Top 10 of restaurants with the best local cuisine near the Zagreb, surrounded with the most beautiful nature.
Croatia has the richest culinary traditions. Fresh eco-produce and groceries are the everyday reality of Croatia. Croatian cuisine is delicious, healthy and more than diverse.
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“V Starem Melinu” restaurant
The restaurant is located on the outskirts of Zagreb, in just 12 km from the city centre.
The restaurant offers authentic Croatian meals.
Its menu includes such classic dishes of Croatian cuisine as the strucli / štrukli, the deer goulash, the duck meals, as well as a variety of the wooden oven dishes.
The unique feature of the restaurant is the picturesque terrace, situated above the natural creek, in the shadow of the old trees.
The address of the restaurant “V Starem Melinu” is Junkovićev put 2, Zagreb
2.
“Gabreku 1929” restaurant
The fame of this restaurant spreads way wider than the town of Samobor.
Opened in 1929, it is the oldest restaurant in Samobor, as well as the oldest restaurant of the whole region.
It is known for its excellent homemade food, which the restaurant’s guests can enjoy near the river. All of their meals are always prepared from the freshest local groceries. The visitors of the restaurant are always most intrigued by the dishes that have been prepared in “Gabreku 1929” for more than 90 years and are cooked according to their original recipe.
The address of the restaurant “Gabreku 1929” is Starogradska ul. 46, Samobor
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Restaurant & rooms “Bolfan Vinski Vrh”
One of the most beautiful restaurants, located about an hour’s car journey away from Zagreb. It is located on the top of the hill, surrounded by the untouched nature and the vineyards; it offers the traditional Croatian meals, made from the organic produce that comes from the farms in the radius of 40 km away from the restaurant. The menu of the restaurant changes depending on the season.
You can degustate or purchase the award-winning organic wines of the Bolfan vineyards right there and then.
And if you wish to fully immerse into the world of delicatesses and vine tasting, you may be interested in spending your weekend in Bolfan 4* bed and breakfast rooms
The modern rooms are decorated in a classic country style. The windows offer a phenomenal panoramic view of the grape valleys of Hraščina.
The rating of the “Bolfan Vinski Vrt” hotel rooms – 9,7 / 10
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The address of the restaurant is “Bolfan Vinski Vrh” Gornjaki 56, 49283 Hraščina
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Restaurant “Grešna gorica” of Zagorje – 67 km from Zagreb
One of the best authentic restaurants of the Croatian Zagorje region – the “Gresna gorica” restaurant is located near the historic Veliki Tabor castle
Surrounded by the vineyards and the picturesque countryside, the “Gresna gorica” restaurant welcomes its visitors to try the local Zagorje cuisine.
The menu of the restaurants includes: the homemade cheese, the sliced cured meat, pates, salads, soups, pork and chicken roasts, the wild boar goulash, the bean goulash, as well as the traditional sweet delicacy – the Zagorje’s strukli.
The address of the restaurant “Grešna gorica” is Taborgradska ul. 35, 49216, Desinić
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“Vuglec Breg” restaurant & pension – the heaven for the body and soul – 54 km from Zagreb
Restaurant and pension “Vuglec Breg” is the unique place for the mental relaxation and finding your harmony – is located in 54 km from the city of Zagreb.
This resort is situated among the enchantingly beautiful hills and the cozy traditional Zagorje region houses, in the silence that’s only broken by the chirping of the birds.
The traditional Zagorje region cuisine of the “Vuglec Breg” restaurant is known far beyond the Zagorje region itself. It is visited by families, companies and business meeting guests all year round; people choose it as the location to hold their celebrations and parties.
The local sparkling wines are mandatory for tasting; they are produced by the Vuglec Breg winery.
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While visiting the restaurant, you will have a chance to spend the unforgettable weekend in the untouched nature, listening to the birds chirping; you can also take a cycling tour of the surrounding hills, splash in the heated swimming pool. All you need to do is stay in the hotel rooms, apartments or the rentable houses of the Vuglec Breg resort.
EXCELLENT rating of 9,1 / 10
The rating composed according to the 232 reviews of the hotel)
Distance to the Krapina: 7 km
Distance to Zagreb: 60 km
The additional information: modern rooms located in the 4 cottages, decorated in the traditional north Croatian style. Some of the rooms have a spacious living room with a fireplace, big couch, sauna and the personal terrace. The B&B offers its own restaurant with the traditional Zagorje region meals; the guests of the B&B can also use its sports courts, terraces and the bicycle rental service. The youngest guests of the hotel can also ride a pony. And of course, the hotel has free Wi-Fi and parking.
