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ZADAR: Šime  Karijola  Sofra 
Pizzeria Road Map C4 Pizzeria Road Map D2 Bosnian-Herzegovinian
Matije Gupca 15 Vlaška 63 Road Map D2
Tel (023) 334 848 Tel (01) 553 10 16 Radnička cesta 52
In the seaside suburb of Borik, A long-standing favourite among Tel (01) 411 16 21
the enjoyable Šime offers locals, Karijola serves up thin-crust In the Green Gold shopping
excellent pizzas and pastas on a pizzas with traditional Italian and centre, Sofra is one of the best
large outdoor terrace crammed creative Croatian toppings. places in the city to try traditional
with wooden benches. Balkan grilled-meat dishes and
Lari & Penati  hearty savoury cheese, spinach
ZADAR: Pet bunara  Bistro Road Map D2 or potato pies.
Regional Road Map C4 Petrinjska 42a
Stratico bb Tel (01) 465 57 76 La Štruk 
Tel (023) 224 010 This eatery offers high-quality Traditional Road Map D2
Locally sourced ingredients, a but affordable bistro dishes Skalinska 5
modern-European sense of based on what the chef finds Tel (01) 483 77 01
creativity, and traditional recipes fresh in the market, with This small restaurant serves only
forgotten elsewhere combine to traditional Croatian fare spiced štrukli – a northern Croatian speci-
make this one of the best places up with global combinations. ality made from dough filled with
to enjoy Dalmatian cuisine. cottage cheese. Try the authentic
Millennium  dish or one of the modern
ZADAR: Foša  Café Road Map D2 variations with additions such as
Seafood Road Map C4 Bogovićeva 7 pumpkin seeds, pesto or paprika.
Kralja Dmitra Zvonimira 2 Tel (01) 481 08 50
Tel (023) 314 421 One of the most popular places Torte i to 
Situated in a stone house on on the Bogovićeva café strip, Café Road Map D2
a small harbour, Foša serves Millennium has a wide choice of Centar Kaptol, Nova ves 11
expertly prepared fresh fish, hard-to-resist ice creams, plus Tel (01) 486 06 91
either simply grilled or served tarts, puddings and cakes galore. Situated in a shopping centre 10
with imaginative sauces. minutes’ walk from Zagreb’s main
Nokturno  square, this small place serves
Italian Road Map D2 the most famous cheesecakes in
Skalinska 4 town. Expect flavours both classic
Zagreb Tel (01) 481 33 94 and creative.
With tables set out attractively
Agava  in a sloping alleyway, Nokturno Vallis Aurea 
Mediterranean Road Map D2 is a popular venue for good, Central European Road Map D2
Tkalčićeva 39 inexpensive pizzas and large, Tomićeva 4
Tel (01) 482 98 26 substantial salads. Tel (01) 483 13 05 Closed Sun
A narrow flight of stairs takes Traditional Croatian fare is served
you to this innovative restaurant, Oranž  in a wood-panelled interior at
situated on one of the liveliest Café/Wine Bar Road Map D2 this eatery. Slavonian dishes such
streets in Zagreb. The black Angus Ilica 7 as čobanac (paprika-rich stew)
steak is worth a try. Tel (01) 778 73 00 feature on a meat-heavy menu.
This smart, chic city-centre venue
Chocolat 041  boasts an impressive selection of Vincek 
Café Road Map D2 cakes and some good savoury Café Road Map D2
Masarykova 25 choices too, including quiches, Ilica 18
Tel (01) 485 53 82 sandwiches, burgers, steaks, Tel (01) 483 36 12 Closed Sun
This centrally located café with a tapas and salads. Vincek is justifiably famous for its
1980s New Wave theme is noted home-made ice cream, but this
for its excellent ice creams and a Pauza  popular café also offers an array
seriously dangerous array of Bistro Road Map D2 of delicious cakes and pastries.
chocolate cakes. Preradovićeva 34
Tel (01) 485 45 98 Closed Sun
Ivek i Marek  Adriatic seafood and Asian spices
Café Road Map D2 are the hallmarks of Pauza’s
Tkalčićeva 70 imaginative menu, although
Tel (01) 482 89 99 there’s a lot more besides, with
This bright, folksy café serves soups, pastas and salads serving
beautiful cakes, all made with the lunchtime crowds.
wholemeal flour. Try a slice of
Međimurska gibanica, a rich Ribice i tri točkice 
layered cake. Seafood Road Map D2
Preradovićeva 7/1
Kaptolska klet  Tel (01) 563 54 79
Central European Road Map D2 This enjoyable restaurant
Kaptol 5 decked out in maritime murals
Tel (01) 487 65 02 specializes in Adriatic seafood
In an attractive courtyard right dishes that won’t break the bank,
opposite the cathedral, this with fillets of fish, squid and
restaurant excels in schnitzel-style octopus stews and risottos filling Old and new combined in the decor and on
meat dishes and freshwater fish. an extensive menu. the menu at Pet bunara, Zadar
For more information on types of restaurants see pp232–3
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