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Avlija

Restaurant

👍👍 We had a breakfast here and we loved it. The portions were actually huuuge – unfortunately I could not even finish my polenta. And the prices are very comfortable. We would definitely come again for a lunch or dinner next time in Sarajevo. People often mention great, atmosphere, good, service, Sarajevo, delicious, Great, nice, Avlija, restaurant,


Address

Avde Sumbula 2, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Contact

+387 33 444-483

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 11 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (22) atmosphere (21) good (16) service (16) Sarajevo (15) delicious (12) Great (11) nice (11) Avlija (9) restaurant (9)
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  • 4/5 Nedim D. 1 year ago on Google
    As this place has a rating above 4.5 we expected a little bit more. Prices are okay, however, the place is tiny and not quite comfortable. Food was okay, but not a quality as expected. Vegetables were fresh, but stakes were a little bit overcooked. The place is not larger than 50-60 m2 and smoking is allowed, thus, you cannot really enjoy the taste and smell of the food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna S. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a breakfast here and we loved it. The portions were actually huuuge – unfortunately I could not even finish my polenta. And the prices are very comfortable. We would definitely come again for a lunch or dinner next time in Sarajevo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen W. 3 years ago on Google
    YUMMMmmmm I got the klepa and an amazing salad. Sweet and relaxing atmosphere, can’t wait to come back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melani G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely secret spot! Breakfast was very good and the prices were reasonable too. Totally recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Was probably the only foreigner there and they were super nice to me. Service is great and setting very cozy. Authentic local experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Megan T. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty good food and quick, friendly service. The wine and beer are priced fairly and the 3 wines we tried were great. The place is very small so if people are smoking it takes over the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 paulhenschel030 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere in this place. Lots of plants and wood! The food is cheap and good! I had sausages which was a big portion for 4 euros. The desert was an apple compot with nuts and cream. This was especially delicious and I never had this before. You should try while in Sarajevo!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leyla �. 1 year ago on Google
    Since the first day we went to Bosnia, the bureks we ate were starting to feel heavy, so we searched for a breakfast place 😄👌🏼 It sounds easy, but this was the only place we found that actually had greens on the plate 😅🥒 We used to call the portions large in Germany, and here they are not small; In their Breakfast Plate; 4 fried dough(Lokum in their menu 🙃) 2 fried eggs 2 beef sausages seasonal greenery Vanilla Strawberry Jam (perfect) And of course Kajmak 💯 Avlija breakfast plate for one person 12 KM ✔️✔️✔️ The ambiance of the place is perfect ✔️✔️✔️ Smoking indoors is priceless 😂✔️✔️✔️✔️ Service✔️✔️ ( for some reason no one speaks English or any foreign language, but thank goodness the menu was in English) What they call Lokum is a very normal fried dough but a really well-made one, the greens are a little spoiled… okay, let's not fool ourselves, it was pretty bad, who knows how long those greens have been waiting for … the sausage is average but the eggs were cooked perfectly 😌 the Kajmak is really delicious but with fried dough 😅 I don’t know one feels the clogged veins while eating 😂 but the overview, the peaceful warm atmosphere, better than the average food, the staff trying to help even if they don't understand us got full points from us 😌💯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Xinyi G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place and yummy veal soup. Free Wi-Fi. But there were a lot of people smoking indoor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sead B. 3 years ago on Google
    It is nice and casual place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aleksandra M. 10 months ago on Google
    Two stars for cool interesting decor, and two stars for the food. waiters not very interested, they don't even say hello, they are very indifferent but maybe that's how it is here. food without madness, correct but nothing to rave about, poorly seasoned… maybe it wasn't their day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ernes A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and stylishly furnished place. Staff very friendly and professional. All recommendations. (Original) Veoma drago i sa stilom namješteno mjesto. Osoblje vrlo ljubazno i profesionalno. Sve preporuke.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nur Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a great atmosphere. I thought I would go every week if it was in my own country. You should definitely see it ... I ate Klepe or Bosnian Ravioli. It has some large pieces and is served with plenty of garlic yogurt. (Price: 9 km) (Original) Harika bir atmosferi var. Kendi ülkemde olsa her hafta giderdim diye düşündüm. Kesinlikle görmelisiniz... Ben Klepe yani Boşnak Mantısı yedim. Biraz iri parçaları var ve üzerinde bol sarımsaklı yoğurt ile servis ediliyor. (Fiyat: 9 km)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious restaurant in a quaint neighborhood in Sarajevo! The restaurant is in a garden with a semi open roof making it the ideal place to enjoy dinner. We ordered burjek and chicken schnitzel. We waited 45 mins (waiter warned us about the wait time) and we were blown away by the fresh, delicious burjek! Sarajevo is know for burjek and having a fresh one is a must! Give this place a try it's affordable and quite good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Good Service. Local hangout and uniquely quirky. An original! Highly recommended. Show up early ...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua C. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy, small, delicious traditional food and friendly staff. We started our day with a quick meal here and it proved to be a great way to start the day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mirjam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cozy place with great decoration and lots of plants on a hill in the city. Food was good and served very fast. We first only got a place at the bar but were placed to a table as soon as one got free. Would go again!

