The 12 best takeout food in Sarajevo

The restaurant is very cozy and you can only eat here if you have a reservation. I think that makes this restaurant even more special because it’s a one man show here. Saša hosts you and you truly get the private chef experience. We ordered the Buddha bowl and baked seitan with Thai veggies. We both loved our dishes. The portions are huge and definitely shareable. We also ordered the raw cheesecake and chocolate apple cubes for dessert, which were incredible! This place truly deserves all the Michelin stars. You will love it! 💗

We went to Karuzo the night before to make our reservation and then returned the next night and had a delicious, fresh and flavorful meal. I highly recommend the spicy chickpea dish and the nacho salad. It’s a cozy space and it’s very unique to have your chef be so attentive. He clearly cares a lot about the meals he creates. He is strict about the reservations thing. As we ate several people came in and were turned away.

Before I say anything else, take the advice of every review, the signs on the door of the actual restaurant etc, and call ahead and make a reservation. I called, i was offered the 9:30 PM slot the night I called (it was about 6:30 PM at the time), instead I took 6:30 PM the next night. It’s that simple. You can’t just walk in and eat here. Why? Because it’s one guy. It’s one chef offering you a literal private dining experience, he takes your order, advises you, cooks from scratch, presents it to you, and provides enough time for each reservation to devote all of his attention to that party. This apparently bums a lot of people out. As we were eating, people walked in and got turned away - his night was full. This is not fast food. It’s not on demand cooking, this is a unique, intimate, personal dining experience being offered to you with one simple caveat - please make a reservation! Now let’s move on to the food. Karuzo serves fish, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. He will ask you when you sit down what your dietary restrictions are and advise you accordingly on the large and extremely eclectic menu. My fiancé and I are vegans, so right off the bat you could assume we’d be getting a very pared down version of all this restaurant has to offer. Nope. There were tons of options for us and everything we picked was absolutely delicious. And unique. And again, we were sitting there drinking and chatting, with nobody else in the restaurant while this gentleman cooked it all up from scratch just for us. We started with sushi, moved on to main courses (we were advised the portions are HUGE and it was no lie - come hungry! We are Americans so we destroyed it all, no problem) and then onto desert. My fiancé loved the wine selection and went for a second glass of the red wine. I don’t drink and enjoyed a glass of blueberry juice. We got all of this for something like $78 USD once you do the conversion. On a simple “cost to value” basis, this is unbeatable in my opinion. In terms of an elevated vegan dining experience, I will put it in the top 3 I’ve ever had and I’ve been privileged to enjoy delicious vegan food all over the world. Simply put, one of the best vegan dining experiences on earth just happens to be in Sarajevo. Pick up the phone, call ahead and make it happen for you. If the place was open Sundays we would have made a reservation for the very next night right there at the table, but sadly we will be gone from Sarajevo before they open again on Monday night. Do yourself a favor and experience this. I hope to return someday to experience it again myself.

Eating here was a very bizarre experience. While the food was decent, it absolutely did not live up to the reviews as the seafood dishes used frozen (not fresh) seafood for mussels, shrimp, etc. I did make a reservation so we had no issues there, but it was very strange to be sitting in an otherwise completely empty restaurant with one other person and watch the owner/cook/server/busboy berate about a half dozen groups of people who walked in without…honestly, he went out of his way to be overly aggressive in chasing them off. The worst part of the evening was the service. We spent the better part of three hours in the restaurant despite the fact that the number of diners never exceeded five (people, not tables) but the WORST part was that at the end, the owner informed us after the fact that there is a 10% up charge to use a credit card despite the fact that he had visa and Mastercard logos plastered on the door and at no point did he mention this fee until after the fact. I also overheard some really bizarre stuff with the owner and the other table that came in and sat behind me…the gentleman wanted to order bruschetta as an appetizer and the owner refused to serve to one person as the gentleman’s wife was vegan…just very strange and controlling behavior. If you want an interesting story to tell and have hours to kill then by all means check this place out but definitely do not go in expecting great food nor a good value for the money.

The best vegan restaurant in Sarajevo, we are coming here on dinner every year and the quailty of taste, ingridients and polite owner is always on high level, definitely must try vegan restaurant. IMPORTANT information: definitely not come without table reservation via phone or facebook, because only owner is cooking and he likes to give all the best in meal preperation for few tables, it's really worth to wait for a meal to be prepared because tastes are awesome.

