K Pivovari
Part of Zagreb's oldest brewery, this restaurant and pub is famous not only for its hoppy, intense amber nectar, but also for its mean line in hearty, traditional food.

Address: 222 Ilica | Telephone: 01 375 1808 |

Pizzeria Kariola
Superb pizza to please any visiting Neapolitans; as it should be, with a thin base and a variety of interesting toppings such as prsut (Croatian dried ham).

Address: 16a Kranjceviceva | Telephone: 01 366 7044 |

Boban
The Italian menu here features lashings of homemade pasta, salads, carpaccio, and local and world wines. The brick-vaulted venue in the Lower Town is owned by Croatian former footballer Zvonimir Boban, who used to play for AC Milan.

Address: 9 Gajeva | Telephone: 01 481 1549 |

Zinfandel's Restaurant
World-class cuisine served in style in the city's best hotel, the Regent Esplanade. This is a real fine-dining treat with wines to match. Highlights include truffles from Istria and fresh Adriatic seafood.

Address: 1 Mihanoviceva | Telephone: 01 456 6666 |