  • 5/5 Zina L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice ambience and great food (Original) Nice ambijent and great food

  • 5/5 Imran G. 2 years ago on Google
    Avlija is very beautiful place. It has great outdoor area. The service is great and the food is served quickly after the ordering.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the most amazing meal and the atmosphere was incredible. A very local type restaurant and one that i would not hesitate to recommend for their food, wine and service. Thank you

  • 5/5 Hi T. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely perfect ! Nice service, excellent food, great prices, amazing mood… The best restaurant I’ve tried in Sarajevo so far !!

  • 5/5 Andreas Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and great ambience! Surprisingly low prices and in a nice neighborhood, very different from the usual tourist areas but not too far away. Highly recommend for great Bosnian food

  • 5/5 Marko T. 2 years ago on Google
    Small but very interesting place. Great atmosphere with excellent food! If you are non-smoker and you hate cigarette smoke, skip it in rush hour.

  • 5/5 Tom K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. All recommendations!! 😁

  • 4/5 Jakob A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food for all tastes. Cheap local beer. The place itself is a nice contrast to the more touristy Sarajevo. Also - they play great music!

  • 5/5 Pablo P. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the place very much. We were on the hunt for good Bosnian food after some disappointments and this place delivered what we wanted. Definitely worth to get out of the touristic center and try this place.

  • 5/5 Selma Adzamija D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most exuberant restaurant with the most unusual setting decorated with a lot of love with the best and kindest staff. The food is super delicious (Original) Najopsuteniji restoran sa najneobicnijim ambijentom uredjenim sa puno ljubavi sa najboljim i najljubaznijim osobljem. Hrana je super ukusna

  • 5/5 Mike S. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique Restaurant and the food is awesome. Must visit if you are in Sarajevo

  • 5/5 Andreu Iglesias R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing garden-like atmosphere. The food was delicious and frequented by locals. The staff was friendly and could communicate in English

  • 4/5 tiziana p. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place full of hanging plants. Very familiar for the kind of location. What a shame for the waiters that were unfrendly, not very warm. The dishes were not particulary good. Huge portions, but not very tasty.

  • 4/5 Tarlan A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place and location. Soups are really good. We each ordered sausage and baked potatoes, which turned out to be a beer snack plate for two. Waiter could've told us what it was, since we weren't having beers, and there was two of us not 4.

  • 5/5 Billain A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places in city, cozy wise and food wise. The food is excelent with wide selection and the atmosphere has that countryside home/garden hybrid look which makes it great for intimate dineouts.

  • 5/5 Tereza T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place with delicious food, really nice experience! The restaurant is not that big so I would recommend making a reservation. We went for a early dinner on Monday and the place was full.