Cooking that makes your body happy, with great care and heartfelt work!!! This is absolutely a fantastic, one of a kind restaurant!! If you're vegetarian and/or gluten-free, you MUST try this place. Everything we tried was flavorful, delicious, and beautifully cooked. Even if you're not vegetarian, they offer seafood dishes, too! The owner's love and pride in what he does is evident through our chat with him and his dishes. He is the author of the first vegetarian book published in Bosnia, and he's very knowledgeable of his work as a chef. We stayed in Sarajevo for four days and there are so many restauranta to try, but we chose to eat here twice because it was such a fabulous experience dining in here!

It is the best restaurant in sarajevo!! I'm vegetarian so I gave back trying to find food with good flavor here, but in Karuzo you will find the tastiest, more unique and best quality food that you could imagine!! You'll have to book the same day if you want to go, but you'll be served by the Chef Sasha himself. As all his food is delicious, don't try to get a recommendation from him as he cant give it, and I understand... we ordered polenta, the vegan chili seitan, oven pockets with tofu and basil and some fish, and for dessert we ordered the ice cream, the best chocolate cake for a non chocolate person as I am, an amazing tiramisu and a delicious non-cheese cheesecake... I recommend you trying whatever you like as even when this was my 1st time here, i have the feeling that every dish is as good as the next one... and definitely everything odd the charts!! Thank you Sasha for an amazing time!!! Im definitely coming back 👌🏽

Amazing pasta, the staff is so hospitable and helpful and it's a great view of Marijn Dvor from their balcony. Its lovely to sit out here having a coffee and watching the literal traffic pass by. Highly recommended if you are near Marjin Dvor or SCC center to stop by Vapiano in Alta. You won't be disappointed. 10/10.

Centrally located inside Alta mall on the heart of the capital, They have a very good selection of deserts as well as the drinks in their menu and it all looks appetizing. You can easily detect the quality ingredients they used in making those desserts and drinks that we ordered. There is just a bit of waiting time because the place is full. The waitress that took our order and serve us is very pleasant.

Woman which prepare food was very agresive and uncomfortable to cooparate. Plus for a meal for 25 KM i got only 2 shrimps inside and ordered it like a schrimps meal. No ice for a wine as well.

First of all very clean place. It's self service and people are very nice. Food is absolutely amazing, everything is super delicious. I ate past and was blown away. Portion was good and again was VERY DELICIOUS. To be fair it's not cheap, it's a bit expensive but it's worth it in my opinion.

I don’t usually post reviews, even if something is bad. But this is terrible - 18.5 for a pizza with terrible crust and just a bit of cheese. On top of that got charged the wrong pizza, which I realized only when I got out. Obviusly, I can only blame myself for going there - which I surely won’t do again.

Pizza was a good contester for Hell's Kitchen, and I mean it in a bad way. It's edible but far away from something that should be called pizza as it just an overpriced piece of dense bread with some toppings, and the cost should be at least half to match with the quality you are getting.

Food is delicious. However the staff is extremely rude. I dont have high standards for customer service but I felt uncomfortable there today with staff refusing to take my order (leaving me standing there going from one register to another while they cooked and ignored me, giving me nasty looks then they took my order spitting options at me like I'm a disease. The only nice staff member today was the lady who cleared our table. If I was the owner I would not be happy, this is way below service expectations at other vapiano restaurants, its embarrassing to think how you treat foreigners. Please treat people with respect as a minimum. You wont be in business very long with this approach.

At out bosna visit we found this place via reviews. The foods that i had here was over my expectation i just fall in love again with the italian food. Pizza was pretty thin and crusty. I can clearly say that the chef is really good and they use great ingredients. I advice this place to everyone.

The schnitzels we ordered were oiled and tasteless. The potatoes were burnt. The wine was good though. bathroom was dirty and Believe it or not, there was a hose on the floor behind my table (like laying in the floor as in a garage). The owner was rude and rushed us for the order and was mad if we ordered anything else, like another glass of wine. At a point during our order, I asked for her suggestions and she said she was busy and would come back after I decided... Not returning ever to this place.

Great food, lovely place, 10/10 service. Absolutely recommended if u visit Sarajevo.

Fantastic little spot where food is very tasty and the service is impeccable. Our waiter was friendly (had pretty bad experiences beforehand in Sarajevo), took the time to answer our questions about the wine and local area. The terrace is decked and surrounded by plants and flowers, loved the atmosphere.

We just had an amazing Italian food. Chef Philip was great. He is so cheerful and full of good energy. Foods are delicious. If you come to Sarajevo you should definitely visit here. Thank you chef 👏

I love the Italian food. They were so delicious. The chef was also very friendly high-quality yet the prices is affordable.

