Local Foodie’s Guide: Must-Try Restaurants in Montenegro & Bosnia

All personally tested! 💡 Tips: Check Google Maps for pics/menus. Tipping is modest (€0.5-1). Bring cash! Žabljak, Montenegro 1️⃣ Ukus Durmitora What to order: Veal Soup (NOT beef soup) Grilled Meat Platter (300g per person – salty but hearty!) Fried Fish or Chicken Strips (if bored of meat) Note: Best option in this mountain town where heavy, salty meats dominate. 2️⃣ Shambhala Bakery Must-try Breakfast: Fresh soy milk (€0.5!) Flaky pastries & breads (cheap & heavenly) Kotor, Montenegro 1️⃣ Little Bay Signature Dish: Fish Soup + Grilled Sea Bass Same name as Belgrade’s opera house restaurant – unknown if related 2️⃣ Pier65 Turkish Order This: Casserole (I’ve never tried anything else – it’s THAT good) 3️⃣ Pepe Nero Star Pick: Smoked Tuna Steak (raw-ish texture, unique Balkan twist) Budva, Montenegro 1️⃣ Astoria For: Reliable seafood & desserts (pricey for Balkans but worth it). Avoid: "Hong Kong" Chinese restaurant next door – try "Shanghai" instead (still mediocre but edible). 2️⃣ Jadran Vibe: Waterfront seafood spot – all nearby restaurants are similar. Just pick one! Mostar, Bosnia Rule: Eat ANYWHERE! Even unassuming street stalls serve killer ćevapi (grilled minced meat) and stews at laughable prices. Sarajevo, Bosnia 1️⃣ Under the Linden Tree Non-Negotiable Order: Beef Cheek Stew (life-changing, order 2+ bowls) Sarajevski Sahan (meat-veggie pot) Skip: Desserts (sugar bombs!). 2️⃣ Cevabdzinica Zeljo Iconic Dish: Ćevapi (minced meat sausages) Portion Tip: 5 pieces for ladies, 10 for hungry hikers. Must-add: Kaymak (creamy dairy spread – trust me). #MontenegroFood #BosniaEats #BalkanFoodGuide #OffTheBeatenPath #MeatLovers #SeafoodParadise #BudgetTravel #LocalFlavors