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Food tours in Mostar: what to eat and which tour to book
Mostar eats like the rest of Herzegovina: grilled meat, pies baked under a metal lid, Herzegovinian dried ham and cheese, and plenty of local wine from the Žilavka and Blatina grapes grown in the surrounding valleys. Ćevapi in somun bread with raw onion and kajmak are the everyday meal, burek and other pita are the breakfast, and strong Bosnian coffee in a džezva comes with almost every conversation. Many restaurants sit right by the Old Bridge and along the Kujundžiluk bazaar street, where you pay for the view; the side streets and the residential areas away from the bridge are cheaper.
Use this page to decide what to eat and where. The dishes and areas below say what each place does well and when to go. The tours listed are real GetYourGuide listings, with prices as seen when we checked; prices change, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.
What to eat in Mostar
| Dish | What it is | Where to eat it | Typical price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ćevapi ćevapi / ćevapčići | Small grilled links of minced beef (often mixed with lamb), served in somun flatbread with chopped raw onion, and often kajmak (clotted cream) or ajvar (red pepper relish). | Ćevabdžinicas (grill shops) across town; the ones a few streets away from the Old Bridge are usually cheaper and quicker than the riverside terraces. | roughly 8–14 KM (about €4–7) for a portion of 5 or 10 |
| Burek and other pita burek, sirnica, zeljanica, krompiruša | Spiral pies of thin hand-stretched dough. In Bosnia only the meat-filled one is called burek; sirnica is cheese, zeljanica spinach and cheese, krompiruša potato. Usually eaten with yoghurt. | Buregdžinicas (pie shops), which open early and often sell out by early afternoon. | roughly 4–8 KM (about €2–4) a portion |
| Stuffed vegetables and vine leaves dolma, japrak, punjene paprike | Peppers, onions or vine/chard leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice, slow-cooked in a light sauce. A home-style dish found in traditional restaurants. | Traditional restaurants serving cooked dishes (look for 'domaća kuhinja' — home cooking). | roughly 12–20 KM (about €6–10) a plate |
| Trout pastrmka | Freshwater trout, usually grilled and served with potatoes and chard; a standard order at riverside restaurants in the area. | Restaurants on the Buna river in Blagaj, about 12 km from Mostar, and some in town. | roughly 18–28 KM (about €9–14) a plate |
| Herzegovinian ham and cheese pršut, sir iz mijeha | Air-dried ham and 'cheese from the sack', a sharp, crumbly sheep or cow cheese matured in a skin, served as a cold platter with bread and olives before the main meal. | Traditional restaurants and wine bars; also sold at delis and market stalls. | roughly 15–30 KM (about €8–15) for a sharing platter |
| Tufahija and hurmašice tufahija, hurmašice, baklava | Tufahija is a whole poached apple stuffed with walnuts, served with syrup and often whipped cream; hurmašice are date-shaped biscuits soaked in syrup. Both are Ottoman-era sweets still made across Bosnia. | Slastičarnas (sweet shops) and some traditional restaurants. | roughly 3–6 KM (about €1.50–3) a portion |
| Bosnian coffee bosanska kahva | Finely ground coffee boiled in a small copper džezva and poured into a fildžan cup, usually served with a sugar cube and sometimes a piece of rahat lokum. | Cafés throughout the Old Town and beyond. | roughly 2–5 KM (about €1–2.50); more at bridge-view terraces |
| Herzegovinian wine Žilavka (white), Blatina (red) | The two native grapes of Herzegovina. Žilavka is a dry white, Blatina a soft red; both are made by many small family wineries in the region. | Wine bars and restaurants in town, or wineries in the Čitluk and Međugorje area south-west of Mostar (call ahead). | roughly 4–8 KM (about €2–4) a glass; bottles in shops from about 15 KM |
Where to eat: markets and neighbourhoods
Kujundžiluk and the Old Bridge (Stari Most)
The old bazaar street on the east bank and the terraces around the bridge have the views and the crowds. Fine for one coffee with a view; for meals, prices are higher and quality more uneven than a few streets away.
