"Croatian Cuisine" Restaurants in Zagrebačka županija
The spacious interior design, featuring plenty of wood and glass, creates a sophisticated atmosphere that perfectly complements the creative, refined dishes, which are presented like little works of art. The restaurant also specializes in grilled dishes. The service and wine selection are top-notch.
The kitchen’s philosophy is simple: only the finest organic ingredients are used, and allergies are taken into account. We recommend the dry-aged beef tartare with a jelly made from fermented strawberries and the sensational chocolate truffle filled with limoncello shortbread.
A casual yet elegant bistro that stands out for its excellent service. The kitchen places great importance on using local ingredients, with a strong emphasis on vegetables. This results in colorful, flavorful dishes with a touch of France. An appealing wine selection.
Whether it’s a relaxed business lunch or a get-together with friends—on the outskirts of town, you can enjoy the modern atmosphere with great mixed drinks and an equally impressive wine list. Oxtail soup, a ham and cheese platter, risotto, homemade pasta with tuna, and steaks are sure to leave you wanting more.
Centrally located on the market, where most of the ingredients are sourced. The cuisine is casual yet creative, playing with textures and exciting flavors—such as in the lamb gnocchi with citrus notes or the open-faced lasagna with a rich duck ragout. Top Pet-Nats and natural wines.
This cult bistro is always bustling; people meet there for a coffee or a good glass of wine. The kitchen consistently serves up unusual dishes—such as fried chicken with rolled barley or hake in beer batter. The fish soup and homemade spaghetti carbonara leave you wanting more.
The picturesque terrace and the riding club’s setting provide the backdrop for this charming restaurant. The kitchen focuses on meat; highlights include the crispy roast duck served with roasted vegetables and the tender roast pork with potatoes. There are also a few vegetarian dishes on the menu.
You’ll be warmly welcomed into a cozy atmosphere. Traditional dishes are made with the very best regional ingredients—the porcini mushroom soup, for example, is incredibly flavorful. The meat is braised until tender, and the steaks and fish dishes are also excellent. The wine selection is impressive.
A refined living room atmosphere with large paintings and mirrors; there’s even a piano in the room. The menu features a ham and cheese platter, bean stew, pasta with truffle sauce, and braised beef with fluffy gnocchi. The cakes and pastries are also excellent.
This simply furnished, hidden-away trattoria is especially popular with locals. The daily specials are written on a blackboard: pasta dishes, lentil stew, or grilled chicken on mashed potatoes. But the Mediterranean dishes and the pizza are also highly recommended.
Whether you're a tourist or a local, you can't help but stop by this restaurant, which has been lovingly decorated with stone arches and design elements. Classics like pasta with truffles or Wiener schnitzel are a delight. Vegetarian dishes are also on the menu, and creative touches keep popping up.
Not far from Zagreb lies an idyllic little spot where this family-run business offers warm hospitality. Bread, sausages, and bacon—as well as the smooth, easy-drinking wine—are all produced on-site. The sous-vide-cooked pork loin with mushroom sauce and rolled barley is wonderfully tender.
From the terrace, you can enjoy an enchanting view of the countryside all year round. The focus is on traditional, regional cuisine that warms the heart. The meat dishes—including chicken, lamb, beef, and game—are particularly tempting, and they pair perfectly with the delicious homemade bread. The wild mushroom soup is also a dream.
This restaurant in the northern part of town is always bustling; that’s partly due to its excellent house-brewed craft beers, but also to its hearty food. Goulash, stews, cabbage rolls, ćevapčići, and all kinds of grilled dishes go perfectly with the crispy house-baked bread. The cream slice is a dream.
The industrial chic of this old lamp factory is appealing. The kitchen offers a wide variety of dishes; to start, try the marinated artichokes or vegetable soup. The menu also features wok dishes, burgers, pizza, and ribeye steak. Carrot cake and lemon tart round out the selection.
This rustic restaurant on the outskirts of town celebrates traditional cuisine just as it should be. Hearty dishes like roast duck with homemade noodles, štrukli, tender veal from the peka, and plenty of grilled and baked specialties will fill you up and warm your soul.
A rustic, cozy spot with brick vaults and lots of wood. The cuisine fits the atmosphere perfectly, featuring many meat dishes such as delicately marinated spare ribs with polenta, homemade blood sausages, and succulent beef goulash. Don’t miss the rich tomato soup.
In the Upper Town, you’ll find authentic flavors and a pleasant atmosphere with rough stone walls and dark wooden beams. Meat lovers will enjoy lamb cooked in a peka, tender braised veal, and hearty stews. The traditional štruklji filled with quark are simply divine.
This is where the whole family gathers on Sundays, just like in the old days. In a quiet setting with a beautiful view of Zagreb, you can enjoy traditional dishes made with love. Grilled and braised dishes pair perfectly with the bread—baked in a peka—and you simply must try the homemade štrukli.
In this quaint little restaurant next to an old mill, you can enjoy hearty meals just like in the old days. Seated at simple tables with colorful chairs, start with a cheese and ham platter, and pair the medium-rare beef with crispy croquettes. The house specialty: crispy trout.