  • 1/5 Fethi A. 11 months ago on Google
    No customer satisfaction. There's very little breakfast. No one even says hello. They didn't even come to take orders. It's a mediocre place that only tries to serve with decoration. Even the tea is served in a water glass. It might be one of the worst cafes I've ever seen in my life. I am surprised at the people who write such good reviews.

  • 4/5 BicyclettMan Around the w. 9 months ago on Google
    Memorable Feast with a Slight Service Misstep My dining experience at Restaurant Avlija in Sarajevo was nothing short of excellent, albeit a minor hiccup. As soon as we entered, we were welcomed by a serene, almost magical ambiance that truly encapsulates the essence of Sarajevo's charm. The place has a unique aura that immediately makes you feel at home, while also giving off a certain level of sophistication that you would expect from a high-end restaurant. The star of the evening was undoubtedly the food, with each dish being an impeccable blend of tradition and innovation. We found every bite to be a journey through the rich and vibrant gastronomy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The fresh, local ingredients brought out a symphony of flavors that were balanced to perfection. From the succulent mains to the irresistible desserts, Avlija has clearly mastered the art of cooking. Unfortunately, the service did not quite match up to the lofty standards set by the cuisine. Our server, although very polite and knowledgeable about the menu, seemed a bit preoccupied throughout the night. At one point, he forgot to serve our drinks, which was surprising given Avlija's reputation. But, everyone has off days, and this did not take away from the overall joy of our evening. To sum up, Restaurant Avlija has won us over with its fantastic food and overall inviting atmosphere. We look forward to returning and believe that, with a touch more attentiveness from the waitstaff, it will soon reach the pinnacle of dining experiences in Sarajevo. Despite the slight mishap, I can wholeheartedly recommend Avlija to anyone seeking an authentic and delightful culinary experience in Sarajevo.

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 9 months ago on Google
    Very quaint looking place, delicious food, and had a nice tea after. I didn't feel rushed while I was there and it was just very chill. One of my favorite stops in Bosnia.

  • 5/5 Ajsa C. 9 months ago on Google
    We were hungry but we found on the web this beautiful place filled with flowers,and the sunshine that goes through the roof is really a fantastic decor.The food is really delicious and if you want a dessert after the food it will really fill the space that you have left in the stomach.And the service is fantasic!The waiters are kind to children and they see if something fell so they bring a spare one and if you need something they bring it right away.And everithing is really cheap!!!

  • 5/5 Edin V. 8 months ago on Google
    Very, but very polite service.. beautiful garden.. so tasty food.. nice portions ! Amazing place 😊

  • 5/5 Moritz H. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing place with yummy food. The whole place looks amazing and is super cozy. We had a fantastic evening as a family. Thank you for the delicious meal.

  • 4/5 Can O. 6 months ago on Google
    Its like a small cafe with a restaurant menu. Built as a garden or garage of nearby house and decorated really cool afterwards. There are like 10 tables in total. The meatball i put in photos comes in a cooked bread. It was fantastic. I'd go often i lived closeby.

  • 5/5 Marco T. 6 months ago on Google
    My favourite restaurant in Sarajevo, out of the most touristic streets. Good food, nice atmosphere, honest prices, credit card accepted, everything great!

  • 5/5 Emre A. 6 months ago on Google
    Reaaaaly good foods, good service and best atmosphere. You should come in. Payment can with be credits card.

  • 5/5 Leona W. 3 months ago on Google New
    We came here for breakfast/brunch two days in a row when we were in Sarajevo. Very good food and service with reasonable price! I especially enjoyed the breakfast plate.

  • 5/5 Dejan G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stop by you will not repent (Original) Svratite necete se pokajati

  • 5/5 Ahmed S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pleasant atmosphere of the price of moderate service is top notch !! (Original) Prijarna atmosfera cijene umjerene usluga vrhunska!!

  • 5/5 Mirsad H. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 StenniZ 3 years ago on Google
    Great soups. Beautyfull decoration.

  • 5/5 Adnan K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unique atmosphere. Service, kindness, quality .... Praise.. (Original) Jedinstven ugodjaj. Usluga,ljubaznost,kvalitet.... Sve pohvale..

