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Croatian restaurants in Zagreb

Croatian restaurants in Zagreb

Croatian cuisine is very often a complex mix of continental and coastal delicacies. Italian, Turkish and Hungarian accents often sneak themselves into the mix also... and these are only to name a few.



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Zagreb | Restaurants & Cafes | Croatian

Zagrebčka avenija 100a

tel. (+385-1) 204 11 60

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Its place towards the end of Tkalčićeva is quiet and less populated, well suited to the romantic dinner you've been planning with that special someone for months but haven't gotten around to. The ambiance is quiet and romantic with service that serves with a delicate hand. Profess [...]



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Tkalčićeva 65

tel. (+385-1) 481 38 48

Open 12:00 - 24:00
The super-friendly waiters,  modern interior, lovely outside seating, good cooking at sensible prices and presentations of regional cuisine (e.g. Dalmatia, Istria) from Tuesday to Thursday make this one of the most popular restaurants in town. Be sure to book for an evening table. [...]



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Prisavlje bb

tel. (+385-1) 604 09 18

Open 11:00 - 24:00
Baltazar
This is a great stop for those of you who want to see what high-end yet traditional Zagreb dining is about. The setting, service and your meal all come together brilliantly and make you very happy to be here. [...]



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Nova Ves 4

tel. (+385-1) 466 68 24

Open 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
In the unlikely setting of the Croatia Osiguranje insurance company HQ, the interior designers have done a grand job, creating a simple and stylish place to enjoy decent food, great music and an excellent selection of wines. [...]



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Miramarska 22

tel. (+385-1) 617 02 07

Open 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
A fairly large venue with an overwhelming choice of fish, scampi, mussels and squid. We believe its menu is well worth the hike to its location on the edge of Zagreb's city limits. This Adriatic doppelganger is abundant not only in its warmth but also in its portions and tastiness. A rich assortmen [...]



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Karlovačka cesta 201

tel. (+385-1) 653 00 16

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Fri 10:00 - 02:00,
Sat 10:00 - 02:00,
Sun Closed.

When in Croatia, do as the Croatians do. That’s not how the saying goes, but that’s how it goes at Cantinetta. The menu is dedicated to Croatian specialties and wine. They even make their own bread and homemade cake. [...]



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Nikole Tesle 14

tel. (+385-1) 481 13 15

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
A family-run homage to the finer fodder that can land upon your table. The large menu is complimented by seasonal specials and a healthy and wealthy wine list offering samples mainly from Croatia and Slovenia. All of the above is served by an Italian gent with the appropriate knowledgeable outlook [...]



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Ulica grada Vukovara 78

tel. (+385-1) 610 70 45

Open 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat Closed,
Sun Closed.

Didov san
Authentic Dalmatian cuisine as we recommend the beef and lamb roast cooked in the traditional ‘ispod peke’ style. The prosciutto, homemade sausages and freshly baked bread are to die for. Fresh deserts and a proud wine selection make for a fine way to dine. Also at Bencekovićeva 28. [...]



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Mletačka ulica 11

tel. (+385-1) 485 11 54

Open 10:00 - 23:00,
Sun 11:00 - 22:00.
You simply must visit this restaurant’s website, which delightfully suggests you should come and eat your “cousine”. Despite the excruciating décor, the food here is ace. You can also enjoy sitting under a gargantuan Croatian coat-of-arms for the ultimate patriotic lunch brea [...]



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Svetice bb

tel. (+385-1) 230 34 53

Open 09:00 - 23:00
A long-time top Zagreb dining experience, the Two Pigeons has been up and running since 1935. A winter garden and an abundance of traditional paintings will entertain you if you manage to look up from your plate. Don’t be afraid to try the restaurant’s renowned speciality, the two pigeo [...]



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Maksimirska 7

tel. (+385-1) 232 89 50

Open 08:00 - 24:00
The Frankopan is easy like Sunday morning, unfortunately the only day of the week it's closed. Good value daytime menus with interesting mains a la carte, just watch you don't get indigestion by staring at the splendid ceiling whilst munching. [...]



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Frankopanska 8

tel. (+385-1) 484 85 47

Open 09:00 - 22:00,
Sun Closed.

