Food & Dining in Zagreb

Good to Know

• Zagreb's restaurant scene is genuinely diverse—continental/meat-focused in the north, Mediterranean influences from coastal regions available in city center venues.
• Prices are generally affordable compared to Western European capitals; budget meals can be found for €12–20 per person, mid-range €18–25, and fine dining €70+.
• Dolac Market (central open-air market) offers authentic local produce, cheeses, and cured meats; cash preferred and many vendors speak limited English.
• Open-air markets generally have better selection and quality produce than supermarkets.
• Restaurant hours: typically close by 10 PM; limited hours on Sundays.
• Many restaurants accept card payment, but smaller establishments and markets are cash-only.
• Tkalčićeva Street is popular with tourists but offers legitimate dining options alongside tourist traps.
• Vegetarianism was traditionally slow to catch on in meat-focused Croatia, but Zagreb has a genuinely growing vegan/vegetarian scene.
• International cuisine (Japanese, Lebanese, Italian, Turkish) is well-represented in city center.