Many characterize the national cuisine as an original combination of Southern Slavic, Turkish, Mediterranean, and German culinary traditions. In the menus of all national cuisine restaurants, visitors will find many meat and vegetable dishes cooked in a number of ways. Pastries, cheese, and other dairy products are also present in the list of the most popular national food – the abundance of these products is typical for Slavic countries. Lamb is the most typical meat, but beef and pork are also very popular. Meat cooked over an open fire is particularly popular. As a rule, local chefs add greens, vegetable salads, and various spices to make food even more delicious.
Banja Luka is a capital of Republika Srpska and a city with long and rich history. Banja Luka has never been considered a popular tourist destination as this is a large industrial center, … Open
Ethnic diversity is one of the main national peculiarities of Banja Luka. There are many ethnic groups that practice different religions and follow different national traditions. That said, … Open
A holiday in Banja Luka is a great opportunity to indulge oneself in Bosnian cuisine. Hearty, meaty food with many goulash type dishes and soups simply cannot leave tourists indifferent. Local restaurants mostly specialize in the national cuisine, so exotic offerings are quite rare on the market. There are almost no vegetarian restaurants, but visitors can ask the waiter to serve vegetarian-friendly food. Most restaurants are inexpensive, so enjoyable experience is guaranteed regardless of your budget.
In the past, Banja Luka was a large industrial center, but many architectural and historical landmarks were destroyed during military actions. In 1993, Serbian militiamen destroyed 16 … Open
Kod Muje is one more restaurant that specializes in grilled meat. It looks like an old classic eatery that was run by a family for many years. The restaurant has tables inside and outside, on a beautiful terrace. Mala Stanica is one more restaurant worth the attention of tourists. It is open on the site of the former “Mala stanica’ railway station that connected Banja Luka with the capital in the 19th century. The restaurant keeps the heritage of this place, so there are such elements of décor as antique bells, clocks, and details of rails. The menu is a combination of the most popular national and Italian cuisine dishes, as well as nouveau cuisine experiments. Convenient location not far from the Government district makes it easy to reach the restaurant and enjoy a lunch or dinner there.
Tourists will never feel bored in Banja Luka. This gorgeous city is home to many talented artists, musicians, and theatre groups. There is usually some event, interesting exhibition, or a … Open
At Vrbas, travelers will find the most popular dishes of East European cuisine. This restaurant offers various meat dishes, the majority of which are cooked on a grill. All fans of juicy kebabs and vegetables cooked on an open fire will genuinely enjoy their visit to Vrbas. Among the signature dishes of the restaurant, there is delicious fish cooked in coils. Regular customers note that all portions are very big, so many guests prefer to order one plate for two.
1. Tourists should not explore distant areas of the city on their own. It is also important to be very attentive in public areas in order not to become a victim of swindlers or pickpockets. … Open
Travelers wishing to try authentic pies will hardly find a better place than Pite pod sacem. Not many tourists know about this café as it is really small. Pite pod sacem cooks pies and many other dishes in accordance with special national recipes. Cooking methods used by local chefs may look somewhat odd to unprepared travelers. For example, pies and meat dishes are mostly cooked in a special oven above hot coals.
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