One of the last remaining Viennese-style coffee houses and a Zagreb social institution for many years, the freshly renovated and still civilized City Coffee House now boasts a restaurant, and is one of the few places offering a good breakfast. [...]



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Trg Bana Josipa Jelačića 9

tel. (+385-1) 483 23 10

A guilty pleasure on the order of a cheeseburger and fries at the local bowling alley, Grand Slam really knows how to pack in the grease. If you can survive the mild heart attack that follows the meal, your hearty belch tells all within earshot (a fairly large area) that you enjoyed the experience. [...]



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Vlaška 71


Admit it, you've walked by this place ten times without thinking twice about walking in. The short and somewhat scary passageway opens up to the cutest and most relaxing darned gazebo you`ll find just about anywhere! A miniscule price combines with Croatian cuisine that truly kick. [...]



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Kneza Mislava 10

Open 07:00 - 22:00
A delightful restaurant in the suburb of Sesvete, just 15 minutes drive from Zagreb. It’s something like a converted barn, with a superb raftered dining room, where they offer up all kinds of meals with local and international accents (such as fondue, flambeed dishes and chateaubriand). The emphasis is definitely on meat – they have a game section on the menu, and frogs’ legs.
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Vinogorska 55

tel. (+385-1) 200 63 73

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.

Ivica i Marica
Ivica and Marica’s cakes are to die for: intensely delicious, using only natural, healthy ingredients. So it’s great news that they’ve opened a restaurant along the same lines: homestyle recipes in a Hansel and Gretel cottage atmosphere. Also at Barčev trg 16 ( J-5, Utrin [...]



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Tkalčićeva 70

tel. (+385-1) 482 89 99

Open 11:00 - 23:00,
Sun 11:00 - 18:00.

This restaurant is an inexpensive and utterly basic deliverer of Croatian mainstays. One would think the review might end right there, but in fact there's more: the outdoors patio seems an especially nice one, flirtingly inviting the breeze to join you for a bite or some coffee. [...]



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Petrova 103

tel. (+385-1) 232 19 09

Open 07:00 - 24:00
Just upstairs from Čiho Restaurant this café/bar with its green tile-topped tables, traditional Dalmatian music, and wine bottle lights screams mellow and is a welcomed slice of the coast in the big city. Serving the usual variety of drinks, what sets it apart is its exceptional wine [...]



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Pavla Hatza 15

tel. (+385-1) 481 92 36

Open 08:00 - 24:00,
Sun 12:00 - 24:00.

A favourite food hangout of Zagreb's young professionals and those in the know, this place serves traditional Croatian fare. A fantastic view of Dolac in all its pre-3pm hustling and bustling glory. [...]



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Kaptol 3

tel. (+385-1) 481 90 00

Open 07:00 - 23:00,
Sun 07:30 - 16:00.
The name says it all and don’t be surprised if the next time you return you see a startling change in the menu. You see, the finest ingredients which are in season are used to arrange the menu. So expect nothing but fresh! The interior is cozy; it’s an unpretentious place with a wide ra [...]



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Jurišićeva 1

tel. (+385-1) 482 02 00

Open 12:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun.
Famous writers have been making this their meeting point for years and it's easy to see why: the view of Trg bana J.Jelačića is conducive to great brainstorm sessions, the meal a well prepared essay and the bill a surprising poem of love and understanding. [...]



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Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 7

tel. (+385-1) 481 22 90

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
Small and perfectly formed best describes the restaurant itself and the food on your plate - Croatian ingredients reinvented a la nouvelle cuisine. Probably not your best bet if you ve been starving on a desert island for a week, but the flavours are impeccable, as is the ambience. [...]



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Oboj 1

tel. (+385-1) 234 17 41

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
“Fatty’s Place”, charmingly named after the good-natured host of the same name, has earned its popularity through friendly service, delicious food and decent prices. The shady terrace is just right for an al-fresco feed in fine weather. Take tram no. 14 to the last stop at Mihaljevac. 200m along the road to Gračani you'll see the sign for the restaurant.
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Donji Pustodol 15c

tel. (+385-1) 464 58 45

Carnivores take note, Kod dede (“Grandad’s place”) is a popular grill for local favourites čevapi and pljeskavica (meat patties), steaks and mixed grills. Hop on tram 17 from the main square heading west, skip out at Prečko and prepare for the start of a long lov [...]