The room for 2 people costs 89 euro per night
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“Ljubekov Gaj” restaurant of the traditional cuisine of the Zagorje region – 35 km from Zagreb
“Ljubekov Gaj” restaurant offers the traditional meals of the Croatian Zagorje region.
It is a cozy homelike place, surrounded by the picturesque hills and vineyards. That unique atmosphere has made the “Ljubekov Gaj” one of the most beloved dining places of the locals and the Zagreb citizens.
You will get a chance to feel the unique pleasure of having a meal among the emerald green vineyards, with the top-quality house wine and the exquisite food on your table. ;)
The address of the restaurant “Ljubekov Gaj” is Smrndići 10, Blaževdol Sveti Ivan Zelina
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«Old school» / «Stara škola» restaurant
The restaurant of the traditional Croatian cuisine is founded in the reconstructed old school building, in the very heart of Zagorje, surrounded by the peaceful picturesque hills. The homemade meals offered by the restaurant and its calming atmosphere will allow you to distract yourself from the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself into the past. The menu of the restaurant includes such foods as strukli, the pumpkin soup and the meat dishes, roasted in the coal oven.
The address of the restaurant “Stara Škola” is Mirkovec 16, Sveti Križ Začretje
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If you would like it, you can spend your whole weekend there. The guests of the B&B “Stara Skola” are offered the rooms, the Spa center with two saunas and a hot tub, the children’s playground and a football field.
Pension “Old school” / “Stara škola” 3* in Sveti Križ Začretje
GOOD rating 7,4 / 10
The rating is composed according to the 244 reviews of the hotel
Veliki Tabor and Trakoscan old fortresses: 4 km from the B&B
Strahincica and Ivancica mountains: 6 km from the B&B
Marija Bistrica the holy land and the pilgrimage destination: 10 km from the B&B
Zagreb city: 10 km from the city of Zagreb, and 30 minutes away from Zagreb airport
Additionally: the hotel rooms have the parquet floors, SAT TV and the personal bathroom with the shower. The guests of the B&B can also use the opened swimming pool, gym, the authentic cuisine restaurant, the air conditioning, the free Wi-Fi, the terraced garden, the children’s playground, the BBQ equipment, as well as activities such as darts, table tennis and the playroom.
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8.
Restaurant and relax zone “Cowboy Western Ranch” – 32 km from Zagreb
The rancho surrounded by the natural beauty of the Vukomericka gorica forests.
It’s a perfect relaxation place for nature and wildlife (particularly horses) lovers.
One of the rancho is the Farmerova plata – or the Farmer’s Plate – presenting a variety of the locally sourced delicatesses. This plate is meant as a snack for two people.
The address of the restaurant “Cowboy Western Ranch” is Grbec 9, Markuševec Turopoljski
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9.
“Pod rastočkim krovom” restaurant
Rastoke is an ambient village, located in the small canyon with waterfalls (some of which are almost 12 meters tall) and the watermills; it is the historical center of the town of Slunj. It’s ancient but perfectly preserved watermills and its beautiful waterfall landscape.
Located right on the river, the “Pod rastockim krovom” restaurant offers its guests the freshest river trout straight from the grill and a cold beer, which you can enjoy among the wild flora and the water sounds coming from the Slunj waterfalls.
The address of the restaurant “Pod rastočkim krovom” is Rastoke 25 b, 47240 Slunj
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10.
“Stari Mlin klet” restaurant
The restaurant is located 10 km from Ivanic Grad and 47 km from Zagreb.
The low green hills with the breathtaking vineyards – all that is the magic of the Moslavina nature. Right in the heart of the Moslavina, far away from the city bustle, you can find an old restaurant – Klet Stari Mlin – the oasis of authentic cuisine and peace, surrounded by the cathartic nature.
The territory of the restaurant is 6 hectares; it accommodates the restaurant itself.
The houses and the bungalow to house the guests, the old mill, as well as the stable, two fishing pounds, a small forest, the football field and the volleyball court.
The address of the restaurant “Stari Mlin klet” is VIII. Vinogradski odvojak 3, 10312 Kloštar Ivanić
11.
Restaurant “Gradina” in Lika
The restaurant offers autochthonous dishes from the Croatian forest region of Lika: wild boar dishes, roe deer dishes, bear dishes, dried deer, bear, wild boar.
The address of the restaurant “Gradina” is D23 39, 47303, Josipdol
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