Ćevabdžinica Petica

Ćevabdžinica Petica is a casual ćevapi house at Veliki Ćurčiluk 29 in the Baščaršija district of Sarajevo, in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name refers to the number five, a nod to the traditional five-piece portion of ćevapi that forms the basis of a standard order. The kitchen specialises in this single dish, grilling small minced-beef sausages over charcoal and serving them in somun, the soft, slightly chewy flatbread of the city, with chopped raw onion. The menu lists ćevapi in somun at about BAM 10 and a version with kajmak, the creamy dairy spread that many locals consider essential, at about BAM 12. Both are inexpensive by European standards and are typical of the prices charged in the old town. The dining room is small, plain and efficient, with bench-style seating and quick service. Atmosphere is informal and noisy at peak times, with a mix of residents on their lunch break and travellers following the ćevapi trail through the bazaar. There is no formal dress code and no tasting-menu or à la carte structure; diners choose a portion size, a bread and a drink. Beverages are simple: yogurt, soft drinks, water and local beer, with no notable wine programme. Reservations are not needed and are generally not accepted for a counter-style grill, and the venue is open daily from about 08:00 to 23:00. Because the dish takes only minutes to grill and serve, the wait is usually short even when the room is full. The location, a few minutes from the Sebilj fountain and the craft streets of the old coppersmiths' quarter, makes it a convenient lunch stop between sightseeing visits. Visitors who want to compare Sarajevo's grills often order a five-piece portion here first and then try a second house the same afternoon.