Bosnia and Herzegovina: Restoran Labirint (August 2016)




My spouse and I ate lunch at Restoran Labirint on a Monday afternoon in late August 2016. We noticed Restoran Labirint as we strolled the cobblestone main street in Mostar’s Old Bazaar (Kujundziluk) on the left bank of the Neretva River. The restaurant is located below street level (down a flight of stone stairs) but with an excellent view of the Old Bridge. Labirint can seat over 225 people in both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The indoor dining room spans two levels, each of which seats about 40 patrons. The large outdoor terrace seats 140+ guests at umbrella-shaded tables or under cover of a roof but with two open side walls. Colorful flower (“window”) boxes hang on the wrought iron railing overlooking the river. Restrooms are located on the lowest level (two flights down from the main street). Restoran Labirint is associated with the Hotel Bristol/Hetmos Mostar Hoteli.

Restoran Labirint serves both international and local dishes, including seafood and grilled meats. As we read the menu, our waiter delivered a basket of tasty thick bread slices. We shared the Plata Labirint, which is a mixed grill platter that contains several different kinds of meat, including minced meat (cevapcici), spiced meat patties (pljeskavica), grilled veal cutlet, chicken kebabs, french fries, grilled vegetables, pita triangles with red pepper relish, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The restaurant serves the meat platter on a metal tray, which our waiter placed atop a warming grill to maintain its temperature while we ate. The quantity was immense, better suited for a party of four people rather than just the two of us. Although we are hearty eaters, we could only finish half of the food that we received. Still, there is always room for dessert, so we shared the hurmice (pronounced “hoor-me-se”), baked dough soaked in sweet syrup. The restaurant has a full liquor license, including beer, wine, and cocktails. Our entrĂ©e, dessert, and three rounds of drinks cost 34 Bosnian Marks ($19 USD). 

We enjoyed dining on Restoran Labirint’s tasty grilled meat Plata Labirint while we enjoyed the amazing view of the Old Bridge.

























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