Old Town side streets (Onešćukova, Braće Fejića)
Just off the bridge area you find ćevapi grills, pie shops and cafés that serve locals as well as visitors, with noticeably lower prices.
Blagaj (Buna spring)
Village about 12 km south-east of Mostar where the Buna river emerges from a cliff next to the Blagaj Tekke (dervish house). Riverside restaurants serve trout and local dishes.
Čitluk and Međugorje wine area
The main wine-growing area of Herzegovina, about 25–30 km from Mostar, with family wineries offering tastings of Žilavka and Blatina.
Food tours in Mostar compared
Every tour below is a real listing on GetYourGuide or Viator, checked on 2 Oct 2026. Prices move with season and group size, so treat them as a guide and confirm on the booking page.
| Tour | Length | Price* | Group | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burek Masterclass in Mostar: Roll, Bake, Eat | 1.5 hours | from €28 per person | — | Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients. | Check dates |
| Mostar: Old Town – Guided Tour – SMALL GROUP | 1.5 - 2 hours | from €17 per person | private | Couples, families or friends who want the route and pace set around them. | Check dates |
| Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks | 3 hours | from €75 per person | max 8 | Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients. | Check dates |
| Mostar Wine Tasting Experience | 1 - 1.5 hours | from €17 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Mostar Wine & Cheese Experience | 1 hour | from €33 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
Burek Masterclass in Mostar: Roll, Bake, Eat
On GetYourGuide · run by Explore Mostar Adventures
- Length
- 1.5 hours
- Price
- from €28 per person
- Rating
- 4.8 ★ from 201 reviews (on 3 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Welcome drink (rakija or soft drink) Hands-on burek-making session with expert instructor Apron provided Freshly baked burek to eat Printed recipe booklet to take home Vegetarian and vegan filling options available Ad…
- Suits
- Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients.
- Starts
- Please come directly to Food House Mostar. Cooking instructor will be there, expecting you.
Mostar: Old Town – Guided Tour – SMALL GROUP
On GetYourGuide · run by Stari Most Travel Mostar
- Length
- 1.5 - 2 hours
- Price
- from €17 per person
- Rating
- 4.7 ★ from 127 reviews (on 3 Oct 2026)
- Group size
- private
- Included
- Local tour guide Walking tour Wine tasting (if option selected) Bosnaseum museum entrance (if option selected) Museum of War and Genocide Victims entrance (if option selected) Tips Food
- Suits
- Couples, families or friends who want the route and pace set around them.
- Starts
- Mala Tepa 9, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks
On GetYourGuide · run by Explore Mostar Adventures
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €75 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 23 reviews (on 3 Oct 2026)
- Group size
- max 8
- Included
- Welcome meze spread (smoked meats, cheese, ajvar, seasonal bites) Unlimited Bosnian wine and rakija Hands-on cooking with expert instructor Apron provided Three-course lunch (dishes you cook) Digital recipe booklet to…
- Suits
- Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients.
- Starts
- Please come directly to Food House Mostar. Cooking instructor will be there, expecting you.
Mostar Wine Tasting Experience
On GetYourGuide · run by Stari Most Travel Mostar
- Length
- 1 - 1.5 hours
- Price
- from €17 per person
- Rating
- 5.0 ★ from 17 reviews (on 3 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Guided tasting of premium Herzegovinian wines Introduction to local grape varieties including Žilavka and Blatina Insights into Herzegovina’s wine culture and winemaking traditions Hosted tasting experience with a loc…
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- VIA VINO Mostar
Mostar Wine & Cheese Experience
On GetYourGuide · run by Stari Most Travel Mostar
- Length
- 1 hour
- Price
- from €33 per person
- Rating
- 5.0 ★ from 4 reviews (on 3 Oct 2026)
- Included
- 5 different wines Cheese platter Water Friendly guide Hotel pickup Tips
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- VIA VINO Mostar
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Street food, sit-down or a cooking class?
Street food
Street food in Mostar means a portion of ćevapi or a slice of pita eaten at a simple grill or pie shop, not food stalls. Pie shops are a morning thing and can run out by early afternoon; grills stay open into the evening.