  • 5/5 Semir P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful garden in town. (Original) Najljepša bašta u gradu.

  • 5/5 Damir K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food in a great environment ... Fair prices, excellent service ... (Original) Izvrsna hrana u super ambijentu... Cijene korektne, usluga odlična...

  • 4/5 anida h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All ok, correct (Original) Sve ok ,korektno

  • 5/5 Samir A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Like in his yard. (Original) K'o u svojoj avliji.

  • 4/5 Edin H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was tasty but for Sarajevo maybe too expensive. If you want to see tipical old Bosnian backyard, decor and location of famous Avlija ( eng. Backyard ) will be a perfect choice.

  • 5/5 Csalad B. 4 years ago on Google
    We love it! 😍♥️👌

  • 5/5 Selman �. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a really nice breakfast in Avlija. The staff was really helpful. The portions were more than enough. Definitely recommended.

  • 5/5 Drago M. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ambient, delicious food, affordable prices

  • 5/5 Nina K. 6 years ago on Google
    Extraordinary interior, tasty food. Great for romantic dinner or even with friends. Really worth to see!

  • 3/5 Nova U. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of meats, cheeses, and bread. Salads are substantial, but served with dressings chosen by the sheaf. Staff and atmosphere is great though.

  • 5/5 Abs E. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was great, service was below average (staff were a bit rude/didn't care). Nice and cozy atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Damir A. 3 years ago on Google
    great food and service

  • 5/5 Simone P. 4 years ago on Google
    They did a great job, first of all the food was very good, fast and seems authentic. The place itself worth the visit, it's very cool, lot of local people and good vibes.

  • 5/5 Zoltán K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy place. Great, delicious food, good music. (Original) Nagyon hangulatos hely. Szuper, ízletes ételekkel, jó zenékkel.

  • 1/5 Tarik K. 4 years ago on Google
    Rina Caffee

  • 5/5 Marjana M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For every praise 👏 (Original) Za svaku pohvalu 👏

  • 5/5 Anto J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food and atmosphere! (Original) Odlicna hrana i ugođaj!

  • 5/5 alm r. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice traditional food and calm atmosphere. Service is in time and kids loveed crusty chicken nuggets.

  • 5/5 Velid K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Aladdin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and tasty food

  • 5/5 Aida S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place in Sarajevo! And all in all: hospitality, food and especially the atmosphere ... (Original) Najbolje mjesto u Sarajevu! I to po svemu: gostoprimstvu, hrani i posebno atmosferi...

  • 5/5 andrej g. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy and strengely appealing place

  • 5/5 Fatima K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, hidden from view, wonderful garden. The food is excellent and always fresh. Staff friendly and welcoming. (Original) Prelijepo mjesto, skriveno od pogleda, divna bašta. Hrana je odlična i uvijek svježa. Osoblje ljubazno i susretljivo.

  • 5/5 Stevan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food great, stuff great. Ambijent natural.

  • 5/5 Anel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything top, food, ambiance, service (Original) Sve top,hrana,ambient,usluga

  • 5/5 Senada M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best donuts in the world (Original) Najbolji uštipci na svijetu

  • 5/5 Amela O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We love (Original) On adore

  • 3/5 Dževad H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The courtyard is covered in an unusual style with a solid supply of food. The ambience gives a specific atmosphere with good service and cheap food. It's worth a visit to this corner. (Original) Avlija je dvoriste nadkriveno u neobicnom stilu sa solidnom ponudom hrane. Ambijent daje specifican ugođaj sa dobrom poslugom i jeftinom hranom. Vrijedi posjetiti ovaj kutak.

  • 5/5 Mirsada M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, waiters super helpful and kind (Original) Dobra hrana ,konobari super usluzni i ljubazni

  • 5/5 Dino D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommendation (Original) Preporuka

  • 5/5 danijela z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The coolest place in Sarajevo, food, friendly staff. Great place (Original) Najkul mjesto u Sarajevu, klopa, ljubazno osobolje. Sjajno mjesto


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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