The worst meal we had in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Do not eat here.

Hands down the best sushi place in Sarajevo, Bosnia even! The freshness of the fish, the creativity of the rolls, and the balance of flavors are on another level. Every bite feels like it was crafted with real care and attention to detail. It’s rare to find sushi of this quality in the region, and this spot truly raises the bar. Whether you’re a sushi lover or trying it for the first time, you won’t be disappointed.

The sushi was amazing—we absolutely devoured it. The Rainbow Roll was 18 KM, and the California Roll was 13 KM, so we paid 31 KM in total for 16 pieces. The owner was also super friendly. He asked me if I liked the sushi, and I told him it was the best I’ve ever had in my entire life. He laughed and said, “You’ve got plenty of life left to live.” I thought that was really funny.

The one and only true sushi in Sarajevo! The best one you will try in this part of the world. If you really love sushi, just ignore all the other places you find in Sarajevo. This is the one. 👌

Everybody already rightfully praised the sushi, it reminded me of the ones I had back in Vancouver, made from some of the freshly caught salmon. All that praise is justified. I want to also do some justice to the miso soup. Despite it being summer I ordered one on a whim, and boy was I right to do so… The fine gentleman that runs the show served me by far the best miso soup I had. Him serving cold green tea was a very nice gesture as well, one that I forgot for a while as not many establishments do this unfortunately. In short, if you want to take a break from eating some of the best bureks in the world, you can enjoy world class sushi in Sarajevo as well. Much respect to the chef who made this possible!

The first and only authentic small sushi restaurant in Sarajevo. The food is with authentic quality ingredients, well prepared. Especially authentic Miso soup as well as several good options for vegetarians

Very small, but a cute place. We’ve ordered Sake Maki and Philadelphia rolls. Both were delicious and fresh. Creamy cheese in Philadelphia roll matches perfectly!

Best sushi I've ever had. We've been coming here for about 6 years now. Been to countless sushi restaurants in Europe, none come close to the sushi served here. Sushi master Darko is incredibly knowledgeable and truly knows his craft. Daily fresh ingredients, expertly made, for a great price.

A little bit more lighting would help because this place was kind of dark, and I wasn't even in one of their little nooks. Mirsad, the server, was super friendly and happy to practice speaking English and Bosnian with me and my group. Prices for Sarajevo I would say are a little high, but if you want a place that's outside of Bascarsija and a little secluded, you will find peace of mind with really good food. I saw some pizzas that looked nice. I did their house special, the snicl (schnitzel) and it was more than enough food at good value. The whole meal including a drink and a glass of wine was 30KM.

This place is by no means one of the best in Sarajevo. First-class food, a great atmosphere and top-class service can be found here. The extremely friendly and funny boss even offered us the option of paying our bill by washing our plates. Fantastic humor - you'll be happy to come back here!

Not the best pizza I've had in the Balkans, but everything else was amazing. Waitress was very nice and helpful. The prices are cheap and the interior is cool. I'd go again!

Fantastic dining experience. Galija came recommended by a local service driver. The service was too notch. The food was perfect. Two of us ordered the Sea Bass with a salad the other ordered Chicken Kabobs. I also ordered the homemade apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was like Baklava with apples in the middle.... Really good. The prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend Galija.

Pizza tasted like a frozen one from the freezer. The waitress was friendly and quick. DO NOT GO THERE IF YOU PLAN TO EAT ANYTHING!!

Great cozy place with nice decor. Pizzas are solid and good, and their beef ‘Galija’ dish was incredible. Highly recommend a visit.

Had a wonderful cheese platter here, nice well served Julius Meindl Coffee and an illuminating conversation.

Fabulous food and prices. Service is quite slow so go when u have a lot of time. Beautiful atmosphere. Chocolate Banana latte would bw nicer if made hot and cooled down with ice. It was quite powdery and didn't taste like banana. Our falfal burritos were amazing.

I loved the place. Food is great and atmosphere is lovely. There is a need to have more pictures for the menu.

I honestly don't know where to start with the compliments :) Over the past few years, I've tried at least eight of the dishes they offer and have been very pleased with each of them. Cakes and coffee are of the same quality as the meals themselves. And I love both very much. The food is so good, the ingredients carefully selected and prepared, that if you have a sensitive stomach, you will certainly not have a problem with it, even the opposite. The friendliness of the staff and the present atmosphere are also at a high level but, due to working hours, I am not able to visit this bistro more often, and that is the only drawback I can single out. I gladly recommend everyone to visit Bistro Zdravo and see for yourself everything I mentioned.

