone by stone across the river, serving Bosnian dishes.

Riverside opposite the City Hall · Getting there: Walk from BaščaršijaMap
Bosnian
Bosnian$$

Dveri

Cosy, rustic restaurant for home-style Bosnian cooking.

Baščaršija · Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Bosnian
Bosnian$$$

Park Prinčeva

Terrace with a panoramic view over Sarajevo, best at sunset.

Hillside above the old town · Getting there: TaxiMap

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Most Bosnian restaurants in Baščaršija serve halal meat and many are alcohol-free. Elsewhere in the city, ask. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Café Divan – Morića Han
Baščaršija

Café Divan – Morića Han

Bosnian coffee in the courtyard of an old Ottoman caravanserai.

Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Baklava Dućan
Baščaršija

Baklava Dućan

Small shop for many kinds of fresh baklava.

Getting there: Walk to BaščaršijaMap
Slastičarna Egipat
Ferhadija

Slastičarna Egipat

Old ice cream shop famous for one secret-recipe flavour.

Getting there: Walk from BaščaršijaMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

MarketOld Town

Baščaršija

Sarajevo's Ottoman bazaar of copper, carpets, coffee sets and sweets.

Getting there: WalkMap
CraftsBaščaršija

Coppersmith Street (Kazandžiluk)

Craftsmen hammering copper coffee pots and trays by hand.

Getting there: WalkMap
MarketBaščaršija

Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan

Covered 16th-century bazaar with small shops.

Getting there: WalkMap
MarketCity centre

Markale market

Central open-air market for fruit and local produce.

Getting there: WalkMap
Shopping streetCity centre

Ferhadija Street

Pedestrian street of shops linking the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian quarters.

Getting there: WalkMap
MallMarijin Dvor

Sarajevo City Center (SCC)

The city's biggest mall, popular with Gulf visitors.

Getting there: Tram: Marijin DvorMap
MallCity centre

BBI Centar

Central mall with a food court and supermarket.

Getting there: WalkMap
MallMarijin Dvor

Alta Shopping Center

Mall with brands and a cinema.

Getting there: Tram: Marijin DvorMap

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