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Prečko 5c

tel. (+385-1) 381 75 37

Open 08:00 - 23:00
Rubetićeva 25

tel. (+385-1) 455 28 14

Open 10:30 - 24:00,
Sun 11:00 - 17:00.
The Al Capone is a menacing sucker, there is no question about it. He stares up at you with eyes of intimidation, but there's good news: he's really very cheesy, and your short time with him might best be described by the word luscious. [...]



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Nike Grškovića 4

tel. (+385-1) 468 41 78

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Mesnička 12

tel. (+385-1) 485 11 22

Open 08:30 - 23:30, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
The bulkier offerings of the Klet have been served at this family restaurant for close to eighty years. The earthy, home-made nature of the menu here is well known by locals, who come here especially to enjoy the sweetbreads – a misnomer of gigantic proportions of course – as well as ex [...]



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Bijenička cesta 176

tel. (+385-1) 234 84 44

Open 13:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.

Cosy and full of light wood, a classy and comfortable place to try fish and Croatian specialities. Good wine list. [...]



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Aleja Matije Ljubeka bb

tel. (+385-1) 383 15 95

Open 12:00 - 24:00
On Lake Jarun, this guy is famous for the wide assortment of Croatian dishes and the superb open-air ambiance. [...]



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Malo jarunsko jezero bb

tel. (+385-1) 383 28 37

Open 08:00 - 24:00,
Fri 08:00 - 02:00,
Sat 08:00 - 02:00,
Sun 08:00 - 24:00.

Despite its large belly this place reminds us of grandma’s dining room. Neither a fussy nor wealthy lady our granny, the décor is conservative and somewhat lacking the sparkle and atmosphere many might find compulsory for a restaurant. However, the smiles that greet and the hearty f [...]



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Prudi 27

tel. (+385-1) 619 50 05

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.

A world-class reputation has attracted an international crowd over the years. This establishment reels in the best fish - and the best service possible to serve it to you. The atmosphere is intimate, the cuisine predominantly Mediterranean and the advice abundant. [...]



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Andrije Hebranga 11a

tel. (+385-1) 481 82 73

Open 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
Overly simple (bare to the bone), it's famous for its grilled meats and is worth a try. [...]



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Miramarska cesta 19

tel. (+385-1) 611 07 32

Open 08:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.

Muzej
Reliable culinary offerings in the Museum of Arts and Crafts. You might spot the prima donna from the National Theatre opposite among the clientele. The club's terrace is surrounded by Bolle architecture, and there's space for readings, meetings and performances. [...]



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Trg maršala Tita 10

tel. (+385-1) 482 60 31

fax. (+385-1) 482 60 52

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
A favourite for the locals because of its miniscule price and masive portions of pure and unadulterated plates of meat. Vegetarians will cry their eyes out here. [...]



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Trg kardinala Šepera 3

tel. (+385-1) 615 12 22

Open 11:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 20:00.

Perhaps worth a visit if you're staying at Hotel Opera, it serves food that is meant to be eaten. [...]



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Mažuranićev trg 13

tel. (+385-1) 482 84 98

Open 08:00 - 23:00,
Sat 08:00 - 15:00,
Sun Closed.

Okrugljak
Expensive and worth it, Okrugljak has a flawless reputation because of its star-studded ambience and food. At the base of Medvednica. [...]



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Mlinovi 28

tel. (+385-1) 467 41 12

Open 11:00 - 24:00
The appropriately named Pauza will give the 30-something business crowd a pause from their working day in a simple interior with a pleasant atmosphere. There are daily specials and tasty desserts (we recommend the cheesecake), all the right size for lunch. And if the return trip to the office isn't particularly pressing, there's a fairly solid wine list to choose from, as well.
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Preradovićeva 34

tel. (+385-1) 485 45 98

Open 10:00 - 23:00,
Sat 11:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
All the meat products are made from their home-reared piggies, including delicious loooong curly sausages. Rustic in atmosphere, you’ll have a full tummy and a big smile on your face when you leave, and your meal won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Near Jarun. [...]



