Bella Vista Mostar

Bella Vista Mostar is a Mediterranean restaurant at Kujundžiluk 4 in the Old Town of Mostar, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the street of the old coppersmiths and goldsmiths that leads towards the Stari Most bridge. It is classed as fine dining and is among the higher-priced options in the Old Town, with its name pointing to the principal attraction: views of the bridge and the Neretva river. The kitchen draws on Mediterranean cooking, which suits Herzegovina's position close to the Adriatic, and presents grilled meat and seafood with Italian and Dalmatian touches. Two dishes are listed as signatures: grilled lamb at about BAM 32 and seafood risotto at about BAM 28. Other dishes in this category typically include pasta, fish, salads and desserts. Prices are moderate by European standards but high for Mostar, and the premium reflects the view and the setting. The dining room and terrace are comfortable and orderly, with an atmosphere suited to couples and small groups and a quieter feel than the busy lanes outside. Dress is smart-casual. Drinks include a wine list that features Herzegovinian producers, among them Žilavka whites and Blatina reds, as well as imported bottles, cocktails, beer and coffee. Reservations are recommended, especially for tables with a view of the bridge, at sunset and in the summer season, and booking a day ahead is a sensible precaution when the cruise and day-trip groups arrive. The restaurant is open daily from about 12:00 to 23:00. The location in the middle of the Old Town makes it easy to combine lunch or dinner with a walk across the bridge and through the stone-paved bazaar.