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gourmet experience 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. 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). APJW 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, Dukljani‑ nova 1, tel. (+385-1) 484 42 97/(+385-) 095 5606 640, www.noel.hr. Open 18:00-24:00; closed Sun. (650-950kn). A PGTSJK 22 Zagreb In Your Pocket
American Steak & Grill House Steaks, be they New York, Porterhouse, t-bone, you name it, we’ve got it! At this restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine, barbecue chefs trained specifically for American barbecue cuisine will prepare distinctive American steaks on special grill plates according to special recipes. Along with classic American dishes based on meat, you can choose between a wide range of starters and sides in typically American style, such as baked potatoes, corn and fried onions, as well as many other delicious, typical dishes like shrimp or lobster, which always lend richness to the flavours. You just have to try their latest offer – Tomahawk 1000 g steak with fried onion rings. QC‑2, Ljudevita Gaja 1 (Hotel Dubrovnik), tel. (+385-1) 481 86 13, www.hotel-dubrovnik.hr. Open 12:00-23:00. (60 - 327kn). APGBW 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 12:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun. (70 - 150kn). APGBSi Bistro Šalša Ladies, this is one bistro where all the chefs and staff are men and one would expect that at least 50% of the customer base finds this enticing. The concept is oh so simple with a choice of three types of hearty meals per day. The menu changes daily and is tops for brunch or lunch.QH‑3, Kostelska 11, tel. (+385-) 095 199 54 59. Open 11:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-18:00; closed Sun. (44kn). N PGBSW 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). A BSJW Dubravkin put You’d be forgiven for not knowing there was a restaurant here, but Dubravkin Put, situated at the start of the path of the same name, is home to Priska Thuring, renowned Croatian-Swiss chef. Traditional Croatian menu available with modern twist. All reports share a common theme, in that you must try at least one dessert. Huge wine selection. zagreb.inyourpocket.com
