Serbian Mediteran Restaurant

Menu Items

9.4

Entree

Cevapi

Cevapi

★★★★½ 1 review

Reviews

• ★★★★★ Cevapi Visited Sep 16, 2024

  Was Looking For Cevapi - Employees Were Very Accommidating.

  While exploring the Tampa area for new dining experiences, I stumbled upon this restaurant, which boasted a variety of authentic Serbian dishes. Having previously tried cevapi (grilled ground meat links, typically made with lamb and beef) on my last visit to Florida, I was excited to see a restaurant offering a generous portion of it on their menu. My very first stop straight from the Tampa airport was here.
  
  **Atmosphere**
  The restaurant exuded a cozy, small-town atmosphere. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. The menu had plenty of enticing options, but I already had my heart set on the cevapi. The décor, with its rustic European touches, added to the charm and authenticity of the place. Many of its patrons were speaking with European accents, and what I suspect was Serbian.
  
  **The Food**
  When the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes. The bread served was different from what I expected – instead of the traditional flat pita, it came as a large round loaf with a thin crispy crust and soft, airy interior. The cevapi portion was generous, about eight links, accompanied by the traditional chopped onions, sour cream, and sliced tomatoes, all beautifully arranged on a wooden platter.
  
  The flavor was good, though slightly different from my previous experience. The texture of the cevapi stood out, and I later learned that the missing element I had been expecting was ajvar, a delicious red pepper paste, which they do offer upon request.
  
  **Service**
  The staff was friendly and eager to answer any questions I had about the dishes, especially since I’m new to Serbian cuisine and it's hard to find where I live. The service was prompt, and everything arrived fresh and beautifully presented. If you're looking for a unique culinary experience or craving authentic Serbian cuisine, this is definitely a spot worth visiting.

  Cevapi (Large Plate) Cevapi (Large Plate) Coffee Front Counter Outside Windows Menu (Front) Menu (Back) Entrance

  — Paul