15 of the best · Zagreb, Croatia
15 of the Best Restaurants in Zagreb
From MICHELIN-starred Noel and the grand dining room of the Esplanade to štrukli, peka and the best bistros of the Lower Town.
Our 15 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Zagreb.
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MICHELIN Star
Noel
Zagreb’s MICHELIN-starred restaurant, serving creative tasting menus built on Croatian ingredients.
Ulica popa Dukljanina 1Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Tač
A family restaurant on the green edge of the city, in the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand for good cooking at fair prices.
Vrhovec 140Explore View on map
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Famous štrukli
Le Bistro Esplanade
The Esplanade’s brasserie, famous for its baked štrukli, Zagreb’s favourite dish of pastry filled with fresh cheese.
Mihanovićeva ulica 1Explore View on map
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Fine dining 2
Zagreb’s MICHELIN-starred table and its most elegant dining rooms.
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MICHELIN Star
Noel
Zagreb’s MICHELIN-starred restaurant, serving creative tasting menus built on Croatian ingredients.
Ulica popa Dukljanina 1Explore View on map
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At the Esplanade
Zinfandel’s
The fine-dining restaurant of the historic Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, with refined menus and elegant service.
Mihanovićeva ulica 1Explore View on map
Croatian classics 5
Štrukli, peka, roasts and grills.
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Since the 1980s
Baltazar
One of Zagreb’s best-known restaurants for grilled meats and traditional dishes, on Nova Ves for around 40 years, with a garden.
Nova Ves 4Explore View on map
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Famous štrukli
Le Bistro Esplanade
The Esplanade’s brasserie, famous for its baked štrukli, Zagreb’s favourite dish of pastry filled with fresh cheese.
Mihanovićeva ulica 1Explore View on map
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Home-style cooking
Purger
A traditional restaurant on Petrinjska Street, serving home-style Zagreb and Croatian dishes.
Petrinjska ulica 33Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Tač
A family restaurant on the green edge of the city, in the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand for good cooking at fair prices.
Vrhovec 140Explore View on map
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A Zagreb institution
Vinodol
A long-established restaurant in the Lower Town, known for continental Croatian cooking and dishes baked under the peka.
Ulica Nikole Tesle 10Explore View on map
Modern bistros 3
Creative cooking in the centre.
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Small plates
Mali Bar
A small, creative bistro on Vlaška Street, serving inventive small plates and seasonal dishes.
Vlaška ulica 63Explore View on map
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Beside Dolac
Pod Zidom
A bistro and wine bar just below Dolac market, cooking with fresh market produce.
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Modern cooking
Theatrium by Filho
A modern restaurant in the Lower Town with creative seasonal plates and a stylish dining room.
Ulica Nikole Tesle 7Explore View on map
World flavours 3
Asian, Japanese and Italian.
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Opposite the cathedral
Capuciner
A cosy restaurant and pizzeria on Kaptol, opposite the cathedral.
Kaptol 6Explore View on map
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Sushi and cocktails
Izakaya
A Japanese restaurant and bar in Trešnjevka, known for sushi and cocktails.
Selska cesta 90BExplore View on map
Casual 2
Burgers and Croatian bites.
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Croatian bites
Heritage
A tiny place on Petrinjska Street serving Croatian cheeses, cured meats and small plates from around the country.
Petrinjska ulica 14Explore View on map
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Zagreb’s burger favourite
Submarine Burger
A Zagreb burger chain using locally sourced ingredients, with several branches in the centre.
Frankopanska ulica 11Explore View on map
Price guide per person: € under €20, €€ €20–45, €€€ €45–90, €€€€ over €90. Book ahead for tasting menus.
