Zagreb and Environs Restaurants
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1. Amélie
$ | Donji Grad |For a cake and coffee experience that the French namesake of this cute little café would be proud of, pop into Amélie just down the hill from the Zagreb Cathedral. The wooden tables and cozy white interior give the place a charming, even slightly rustic feel, and the surprisingly varied selection of delectable cakes and pies will release all your caloric inhibitions. This unique gem among Zagreb watering holes offers unique sweets you won't find anywhere else, including an abundance of ice cream options.
Vlaška 6, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia01-558–3360Known For
- Homemade everything
- Unique cakes
- Tasty quiches
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2. Beštija
$$ | Donji Grad |Carnivores, pescatarians, and vegetarians will all find something to delight in at Beštija, which is located in a peaceful courtyard tucked away from the buzzing city center. Enjoy eating outside during the summer or head to the desinger interior, which features furniture procued by a local art dealer and a Picasso remake by academic painter Petra Potočnjak. Remember to leave room for the lavender-sage panna cotta for dessert.
Masarykova 11, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia091-324–0120Known For
- Fresh seafood from Dolac Market
- Modern interior design
- House-made juices and desserts
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3. Bistro Kastel
$$$ | |Climb the stone stairs onto the spacious terrace or dine inside the softly lit 13th-century manor, one of the most impressive examples of feudal architecture in Croatia. Kastel's offerings reflect its geographic location, representing both the Adriatic Sea and the continental plains with delicious detail. While the menu is seasonal, their vibrantly balanced green and black risottos impress year-round.
Zagrad gaj 5, Karlovac, Karlovacka, Croatia047-658–922Known For
- Beautiful castle setting
- Lovely views of the town
- Craft beers and good wines
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4. Cremme Zagreb
$ | Donji Grad |Think of your favorite bakery, ice cream parlor, and basic café rolled into one, and that's Cremme. With its bright white interior, its walls gaily decorated with quirky graffiti, and its extensive selection of cookies, brownies, and cakes hard to find on this side of the Atlantic, you'll simply have to stop here for a little while. Try the mint fudge brownie, since you're unlikely to find a version this authentic anywhere else in this part of the world.
Tkalčićeva 21, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia091-276–0045Known For
- Mint fudge brownies
- Charming atmosphere
- Beauty products sold on-site
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5. Dubravkin Put
$$$ | |Nestled in a verdant dale in Tuškanac Park, a 15-minute walk from the center in a low-rise building that might be mistaken for a ranch-style house, this prestigious fish restaurant specializes in creative Mediterranean fare, with the house favorites including buzara (stew prepared with shellfish and scampi and/or fish) and sea bass fillets in saffron and scampi sauce, as well as appetizers like avocado with scampi, not to mention a few meat delicacies. The dining room is light and airy, with candlelit tables, a wooden floor, palmlike little trees, and colorful abstract art. There's also an adjoining wine bar. In warm weather there's outdoor seating on a spacious, leafy terrace, and a playground just outside invites children to scamper about while parents rest on benches. Reservations are recommended.
Dubravkin put 2, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-483–4975Known For
- Location inside the park
- Excellent seafood
- High-end service
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6. Ficlek
$$ | Donji Grad |The latest creation behind the brilliant minds at Pod Zidom, Ficlek is located right between the Zagreb Cathedral and Dolac Market. It is the first resturant in the city to serve only authentic Zagreb fare prepared in traditional ways (think pasta with cabbage, Zagreb-style meat cuts, and soups cooked just like Croatian grandmas make them). The interior design is modern, but also features old-school touches like classic masonry heater tiles. If you grab a seat on the outdoor terrace, you'll be treated to views of the Zagreb Cathedral. Meals change seasonally (and ingredients are procured from nearby Dolac Market), but you won't go wrong with whatever you order. All the better if you're in town while the to-die-for chestnut dumplings swimming in a chocolate dip are on the menu.
Pod Zidom 5, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia099-495–8909Known For
- Traditional and delicious food
- Views of the city center
- Seasonal chestnut dumplings
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7. Grešna Gorica
$$ | |Visiting this rustic tavern is like stepping into a friend's home, although your friend's home is unlikely to have a stuffed fawn and a pair of kuna (a large, weasel-like creature), the national currency's namesake, on the wall. All produce used here is supplied by local farmers, and the menu features typical Zagorje dishes, including zagorski štrukli (baked pastry filled with cheese) and pura s mlincima (turkey with savory pastries). The use of kuna dates back from when the fur of this large, weasel-like creature was in fact a currency. The garden affords sublime views down onto Veliki Tabor fortress.
