If there's one thing to eat in the Mediterranean, it's seafood! Though many parts of the world have their own takes on scrumptious seafood, the way this region does it is something else. They're fresh, flavorful, and even downright fascinating. Take Zagreb, for instance. Croatia's coastal capital city has a lot of great seafood dishes to offer. You'll find them in many of the finest restaurants, such as Dubravkin Put, Bistro Apetit, and Restaurant TAČ, among many others. These hotspots and more are where you'll want to go when you're craving some good old-fashioned Mediterranean seafood!
Dubravkin Put
Located at the heart of Zagreb, Dubravkin Put is one of the finest restaurants in the city. They put a contemporary spin on Mediterranean seafood, bringing out the true flavors of the region. Of course, this includes seafood too! Out of their many exquisite dishes on offer, you'd do well to get a taste of their signature tuna tartare. It's so scrumptious that your first bite will stay with you for the rest of your life! Some black cuttlefish risotto is also a good idea. A more fulfilling dish, it's the perfect main course to pair with their fine wine!
Source: Dubravkin Put - Restaurant and Wine Bar Facebook Page
Restaurant TAČ
Housed in a homely space in the northern
neighborhood of Zagreb, Restaurant TAČ offers both comfort and culinary excellence. Its gentle ambiance will have you feeling right at home, ready to take in as much seafood as you can. As for its menu, the place puts Mediterranea cuisine front and center. They take pride in the fact that they get their supplies from other Croatian islands, namely Istria, Dalmatia, and more. Upon receiving these local delicacies, ranging from sardines to cuttlefish, they whip up some of the most delicious seafood dishes you'd ever get to taste in the Croatian capital!
Source: Restoran TAČ Facebook Page
Bistro Apetit
Bistro Apetit truly lives up to its name! Founded by prominent gourmet chef Marin Rendić, you already know that the food here can rival those from even the most prestigious
Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, London, and other food capitals. At the very least, the seafood here is superb! Rendić's white fish carpaccio, for example, combines the flavor of micro herbs and the zestiness of strawberries to achieve such a fascinating taste. Then his homemade tortellini stuffed with sea bass with black truffle. The smell of the dish alone will already have you salivating in the mouth!
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Pod Zidom Bistro
Speaking of the Michelin Guides, Pod Zidom Bistro is actually one that's Michelin-recommended! Though it hasn't earned a star yet, the fact that it has the guide's seal of approval means you really have to check this place out. It's a chic and modern bistro and wine bar near the heart of the city. And yet, with the food they serve, you'd think you were on a Croatian Island or some similar place. The sea flavors they offer puts your right on a coast in the Mediterranean. Be it squid or salmon, one bite will satisfy you in more ways than one.
Source: Pod Zidom Bistro Facebook Page
Ribice i tri točkice
If there's one thing you ought to know about Ribice i tri točkice, it's that there's no shortage of fish here! From sea bass to cuttlefish, this place is all about Mediterranean seafood. What's also so great about it is that they included dishes that aren't exactly the most popular in Croatian and other Mediterranean cuisines. You might even feel that you haven't heard of some of them at all. It'll be hard to find other
restaurants in Zagreb or even beyond that serve what this place offers. And that makes it even more worthwhile for foodies to check out!
Source: Ribice i tri točkice Facebook Page
Nokturno
Truth be told, Nokturno seems more like an Italian restaurant than a Croatian one. Not that there's anything wrong with it. But with the
different types of pasta, pizza, and lasagna as their many bestsellers, it's clear which Mediterranean country has the bigger influence on this hotspot. Of course, this doesn't mean that you won't regret overlooking Nokturno. Especially their seafood! From fried or grilled squid to salmon medallions drenched in dill sauce, you'd still get your fair share of local delicacies here. And rest assured that they're all as scrumptious as ever!
Source: Nokturno Restoran Facebook Page
Takenoko
Now, if you want something totally different but still seafood, look no further than Takenoko! A Japanese sushi bar in the Croatian capital, this is the best place to satisfy your Japanese food cravings. Sure, it's not exactly local and all, and there are countless other sushi places in Zagreb. But what sets Takenoko apart from all the rest is how delicately they handle their seafood. With every roll you pick up with your chopsticks and bring straight to your mouth, you can taste the meticulous approach to which your order was handled.
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Indulge in the best seafood in Zagreb by going to these amazing hotspots in the city. From Mediterranean staples to Asian cuisines, these restaurants offer the most delicious and most scrumptious flavors of the sea!
