What to order at Kibe Mahala

Must order
Spit-roasted lamb by weight with potatoes and a half-litre of Blatina.
Signature dishes
Spit-roasted lamb, Bosnian sahan, Veal jagnjetina
Editor tip
Take a taxi up; the hill is steep and the view tables fill quickly at sunset. Reserve the wraparound terrace for the best look across Sarajevo.
CuisineTraditional Bosnian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodvratnik
HoursMon-Sun 12:00-23:00
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Signature dishes: Spit-roasted lamb, Bosnian sahan, Veal jagnjetina

Must order: Spit-roasted lamb by weight with potatoes and a half-litre of Blatina.

Tip: Take a taxi up; the hill is steep and the view tables fill quickly at sunset. Reserve the wraparound terrace for the best look across Sarajevo.

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Location

Address: Vrbanjusa 106, 71000 Sarajevo

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