Pod Lipom

Pod Lipom, meaning Under the Linden, is a traditional Bosnian restaurant at Prote Bakovića 16 in Sarajevo's Baščaršija district, in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name refers to the linden tree that shades its seating, and the interior is wood-beamed, giving it a rustic, tavern-like character. The cuisine is classic Bosnian home cooking, aimed at visitors who want to try the national dishes in a seated, table-service setting rather than at a grill counter. Signature dishes include bosanski lonac, the slow-cooked Bosnian pot of meat and vegetables, veal prepared under the sač, the metal baking dome covered with embers that is a hallmark of Bosnian and Balkan cooking, and local dumplings. The sač method produces tender, lightly smoky meat and is typically ordered ahead or with some waiting time because of the long cooking process, so it is worth asking the staff when ordering. The atmosphere is warm and unhurried, with wooden furniture, folk decoration and a mix of local diners and tourists. Dress is casual, and noise levels are moderate, rising in the evening with groups. Drinks include Bosnian coffee, local beer, rakija and some Bosnian wine. Reservations are recommended for groups, and booking is worthwhile for evenings in high season. A meal costs roughly 20-35 KM per person (about USD 11-20). The restaurant is on the same lane as Dveri and within a short walk of the Sebilj fountain and the main bazaar streets, so it works for a leisurely lunch or dinner after sightseeing. Listed hours run roughly 11AM to 11PM daily and should be verified locally.