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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. Restaurants listed here are most indicative of continental Croatia, which is to say they're heavy on game dishes and simple vegetable accompaniment. Some useful terms: čevapčići (spiced meat patties), divlja guska (wild goose), divlja patka (wild duck), fazan (pheasant), govedina (beef), janjetina (lamb), jelen (deer), kobasice (sausages), lungić (pork fillet), miješano meso (mixed grill of meats), patka (duck), pljeskavica (hamburger), pršut (ham), srnetina (venison), veprovina (wild boar), zečetina (rabbit).

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Atlanta
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. [...]


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Tkalčićeva 65
tel. (+385-1) 481 38 48

Open:
12:00 - 24:00
Balon
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
Cadena
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 assor [...]


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Karlovačka cesta 201
tel. (+385-1) 653 00 16

Open:
10:00 - 24:00
Sunday:
Closed
Friday:
10:00 - 02:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 02:00
Cantinetta
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. Thankfully, there’s a non-smoking section. 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
Sunday:
Closed
Didov san
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
Sunday:
10:00 - 22:00
Grgosova spilja
How about a walk in the hills around Samobor, a visit to the Grgos caves (on the road to Otruševac), and a superbly priced meal in this famous restaurant? Classic meat dishes come in portions that have table legs and diners groaning. You’ll leave with a doggy bag, and your mother will be [...]


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Otruševec 17/4, Bregana
tel. (+385-1) 337 58 88

Open:
08:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
Monday:
Closed
Isabella

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
Sunday:
Closed
Ivica i Marica
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, [...]


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Tkalčićeva 70
tel. (+385-1) 481 73 21

Open:
12:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 21:30
Jordanovečki Vuglec
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
K Lojzeku

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Strossmayerov trg 12, Jastrebarsko
tel. (+385-1) 628 11 29

Open:
08:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
K pivovari
A Zagreb institution since 1893. The name means “At the Brewery”, because, beer-loving friends, the restaurant is part of the Ožujsko brewery! Traditional Croatian food, incuding light snacks, and oceans of the foaming stuff, both local and foreign. Catering facilities for large groups and conferences. [...]


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Ilica 222
tel. (+385-1) 375 18 08

Open:
08:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 17:00
Kaptol Klub
Located in Kaptol Centar mall, it's very new and seems to be having a hard time wooing shoppers inside. The ambiance is of the mauve and cream new antique variety, with an open dining room that is well-suited to a business lunch or dinner. Traditional goodies in a mid to expensive range. [...]


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Kaptol II (Centar Kaptol)
tel. (+385-1) 486 05 35

Open:
10:00 - 24:00
Kerempuh
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
Sunday:
07:30 - 16:00
Klub Maksimir
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:
11:00 - 24:00
Sunday:
11:00 - 19:00
Klub književnika
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
Sunday:
Closed
Kod Žaca
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
Lido
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
Sunday:
08:00 - 24:00
Friday:
08:00 - 02:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 02:00
Marijino zvono
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
Sunday:
Closed
Obrtnički dom
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
fax. (+385-1) 482 84 98

Open:
08:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
Closed
Saturday:
08:00 - 15:00
Okrugljak
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
fax. (+385-1) 467 41 11

Open:
11:00 - 24:00
Pauza
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:
09:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
Closed
Paviljon
When you're attempting to put out a vibe of classy and well cultured, this becomes an essential component. A great mix of continental and seafood offerings, its location on Trg kralja Tomislava seems to sing out 'looks like we made it.' [...]


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Trg kralja Tomislava 22
tel. (+385-1) 481 30 66

Open:
12:00 - 24:00
Sunday:
Closed
Pod gričkim topom
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 [...]


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Zakmardijeve stube 5
tel. (+385-1) 483 36 07

Open:
11:00 - 24:00
Sunday:
Closed
Pri Zvoncu
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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Vrbik 1/XII
tel. (+385-1 ) 619 84 73

Open:
09:00 - 24:00
Sunday:
Closed
Purger
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
Sunday:
Closed
Srčeko
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
fax. (+385-1) 373 10 05

Open:
12:00-23:00
Sunday:
12:0018:00
Monday:
Closed
Stara vura
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
Sunday:
Closed
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
Sunday:
Closed
Friday:
11:00 - 01:00
Saturday:
11:00 - 01:00
Turk
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 experimenta [...]


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Cebini bb, Buzin
tel. (+385-1) 660 80 87
fax. (+385-1) 622 31 34

Open:
10:00 - 22:00
Sunday:
Closed
Vinodol
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 dis [...]


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Nikola Tesle 10
tel. (+385-1) 481 14 27

Open:
10:00 - 23:30
Zagrebački bijeli
Straddling the borderlands between the centre and Trešnevka, 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 love [...]


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Kranjčevićeva 4
tel. (+385-1) 366 83 37

Open:
09:00 - 23:00
Zvijezda Kamanjo
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
Sunday:
12:00 - 18:00
Grand Slam
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
Gurman
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