The best restaurants in Zagrebačka županija
Elegant terrace, the stylish décor perfectly matches the elaborate menu of Chef Tibor Valinčić. His Mediterranean dishes thrive on attention to detail and intense flavour, such as asparagus and carrot with cardamom. Great wine bar.
Chef Ana Grgić Tomić is one of Croatia's top chefs. At the noble Esplanade, she combines tradition and contemporary cuisine in the finest way. Each plate is also a visual delight and is precisely designed for the table. Very competent service.
Stylish bistro with which the renowned chef Marin Rendić has conquered the gastronomic scene of Zagreb big time. Extraordinary combinations and textures are always created, with the pure taste in the foreground. Carefully selected wines.
The view of the vineyards is impressive. Bernhard Korak celebrates regional cuisine with a cutting edge. An Example? A fillet of pike-perch poached in brown butter and grilled with asparagus, wild garlic and beurre blanc with aromas of smoked pike-perch.
In this small, exclusive restaurant, Chef Tvrtko Šakota raises Croatian cuisine full of traditions to a masterfully high level. The glazed pork belly, prepared sous-vide, releases an explosion of flavour. The wines are also inspiring.
A local institution, also popular with tourists. Traditional and classic dishes are rejuvenated in creative new ways. The set-menu, which changes weekly, is a popular choice. A rotating inexpensive wine list featuring top winemakers is available by the glass.
Artists, journalists and foodies like to come here. The young chef Filip Horvat serves upscale cuisine. Pasta, risotto, fish, meat - everything at a good level. A signature dish is the Beef Wellington: tender meat with prosciutto and porcini mushroom cream.
The building is just as cool and stylish on the outside as it is on the inside, with creative lights hanging from the ceilings. Imaginative dishes are served appetisingly, game carpaccio pairs with fig-cherry chutney, and the desserts are outstanding. Enjoyable wines.
A centrally located, casual bistro. The small team focuses on creative ideas, which vary according to what's fresh at the market and in season. For example, the duck liver mousse is cleverly accompanied by toasted hazelnuts and tomato confit, and the aromatic pork belly is beautifully served with rainbow chard.
A cool setting with lots of glass makes El Toro a hip "it" restaurant and bar. Chef Mario Mihelj focuses on meat, which is excellently prepared. The interplay of colours on the plates also inspires. Latin America with temperament and taste in perfection.
Dark colours and dimmed lighting add to the charm of the restaurant, which likes to serve food on black plates. In addition to great drinks, the versatile kitchen line is also impressive, with venison carpaccio, vegan ramen, or slow-cooked pork neck.
This traditional restaurant with a modern interior has a beautiful terrace in the pedestrian zone of the city. The restaurant has made a name for itself because of its delicious fish. But the meat stew is also wonderful, made lovingly with an heirloom Dalmatian recipe.
A large estate surrounded by extensive nature, which is also suitable for weddings and other celebrations. The cuisine emphasises quality products, they are known for the steaks, but equally excellent are the vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The best Japanese restaurant in town is hard to find without a reservation. Whether it's sushi, sashimi, spring rolls or the mix of shrimp, fish and vegetables in a tempura batter, it's best to taste your way through. The nigiri in particular are excellent. Good wines.
Atmosphere like a living room. The house is known for very good quality home cooking. Real beef soup or nettle soup are good starters. Goulash from Boškarin beef, the grilled scampi and the excellent apple pie are classics.
The elegant, dignified setting and friendly service form a beautiful welcoming committee. Everything is artfully arranged on black plates - from ramen and fish soup, big rolls and sushi to tuna tartare, sashimi and wok dishes. An experience.
The inviting terrace of the bistro is housed in a luxury hotel. Ana Grgić Tomić makes bistro classics like foie gras terrine, as well as successful new dishes, like pasta with sea asparagus. The wine list is also very good.
The Japanese-Peruvian restaurant and bar has style, the presentation of the small delicacies is creative and colourful. In addition to classics like sushi, shrimp and vegetables in tempura batter, ceviche or spicy Thai soup with shrimp are also delicious.
In the business district of Zagreb, this restaurant is a sophisticated hot spot for culinary delights. The selection of wines is outstanding. The octopus salad, tuna tartare and the ham and cheese platter with truffles are wonderful.
The playful guest garden in a backyard is quiet. The cuisine focuses on classics like fish carpaccio or roasted pork tenderloin on grilled vegetables. One of the house specialties is pasta, which you can watch drying. Good wines.