I’ve been so excited to write this review. I can hands down say that I had one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten here at Taj Mahal in Old Town Dubrovnik. We decided to only eat dinner out once in Dubrovnik, restaurants are pretty pricey there. I’m so glad that this place was recommended to us and even happier it’s the one we chose.

The Taj Mahal serves traditional Bosnian cuisine. It’s located in a little alleyway less than a three minute walk from Pile Gate. To say it’s anything less than magical would be a lie. From the music playing to the dimly lit street. The ambiance is just quaint and hopelessly romantic. The staff there were incredibly friendly and helpful as well.

Because it was the only dinner we were going to eat out we decided to order the BOSNIA MEZE to start. It was a dish with cured meats and sausages, japrak (minced meat wrapped in rastika leaf) with rice and mint and peppers filled with kajmak (similar to cream cheese). It was melt in your mouth meat , it was delicious.

For dinner, Trevor had the CEVAPI - a traditional grilled dish of minced meat sausages, served in a warm flatbread with cream cheese and onions on the side. He’d had this dish back in Canada but it obviously didn’t even come close to here in Dubrovnik.

I had the SWEET CEVAP - slow cooked veal with prunes, dried fig, raisins, apple, and rice. I can honestly say that this is the best meal I have ever had in my life. Trevor said “no way, I’ll ask you that in 3 months if you feel the same and you won’t even remember”. I stand my by statement- best meal I’ve ever had. The meat was so juicy and the sauce was just to die for. It was sweet, mouth-watering and just incredible. I won’t rant, but if you’re at Taj Majal I would definitely suggest this dish.

Overall, an amazing experience from beginning to end. I can still taste the meal as I look through the photos. I would go back there 100% and have the same thing every day if I could.

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