Editor Pick
Mediterranean Food in a Magical Setting
- October 12, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
midtownmjd from New York, New York
We had a hard time choosing where to eat dinner in Mostar. There were plenty of restaurants along both sides of the river, but those that were open were all quite empty on a Tuesday in September. We ended up seeking out this restaurant because it had been recommended to us by our new friend Gina back at our Sarajevo hotel. It was a solid recommendation in a magical setting.
Our long table and benches were in a corner of the large patio, high above the river. We sat and watched the last sunlight disappear as the call to prayer sounded; the muezzin’s call was one of the most beautiful I’ve heard, absolutely mesmerizing.
The food was from Italy by way of the Balkans. We first enjoyed some wine, appetizers, and yet more delicious Bosnian bread. Then, for my main dish, I got the "Mostari pizza," a large pie topped with cheese, salami, and mushrooms. It was salty, sweet, and delicious.
There was one rather large hiccup in the service, however: the waiter never ordered one of my friend’s main dishes. We had to wait a while for it to show up, but he was very apologetic, and honestly, we were enjoying the setting so much, we didn’t mind. (Easy for me to say: I had my food!)
I wouldn’t label Bella Vista a must-go dining destination, but if you’re looking for a nice-casual restaurant with incredible views and good food, it’s definitely a place you'll enjoy.