"A creek-side terrace steps from the Old Bridge — come to Taurus for Neretva trout and squid-ink risotto beside old Mostar's lit spans."
About Restoran Taurus
Restoran Taurus sits on the little creek beside the Crooked Bridge, the 1558 Ottoman span that pre-dates Mostar's famous Old Bridge a short walk away. It is a family-run room in a rustic stone building, just off the main bazaar drag, with a terrace looking over the water rather than the rooftop some guides claim — the draw is the bridge and the creek at your table.
It sits among the old town's best-loved tables. Compare the traditional Šadrvan and the riverside Hindin Han, or browse the wider seafood picks and the full Mostar dining guide.
The Kitchen
The cooking is Herzegovinian with a Mediterranean lean. Grilled squid and a black squid-ink risotto sit beside Neretva river trout, mixed grills and the Bosnian staples — ćevapi, sarma and stuffed peppers — with freshly baked bread and homemade baklava to finish. Portions are generous and the seafood is the thing to order; this is honest regional cooking rather than fine dining.
It is genuine value: most diners spend roughly €10 to 20 a head, climbing a little with the grilled seafood. For the setting, it is one of the old town's better-priced tables.
The Room
The setting is the reason to book — a creek-side terrace beside the Crooked Bridge, with the water running past and the old bazaar quarter just behind. Service is friendly and family-run, used to a mix of locals and travellers. The mood is relaxed and atmospheric, especially after dark when the bridge is lit; it is a riverside terrace, not a rooftop, and all the better for it.
Best for a riverside dinner in old Mostar
Taurus suits a riverside dinner in the old town — the lit bridge and creek-side terrace make it a romantic first date or anniversary, and an easy, atmospheric birthday dinner. For more of the city's tables, see Šadrvan or browse the full Mostar dining guide.
Not for
Not for diners after a polished fine-dining room or a quiet, tourist-free hideaway — this is a busy, family-run terrace by a much-photographed bridge, at its best for the setting and the seafood.
Frequently Asked
What is Restoran Taurus known for?
Family-run Herzegovinian and Mediterranean cooking on a creek-side terrace beside Mostar's Crooked Bridge, with grilled squid, black squid-ink risotto, Neretva river trout and Bosnian staples like ćevapi and sarma.
What should I order at Restoran Taurus?
The grilled seafood is the strength — squid and black squid-ink risotto — alongside Neretva trout and the traditional ćevapi and sarma, with homemade baklava to finish.
How much does Restoran Taurus cost?
It is genuine value: most diners spend roughly €10 to 20 a head, climbing a little with the grilled seafood.
Does Restoran Taurus have a rooftop terrace?
No — despite some listings, it has a creek-side terrace beside the Crooked Bridge, with the water and the lit bridge at your table rather than a rooftop view.
Where is Restoran Taurus?
At Onešćukova bb in Mostar's old town, on the creek beside the Crooked Bridge and a short walk from the Old Bridge.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Restoran Taurus
Book by phone; the creek-side terrace fills fast on summer evenings.
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Practical Information
AddressOnešćukova bb, 88000 Mostar
NeighbourhoodBy the Crooked Bridge in Mostar's old town
CuisineBosnian
PriceA la carte; most diners spend roughly €10–20 a head, more with grilled seafood
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingCreek-side terrace and stone dining room by the Crooked Bridge; booking advised in season
ReservationBooking advised in peak tourist season