Amazing food, drinks and athmosphere! Love the vibes, love that it's DOG FRIENDLY! 😍😍 A big plus in this city! They also organise nice events. What more could you ask? 😺

My first and last impression of this vegan spot: underwhelming and disappointing. Some of the worst-tasting items I’ve had. I can’t believe a hot chocolate could go so wrong. I had one every day during my holiday, and this was by far the biggest letdown. It’s such a shame, because the place looked amazing, but the taste completely failed to deliver.

In general, it's great that such a small town has a vegan cafe, but for me, as a tourist, it was very far from the center, so the following days we did not go there, we went somewhere closer. It was not clear whether they would accept the order, whether to pay at the checkout. They asked everything many times. They seemed friendly, but my coffee to go and dessert, they asked and I said after the meal and to go, but they brought it before the meal( coffee was brought in a cup😅) Well, no big deal. And a huge minus that it closes so early

This is the best place in Sarajevo. The food is amazing, the service is excellent. If you want to experience a home like atmosphere while eating the best food this is the place to be.

Edited: extremely fast. When they say 10 min, they mean it. And the shop was busy as well. Make sure they know what you are ordering. All in all, it’s a great business I asked in english and exaggerated with my hands if “a pizza half and half is ok?” The girl said yes in English. I ordered 1 med pizza (held up one finger and said one pizza). Then showed with separating motions the two types I wanted on one pizza. In the end I got two med pizzas. In the end it’s my fault. I don’t speak the local language. The girl did her best. But she didn’t care or understand why I was surprised I had to pay for two pizzas. Again, i get it. Pro tip: pay immediately so you know what’s going on. I paid after. Mistake All in all, I’d still recommend this place. Just be more blatant than me 😂 Original review: Really good priced pizza. They are pretty thin, but the toppings are great.

I’ve tried both the Maxicano pizza and the U2 pizza, and the U2 was by far the best. It comes with a special sauce that’s both spicy and flavorful—absolutely delicious. The combination of taste, quality, and price makes it a great deal. Super recommended!

It was a delicious pizza for 9 km and the drinks were 3 km. Unfortunately you cant sit but they have two little tables inside that you can enjoy your pizza. I am really amazed by the quality and the taste, also you must try their amazing garlic mix with your pizza. I assure you, its one of the best you will eat also with that affordable price. If we return back to Sarajevo we will definetly come back again. Hvala🫶🏻

U2 Pizza Shop in Sarajevo is a delightful find for pizza lovers in this vibrant city. Located in the heart of Sarajevo, the pizzeria boasts a cozy and welcoming ambiance that makes it an ideal spot for a casual meal or a quick bite with friends and family. The staff at U2 Pizza Shop is friendly and helpful, always ready to guide you through the menu or recommend a pizza based on your taste. Their prompt and attentive service adds to the overall dining experience. The prices at U2 Pizza Shop are reasonable and represent good value for money, especially considering the quality of their pizzas. The portions are generous, making it an excellent option for sharing with friends or taking leftovers home. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring Sarajevo, U2 Pizza Shop offers a delectable slice of pizza heaven that you won't want to miss.

A classic in Sarajevo...Would recommend for a quick and cheap lunch or after party snack without hassle! Note that there is no table serving, you stand and eat quickly on the go. Don't expect a Neapolitan style pizza. However, do expect fresh ingredients, quick and friendly service with hot slices on the go. Make sure to top you hot slice with the garlic and/or chili sauce. A big slice is 2 km (1 EUR), a whole pizza is 6-13 km (3-6,5 EUR) depending on size and type. While at it, order a pancake with EuroCrem (Balkan Nutella) and crushed biscuits as dessert for about 2 KM. Enjoy!

The pizza’s are excellent quality - the best in Sarajevo. The taste is truely authentic and I love how they’ve designed pizza’s unique to Bosnia’s cuisine (the Bosnian pizza with smoked beef), among others. Well done to the chef. The service could definitely improve. A greeting upon entering the pizza shop is generally expected, as well as “how can I help” or “what would you like to order?” Focusing only on the quality of the food though - it was amazing!

We got the jumbo U2 pizza to share and barely got through it. Decent pizza, friendly staff great value for money

Not the best coffee shop. I ordered a small cup hot coffee. The lady there was preparing the order then she said order is ready. When I went to pick up the order, she said she didn't have the small cups, they were finished. So she put the coffee in the big cup. Why i wasn’t informed from the beginning small cups aren’t available? I was surprised by the small amount of coffee in the large cup.

