Zagreb and Environs Restaurants

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  • 1. Bistro Kastel

    $$

    Climb the stone stairs onto the spacious terrace or dine inside the softly lit 13th-century manor, one of the most impressive examples of feudal architecture in Croatia. Kastel's offerings reflect its geographic location, representing both the Adriatic Sea and the continental plains with delicious detail.

    Zagrad Gaj 5, Karlovac, Karlovacka, Croatia
    047-658–922

    Known For

    • Beautiful setting just a seven-minute ride from the center
    • Lovely views of the town
    • Craft beers and good wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Gostionica Ficlek

    $$

    A creation of the brilliant minds at Pod Zidom, this restaurant between the Zagreb Cathedral and Dolac Market is the city's first to serve only authentic Zagreb fare prepared in traditional ways (think pasta with cabbage, Zagreb-style meat cuts, and soups 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. Some meals change seasonally, but you won't go wrong with whatever you order. 

    Pod Zidom 5, 10000, Croatia
    099-495–8909

    Known For

    • Some seasonal specialties
    • Terrace seats have views of cathedral
    • Ingredients sourced from neighboring Dolac Market
  • 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, Croatia
    099-325–3600

    Known For

    • Farm-to-table fruits and vegetables
    • Fresh organic meat
    • Excellent selection of Croatian wines
  • 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, Croatia
    01-481–1427

    Known For

    • Attractively plated dishes
    • Croatian art enhances decor
    • Site has continuously been a restaurant since the 1940s
  • 5. Beštija

    $$

    Carnivores, pescatarians, and vegetarians seeking tasty modern fare that draws from a range of cuisines will all find something to delight at this stylishly decorated restaurant in a peaceful courtyard tucked away from the buzzing city center. Enjoy eating outside during the summer, and remember to leave room for something from the small-but-very-sweet dessert menu. The wine list includes vintages from a number of regions in Croatia. 

    Masarykova 11/1, 10000, Croatia
    091-922--8861

    Known For

    • Fresh ingredients from Dolac Market
    • Excellent value for the price
    • House-made juices and desserts
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  • 6. Boban

    $$ | Donji Grad

    Just down the street from the Hotel Dubrovnik, Boban serves food not only at its street-level bar and dining room but also in its restaurant in the large vaulted cellar space below. Specializing in pasta dishes, it is extremely popular with locals, so be prepared to line up for a table or call ahead for a reservation. The owner, Zvonimir Boban, was captain of the Croatian national football team during the 1998 World Cup.

    Gajeva 9, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
    01-481–1549

    Known For

    • Italian influence in many dishes
    • House-made pastas, desserts, and bread
    • Lively outdoor terrace for dining and people-watching
  • 7. Didov San

    $$ | Gornji Grad

    A two-minute walk north of St. Mark's Church, you'll find a fairly rare sight: a rustic konoba in Zagreb. Didov San (meaning Grandpa's Dream) offers fare usually more typical of the coast, such as grilled squid and pašticada, a Dalmatian beef stew. Outdoor seating is available, service is friendly, and meat and seafood lovers alike are sure to find something on the extensive menu to suit their tastes.  

    Mletačka 11, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
    091-484--2061

    Known For

    • A taste of Dalmatia in Zagreb
    • Filling portions
    • Lengthy varied menu
  • 8. El Toro

    $$

    Under the expert guidance of chef Mario Mihelj, El Toro serves up delicious Latin American and Asian fusion fare. Choices from a variety of steak and roasted meats to seafood and veggie dishes are served in the restaurant's romantically low-lit interior, which blends matte black decor with wooden elements. The restaurant is a bit outside the city center, about a 20-minute walk from the main square.

    Fra Filipa Grabovca 1, 10000, Croatia
    099-613–2926

    Known For

    • Good sushi menu
    • Live music and DJ entertainment some nights
    • Chic atmosphere in a quieter neighborhood

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 9. Restoran Angelus

    $$

    A five-minute walk from the center of town, Angelus is best known for decent pizza but has a huge menu with plenty of pastas and other meatier fare, not to mention a half-dozen creative salads and lots of beer.

    Alojzija Stepinca 3, Varaždin, Varaždinska, 42000, Croatia
    042-303–868

    Known For

    • Kind staff and warm atmosphere
    • Pricier than nearby options
    • Across the street from a peaceful shaded park
  • 10. Seoski Turizam Sumak

    $$

    Guests looking to unplug in a rural setting away from city life can head 15 minutes northwest of Kumrovec or eight minutes southwest of Veliki Tabor to Sumak, where the loudest noises aren't caused by freeways or crowds of people - but by frogs. This serene restaurant-slash-mini-villa sits in a traditional house with dark wooden shutters and elements surrounded by well-landscaped gardens, including a fish pond covered by a small bridge, among which classic lunch, dinner, coffee, and drinks are served. The owners will happily point visitors to local attractions, depending on their interests.

    Miljana 16, Kumrovec, Krapinsko-Zagorska, 49296, Croatia
    091-351-723

    Known For

    • Free bike rental for guests who stay in on-site lodgings
    • Affordable but still hearty portions and good service
    • Rustic vibes and dark wooden decor
  • 11. Theatrium by Filho

    $$ | Donji Grad

    Sitting five minutes south of the main square by foot, this airy modern restaurant sits prettily in the atrium of Zagreb's Youth Theater. Chef Filip Horvat, who trained in Michelin-starred establishments, serves up various European cuisines with healthy ingredients, from Mediterranean seafood dishes to Austrian meat plates to pastas, all with his own creative touches. 

    Nikole Tesle 7, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
    099-584--4652

    Known For

    • Sounds of theater performances add to cool ambience
    • Attractively presented food
    • Fresh organic ingredients from Dolac Market

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 12. Trilogija Fino & Vino

    $$ | Gornji Grad

    Superb food and friendly professional staff are hallmarks of this quaint unpretentious restaurant. The menu changes frequently, depending on the seasons and what's fresh at the morning market, but you can expect a variety of Mediterranean main courses, as well as a selection of wines that includes all of Croatia's best varieties.

    Kaptol 10, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
    01-484–5336

    Known For

    • Tapas with local ingredients
    • 4-minute walk north of Zagreb Cathedral
    • Great wine list for food pairings

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