Apetit Restaurant

It is this restaurant's personal approach that leaves patrons coming back for more - the open kitchen makes for direct contact with the chef, who recreates the menu daily based on the availability of fresh ingredients. Choose from a set menu or let yourself be surprised by the chef.

• Web:

  www.apetit.ba

• Address:

  Josipa Stadlera 6, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 62 868 131

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 11am-10pm

Bazeni

Tucked away yet in the heart of it all, Bazeni is a family-run restaurant with a truly unusual and unique setting by the water, overlooking the old town. Prices are incredibly low for the quality of food served. One would be hard-pressed to find a better lunch location around.

• Address:

  Bentbasa bb, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 232-290

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-midnight

Buregdzinica Bosna

Burek is a must-try local fast food, and this easy-to-locate establishment arguably serves up some of the best in town. Select your stuffing of choice (whether meat, cheese or vegetables is up to you) and order yogurt to serve as dip on the side.

• Address:

  Bravadžiluk, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33538426

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-11pm

Cakum Pakum

Walking into this cosy restaurant feels like entering a vintage shop - the place is full of antiques, old leather suitcases and various retro-looking knick-knacks. Superb International cuisine is severed amongst these relics, with an emphasis on Italian dishes.

• Address:

  Kaptol 10, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 61 955 310

Dveri

This is a traditional Bosnian restaurant with rather unique rustic interior and beautifully prepared food. The portions are large and the service is friendly and warm. Serves breakfast, and a variety of menu options for lunch and dinner. An extensive list of local wines is available to guests.

• Web:

  www.dveri.co.ba

• E-mail:

  info@dveri.co.ba

• Address:

  Prote Bakovića 12, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 537 020

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–11pm

• Subway:

  Tram to Bascarsija fountain

Inat Kuca

Inat Kuca is a longstanding (since 1998) traditional restaurant housed in a historical building across the bridge from the Old Town Hall. Try the bosanski lonac, a hearty lamb and vegetable stew, or other Bosnian specialties off the extensive menu. Traditional music (sevdalinka) is played.

• Address:

  Veliki Alifakovac 1, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 447 867

• Subway:

  Tram to Bascarsija fountain

Bambus Lounge Club

This stylish nightlife venue is one of the top choices for a night out on the town, and is a place consistently buzzing with locals one night after another. Live music is frequently played at night, interchanged with DJs spinning the latest local chart hits. Wine and cocktails top the drink menu.

• Address:

  Ferhadija, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 62726031

Cafe Barometar

When you step into this café you will first be struck by its industrial design. During day time this is a perfect spot for a good cup of coffee and in the evening you can join the crowd and come here for drinks and cocktails. At night this café turns into one of the most trendy bars in town.

• Address:

  Branilaca Sarajeva 23, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 61 131 552

Cinemas Sloga

This club goes under the name Sloga and this is Sarajevo’s premier live rock club. It has been around for many decades and is still popular among both young and old. Mondays are Latino dancing nights, but the party ends early (unlike on prime clubbing nights of Friday and Saturday).

• Address:

  Mehmeda Spahe 20, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 218 811

City Pub

City Pub is a popular, centrally located busy bar and live music venue hosting bands playing jazz, blues and rock. Here guests can enjoy a fun night with friends and beer (try the draughts, or one of the many international beers). It is well-visited by with locals as well as tourists.

• Web:

  www.citypub.ba

• Address:

  Hadži-Ristićeva bb, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 837 168

Hacienda

This Mexican-themed venue is an original in Sarajevo, with Latin music and cocktails such as Caipirinhas, Mojitos and Margaritas. Enjoy the Latino rhythms and the - occasional - live show of local music. The establishment is a restaurant cum bar; Mexican cuisine served.

• Address:

  Bazardzani 1, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 44 19 18

Kino Bosna

Housed inside an old refurbished film theatre, Kino Bosna is a unique venue that gathers a diverse local crowd. The interior still contains reminders of its cinematic purpose, including movie theatre row seats in the back. Live music is played on Mondays and Saturdays.

• Address:

  Alipasina 19, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 62 475 903

Cevabdzinica Zeljo

Despite its very basic menu and plain interior, this centrally located eatery is constantly buzzing with guests - the Bosnian "cevapi" sausages served here rank amongst the finest in the entire capital, and the grilled bread that comes on the side complements the meal nicely.

• Address:

  Kundurdziluk 19, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 447 000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-11pm

Galatasaray

For a substantial mid-day meal, head to the centrally located Galatasaray for some local fast food. The cevapi and burek served here are consistently high quality, and if you're looking to familiarize yourself with local cuisine, this would be a good place to start.

• Address:

  Gazi Husrev Begova 44, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 535-446

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-11pm

Palma

Palma was the very first privately owned pastry shop, and has survived the war of the 90’s. Today the company is rather large, with 50 employees and more than 600 seats at the spacious venue. Hot and cold beverages, biscuits, cakes and breakfast and much more is served here.

• Web:

  www.palma.ba

• Address:

  Porodice Ribar 5, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 714 700

Rahatlook

This small café is located close to the city centre. Its atmosphere is warm, friendly and cosy and it is well-visited by both locals and tourists. Revel in their home made cakes and juices and imbibe the calm feeling of this place. Food is served as well.

• Address:

  Ferhadija 41, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 921 461