
Bosnian traditional food
Bosnian cuisine is considered to be the best in Eastern Europe, with influences from the Ottoman Empire, the Mediterranean, and Central Europe. Dishes such as Bosnian chebab and grilled meat are popular for dinner, while burek is known as a delicious snack.
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Cevapi
Bosnia's national dish, cevapi, looks like a sausage made from minced beef or lamb. It is served in packs of eight or ten, with raw onions, sour cream, and wheat pancakes.

Begova Corba
Slow-cooked chicken mixed with vegetables and sour cream, served in a ceramic bowl and topped with creamy stew. Also known as Bey's Soup, this dish is a traditional Ottoman dish.

Baklava
Although not traditionally Bosnian, the sweet dessert filled with nuts and honey can be found all over the country. Similar snacks also have their origins in the Ottoman Empire.

Burek
A common snack in Balkan bakeries, it is made with filo pastry filled with minced meat, spinach, cheese or potato filling. Bosnian burek can be purchased as a single piece or as a large pie.

Klepe
If you like ravioli, you will also like klepe. Klepe is a Bosnian dumpling filled with beef, lamb or cheese. The dish is served with garlic sauce or yogurt.

Roast Lamb
Bosnians love meat, especially grilled lamb. If you go to Bosnia, you will often come across roadside restaurants selling grilled lamb.

