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 10:00‑ 21:00; 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). APGBS

MALi BAR Understated fabulousness permeates this mustgo spot carved into a city center alleyway staircase. The relaxed, happy clientele make the most impressive aspect of the decor with over thirty business casual making up the major hues. Stop in anytime for wine and fab tapas but with a tvfamous chef in the kitchen.QD‑2, Vlaška 63, tel. (+385‑1) 553 10 14. Open 12:30‑23:00; closed Sun. (75 ‑ 145kn). APGB MANO2 To say that the cuisine at ManO2 is inspirational would be a gross underestimation. Creative, highly unusual and with unparalleled presentation, these are not meals, they are experiences – just like at the original ManO restaurant in Medvedgradska ulica. The setup at ManO2 in the Radnička cesta business district is more tailored to working lunches during business hours, with the menus a good deal cheaper. The team is led by an extremely talented head chef who ensures that what the kitchen turns out is worthy of every gasp of admiration. Choose from a degustation menu of five or seven courses, or one of two wine pairing menus.QRadnička cesta 50, tel. (+385‑1) 643 05 35. Open 12:00‑23:00; closed Sun. (560 ‑ 720kn). A NAv RESTAuRANT One of Croatia’s finest chefs has opened the doors to his restaurant where traditional Croatian cuisine is fused with a strong eastern influence. Chef Tvtrko Šakota bases his 16 dishes tasting menu on the freshest of ingredients which keeps things imaginative. Its fine dining with the slow food style where one can really settle and indulge in the creative dishes amidst a great wine selection. QB‑2, Masarykova 11, tel. (+385‑1) 202 99 61, www.nav‑restaurant.com/. Open 13:00‑20:00; closed Mon, Sun. (890kn). APJ NOEL A warm, cosy and welcoming venue, Noel sits neatly on a corner, hidden among the maze of small streets just north of Home of HDLU. To try and list the kind of dishes available here would take far too much time and space, but then the restaurant knows this all too well and offers diners the option of 6-course vegetarian menu and 6-course chef’s menu so that you can sample as much as possible. QE‑2, Duk‑ ljaninova 1, tel. (+385‑1) 484 42 97/(+385‑) 095 5606 640, www.noel.hr. Open 18:00‑ 24:00; closed Sun. (650‑950kn). APGi TSJK

CHRISTMAS FAIRYTALE IN THE HEART OF ZAGREB

Enjoy in the most abundant Christmas buffet table and festive ambience with a unique view to main Zagreb square in our American Steak & Grill House.

BUFFET MENU FOR 199,00 kn/approx. 27,00 € per person

(includes welcome glass of sparkling wine)

Friday – Saturday – Sunday (17 – 19 December, 24 – 26 December, 01 – 02 January)

Lunch: 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm Dinner: 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm

INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

Email: kavana@hotel-dubrovnik.hr, Tel.: 01/4818 -613

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CuRRy BOWL So two brothers whilst travelling across Europe happen to fall in love with Zagreb and decide to introduce the best Sri Lankan meals to this wonderful city. And that’s the inception of ‘Curry Bowl’, a place of rich and intense flavours, exotic spicy herbs, all combined with organic vegetables and meats from the famous local market Dolac. Head to the vibrant Tkalčićeva Street for some kotthu, devilled dishes or ‘curry in a hurry’! QC‑1, Tkalčićeva 44, tel. (+385‑1) 557 91 75, www.srilankancurrybowl.com. Open 11:00‑23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00‑24:00. (52 ‑ 79kn). ABSJ EL TORO RESTAuRANT & BAR As you might expect from the name, this place is themed around good steaks and Latin American cuisine – however these are just the starting blocks for chef Mario Mihelj’s imaginative way with the pots and pans. The aged T-bones and rib-eyes are what many people come for although there’s plenty more to choose from, including gourmet tacos and a couple of variations on ceviche (a spicy citrus raw-fish dish from Peru). Seafood is a bit more adventurous than in traditional Croatian restaurants; the baked sea bass for example comes with a delicate twist of ginger and sweet-and-sour sauce.QJ‑3, Ul. fra Filipa Grabovca 1, tel. (+385‑) 099 613 2926, www. eltoro.hr. Open 12:00‑23:00; closed Mon. (80‑ 200kn). APGB iZAKAyA If you want to get out of the city centre, one possibility is Izakaya on Selska cesta. This restaurant is known for its good food, interesting interpretation of Japanese cuisine and great cocktails. Desserts are definitely worth a try.QSelska 90b, tel. (+385‑1) 333 36 60, www.izakaya.hr/. Open 11:00‑23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00‑ 24:00; closed Sun. (50‑180kn). A jAPANESE RESTAuRANT TEKKA You might not normally associate Zagreb with Japanese cuisine, but over the last 5 years the Croatian capital has seen an impressive influx of high quality sushi. Tekka is one of the most recent additions, a bustling venue with an equally eager staff. A full menu is available, as well as several Japanese beers.QJ‑3, Radnička cesta 37 b, tel. (+385‑1) 638 93 98, www.tekka.hr. Open 11:00‑23:00; closed Sun. (105 ‑ 480kn). APi GTUBSVLK NAMASTE BiSTRO In the centre of the city there is a small Indian bistro with dishes that lean on the South Indian tradition. A good atmosphere with helpful waiters, and