Taborgradska 35, Desinic, Krapinsko-Zagorska, 49216, Croatia049-343–001Known For
- Typical Zagorje dishes
- Regional štrukli
- Great views onto Veliki Tabor fortress
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8. Kavana Lav
$ | Gornji Grad |Don't let the casual café fare fool you: this place, where you'll feel as if you were sitting in an art gallery or perhaps the living room of a wealthy, art-collecting uncle, is anything but standard. Located just up the hill (first right) from the Stone Gate, it is a perfect place to take a load off after the steep climb into Gornji Grad, before heading on to seeing the parliament, Museum of Broken Relationships, and St. Mark's Church. If you're lucky, the weather will be fine and you'll find a seat on the charming outside terrace, perched atop the passage leading down to the Stone Gate.
Opatička 2, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia01-492–2108Known For
- Beautiful art collection
- Black and white modern decor
- Charming stone terrace
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9. Lička Kuća
$$ | |With unadorned log walls, wood-beam ceilings, white-curtained windows, lively Croatian folk music playing, and an open kitchen with an open hearth, this is exactly what a restaurant in a great national park should be. Fill up on hearty lička juha (a creamy soup of lamb, vegetables, and eggs), followed by boiled lamb with vegetables, suckling pig, or a "Lika Bundle" (renowned Lika lamb and potatoes— known as the best in Croatia—served with locally made plum rakija and veggies). Meat and poultry are the focus here; grilled trout is usually the only fish on the menu. Finish off with an apple (or cheese) strudel. The place is buzzing with tourists, but it's one of the only decent restaurants for miles around.
Rastovača bb, Plitvicka Jezera, Licko-Senjska, 53231, Croatia053-751–023Known For
- Proximity to national park
- Sausages, veal, and other hearty fare
- Lots of tourists
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10. Međimurski Dvori
$$ | |Located in the heart of Međimurje County, in the picturesque town of Lopatinec, only 6 km (4 miles) away from Čakovec, Međimurski dvori is known across the region for its unique ambience, top gastronomic offerings, and friendly and professional staff. A seat anywhere near the beautiful wooden fireplace makes for an extra-special experience; you'll feel like you're in an upscale but extremely cozy Međimurje cabin. The warm, brick-and-wood interior features traditional decor in warm tones, in harmony with the fairytale nature that surrounds the restaurant. Don't leave without trying the specialty of Međimurje, Međimurska gibanica: a three-layer cake of cheese, apple, and poppy-seed fillings.
Vladimira Nazora 22, 40311, Croatia040-856–333Known For
- Beautiful decor
- Traditional and locally procured food
- Idyllic countryside location
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11. Pod Zidom
$$$ | |Wedged between the cathedral and the Dolac farmer's market, jazzy bistro Pod Zidom offers a creative take on traditional Croatian dishes, making the most of fresh ingredients at its doorstep. The chef is renowned for his beef cheek, served up with a different sauce depending on the season and cooked for 12 hours before making it to your plate. Wash it down with a bottle from the impressive array of Croatian wines (from all four wine regions) available. Pod Zidom serves from its own wine label too. Keeping it close to traditional values, the emphasis is on meat and fish dishes but varies according to what is in season and available. Everything is homemade here, from the bread to any sort of pickled goods. You can sleep onsite at the ultra-exclusive Pod Zidom Rooms mini-hotel, which features just four rooms (all of which feature designer decor and views of the Zagreb Cathedral inner courtyard) above the restaurants.
Pod Zidom 5, Zagrebacka, Croatia099-325–3600Known For
- Farm-to-table fruits and vegetables
- Fresh organic meat
- Excellent selection of Croatian wines, including the restaurant's own
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12. Vinodol
$$ | Donji Grad |A few blocks southwest of the main square, Vinodol is an elegant spot both locals and tourists flock to when they hanker for traditional meaty fare such as veal and lamb, pork with plum sauce, or, for starters, zagorska juha (Zagorje-style potato soup with ham and mushrooms). Enjoy all this in a spacious, shaded courtyard or inside under brick-vaulted ceilings and amid low lighting that contrives to give you an elegant, wine-cellar sensation even though you're not in a cellar at all.
Nikole Tesle 10, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-481–1427Known For
- Meat-heavy dishes
- Large semi-outdoor garden
- Local hangout
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13. Baltazar
$$$$ | Gornji Grad |Nestled in a courtyard lying a 10-minute walk uphill beyond the cathedral, Baltazar is best known for barbecue classics of the region such as ražnjići (pork kebabs), čevapi (spiced ground-meat), and zapečeni grah (oven-baked beans). The interior is elegant, albeit slightly smoky, and the spacious courtyard has leaf-shaded seating. Complementing the main restaurant at the same location are the Japanese restaurant Hanami and the Baltazar wine bar, offering fresh fish and the best of local and international wines.
