Authentic ćevapi
The ćevapi are repeatedly described as juicy, well seasoned and close to the taste of Bosnia, with soft lepinja bread alongside.
Bosnian Marengo Restaurant
Jumeirah
Bosnian Marengo is a Bosnian BBQ restaurant in Jumeirah, centred on grilled meats and homestyle Balkan cooking. Reviews point especially to the ćevapi, generous portions and warm, welcoming hospitality.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
259 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions can be substantial: one meat platter for four was so generous that diners took a good portion home.
Warm hospitality
Guests often mention attentive service and a home-like welcome, including personal greetings from the chef and helpful menu guidance.
Strong grill
The grill is the main draw, with reviews highlighting tender, juicy meat, mixed grills, pljeskavica and carefully cooked barbecue.
Homemade breads
The lepinja and other breads receive specific praise, including garlic bread served warm with kajmak.
Traditional atmosphere
Balkan music, traditional details and a cosy setting help create a distinctly regional dining experience.
Dessert choices
Desserts are more than an afterthought: guests specifically enjoyed baklava, pancakes, trileće and hurmašica.
What to Eat at Bosnian Marengo Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bosnian Marengo Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bosnian Marengo Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Ćevapi Net +6
“On my last visit, i wasn’t very hungry, but my friend was craving it. The team went above and beyond and prepare a small portion of ćevapi just for me, even though it wasn’t on the menu. I was genuinely wowed!”
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“On my last visit, i wasn’t very hungry, but my friend was craving it. The team went above and beyond and prepare a small portion of ćevapi just for me, even though it wasn’t on the menu. I was genuinely wowed!”April 2026
“I had ćevapi, and they were just like in Bosnia — perfectly seasoned and authentic.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Kajmak Net +1
“Food is made with high quality products and one of the rare places where kajmak is real.”
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“Food is made with high quality products and one of the rare places where kajmak is real.”December 2025
“The delicious Kajmak complemented everything perfectly.”March 2025
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Traditional bosnian beef kebabs Net +1
“Didn't ordered much, but the Bosnian kebbab was tasty. Mr. Adnan and Mr. Yahya assited us well.”
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“Didn't ordered much, but the Bosnian kebbab was tasty. Mr. Adnan and Mr. Yahya assited us well.”April 2026
“We tried the trout, the gulas and traditional Bosnian beef kebabs. All very well cooked and full of flavour.”May 2025
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Baklava Net +1
“And after the masterpiece of meat, comes the crown jewel of desserts: the baklava. Thin, delicate layers, rich nutty filling, just the right touch of sweetness it’s an absolute dream. Every bite is heavenly, and I honestly couldn’t stop eating. That’s not just baklava that’s an emotion.”
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“And after the masterpiece of meat, comes the crown jewel of desserts: the baklava. Thin, delicate layers, rich nutty filling, just the right touch of sweetness it’s an absolute dream. Every bite is heavenly, and I honestly couldn’t stop eating. That’s not just baklava that’s an emotion.”April 2025
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Bbq lamb Net +1
“Super delicious food, especially their bbq lamb is must!”
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“Super delicious food, especially their bbq lamb is must!”February 2026
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Bosnian mixed grill Net +1
“A true Bosnian mixed grill — absolutely delicious.”
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“A true Bosnian mixed grill — absolutely delicious.”January 2026
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Ćevapi pločice Net +1
“The lepinja bread was incredibly soft, and the ćevapi pločice were amazing.”
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“The lepinja bread was incredibly soft, and the ćevapi pločice were amazing.”October 2025
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Ćevapi with a cream Net +1
“The ćevapi with a cream and stuffed burger with cheese and ham were especially outstanding.”
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“The ćevapi with a cream and stuffed burger with cheese and ham were especially outstanding.”May 2026
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Garlic bread with kajmak Net +1
“The meat was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and grilled to perfection. One absolute highlight was the garlic bread with kajmak. It was warm, fluffy, and packed with flavor.”
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“The meat was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and grilled to perfection. One absolute highlight was the garlic bread with kajmak. It was warm, fluffy, and packed with flavor.”June 2025
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Gulas Net +1
“We tried the trout, the gulas and traditional Bosnian beef kebabs. All very well cooked and full of flavour.”
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“We tried the trout, the gulas and traditional Bosnian beef kebabs. All very well cooked and full of flavour.”May 2025
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Homemade lepinja bread Net +1
“But the real highlight is, of course, the food: The Ćevapi were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the homemade Lepinja bread was fluffy and fresh, and the Ajvar had just the right amount of spice.”
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“But the real highlight is, of course, the food: The Ćevapi were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the homemade Lepinja bread was fluffy and fresh, and the Ajvar had just the right amount of spice.”March 2025
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Lepinja bread Net +1
“The lepinja bread was incredibly soft, and the ćevapi pločice were amazing.”
