STARI PUNTIJAR, Zagreb

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Gračanska cesta 65, 10000 Zagreb hotelpuntijar.com restoran@hotelpuntijar.com 014675600

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By the main road leading from Zagreb to Sljeme there lies restaurant Stari Puntijar. Preservation of 160 year old family tradition is now in the hands of Zlatko Puntijar. With its own parking and large summer terrace, in the restaurant’s main hall, decorated with old photographs, old coats of arms, hunting trophies and old candelabras, there is room for 100 guests.

The wine list with about a hundred sorts of wines is given the same attention as preparation of each homemade specialty and venison dishes.

The restaurant has a special section for wine tasting. Many wine promotions and events have taken place here. Stari Puntijar regularly serves dishes made of homemade smoked sausages, bacon, cracklings, cheeses and also soups, “gračanski” pot, “podsljemenski” steak and “šestinski” roast. There are many dishes made with game meat such as venison prosciutto, roast wild duck and pheasant, venison medallions and other specialties made according to old recipes.

Mr. Puntijar had the first cookbook used in the restaurant and several more reprinted in Croatian language.

Family Puntijar roots go far back in the his-