Zagreb and Environs Restaurants
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1. 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, the former national currency's namesake, on the wall. Local farmers supply all produce used here, and the menu features typical Zagorje dishes such as purica s mlincima (turkey with savory pastries). As a side note, the use of the kuna (Croatia's currency before it switched to the euro in 2023) dates back from when the fur of this large, weasel-like creature was in fact a currency.
Taborgradska 35, Desinic, Krapinsko-Zagorska, 49216, Croatia049-343–001Known For
- Delicious štrukli
- Rustically decorated outdoor terrace under the treetops
- Great views onto Veliki Tabor Castle from the garden
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2. Lička Kuća
$$$ | |With its unadorned log walls, wood-beam ceilings, white-curtained windows, lively Croatian folk music playing, and an open kitchen with an open hearth, this is exactly what a restaurant in a great national park should be. Fill up on hearty lička juha (a creamy lamb soup with vegetables), followed by boiled or roasted lamb with vegetables, or suckling pig. Meat and poultry are the focus here, but the desserts are decadent, too: finish off your meal with an apple or plum strudel. The place is buzzing with tourists, but it's one of the only decent restaurants for miles around.
Rastovača 11, Plitvicka Jezera, Licko-Senjska, 53231, Croatia053-751–379Known For
- Proximity to national park
- Hearty fare, including lamb raised in the mountainous Lika region
- Seats 270 people (many tourists) but can get busy, so reserve ahead
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3. Pod Zidom Bistro
$$ | Donji Grad |Wedged between the cathedral and the Dolac Market, this jazzy good-value bistro offers a creative take on classic Croatian dishes, making the most of the fresh ingredients at its doorstep. 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 house-made here, from the bread to pickled goods. Wash it down with a bottle from the impressive array of Croatian wines (from all four wine regions) available, including vintages from the bistro's own wine label. You can sleep on-site at the ultra-exclusive Pod Zidom Rooms minihotel, with four rooms (all of which include designer decor and views of the Zagreb Cathedral inner courtyard) above the restaurant.
Pod Zidom 5, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia099-325–3600Known For
- Farm-to-table fruits and vegetables
- Fresh organic meat
- Excellent selection of Croatian wines
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4. Vinodol
$$ | Donji Grad |Both locals and tourists flock to this elegant spot a few blocks southwest of the main square when they hanker for excellent traditional meaty fare such as veal and lamb, pork with plum sauce, or, for starters (or dessert), melt-in-your-mouth štrukli. Enjoy all this in a spacious shaded courtyard or inside under brick-vaulted ceilings with low lighting that create the impression of a wine cellar even though you're not in a cellar at all.
Nikole Tesle 10, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-481–1427Known For
- Attractively plated dishes
- Croatian art enhances decor
- Site has continuously been a restaurant since the 1940s
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5. Pivnica Medvedgrad
$ | Donji Grad |Best known for excellent beers brewed on the premises, all three of the Pivnica Medvedgrad locations serve up roast meats, goulash, and beans and sausage, accompanied by a range of salads. The Ilica location and its 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 usually enough tables to go around. Little Medo, on Tkalčićeva, has a 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
- Croatia's biggest craft brewery
- Generous rich meals
- Frequent live music nights at Ilica location
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6. 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 the area's meaty fare. A wider selection of sausages may be available late in the year, after kolinje (the annual sausage-making period, usually in November), when the hogs are butchered and the sausages are smoked. Round off with a glass of bermet, served with lemon and ice.
Giznik 2, Samobor, Zagrebacka, 10430, Croatia01-336–0548Known For
- Hearty portions of home-cooked dishes
- Service sometimes inconsistent
- Location surrounded by green space
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7. Stari Fijaker
$ | Donji Grad |This old-fashioned restaurant with vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and crisp white table linens was the first one in Croatia to earn the certificate of Croatian Authentic Cuisine. The menu features carefully presented traditional Croatian dishes not easy to find at other restaurants—especially those native to the Zagreb region—such as Zagorska juha (Zagorje-style potato soup with ham and mushrooms), pečena teletina (roast veal), and punjene paprike (stuffed peppers). This is a place beloved by locals and tourists alike, so recommendations are recommended. The restaurant is just off Ilica, a five-minute walk from the main square on a cobblestone side street.
Mesnička 6, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-483–3829Known For
- Popular spot, so reservations are recommended
- Eight-minute walk down Ilica from the main square
- Excellent service showcasing Croatian hospitality
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8. Stari Puntijar
$ | Medvešcak |On the road between Zagreb and Sljeme, this restaurant is renowned for game and traditional Zagreb dishes and desserts. The wine list is excellent, and the interior design is marked by trophies, hunting weapons, old paintings, and big chandeliers. Stari Puntijar is adjacent to a hotel, and both are run by the Puntijar family.
Gračanska Cesta 65, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-645–7900Known For
- Game dishes with ingredients sourced from local hunters
- Old-world vibe
- Connected to hotel and small gastronomic museum
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