Avlija - Balkan Grill in Frankfurt am Main

You just have to come and see for yourself the great local food, the beautiful ambiance, everything is great, you wouldn't be ashamed to be in the middle of Sarajevo's Baščaršija! 👍

The best restaurant for kebabs.

When it comes to value for money and the food itself, there’s really nothing to complain about – it’s simply excellent! Since the owners are Bosnian, the entire menu is pork-free, which is a great foundation for attracting a wide range of customers in Frankfurt. The shop and kitchen are small, which unfortunately means that around lunchtime it’s best not to call – walk-in customers are served first, and the phone is only answered if there’s really time.

Great food! For everyone's taste, from kebabs to cooked dishes. Excellent👌🏻

Food was awesome but 50 min wait was a bit long

Overall, very good! I will definitely come back again. The price-performance ratio is good. Everything is grilled beautifully, but unfortunately, the minced meat pieces (cevapcici, the one on the skewer, and the large piece of minced steak) were very oversalted for my taste. The potatoes, on the other hand, were completely salty. I would improve that. The chicken, on the other hand, was very well seasoned. The side salad was delicious, and the bread was warm and fresh.

We've been to this restaurant several times and have always really liked it. Unfortunately, our last visit was very disappointing. We had to wait over an hour for our food, which is simply far too long for a restaurant of this size. It was particularly frustrating that guests who arrived after us and ordered later received their food much faster and were even ready while we were still waiting. This, of course, caused frustration and didn't leave a good impression. The food itself was, as we're used to, delicious and freshly prepared. So, it's not the kitchen's fault. The problem is clearly the service. There's no table service anymore; you have to order your food at the counter and pick it up yourself later. That wouldn't be a problem in itself if it at least ran smoothly. It used to be different, and this difference is unfortunately having a negative impact now. Overall, the visit was disappointing. If the service doesn't improve, we'll think twice about coming back. It's a shame, because the food is really good, but organization and hospitality are at least as important.

Great! Ordered by phone the day before! No wait, large portions, and very tasty.

The best kebabs in Frankfurt and its surroundings. Kebabs are too good. It's harder to park, but you can easily get there with the tram.

Very good food. Economic and delicious

For us, this is Frankfurt's insider tip. The food is phenomenal. Balkan cuisine at its best. For me, the best Balkan cuisine I've ever tasted. Next time we're in Frankfurt, we'll definitely be back.

Best cevappi shop in the area. The food is very lovingly prepared.

Excellent kebabs and an environment to be praised, I am happy to recommend it.

This place is legendary I think the cewape taste very good

Super delicious BUT... ONLINE IT SAYS OPEN, BUT VERY OFTEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED.

We are visiting Germany from the states. We wanted something different then what we can find back home, affordable, and delicious. This checked all the boxes. We've been to several restaurants now since getting here and this has been our favorite so far. When we first walked up we almost left because we couldn't read the menu, but the nice man inside walked us through the meat options and helped us order. I got the kabobs which were so good, and my husband got the amazing (and also massive) burger. It was delicious but just know it's enough burger for 4 people. But we loved the food!!!! And the price was very fair especially for the portions.

The food is super delicious and the chef is very nice. We will definitely come back again🥰

Best cevapcici in Frankfurt, Kajmak is also with high quality 👌 Food is always fresh, and with very fair prices! Perfect spot for Balkan food

Excellent Bosnian cuisine. Very friendly owner and staff. The food is truly of the highest standard.

Uniquely delicious food at affordable prices, friendly staff, highly recommended! We will definitely repeat. Uniquely delicious food at affordable prices, friendly staff, highly recommended! Will be visited again

The best Cevape shop in Frankfurt!!

By DISTANCE the best Balkan grill location in all of Frankfurt, for me, friends and family! Mega friendly family business, I'll definitely be back. :-) Highly recommended!

I'm glad to have such a kind service provider the food is amazing and the sheff is too kind and nice personality.

The food tasted really good, I was very surprised and satisfied because I have already tried all the Balkan restaurants. Cevapcici with Kajmak surpassed everything, crispy flatbread, honest recommendation.

I haven't been to a better restaurant in a long time. The food is phenomenal and the staff is excellent. Must stop by and don't miss it.

EXTRA FOR EVERYONE AND ESPECIALLY FOR EX YU, YES REMEMBER WHERE THEY COME FROM...

We ended up here by chance and the grill plate was amazing. Beautifully prepared, lots of it and above all very tasty! The prices are very fair. Really great!

By far the best cevape in Frankfurt. Traditionally in flatbread. You also have to try the Pascha burger - the combination of Pljeskavica with Ajvar and Kraut is a completely different experience than the burgers on every corner and don't forget Cockta. The daily smells are highly recommended

I've been eating here regularly for 5 years and the restaurant is top with a very fair price.

I saw the male customer in front of me order a grillteller and it looked delicious so I ordered it, but the owner told me to share one between the two of us and restrained me ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Even after two women ate it, there was still some left. The meat didn't smell, was fresh, and really delicious 🫶🏻🫶🏻

We just had dinner there with 4 people and it was perfect. Nice staff, great food, very good taste, at good prices. Can only be recommended.