Nova ves 4, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-466–6999Known For
- Large barbecue platters
- Local wine list
- Expansive garden
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14. Boban
$$ | Donji Grad |Just down the street from the Hotel Dubrovnik, Boban not only serves food at its street-level bar and dining room but also in its restaurant in the large vaulted cellar space below (with several tables outside for dining, chilling with a glass of Croatian wine, and people-watching). Specializing in pasta dishes, it is extremely popular with locals, so be prepared to line up for a table, since reservations are not accepted. The owner, Zvonimir Boban, was captain of the Croatian national football team during the 1998 World Cup.
Gajeva 9, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-481–1549Known For
- Popularity with locals
- Posh bar
- Hearty meals
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15. Bread Club
$ | Donji Grad |Though it's nestled behind the Zagreb Cathedral, you'll still be able to smell the aromas of fresh-baked bread and warm pastries at the Bread Club from down the street. The bakery offers a range of baked goodies from PB&J cruffins and matcha cookies to sourdough and rye bread. Pop in to see what's on the menu for the day, and then grab a seat on the outdoor terrace (which has heaters during the winter) and people-watch.
Vlaška 27, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia01-655–1293Known For
- All homemade pastries
- Great location
- International food selection
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16. El Toro
$$$ | |Under the expert guidance of chef Mario Mihelj, El Toro serves up delicious Latin American fusion fare. Enjoy everything from roast meat to paella in the restaurant's romantically low-lit interior that blends matte black decor with wooden elements. El Toro also hosts DJ sets and live music weekly. The restaurant is located just outside the city center, about a 20-minute walk from the main square.
Fra Filipa Grabovca 1, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia099-613–2926Known For
- Latin American fusion dishes
- Entertainment options including live music and DJs
- Chic atmosphere
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17. Papavero
$$ | Gornji Grad |This restaurant is the love child of married dynamic duo Ana, from Slavonia, and Pasquale, from Italy. Papavero uses fresh ingredients from both Italy and Croatia to make amazing pizza doughs and exciting topping combinations. The pet-friendly spot has a rustic-style interior, and is tucked away above the cuty hubbub in the foothills of Mount Medvednica.
Mlinovi 85A, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-466-9328Known For
- Great pizza
- Peaceful location
- Pet-friendly policy
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18. Pivnica Medvedgrad
$$ | Donji Grad |Best known for its excellent beers brewed on the premises, all of the four Pivnica Medvedgrad locations serve up generous portions of roast meats, goulash, and beans and sausage, accompanied by a range of salads. The Ilica location and its the cavernous beer hall—replete with long wooden tables, high leather-backed chairs, and wood-beamed ceilings—is about a 10-minute walk west from the main square. It’s very popular and gets busy, but there are always enough tables to go around. Little Medo, on Tkalčićeva, has a somewhat smaller interior but a vast patio that expands across the street. Don't miss out on the craft beers on the menu—a classic is Grička vještica, named for the legendary Zagreb witch of Grič. Live music nights and events happen here often.
Ilica 49, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-484–6922Known For
- Local brews
- Hearty meals
- Beer-hall ambience
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19. Pri Staroj Vuri
$$ | |Small yet ever so cozy, its walls decorated with old clocks and paintings by noted Croatian artists, this lovely old villa a few minutes' walk from the main square is the best place in town to try such meaty fare as teleća koljenica (knuckle of veal) and češnjovke (smoked sausage cooked in sour cabbage with potatoes). The latter is sometimes available only late in the year, after kolinje (the annual sausage-making period), when the hogs are butchered and the sausage smoked. Round off with a glass of bermet, served with lemon and ice.
Giznik 2, Samobor, Zagrebacka, 10430, Croatia01-336–0548Known For
- Hearty dishes
- Croatian art
- Location surrounded by green space
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20. Stari Puntijar
$$ | Medvešcak |On the road between Zagreb and Sljeme, Stari Puntijar is renowned for game and traditional Zagreb dishes such as podolac (ox medallions in cream and saffron), orehnjača (walnut roll cake), and makovnjača (poppy-seed roll cake). The wine list is excellent, and the interior design is marked by trophies, hunting weapons, old paintings, and big chandeliers.
Gračanska cesta 65, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-467–5600Known For
- Tasty game dishes
- Old-world vibe
- Connection to museum hotel
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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