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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, Croatia
Known For
- Homemade everything
- Unique cakes
- Tasty quiches
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Fresh seafood from Dolac Market
- Modern interior design
- House-made juices and desserts
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$ | 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, Croatia
Known For
- Mint fudge brownies
- Charming atmosphere
- Beauty products sold on-site
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Location inside the park
- Excellent seafood
- High-end service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., all of August, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Traditional and delicious food
- Views of the city center
- Seasonal chestnut dumplings
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Beautiful art collection
- Black and white modern decor
- Charming stone terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Farm-to-table fruits and vegetables
- Fresh organic meat
- Excellent selection of Croatian wines, including the restaurant's own
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Meat-heavy dishes
- Large semi-outdoor garden
- Local hangout
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Large barbecue platters
- Local wine list
- Expansive garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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$$ | Donji Grad |
Just down the street from the Hotel Dubrovnik, Boban not only serves food at its street-level bar and dining room but also in its restaurant in the large vaulted cellar space below (with several tables outside for dining, chilling with a glass of Croatian wine, and people-watching). Specializing in pasta dishes, it is extremely popular with locals, so be prepared to line up for a table, since reservations are not accepted. The owner, Zvonimir Boban, was captain of the Croatian national football team during the 1998 World Cup.
Gajeva 9, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Known For
- Popularity with locals
- Posh bar
- Hearty meals
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Though it's nestled behind the Zagreb Cathedral, you'll still be able to smell the aromas of fresh-baked bread and warm pastries at the Bread Club from down the street. The bakery offers a range of baked goodies from PB&J cruffins and matcha cookies to sourdough and rye bread. Pop in to see what's on the menu for the day, and then grab a seat on the outdoor terrace (which has heaters during the winter) and people-watch.
Vlaška 27, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Known For
- All homemade pastries
- Great location
- International food selection
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Under the expert guidance of chef Mario Mihelj, El Toro serves up delicious Latin American fusion fare. Enjoy everything from roast meat to paella in the restaurant's romantically low-lit interior that blends matte black decor with wooden elements. El Toro also hosts DJ sets and live music weekly. The restaurant is located just outside the city center, about a 20-minute walk from the main square.
Fra Filipa Grabovca 1, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Known For
- Latin American fusion dishes
- Entertainment options including live music and DJs
- Chic atmosphere
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$$ | 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, Croatia
Known For
- Great pizza
- Peaceful location
- Pet-friendly policy
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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, Croatia
Known For
- Local brews
- Hearty meals
- Beer-hall ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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This chain has a handful of locations around Zagreb, including on Frankopanska Street near the main square. The restaurant offers a range of all-natural burgers with locally procured toppings, including tasty choice of vegetarian options as well. Don't miss out on the truffle fries,
Frankopanska 11, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Known For
- All-natural burgers
- Great location
- Cool, modern interior
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The menu of this utterly chic restaurant offers everything from sushi (both traditional Japanese rolls and American-style varieties) and teriyaki to wok dishes and specialties such as carrot and tofu soup or sea bass in jalapeño-wasabi sauce. Manned by head chefs Moto Mochizuki and Nenad Stošić, Takenoko gives meaning to the word fusion, merging Asian and European cuisine. Black chairs, black place mats, and cherry-toned wood floors set the scene in one of the glittery, glass-walled spaces in this Lower Town hotspot. The drinks menu—including sake, of course—is extensive.
Masarykova 22, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Known For
- Upscale vibe
- Extensive drink list, including sakes
- Best sushi in town
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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This quaint, unpretentious restaurant offers superb food, an excellent wine list, and friendly, professional staff. The menu changes frequently depending on the seasons and what's fresh at the morning market, but you can expect creative dishes such as shrimp risotto with wild asparagus as well as a selection of wines including all of Croatia's best varieties.
Kaptol 10, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Known For
- Creative tapas
- Regular events
- Great wine list
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Just inside the luxurious Esplanade Hotel lies one of Zagreb’s most elegant dining destinations known for its formal yet comfortable atmosphere and its history as a stop on the Orient Express. Order from the tasting menu, where wines are carefully selected by a sommelier to perfectly complement each dish. All menu items can be made to accommodate any dietary restrictions. Reserve a table on the Oleander Terrace for stunning views of the park and city.
Antuna Mihanovića 1, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Known For
- Excellent tasting menu
- Stunning views from Oleander Terrace
- Catering to dietary restrictions
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If you want to strengthen the body and nourish the spirit with seasonal, organic fresh fruits and vegetables, walk a few blocks west from the main square to Zrno, which offers fresh vegetables, tofu, seitan, warm sourdough bread, organic coffee, wine, tea, juice, smoothies, and shakes. All ingredients are delivered each day directly from Croatia’s first 100% organic farm of the same name.
Medulićeva 20, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Known For
- Vegan dishes
- Local produce
- Cheerful environment
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Mon.–Sat. noon–9:30
