Colourful Zagreb – Dolac market and restaurants in the historic centre

"Situated in the pedestrianised zone, this smart, welcoming restaurant with a charming brick‑vaulted ceiling is a peaceful oasis for excellent cuisine right in the heart of the city. The cooking showcases Mediterranean flavors with an Italian influence while making the most of Croatian ingredients from the nearby market, and everything is home‑made, from bread and pasta to desserts, with two outdoor terraces for warm weather. You might start with an abundant mixed platter of San Daniele prosciutto, Felino salami, smoked goose breast, Pata Negra, truffle‑flavoured cheese, pecorino and sundried tomatoes, aubergine parmigiana, and casarecce with turkey, porcini, cherry tomatoes and guanciale, before moving to steak with roast potatoes, rocket, red radicchio and cherry tomatoes, marinated grilled pork fillet, lamb chops, or octopus with cauliflower and gorgonzola. To drink, expect natural and organic Croatian wines plus a good selection of champagnes, with carefully chosen, unusual labels that pair well with the Mediterranean cuisine." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri