There are many excellent restaurants all over the city around Zagreb, and most of them are located near the city center. In these restaurants you will be offered a wide range of dishes for every taste and budget. Want to try local delicacies? Try fresh cottage cheese from the market - just ask you to give you "Sir I VRHNJE". Try pies called "Strukli". The best places to try local dishes are mining restaurants that are conveniently reached by taxi. As for sweets, they are very revered here. Confectionery stores there are quite a lot! In addition to dinner, take a glass of wine or a mug of beer. In Zagreb, several brewers with a century-old history, and the surroundings of Zagreb are rich in vineyards, so that they have their own wine.
Well, for those who are forced to save, here is a list of restaurants and cafes, where prices are quite low.
Tip-Top Restaurant (Gunduliceva 18)
The restaurant serves Croatian traditional cuisine. These are simple dishes prepared only from several main ingredients - the perfect combination. Friendly and warning staff, strong Croatian wine and a relaxed atmosphere. By the way, wine-quality Croatian wines are served here at prices are slightly lower than in other restaurants. However, for desserts prices are slightly overestimated. Previously, this restaurant was the place of meetings of famous Croatian writers. This cafe is also known as a place where a popular bohemian poet Tin Wevych created his works - his place inspired him. So, all the place just breathes history and traditions. Try here Black paste, ROZATA cake and Pošip wine (for 14 hrk per glass).
Mali Plac Na Tavanu (Small market in the attic, sinkovićeva 8)
This is a unique project that opens its doors to its guests about once or two per month and allows you to enjoy the most exquisite products from the garden. Vegetables, jams, fruits, drinks and finished dishes, in general, all that local farmers can bring in this cute corner. This is not a restaurant, namely the market. The choice is incredible! They say about this markets that he is "healthier than the health itself, and green than any greens." The place is delicious and creative. The fair takes place in the attic one of the Zagreb buildings, mostly in the same place, although sometimes the event is carried out in other places. When and where the market opens, you can trace on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/maliplacnatavanu?fref=ts
Pingvin Fast Food. (Nikole Tesle 7)
This is perhaps the most popular fast food restaurant city for many years. In fact, this is the most proven sandwich bar in the district, with long traditions and a large selection of dishes and ingredients. It is not surprising that this is the favorite place of each local resident, and especially those who love to get into the city late at night. You may be surprised to find out that the inhabitants of the zagreb are not particularly loved to eat late in the evening. And this is one of the reasons why many (or almost all) restaurants are closed after midnight. So, keep in mind this place if you are going to walk for a long time - it may be needed if you were hungry after a shock party. By the way, vegetarian dishes are also offered in the restaurant. Get ready for the fact that the restaurant will have quite a lot of people.
Trajkovic Bakery. (Nova Ves 70)
In Zagreb, full of bakery stores, but this is perhaps the only one who prepares such tasty buns only from natural ingredients. Locals sometimes come here, buy several loaves of bread at once and freeze them to use later. That is, you can imagine how the place is popular! This is the same, the oldest bakery in the city. This is a family business with a near-old history. Try here salty sticks that are cooking here for many many years! Another record of the place: this is the only bakery shop in Zagreb, where still uses a wood-burning oven for baking.
Work schedule: Sat: 08: 00-12: 00; Mon-Fri: 08: 00-17: 00
Mestar (Eugena Podauupskog 4)
Mestar offers guests of dishes only fresh ingredients. This is a favorite place of local residents working in nearby offices for lunch snack. You can also offer a wonderful homemade wine and brandy. The restaurant resembles a traditional Dalmatsky restaurant with a casual home environment. This is a small oasis hidden in the courtyard of the old plant, drowning in Mediterranean plants and colors. A few (even local) know about this place, but those who found out, can no longer refuse him. And do not miss the daily special offers at super-low prices.
Work schedule: Mon-Fri: 08: 00-16: 00
Piterija Ivo. (CVJETNA CESTA 13)
Here they are preparing amazing Bosnian pies - with cheese, potatoes, meat, spinach- for every taste. Manages this restaurant a couple from Bosnia, so that the guys know what they are preparing. By the way, it is not necessary to visit this restaurant if you wish to taste pies. Just call the number and order pies home. One pie is enough for several people, and it costs only about 5 euros. Order also "Buredzik", a bun with meat, cheese and garlic inside. Two pieces of such a miracle cost 2 HRK.
Work schedule: Sat: 10: 00-14: 00; Mon-Fri: 10: 00-19: 00
Kod dede. Prečko 5C)
This is one of the most famous restaurants where they make a barbecue, plus it is a pretty clean and decently decorated restaurant. Large portions, reasonable prices, a pleasant atmosphere. If you want to eat tightly and are in this area, be sure to look here. By the way, the whole district of Prečko, where this restaurant is located, is called barbecue-paradise: except Kod dede there are four more similar places known for the same tasty assortment of meat dishes. Be sure to try "CEVAPI" - this is generally not a Croatian dish, but this is a fast food dish-favorite selection of locals. Orders also "Pljeskavica" - fried cakes with special cream cheese inside.
Work schedule: Mon-Sun: 08: 00-23: 00
MEK PER'S. Zagrebacka Cesta 194)
Many believe that they sell the best hamburgers in the city. In general, the cafe reminds the merry American eatery. If you are very hungry, order Zloburger ("Devilish Burger"). True, those who follow their figure are unlikely to be able to afford it, because it is the biggest and most fat hamburger in the city.
Work schedule: Mon-Thu: 10: 00-00: 00 and PT-Sat: 10: 00-02: 00