We ended up there by chance and spontaneously and were pleasantly surprised 😁 The grill plate (€17.50) is really big and really tasty. The host then adapts it directly to the number and hunger of the eaters - then there's a huge platter 😉

Fair prices and very good quality. The flatbread with cevapcici is a must!

Fast, extremely tasty & cheap. What more could you want!?

Very tasty food and nice atmosphere, we like to eat here during our lunch break

Food was great and service was fast. Go hungry!

We were at the zoo and came across this Balkan Grill while looking for good Balkan food - super tasty! We ate the cevapcici with bread, ajvar, kaymak and onions. Everything was very good and the bread was homemade. That was a pleasure! Yes, you pick up your own food and drinks, but that doesn't affect the rating because this is not a restaurant but a snack bar. The staff is also very friendly. Thank you!

The cevapcici are very tasty. But I can't guarantee whether they are Halal (I don't advertise them either). If this is insisted upon, believing brothers should perhaps eat elsewhere as alcohol is also sold here. These are brothers who probably don't take faith too seriously. The owner himself is a bit grumpy, taciturn and doesn't demonstrate customer friendliness. It could be that he is just like that, but it can be seen as unfriendly.

A barbecue that should remind you of specialties in Serbia and Bosnia

Lepina too fat, self-service. Kebab is good.

Kebabs excellent, service too! Any recommendation

According to the owner the meat is Helal and the Balkan Burger was really delicious.

I discovered this gem on my way to work - and all I can say is: WOW! 😍 The food here is simple 🔥. Juicy meat, perfectly seasoned, and side dishes that make the taste buds dance 💃. Special tip: the apple cider 🍎🍷 - it's simply Chef's Kiss 👌. Perfect for a little break from everyday life. The ambience? Cozy and welcoming 🏠, and the team there is so friendly that you almost feel like you're eating with friends 👨‍🍳❤️. Conclusion: My commute to work has officially gotten better – and so have my lunch breaks. Absolute recommendation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

FUJJ, that's all I can say, the pictures are lifelike. meat alive, firm, no hair in the food, not hygienic

Amazing food!! The portion was huge and very tasty!!! The owner was very friendly and talkative 😄 I will definitely come back!!

Very, very nice man who owns it, the food is very tasty and the prices are very good… I can only recommend it if you are in the area…

Clean restaurant, work very hygienically. Food tastes very, very good. Thank you for everything.

A lovely surprise!! The owner was very friendly, helped us order and really made us feel welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. I wish I could eat this every week.

Great quality, great prices. Authentic Cevape. The owner is a good man, God bless him.

Local music, exceptional cevapi, better than in the homeland. All the best!

Nice, small restaurant with a snack character. We had Cevapcici and loved it! The service was quick and friendly. The food was very tasty and filling. The price was reasonable!

The first and last time I ate there. There were three of us and we ordered cavape, one of the worst cavape I have ever eaten. Lepina (bread) tasteless and dry Meat has no taste and is like rubber The drinks were warm (cola) No menu cards at the seats, you have to go outside to take a photo of the menu in order to get racks. We had to pick up our own food because we were forgotten. During the entire time, the remaining food and drinks from our predecessors were on our table. Nobody was able to clear our table, very bad service. The only thing that was good was the onion...

Very cute restaurant, with friendly staff and excellent food! Great👌👍🍀

If someone has very big hubgers… Pasha Burger with fries. Then you'll definitely be full!

Everything is great, but working hours are a disaster.

It was the first time I ate such food. Delicious. I recommend. Very cheap, tasty and cozy

Super delicious food Friendly service A real insider tip

This is a great place, with delicious and authentic Bosnian food! They are very attentive to clients' dietary needs and restrictions. Great customer service!

The platter is very large and delicious. There are different types of meat and also a few dips. Unfortunately there is no service and you have to take your own drinks, so it is more of a fast food restaurant.

The grill platter was super tasty and really huge for the price - there were five of us and we didn't manage to eat it all. The coffee was great too.

The grill platter was super tasty and really huge for the price - there were five of us and we didn't manage to eat it all. The coffee was great too.

Unique You will definitely leave happy and full Very nice Freshly prepared with love Can definitely recommend 12 points out of 10

Pleasant, affordable price, more than excellent food! The salary for 4 people can comfortably be for eight! 😊

5 stars in every way! Excellent food and very good quality. Nice and friendly owners. I'd love to come back.

Sarma and Punjene Paprike are the absolute best sellers here for me. I take large portions and childhood memories with me here.

Congratulations for the quality and taste! Expand your business, it's not enough for you...

Cevapi are excellent! The bun is not to be praised. The ambience is very nice 👍

Perfect cevapi, excellent, juicy bun, the best cream❤❤ We took 3 large portions, we ate 2 immediately in the car. We will come again even though it is 60 km away.

