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Restaurants in Zagreb are
improving dramatically as Croatia's capital takes its place in Europe.
As in the rest of the country, Zagreb chefs take a great deal of
pride in their cooking. Even the simplest dishes contain fresh ingredients,
correctly prepared. Prices are extremely reasonable given
the quality. Excellent thick pizza pies start at 30HRK; a simple three-course
meal with a glass of wine starts at about 100HRK.
You can usually get a meal any time between
noon and midnight although some of the finer establishments close for
a few hours in the afternoon. Many restaurants are closed Sunday however. It
may be best to head to a hotel restaurant.
All regions of Croatia are represented
on the Zagreb dining scene with a particular emphasis on Zagreb
and northern Croatian cuisine. There is an increasing smattering
of foreign restaurants including Italian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese
and Mexican. Following is a highly personal list of my favorite
Zagreb restaurants:
- Zinfandel's Restaurant--In the
Esplanade hotel, this is undoubtedly Zagreb's finest and most
expensive dining experience. Dishes are complicated but perfectly
executed.
- Dubravkin Put--As the name implies, this chef
looks south towards the coast for inspiration. In a bright airy
room, the fish and seafood are outstanding.
- Boban--Call me the princess of pasta but I can't
get enough of it, especially here. It would be hard to find a place
in Italy that does pasta this well.
- Kaptolska Klet--It's big and sometimes touristy,
but this traditional place across from the cathedral does Zagreb
dishes the way they should be done. Plus, the service is friendly
and it's open on Sunday.
- Nova--Vegetarians have a tough time in meaty
Zagreb, let alone vegans. Both sects are well cared-for here on
Ilica street.
- Mimice--Just off Trg Jelacica, this place is
crowded for lunch as everyone pours in for the unbelievably cheap
fried fish and seafood.
- Ivica I Marica--It's a hip place on hip Tkalciceva
(see a video of Tkalciceva) with
good prices, a selection of veggie plates and an annex that serves
up scrumptious pastries.
For more information and a complete list of Zagreb's restaurants
including addresses and phone numbers, see www.asker.com/restaurants/
Related Pages
Zagreb Travel
Guide
Zagreb Sights
Zagreb Accommodation
Zagreb Hotels
Travel to Zagreb
Getting Around Zagreb
Croatian Cuisine
Zagreb Video
Day Trips from Zagreb
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