Taj Mahal Old Town — Restaurant in Dubrovnik

Hello Taj Mahal.

I dined at your restaurant and I was not impressed. The food is not advanced and the finesse in presentation is below average. What bothered me the most is the dilemma with the amount of food you get. The Balkan cuisine suggests that you might receive enough food to fill you upp, so does the general taste. Very basic food. Nothing, and i mean, nothing really interesting about it, so you would think that you get a grown up portion. But what messes me upp is the pricing…. The price can be compared to a middle range “high end” restaurant. But the gastronomical execution suggests otherwise. And the size of the portions are so small that it feels like Taj mahal has a way to inflated ego.

Our first dish, the cooked pepper with walnuts and cheese, was really good. But quite simple. But i really enjoyed it. For the main dish I had a traditional pasta dish “klepe”. The pasta was overcooked, in fact so overcooked that the filling of every dumpling escaped which made the dish incomplete. The filling in itself was just a little meatball. No taste. Maybe a little seasoning? The sauce was bland. No flavor. It was just cream. Cheap. Even the pesto made from sundried tomatoes was sort of tasteless. Maybe the amount of bland cream sauce is what took away its character.

We drank the house wine which was quite simple but nice.

Also, after informing the staff on the problem with the dish, she agreed with me, and said: “I dont like the klepe either”. I found it strange yet quite honest. After that, they offered a pie, a burek with yogurt on top. They said that it was one of the most flavorful pieces on the menu. I was really impressed by the service and response on my criticism. But im very sorry. The burek was also not very impressive. Im just being harsh because of your prestigious Michelin plaques and high ratings. Service and ambience was nice. But sorry, your food needs work and Michelin needs to rethink-returnd and rerate. Therefore, Im rating you a 2.

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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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I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Taj Mahal, an exceptional Bosnian restaurant nestled on a quaint side street in Dubrovnik's old town. During our four-day visit to the city, my wife, a self-proclaimed food enthusiast, chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience.

To avoid any delays, we made a reservation in advance, which proved to be a wise decision. Upon our arrival, we noticed a substantial queue of people eagerly waiting for a table. Considering the bustling atmosphere, especially during the peak tourist months of July and August, I highly recommend booking ahead of time.

As for the food, we started our meal with the Burek Cigar, a delightful appetizer that set the tone for the evening. For the main course, we opted for a 7-piece serving of Ćevapi, succulent grilled mincemeat nestled in a fluffy flatbread accompanied by kajmak and onion. Additionally, we opted for the Šopska salad, composed of cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and tangy feta cheese. To complete our order, we shared  a Lamb Shish.

To complement the warm summer evening, we indulged in a delightful cherry liqueur. The portion sizes were generous, satisfying our appetites perfectly, and the flavors were simply exquisite. Despite the staff's evident busyness, they consistently ensured our needs were met. Observing the dishes ordered by some of our fellow diners made me wish I had an additional stomach to enjoy even more of the tempting menu options.

Given the outstanding experience we had, I would undoubtedly return to The Taj Mahal to sample more of their great menu if I have the opportunity to visit this city again.

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