I am glad I found this restaurant. It was within walking distance of my hotel. I looked at pictures from other reviews before I decided to try it out. When I got there, they only had menus in German. I showed him the picture of what I wanted to eat. The staff is very tourist friendly. He warned me that one of the dishes was spicy. I ordered it and was pleasantly surprised at how spicy it was. The food was excellent . I would highly recommend and go back again and again.

In my opinion the restaurant is overrated. Food quite OK, too much minced meat, fries only lukewarm, fast food in the sense of "order here" ... "Pick up" ....Payment when leaving at the counter. Service practically non-existent...friendliness...well

It's very tasty and I enjoy eating there often

Four of us were there on March 28, 2024. We got a place because a group stood up. Then we had to wait 15 minutes for the owner (probably) to clear the table. Food was okay (we had Ćevapcici) but I've had much better Balkan food. The ambience is just a snack bar style for everyone who expects a restaurant, snack bar with 20-25 seats.

I can only recommend very tasty cevape. Nice personel

I was with my wife and our little Son there, couple weeks ago. We came extra from Würzburg to try the food. Everything was great, the trip was worth! We came with our baby trolley, we were worried if there will be enough space to fit the trolley, no problem, couple moves to the desk and bank, and everyone had a seat. We Balkan people are used to get your order served at your table, here is self service, which was fine, it had all the signs. The food was like back home, very delicious, good and tasty! If you are looking for balkan grill? Here is the right place! The host was so kind and treat us with Bosnian traditional coffee with Lokum. Avlija, thank you very much, we will definitely come again!

We returned home for a short time. 😁 All recommendations, food, ambience, hospitality. 💫 The only thing I would change to make the atmosphere complete is the music. We should release something that is recognizable in Bosnia, and in the Balkans otherwise. I'm sorry we're not closer, we would go every day 😁

As a Bulgarian-Turkish band, we found what we were looking for, the only thing missing is Balkan music. The fact that the brother tells everyone from every language to be in their own language. Afoywt pleases those who come for Balkania, thank you.

Great restaurant for cevapcici! I've been coming here for years and am always satisfied. The flatbread tastes really good. The premises are tidy, but unfortunately there are only five large tables, which can mean that you won't be able to find a seat at peak times.

I don't recommend it. Unfriendly staff, food without taste. The owner behaves very badly.

Unfriendly staff, Cevapcici like from the supermarket.

Very unpleasant staff. Very small space, you have to wait a long time for a seat and then you get cevapi like from a store, the waiter doesn't bring drinks, you have to do it yourself. The food just looks good, tastes really bad.

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and the atmosphere is just great. The food is top and always worth a visit

Zero service. I waited for a table with my child for almost 20 minutes until the owner of the restaurant gave a table to a group of 5 people who came before me. It's also very uncomfortable. I will never come back and can recommend it to others.

If you craving Balkan food in Frankfurt and want to have quick bite, either inside or take away, I warmly recommend this place. Excellent and friendly staff.

I ordered cevapcici in bread, it tasted very tasty, I was definitely surprised, very good taste. I always enjoy eating there.

Hat sehr lecker geschmeckt, es ging zeitig, und das restaurant ist an sich auch sehr ansehlich.

Ein kleines aber feines Familienrestaurant, welches modern eingerichtet wurde. Die Bedienung war zuvorkommend und freundlich. Das Essen ist sehr gut zubereitet worden und ist hervorragend im Geschmack. Für Liebhaber der Balkanküche ist das Lokal auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.

Sehr nettes Restaurant für Balkan Gerichten.

It was awesome! Food was very delicious and the staff were friendly. But be careful, the portion is large!

Die besten Ćevape in Frankfurt 👍 Top Lokal

Tolles Essen, Grillteller war super lecker. Eine Empfehlung für Frankfurt. Klein aber fein.

Top Preis-Leistung, Qualität, Mühe, Geschmack, Ambiente - egal, ob als Lunch, zu Abend oder spontaner Imbiss

Omjer cijene, kvalitete i porcije odličan

Sauberes Restaurant, leckeres Essen (Balkan Grill), große Portionen, sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Man fühlt sich direkt wohl. Preis/Leistung stimmen. Kommen gerne wieder.

Das essen hat wunderbar geschmeckt , 5 Sterne dafür. Preis leistungverhältnis stimmt . Der Laden ist leider sehr kleines,und manchmal findet man keine platz.

Familien freundlicher Restaurant. Ausreichende Menge, Geschmacklich sehr gut. Empfehlenswert 👌

Das Essen war super lecker und die Portionen sind sehr groß. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich, wie man es auch in Bosnien kennt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Der beste Grillteller in Frankfurt. Das Fleisch ist gegrillt, hat Röstaroma und ist dennoch saftig und zart. Brot perfekt. Bringt Hunger mit. Absolute Empfehlung.

Very delicious food! Balkan food top level. The staff is very nice. Abundant plates and fair prices. Delfinetly recommend!

Sehr gute Essen und Ambiente. Gerne immer wieder Dankeschön.

Das Essen ist sehr schön angerichtet. Geschmacklich auch sehr gut. Der einzige Abzug gibt es beim Djuvec-Reis da es zu säuerlich war.