What you'll do
I've got you covered. Those places offer vegetarian and vegan options.
Day 1
ZDRAVO
restaurant
Hidden gem for vegans
Bistro Zdravo in Sarajevo is a hidden gem for vegans and health-conscious foodies. Tucked away in an industrial area, this cozy spot offers a variety of delicious vegan dishes, from savory to sweet and even raw options. The friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and pet-friendly policy make it a perfect place to unwind and enjoy some guilt-free treats. Don't miss out on their homemade goodies and unique menu items when you're in town!
This is the most popular vegan spot in town – you'll find plenty of healthy and vegan options here.
Veganer FastVeganFood
restaurant
Delicious vegan fast food joint
The first vegan fast food spot in town. They do serve delicious burgers, burritos, some soups, and more. It's not a really big or cosy place, so it's more of a take-away spot.
Vegan fast food, mostly burgers and burritos – but in a super central location, so perfect when you're in town and hungry.
Falafel Restaurant
restaurant
The best falafel in town (vegan spot)
There's not much else to say than that this spot makes the best falafel in town – and is also one of the few vegan places you can find. It's more of a take-away spot but sometimes, you are lucky and can grab one of their few tables.
The name speaks for itself – falafel and hummus are delicious here!
Kasha & Poke Bowls
restaurant
Healthy bowls in Sarajevo
Here you'll find anything that can be served in a bowl – from delicious oatmeals to poké bowls with fresh, seasonal ingredients. They have plenty of vegetarian and even a few vegan options too!
Different bowls & oatmeals. Mostly vegetarian, but they do have some vegan options as well.
Aščinica ASDŽ
restaurant
Canteen for traditional home-cooked meals
🇬🇧 Aščinica's are canteens a lot of Sarajevans go to for a quick, home-cooked lunch. This is the best Aščinica in town. Their food is always freshly prepared and delicious. Go there on your lunch break because most dishes will be sold out by early afternoon. Try sarma in winter and filled paprika any time of the year.
🇩🇪 Aščinica's sind Kantinen, in die viele Sarajevaner für ein schnelles, selbstgekochtes Mittagessen gehen. ASDŽ ist die beste Aščinica der Stadt. Das Essen ist immer frisch zubereitet und lecker. Am besten ist es, mittags hinzugehen, denn die meisten Gerichte sind schon am frühen Nachmittag ausverkauft. Probiere Sarma im Winter und gefüllte Paprika zu jeder Jahreszeit.
Classical Bosnian canteen – you might find some vegan options, such as vegetable stews or bean soup and potato pita here.
Barhana
restaurant
Bosnian liquor and traditional food
🇬🇧 This place is my go-to when I have friends in town and want them to try the (in)famous Bosnian liquor: Rakija. Barhana has the best in town!
Rakija is made out of fruit, mostly plums, pears, apples, quinces or apricots and it's STRONG – up to 45 %! For those who don't like hard liquor I can really recommend "Višnja" which is a sour cherry liqueur.
This restaurant also has nice traditional Bosnian food, especially the filled peppers and stuffed wine leaves are nice and the prices are very decent.
Please note: They only accept cash!
🇩🇪 Das ist meine Anlaufstelle, wenn ich Freunde in der Stadt habe und sie den berühmten (oder berüchtigten) bosnischen Schnaps probieren wollen: Rakija. Im Barhana gibt es den besten der Stadt!
Rakija wird aus Früchten hergestellt, meistens aus Pflaumen, Birnen, Äpfeln, Quitten oder Aprikosen, und er ist stark - bis zu 45 %! Für diejenigen, die keinen harten Schnaps mögen, kann ich "Višnja" empfehlen, einen Sauerkirschlikör.
In diesem Restaurant gibt es auch leckeres traditionelles bosnisches Essen, vor allem die gefüllten Paprikaschoten und die gefüllten Weinblätter sind lecker und die Preise sind sehr anständig.
In Barhana kann nur bar bezahlt werden!
Their bean stew is meat-free and vegan-friendly.
Restoran Karuzo
restaurant
Cozy Mediterranean eatery with delicious cuisine
One of the most unique restaurants in Sarajevo: Strictly vegetarian, strictly reservation only: This place is small and cosy and the owner is the waiter, chef, and entertainer. The vegetarian menu is truly exceptional, everything is always prepared with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients from scratch and just for the day.
Vegetarian restaurant – but reservation only, so you can mention that you are vegan when making a reservation.
Klopa
restaurant
Local food with a modern twist
This place has definitely become a favourite of visitors during the past couple of years – their waiters are always super friendly, they serve up local food with a modern twist, and they can accommodate various dietary requirements. Klopa is located directly at the cathedral, so it's a great spot for people watching too.
In the summer, they don't accept reservations, so come early or be prepared for a waiting period (they'll serve you drinks in the meantime, to sweeten the wait!)
They do have vegetarian dishes on the menu that could possibly turned into vegan when you're asking.
Burger bar JEDI ME
restaurant
American Style Burger Bar (vegan options)
This burger bar looks like an American diner and the food can definitely keep up with American burgers as well. But they're giving their own twist, with delicious combinations such as goat's cheese and marmelade or a vegan burger with ajvar.
They offer Beyond Meat burgers, fries, chickpea curry, vegan chicken, poke bowls and more...
Margherita
restaurant
Classic Italian pizza
This place serves delicious Italian pizzas from a wood-fired oven and with original Italian ingredients. Their tiramisu and ice-cream is absolutely delish as well. I love the place for the outdoor terrace – especially in the summer, it's very cosy and quiet to sit here and enjoy an Aperol Spritz.
They do have vegan options too.
Marghertia offers pizza without cheese or with cheese alternatives so it can be made vegan.
Fabrika Coffee Sarajevo II
cafe
Industrial style specialty coffee shop
🇬🇧 A Bosnian-owned specialty coffee shop. They roast their coffee blends themselves and you can also buy it at their store. I love the interior too!
🇩🇪 Ein bosnischer Specialty Coffee Shop. Fabrika röstet die Kaffeemischungen selbst und man kann sie im Laden kaufen. Ich liebe auch die Einrichtung!
Those 3 specialty coffee shops offer milk alternatives