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Lunch on the cheap in Zagreb

Lunch on the cheap in Zagreb

Outside some restaurants you might spot a sign saying “Gableci”. “What are these?” we wondered, imagining some small pigeon-like bird. Wrong! “Gablec” is a local word meaning something like “elevenses”. The custom dates back to when people started work too early for a proper breakfast, so around ten-ish, they would pop out for something to keep them going 'til lunchtime. Nowadays, people eat gablec as a light lunch, choosing from a handful of cheap, home-made dishes, such as goulash, sarma (stuffed cabbage) or grah (bean stew). Here's where you can scoff on the hoof.

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Bistro Deno
Just off Ljubljanska Avenue, this pleasant family-run restaurant does great lunchtime snacks (gableci) at super prices – a filling cooked meal is yours for 15 - 30kn. Meats from the real charcoal grill are particularly yummy. Check out the website for daily and weekly specials. [...]



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Maceljska 21

tel. (+385-1) 301 60 23

Open 07:00 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
Glavni kolodvor
The main railway station's restaurant has had a nip'n'tuck to go along with the rest of the building's dermabrasion. There's a great deck on Tomislav Square, and now, alongside the classic Croatian fare ('scuse the pun), you can now choose from a wide range of pasta dishes, some exotic-sounding sandwiches, and fresh juices. Scrummy!
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Starčevićev trg 1 ( Railway station)

tel. (+385-1) 457 32 39

Open 05:00 - 23:00
Golf Club
Golf Club

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Iblerov trg 10

tel. (+385-1) 461 91 35

Open 07:30 - 23:00,
Sun Closed.
Kvatrić
Cosily balanced between rustic and elegant, offering daily lunch specials from 30kn. [...]



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Maksimirska 9

tel. (+385-1) 233 00 70

Open 10:00 - 24:00
Mimice
As the oldest fast fish joint in Zagreb, Mimice is practically an institution in this city. Drop in for a quick plate of fried sardines and anchovies, a la Dalmatia, which is usually eaten standing up at the 'bar' that hugs the restaurant’s walls. [...]



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Jurišićeva 21

tel. (+385-1) 481 45 24

Open 07:00 - 21:00,
Sat 08:00 - 17:00,
Sun Closed.
Nocturno
As fun as they come, it boasts a younger crowd and is a thrilling option for tourists. The outdoors, alleyway seating is great (the free cat performances kick!) and the menu very extensive and easily pleasing. [...]



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Skalinska 4

tel. (+385-1) 481 33 94

Open 09:00 - 01:00
Pithos

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Žerjavićeva 7

tel. (+385-1) 485 43 82

Open 09:00 - 17:00,
Sat 09:00 - 14:00,
Sun Closed.
Zalogajnica “Kod Duje”
If you’re east of the main square and fancy a decent, quick and inexpensive meal the local way, head to the park by the Kvaternikov trg marketplace. This simple and decent little spot offers a range of homestyle dishes such as sarma (soured cabbage leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice, co [...]



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Martićeva 62

tel. (+385-1 ) 461 06 43

Open 06:00 - 23:00
Žlica i vilica
Fresh and tasty, lunchtime staples such as stews, soups and local-style meat dishes are complemented by imaginative salads and risottos. With prices between 35 to 60kn, tasteful décor and good service to boot, we ask what more one could wish for?
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Kneza Mislava 13

tel. (+385-1) 457 27 70

Open 07:00 - 24:00,
Sat 09:00 - 24:00,
Sun Closed.