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“The lepinja bread was incredibly soft, and the ćevapi pločice were amazing.”October 2025
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Meat platter for four Net +1
“We ordered the meat platter for four at just over 400 AED, and it was incredibly generous - we couldn’t finish it all and ended up taking a good portion home. Every item on the platter was flavorful and perfectly prepared.”
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“We ordered the meat platter for four at just over 400 AED, and it was incredibly generous - we couldn’t finish it all and ended up taking a good portion home. Every item on the platter was flavorful and perfectly prepared.”September 2025
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Pljeskavica Net +1
“This restaurant elevates Balkan barbecue to a truly exceptional level. Every grilled dish bursts with authentic flavor, from the perfectly seasoned ćevapi and juicy pljeskavica to the tender grilled meats and homemade flatbreads.”
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“This restaurant elevates Balkan barbecue to a truly exceptional level. Every grilled dish bursts with authentic flavor, from the perfectly seasoned ćevapi and juicy pljeskavica to the tender grilled meats and homemade flatbreads.”November 2025
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Sac plate Net +1
“Highly recommend trying the grill and sac plate and homemade bread — everything was delicious!”
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“Highly recommend trying the grill and sac plate and homemade bread — everything was delicious!”October 2025
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Šopska salad Net +1
“The Šopska salad was also spot on.”
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“The Šopska salad was also spot on.”October 2025
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Stuffed burger with cheese and ham Net +1
“The ćevapi with a cream and stuffed burger with cheese and ham were especially outstanding.”
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“The ćevapi with a cream and stuffed burger with cheese and ham were especially outstanding.”May 2026
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Trout Net +1
“We tried the trout, the gulas and traditional Bosnian beef kebabs. All very well cooked and full of flavour.”
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“We tried the trout, the gulas and traditional Bosnian beef kebabs. All very well cooked and full of flavour.”May 2025
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Ajvar Net 0
Mixed feedback
“But the real highlight is, of course, the food: The Ćevapi were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the homemade Lepinja bread was fluffy and fresh, and the Ajvar had just the right amount of spice.”
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“But the real highlight is, of course, the food: The Ćevapi were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the homemade Lepinja bread was fluffy and fresh, and the Ajvar had just the right amount of spice.”March 2025
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Marengo salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Marengo salad was okay and the bread that comes with cevapi was a 10!”
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Drinks 1
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Lemon juice Net +1
“A person in the shop gave me lemon juice. I am very happy.”
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Review excerpts
“A person in the shop gave me lemon juice. I am very happy.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Order ćevapi. Start with ćevapi and lepinja if it is your first visit; reviews single out the juicy meat and fresh, fluffy bread.
Share platters. Consider sharing the meat platter for four: one group found it generous enough to take leftovers home.
Save room. Leave space for dessert and try the baklava, which one reviewer praised for its thin layers and nut filling.
Try coffee. Bosnian coffee is worth adding after your meal, especially if you want a traditional finish.
Visit off-peak. For a quieter meal, Sunday afternoon may work well; one walk-in visit found the restaurant not very busy.
Prefer indoors. Choose indoor seating if mosquitoes would bother you, as one outdoor diner specifically flagged them.
Plan the visit
Practical details
145 Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
One diner felt prices were high for the setting and did not see a matching interior or special feature.
Side dishes
Ajvar and kajmak were criticised in one review, with the kajmak described as tasting like butter or margarine.
Slow service
A separate visit reported slow, disorganised service despite the restaurant being almost empty.
Outdoor mosquitoes
If you sit outside, mosquitoes may be an issue, particularly during warmer weather.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
just over 400 AED
meat platter for four
“An excellent spot for meat lovers! We ordered the meat platter for four at just over 400 AED, and it was incredibly generous - we couldn’t finish it all and ended up taking a good portion home”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Bosnian Marengo is a Jumeirah restaurant focused on Bosnian BBQ and traditional Balkan cooking. The clearest reason to come is the grill: ćevapi, mixed grill, kebabs and other meats are repeatedly described as juicy, well seasoned and close to the flavour of home. Portions can be generous enough to share, too.
For a first order, ćevapi with lepinja is the obvious starting point, while the BBQ lamb and meat platter offer a bigger meal. The supporting dishes are more mixed: one review praised the fresh bread and real kajmak, while another found the ajvar disappointing and said the kajmak tasted like butter or margarine. The setting is warm and homely rather than formal, with Balkan music and traditional touches.
Service is usually described as attentive and welcoming, and some guests appreciated being greeted personally by the chef. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with a two-floor layout mentioned in one review; outdoor diners should keep mosquitoes in mind. Prices are not consistently viewed the same way.
One reviewer called them reasonable for Dubai, while another felt they were high for the interior. A meat platter for four was reported at just over 400 AED. Finish with Bosnian coffee or baklava, or try the pancakes, trileće and hurmašica.