a good selection of various dishes that you can share are a great choice for lunch. The food is delicious, not too spicy. A couple of Croatian wines are also offered, and there is a special menu for cocktails.QC‑2, Preradovićeva 2, tel. (+385‑1) 626 44 58. Open 09:00‑23:00; Sun 09:00‑22:00. (70‑95kn).

ROyAL iNDiA The perfect place to savour some authentic Indian cuisine where the scent of incense greets you right at the door and creates a temple-like atmosphere. Try some samosas, tandoori chicken and warm naan with a cup of lassi or cardamom tea along with a wide variety of other delicious dishes. Be careful when ordering your food spicy because unlike most of the restaurants in Zagreb, the food really is spicy. Best of all, the extremely friendly staff recommends the best dishes with the freshest ingredients for the day.QC‑1, Tkalčićeva 26, tel. (+385‑1) 468 09 65. Open 11:30‑22:45. (70 ‑ 110kn). APGTBi SVJK SARALEE’S THAi STREET fOOD A welcome addition to the city centre’s fast food outlets, Khaos Thai is neatly placed right behind the Galleria Business Centre on Vlaška, at Trg Drage Iblera 10. You’ll be hard pressed to find fault with anything here. Great value for money, fantastic flavour and taste across the entire menu, and some of the friendliest staff there is. If you’re searching for your new go-to place, just try their green curry and you’ll know you’ve found it! QD‑2, Trg Drage Iblera 10. Open 11:00‑18:00; closed Mon, Sun. SJ SOfRA Once you’ve sampled all the Croatian specialties, there are still more culinary delights to try. First stop: the rich and heavy food of Bosnia. You can try all types of Bosnian specialties like krumpiruša, kvrguša and urmašice and then move on to a scrumptious piece of baklava and authentic Turkish coffee.Q1. Gardijske brigade Tigrovi 27, (+385 1) 613 10 26, Open 10:00‑22:00, Sun 12:00 ‑ 17:30. (25 ‑ 150kn). APGB TORi STREET fOOD Asian street food fans and fanatics have now got their new favorite place. Tori street food restaurant has recently opened its doors in the western part of Zagreb, the area of Špansko, which is becoming increasingly popular with new trendy places for good food and great fun. Tori street food is the latest contribution to the list. The chef Vid Nikolić prepares the mouthwatering Asian dishes that will make you want to return for more. QTrg Ivana Kukuljevića 5, tel. (+385 99) 380 26 57. SV

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DuKSA It’s not every day you come across good pizza. When we say “good” we mean pizza with a thin, crispy base and fresh, natural ingredients on the top. Duksa’s pizza menu offers about ten original “designs” with tomato sauce (“red pizza”) and a similar number without sauce (“white pizza”). Each pizza has its own imaginative and humorous name, for example “Shitake Happens”. Buon appetito! Also at Ede Murtića 11 (Bundek Centar). QK‑2, Duknovićeva 4, tel. (+385‑1) 233 45 56, www.duksa.hr. Open 10:00‑23:00. (49 ‑ 64kn). APGBS6 fRANKO’S PiZZA AND BAR The first thing that catches your eye, a very cosy and beautiful interior in the style of the 60s. Not far from the city centre, you can come from the square with tram number 6, get off at the intersection of Držićeva and Šubićeva, and then walk a hundred metres. Pizzas are great, there are many varieties to choose from, ingredients are from top local suppliers. Prices are higher than in other pizzerias. QBranimirova 71a, tel. (+385‑1) 653 08 84, www.en.frankos.hr/. Open 11:00‑ 22:30. (45‑180kn). A KARijOLA This second opened location has quickly caught the city’s attention. But almost as delicious as the super fresh mouth, watering menu options is what the restaurant lay-out has created in the city center, a modernized version of their original hearty, wood-style interior rests perched atop an alleyway staircase and surrounded in greenery. The overall impression of being in a tree house pizza oasis is a see-it-to-believe-it pleasure. Highly recommended. Also at I-3 Badalićeva 18, (+385-1) 366 70 44.QD‑2, Vlaška 63, tel. (+385‑1) 553 10 16, www.pizzeria‑karijola.com. Open 12:00‑23:00. (41 ‑ 79kn). AGBS