Sit-down meals
Sit-down meals are relaxed and generous: start with a platter of pršut and cheese, then grilled meat, stuffed vegetables or trout, with local wine. Restaurants with a bridge view charge for it; a few minutes' walk away the same dishes cost less.
Cooking classes
Cooking classes are not a big industry here. Where they exist they usually cover pita (pie) making, dolma or Bosnian coffee, sometimes in a family home; check what is actually included and where it takes place.
How much to budget for food
| Style | Per person, per day* |
|---|---|
| Budget (street food, markets) | about 30–45 KM (€15–23): pie breakfast, ćevapi lunch, simple dinner |
| Mid-range (one sit-down meal a day) | about 60–90 KM (€30–45): two sit-down meals with local wine |
| Splurge (tasting menus, wine) | about 120+ KM (€60+): a long dinner with platters, trout or lamb and a bottle of Herzegovinian wine |
Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free
Vegetarian & vegan: Possible but meat-heavy. Sirnica, zeljanica and krompiruša pies, salads, grilled vegetables, beans (grah — ask whether it is cooked with meat) and dairy are your main options. Vegan eating is harder; many pies and dishes use dairy.
Halal: Mostar has a large Muslim population, and many grills and traditional restaurants on the east bank do not serve pork; ask if you need certification. Alcohol is widely available nonetheless.
Gluten-free: Difficult with pita, somun and burek at the heart of the cuisine. Grilled meat, trout, salads and the cold meat and cheese platter are safer, but ask for it without bread and be aware of cross-contamination.
Food scams and tourist traps to avoid
- Bridge-view terraces with inflated prices, small portions and no prices on the menu board outside. Look at the full menu with prices before sitting down, or have your coffee by the bridge and eat a few streets away.
- Bills calculated in euros at a poor rate when you pay in cash. Prices are usually in KM (BAM). The KM is pegged to the euro at roughly 1.96 KM per €1; check the rate a place uses before paying in euros, or pay in KM or by card.
- Being charged for bread, olives or extras placed on the table without asking. Ask whether bread and starters are included, or send them back if you don't want them.
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Common questions
Should I pay in KM or euros in Mostar?
The local currency is the convertible mark (KM, BAM), pegged at roughly 1.96 KM to €1. Many tourist restaurants accept euros, but often at a rounded rate of 2 KM per euro or worse, and change comes back in KM. Paying in KM or by card is usually fairer. Small grills and pie shops may take cash only.
Do I need to tip in Mostar?
Tipping is not mandatory. Rounding up the bill or leaving about 10% for good service in a sit-down restaurant is common and appreciated; at cafés and grills, leaving small change is enough. If you pay by card, leave the tip in cash so it reaches the staff.
Is it worth eating right by the Old Bridge?
For one coffee or a drink with the view, yes. For full meals, prices near the bridge are noticeably higher and quality is more variable, because many customers are day visitors who won't return. Walking five to ten minutes into the side streets of the Old Town usually gets you the same dishes for less.
What is the difference between burek and pita?
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, burek is specifically the meat-filled spiral pie. The cheese version is sirnica, spinach and cheese is zeljanica and potato is krompiruša; together they are called pita. Ordering a 'cheese burek' will be understood, but locals will smile. Pie shops are best in the morning, when the pies are fresh.
Is tap water safe in Mostar?
Tap water in Mostar is generally considered safe to drink, and many locals drink it. If you have a sensitive stomach, bottled water is cheap and sold everywhere. Restaurants will usually serve bottled water if you ask for water, so ask for tap water explicitly if that is what you want.
How much should I budget for food per day?
On a tight budget, roughly 30–45 KM (€15–23) covers a pie breakfast, ćevapi for lunch and a simple dinner. Two sit-down meals with local wine come to about 60–90 KM (€30–45). Prices at bridge-view terraces are higher, and a day trip to Blagaj or the wine area adds transport costs.
* Prices are approximate, gathered on 2 Oct 2026 from menus, markets and the booking pages linked above. They change with season and exchange rates.