My new favourite coffee place in Sarajevo! Last night I visited and Caribou and was served by such an amazing and helpful girl, I think her name was Nina. The espresso shaker with vanilla she recommended was superb and the leather chairs made me want to write a book!

All staff speak fluent English and there is a vast range or tradition plus fun coffees (caramel latte for example). They also had decaf which can be hard to find and the women serving were funny, charming and helpful

The prices are reasonable for the amount of coffee you would get and if u are a coffee lover and looking for big portions then this is the place to go to. I took coffee latte medium for 5 KM and cokoladna monoporcija dessert for another 5 km and the taste was really good. The staff is also very nice and friendly.

Best Caribou branch in the city. The only shop one where the Latte/Cappuccino doesn't taste disgusting.

I like Caribou coffee. It’s not the best coffee you’ll ever have (they use automated machines as opposed to a proper espresso base) but it’s good enough and the selection of drinks is large. Very importantly, the staff are super friendly. I like getting a take away latte for my stroll down Vilsonovo šetalište , which is near by. Recommended.

Great coffe and friendly staff, close to the Sarajevo City center mall

I expect more from cevapi. Place was crowded but in my opinion meat was to plastic. Its was good but i expected more. Btw prices are great and they accept credit card.

Mrkva opened many branches all over town, they sort of killed a tradition of preparing bbq. When you order feom home often serve older bread and oversone bbq.

The food is very good but the resourant is small so you migth not find a place. The prices are ok. The service is fast. They have wifi. Just a cosy place.

Must go place during winter months when they serve unparalleled stuffed (futrovana) pljeskavica.

Came for the cevapcici, it was good

Very good Ćevapi! Great service, too! Hard to find a table though!

Its very bad restaurant... chevapi like hot dog...i returned the mall for them because its very ugly and with very bad taste.

Best late-night pizza spot ever! The crust was perfection, the toppings were fresh, and the cheese—oh, the cheese! Plus, the amazing women running the place? Total legends. They’re slinging pizzas like superheroes. Delicious and badass—10/10!

Ok, so I got vegetarian pizza and it was really good, they added Sri Racha as I like spicy taste and it was amazing. All the girls are so friendly and nice, specially Jasmina was really friendly and speaks good English. I enjoyed my pizza and would recommend this place.

Local market with medium choices to buy food

One of the smaller Konzums, yet quite well supplied

Nice place for shopping.

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(Translated by Google) Regular promotions and discounts, staff for ten! (Original) Redovne Akcije i popusti, osoblje za deset!

(Translated by Google) Everything, the shops are mediocre, because they don't have their own production, and everything is imported, with cheap goods, which get a higher price, because all the suppliers take their (Original) Sve,trgovine su osrednje, jer nemaju svoje proizvodnje, i sve se uvozi, sa jeftinom robom, koja doboje visu cijenu, jer svi dobavljaci uzmu svoje

The best

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(Translated by Google) I am very dissatisfied with the quality of food in the bakery, you are aware that you are the only bakery in Cengic Villa and the locals have no choice, and you use it. Save as much as possible on ingredients and it shows. In general, you are not interested in the taste of food, but only in making money. (Original) Vrlo sam nezadovoljan kvalitetom hrane u pekari, svjesni ste ste jedina pekara na cengic vili i lokalci nemaju izbora, a vi to koristite. Maksimalno stedite na sastojcima i to se primjeti. Opste vam nije interes ukus hrane nego samo zarada.

(Translated by Google) Very unpleasant experience with a blonde haired and blue eyed older lady. Please talk to her and point out to her that she is not there in the workplace to comment, insult and question people she sees for the first time and who came to buy rather than to serve. Pure 0 for the worker! I think you should do that. (Original) Veoma neugodno iskustvo sa plavokosom i plavookom starijom gospodjom. Molim vas da porazgovarate sa njom i da joj ukažete na to da nije tu na radnom mjestu da kometarise, vrijeđa i ispituje ljude prvi put koje vidi i koji su došli da kupe nego da usluzi . Čista 0 za radnicu! Smatram da bi ste trebali to uraditi.

(Translated by Google) Top quality (Original) Kvalitet vrhunski

(Translated by Google) Excellent buns, a diverse range of products, friendly staff (Original) Odlične kifle, raznovrsan asortiman proizvoda, ljubazno osoblje