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Staglišće 23

tel. (+385-1) 369 50 88

Open 12:00 - 23:00
An enjoyable restaurant with a fantastic choice of fresh fish and beautifully sliced beef. The staff will remind you of your favourite babysitter, the one who let you get away with everything. This cosy restaurant, imbued with regional and national history and hidden from the bustle of Zagreb's bus [...]



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Zakmardijeve stube 5

tel. (+385-1) 483 36 07

Open 11:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.
Under peaceful roofs you will find what many people consider the most fantastic grilled or boiled lamb in the region, not to mention the lengthy wine list which will keep you occupied for hours. A favourite among Zagreb natives looking for a midmorning snack. [...]



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Andrije Fijana 7

tel. (+385-1) 232 31 55

Open 10:00 - 24:00
In the cool basement level of the same named café bar upstairs, this amiable restaurant has a selection of well presented dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more. Traditional dishes with a twist. A medium-priced restaurant, it can also be rented out for business or other [...]



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Perkovčeva 2

tel. (+385-1) 482 61 03

Open 11:00 - 17:00,
Sun Closed.

Has forged a reputation and a legion of fans for fantastic food and great value. Rustic in style, Pri Zvoncu has a super little shady garden in the peaceful neighbourhood of Vrbik, just round the corner from the British and German embassies. Although they mainly serve inland Croatian cuisine, they do fish specialities on Fridays, and cook beef and lamb ispod peke – a traditional Dalmatian cast iron bell heaped with glowing ash. The excellent wine list includes home-made white wine on tap. Make the trip south of the railway line – you won’t regret it.
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XII Vrbik 1

tel. (+385-1 ) 619 84 73

Open 09:30 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.

Snooty fools will laugh in your face when they see the interior and find that you're serious about steering them to this place. Do not feel embarrassed: their baseless preconceptions are their loss and it means a table will always be free for us! Cheap, local and close to the centre. [...]



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Petrinjska 33

tel. (+385-1) 481 07 13

Open 07:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
Find yourself loitering at the international bus station? Jump across the street for a Slavonian dish or two. Traditional meals and snacks, plus matching wines will lure you back for your next wedding, banquet or wild Slavonian-themed celebration or just to give its delicious steak another go. [...]



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Radnička cesta 22

tel. (+385-1) 618 48 04

Open 09:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.

Srčeko, in the foothills of Sljeme, was once known as a folksy and romantic escape in a wooden mountain hut that somehow found itself just above Ilica. Now in new hands, the "little heart" has been given a new lease of life.  The interior is now light with flashes of colour, [...]



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Vinogradska 135

tel. (+385-1) 373 10 07

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Mon Closed,
Sun 12:00 - 18:00.

Below the Zagreb City Museum, it's a great mix of game and seafood dishes served up in a den of brick and darkness that seems to say 'sunlight is overrated'. After your pupils adjust you'll be quite happy to be here, that is until the bill arrives and you realise you have to run to the nearest ATM (tragically it's quite a ways off).
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Opatička 20

tel. (+385-1) 485 13 68

Open 12:00 - 24:00,
Fri 12:00 - 01:00,
Sat 12:00 - 01:00,
Sun Closed.

An old school Zagreb restaurant – literally. In conjunction with the Catering Institute of Utrine, the masters that run this joint have cooked up the most exquisite culinary delights to whet your palate. Traditional dishes are spiced up by international influences and each pastry and dessert [...]



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Kombolova 2a

tel. (+385-1) 660 39 13

Open 08:00 - 22:00,
Sun Closed.

A beer hall and a restaurant, this double agent is a favourite among locals and tourists alike. Located on the picturesque street Mesnička, which heads towards Upper Town, Stari fijaker is popular for its beans, its low-key atmosphere and its cuisine from the northern Croatian region of Za [...]



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Mesnička 6

tel. (+385-1) 483 38 29

Open 07:00 - 23:00,
Sun 10:00 - 22:00.
It's not possible to go hungry from this place, because they have gigantic portions! Very tastey, great service, we were amaized how crowdy it is, every day. Reserve in advance. Cash only. [...]



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Petrovaradinska 20

tel. (+385-1) 388 27 68

Open 10:00 - 22:30
Meat. This is what you’ll find here, and lots of it. However far off the beaten track, this place still packs in the crowd for excellent quality home cooking. On Fridays, menu space is surrendered to fish, and praise the Lord, this is one of the few restaurants in town where you’ll find [...]



