Restaurants Bistro Jadranka Perhaps not exactly central, Bistro Jadranka is near enough to the centre to be accessible, but far enough away that your fellow guests are likely to be locals. Menu changes each Monday, with extra fish dishes added each Friday. Has an active Facebook account where you can find out what’s available in a given week. You can pick your own wine from the shop next door, and have it with your meal for a small surcharge.QI‑3, Ulica Grada Vukovara 56, tel. (+385-1) 611 35 18. Open 08:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun. (70 - 150kn). APGBSi Brokenships Bistro Located in the Upper Town, next to the eponymous museum, and only a 5-minute walk from the main square. The ambiance is very pleasant, and a selection of homemade ingredients combine on a seasonally created menu, with an unexpected twist of traditional recipes led by Dino Galvagno and his team. You can definitely expect the best for your palate from Dino. Definitely a recommendation. QC‑1, Katarining trg 3, www.brokenshipsbistro.com. Open 18:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-16:00. (66 - 155kn). Ficlek Just below the Dolac market, it could be said to be the belly of the city. Ficlek in Zagreb means a small piece, which would mean that you should be able to try pieces of traditional Zagreb food here. On the menu you can find ajngemahtec, Zagreb steak, rags with cabbage, stuffed with potato salad, tafelšpic, štrukle, granadirmarš and various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, grinders, bizi rice and so on. QC‑2, Pod Zidom 5, tel. (+385-) 099 495 89 09. Open 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-17:00. (46 - 92kn). Ježeva kućica If you are after a place that has good home-made cuisine, a relaxed atmosphere and a great surrounding, you will be thrilled with Ježeva kućica (Hedgehog’s House) in Maksimir. Positioned right next to the Maksimir park-forest, this is a great retreat from city’s hustle and bustle as well as trendy restaurants. In a great atmosphere of this cozy new restaurant, one will enjoy the home specialties at affordable prices. Great food and the beauty of the location makes this place truly unique. QUl. Fakultetsko dobro 8, tel. (+385 01) 353 52 22. Open 10:00-22:00; Sun 10:0021:00; closed Mon. (60 - 180kn). Lari & Penati Inspired by the gods of bounty and hearth, this tiny delibistro has surely made its namesake proud as a huge addition to the Zagreb cuisine scene. With one-of-a-kind flavors on a menu that changes daily, like the locals, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. Check their facebook postings for the latest creations currently keeping lips buzzing and tummies happy.QD‑3, Petrinjska 42a, tel. (+385-1) 465 57 76. Open 11:30-22:00; Sat 12:00-17:00; closed Sun. (50 - 100kn). A PGBS
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