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. When it comes to meat delicacies, it is important to mention duvec – steamed beef with vegetables and rice, grilled meat, and pljeskavica – minced meat cutlets with vegetables and rice that are usually served with vegetable garnish. The choice of vegetable salads, ragouts, and soups is nothing but incredible. Moreover, every dining venue usually offers several signature salads. Food in Banja Luka not only tastes great but also looks appealing. There are very simple dishes and sophisticated ones. As it was mentioned above, local chefs pay much attention to pastries. Fragrant cheese pie, cakes with spinach and other sweet fillings are present on tables of locals every day. Some types of pies can even be served with meat and soups instead of bread. Banja Luka restaurants usually offer simple fish dishes
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