Le Bistro Esplanade

Restaurant · Zagreb

Le Bistro Esplanade

Restaurant · Zagreb

Mihanovićeva ul. 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

Highlights

French bistro, seasonal local produce, Paris chic ambience

Mihanovićeva ul. 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Get directions

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@esplanadezagreb

@michelinguide

"Housed in one of the best hotels in the city, this elegant yet informal all-day bistro has become one of Zagreb’s most popular meeting places and is ideal for a simple snack and aperitif, as well as a full meal. The menu features meat, fish and plenty of vegetables, with a focus on local ingredients and the occasional French influence. Make sure you try the iconic Esplanade Štrukli, pasta filled with cheese and cooked au gratin, a house speciality since 1951. An excellent selection of wines by the glass completes the picture." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/zagreb-region/zagreb/restaurant/le-bistro-esplanade

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@michelinguide

Hotel Esplanade : legendary hospitality and gourmet dining in Zagreb

"For a more informal dining experience, yet still offering the quality and expertise you would expect from a restaurant included in the Michelin Guide, Le Bistro Esplanade provides its mix of international guests and locals with a lively ambience and popular specialities such as strukli (rolls or parcels of stuffed pastry which, in this case, are served au gratin)." - Matteo Morichini

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/hotel-esplanade-legendary-hospitality-and-gourmet-dining-in-zagreb

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Nenad Trifunovic

Google

A house classic, Gratinated onion soup was a nourishing experience second to none, and a venison ossobuco was a bliss melting in mouth, together with hand made gnocchi. This is an exemplary cooking in my book. Just the right intensity, flavors and textures. And all in a somehow cosy and friendly environment despite beeing the quite prestigious place.

catalina fulger

Google

A pleasunt evening in Zagreb, becouse of a rain become a long pleasunt eve. I kindly recomand Service impecable Antre Roasted figs with rosemary and honey, goat's curd mousse, smoked almonds pesto, fig leaf oil- Excellent Poached Salmon , swiss chard , wasabi cream, rhubarb marmalade, coriander foam Venison ossobuco, homemade gnocchi corn flour fava beens, herb and wine sauce very good Dessert Fig sponge cake, lavender blossom syrup, ricotta and Amalfi lemon cream -very good Chocolate cake good

Andrew OT Hui

Google

Plane stopped over Zagreb a day, stopped at this elegant bistro for a long lazy lunch, a treat! Warm welcome, good service. great ambience! Local Chardonnay was burgundy style 🥂🥂 4 starters to sample, best onion soup I have ever tasted, beef tartar must have, fish carpaccio & foie gras also good, duck confit ok, veal cutlet average… pinot noir 🍷🍷 also local, nice.. Overall a very nice meal, must have in Zagred!

Oliver S

Google

We recently visited Le Bistro Esplanade, and unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. The service left much to be desired — the staff were not particularly friendly or attentive. At the start of our meal, our plates were removed immediately after we had just added oil, without any acknowledgment or apology. Throughout the evening, no explanations about the dishes were provided when they were served, leaving us to guess what we were eating. When it came to dessert, no recommendations were offered, which felt impersonal and lacking in hospitality. The ambiance was acceptable but clearly dated and in need of a refresh. While the food itself was of good quality, it wasn’t particularly memorable — certainly not enough to justify the price. Overall, it felt like the restaurant relies too heavily on its reputation rather than delivering an experience that matches the cost.

Ivy Manning

Google

Didn't love it. The swordfish carpaccio was doused in hoisin sauce or oyster sauce so you couldn't taste the fish. The duck confit was very tough and didn't have a crispy skin at all. The struckli was interesting, but it was just too rich and ine-note for such a giant portion, it would be better as a sharing plate. Grasp does not equal reach.

Dom Dub

Google

Really dissapointed and a shame for a restaurant with this price. The place looks hold and they could renovate a little bit. The understandable thing is, how you could have nice products and destroy them like this? Every one can do better at home. The octopus salad (around 30E) is just octopus with patatoes. The veal is over cooked and this is shame. Same for the turbot fish. They not care about the products. Service is good. Wine is nice with good references.

Annie Vedo-Myszkorowski

Google

I had stayed at this hotel previously but never eaten at the restaurants other than breakfast. So we booked this for the four of us as I wanted to eat somewhere special for the family. I have to say it wasn't what I had expected. The food tasted great, there was no issue and no issue with service. However, it was typically smaller portions that you get in some fine dining restaurants but what surprised me most, two of us had steak and I know some people may think well done is barbaric but I did not expect the steak to be in two pieces. I have never had steak in two pieces and my cousin’s steak was the same. The schnitzel another family member had looked rather plain. The desert was nice but probably the best thing we had. Staff were pleasant and accommodating as we had a table in full sun and the waiter quickly dressed another table for us which was very kind.

M C

Google

Le Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with a cozy atmosphere and attentive service. The menu is well-curated, featuring a variety of flavorful dishes that cater to different tastes. The French onion soup stood out as a highlight – beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Overall, Le Bistro is definitely worth a visit for anyone seeking a charming meal in a relaxed setting.