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Vrhovec 140

tel. (+385-1) 377 67 57

Open 12:00 - 24:00. Closed Mon.
A clear example of content over style, Tip - Top offers a very tasty spread for a minimum of kuna.This place is a local favourite,a spot for spirited conversation or an evening paper. [...]



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Gundulićeva 18

tel. (+385-1) 483 03 49

Open 07:00 - 22:00,
Sun Closed.
Though it promises a charcoal grill and live music at weekends, its dingy location in the Univerzijade building makes it unappealing to all but local diehards who appear to enjoy having wedding receptions there. They do have kremšnite though. [...]



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Jarunsko jezero bb

tel. (+385-1) 383 10 65

Open 09:00 - 24:00
Trilogija
Just next to the holy sanctuary Kamenita vrata (Stone Gate), you will find this food haven that is sure to indulge all of your senses in every way. The menu is filled with fusion foods, typical Croatian ingrediants like the almost forgotten fresh cheese Škripavac or barley are prepared in a Mediterranean way.
To enrich your experience Trilogija offers a wine list of 130 Croatian and imported wines, 30 of which can be served by the glass. [...]



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Kamenita 5

tel. (+385-1) 485 13 94

Open 11:00 - 24:00,
Fri 11:00 - 01:00,
Sat 11:00 - 01:00,
Sun Closed.
The lamb is famous and authentic as can be - prepared to spend as much time hunting for the meat amongst the ligament and gristle as you do actually eating. Once it has been found it is undeniably tasty. The decor is forgettable. [...]



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Trnjanska cesta 31

tel. (+385-1) 611 96 85

Open 10:00 - 24:00
Out on the highway towards Velika Gorica and hanging about in the permanently-nearly/newly-built business parks that characterise life just the other side of Novi Zagreb is this meat market. A palace of the flesh conessieur, one can suckle on little lambs or piglet or get real experimental and get [...]



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Cebini bb, Buzin

tel. (+385-1) 660 80 87

Open 10:00 - 22:00,
Sun Closed.
You're a vagabond; this is the Vagabund (note the difference). [...]



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Vlaška 90

tel. (+385-1) 464 11 77

Open 07:00 - 23:00,
Sun 09:00 - 23:00.

You’ll find big things cooking within this tiny, humble enclosure, named after a famous vineyard in Kutjevo, Slavonia. Not surprisingly then, many people come for the great wines on offer. The affordable Slavonian fare and a daily changing menu keep you on your toes. A wide variety of beef, f [...]



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Tomićeva 4

tel. (+385-1) 483 13 05

Open 09:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
Its grilled dishes are hard to beat and it's especially well known for its lamb meal. A great place to try some of the traditional goodies, its outdoor dining opportunity is perhaps the best in the centre of town, with candle-light flickering as you move from anxious and disagreeable [...]



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Nikola Tesle 10

tel. (+385-1) 481 14 27

Open 10:00 - 24:00
Straddling the borderlands between the centre and Trešnjevka, this Zagrebian standard serves up domestic cuisine and local specialities as you relax on the terrace and enjoy the delightful view of the stadium. Around you is a modern take on a traditional setting. A must for sports and food lov [...]



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Kranjčevićeva 4

tel. (+385-1) 366 83 37

Open 09:00 - 23:00
Local people go for the steak with green peppercorns and meat roast on the spit, “ispod peke”, or broached, barbecuted or flashed (no, we’re not sure either). It’s not fancy, but children are welcome and they serve good regional food at decent prices. [...]



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Samoborska 170

tel. (+385-1) 349 62 22

Open 10:00 - 23:30,
Sun 10:00-22:30.
In the short time since its establishment, this classy konoba has cultivated a reputation for cooking up Croatian dishes precisely the way Croatians like them. Just ask the crowds of return customers packing the place every day.
You can choose either an intimate dining area decked out with antique furniture or a relaxed outdoor patio in which to sample the fare. We can recommend the specialties of the house: vješalica, rolled pork filled with cheese and ham followed up by a succulent piece of baklava. It's definitely worth the stroll north of the center to check this place out. [...]



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Nova Ves 84

tel. (+385-1) 466 71 71

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 18:00.