Outside Kino Europa, there's a huge statue of behatted poet, Tin Ujevic (Zagreb honours its many writers with monuments). You should visit Tin's favourite (and now legendary) eaterie, Gostionica Tip-Top on Gunduliceva 18, where you'll enjoy photos of the poet, go goggle-eyed at the intimate, socialist design, including a dozen glass-bowl lamps overhead, and relish a Dalmatian cuisine of fresh fish (£40/kilo), octopus risotto (from £6), fine island wines, and the chocolate-and-walnut 'Marco Polo' desert. (The explorer was said to have been born on the island of Korcula, Dalmatia, where the owners of Tip-Top are from.) If you'd prefer Zagreb cuisine, you can't go wrong with another legendary venue, Stari Fijaker on Mesnicka street.

This old-fashioned restaurant with vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and crisp white table linens was the first one in Croatia to earn the certificate of Croatian Authentic Cuisine. The menu features carefully presented traditional Croatian dishes not easy to find at other restaurants—especially those native to the Zagreb region—such as Za gorska juha (Zagorje-style potato soup with ham and mushrooms), pečena teletina (roast veal), and punjene paprike (stuffed peppers). This is a place beloved by locals and tourists alike, so recommendations are recommended.

From the embroidered red-heart tablecloths to the dark brown panelling and pictures of old Zagreb, the barrel-vaulted dining room of the 'Old Coach' is a nowadays rather rare example of what pretty much every traditional Croatian restaurant used to look like. The menu is famous for sticking to north-Croatian staples, with schnitzel-style cuts of meat, roast turkey with mlinci (baked pasta sheets), venison goulash, and roast knuckle of veal leaping off the pages of a lengthy and not too pricey menu. Litres of wine run at 60kn.

Thinly rolled pastry filled with cheese and covered with sour cream, štrukli is the ultimate Croatian comfort food. Whether it is boiled or baked, this signature northern dish is a perfect choice for cold, winter days. Stari Fijaker, a restaurant in the heart of Zagreb, is Petar’s top choice for sampling štrukli, not least because it evokes memories of old fairytales.

But for truly authentic Croatian cuisine, Restoran Stari Fijaker is the place to go — this old-school spot is one of the last in the city centre that serves delectable, traditional dishes such as pašticada (braised beef in sweet and sour sauce).

The restaurant Stari Fijaker 900is located in Mesnička street, only 5 minutes away from the main city square- Jelačić square. This streetlinks Lower with Uppper Town and it is a historical areawhere city fortresses, city houses and mansions once used to be. Stari Fijaker 900offers a full menu of authentic traditional culinary delicacies that are proudly representing the Zagreb-Zagorje regionof Croatia.We highly recommend you to try dishes named" punjena paprika", " sarma", " purica s mlincima" and of course "štrukli" - the originally Croatian dishes that you will want to have again and again.

For anyone who wants to present local, traditional cuisine to a guest from abroad - the right address is Stari fijaker. Renovated about thirty years ago, on the occasion of the city’s 900th anniversary, the restaurant has consistently nurtured the atmosphere of old Zagreb all these years, and the antique furniture and photos of the Upper Town also contribute to this. You can start the lunch with a typical Zagreb dish - boiled ham with horseradish along with salted kind of mini croissants and scones - and continue with some of the classics.

This centrally-located restaurant, just five minutes walking from Ban Jelačić Square, serves Croatian classics such as sarma (stuffed cabbage rolls), Dalmatian pašticada (beef stew), punjene paprike (stuffed peppers), and many others. All the hearty dishes at Stari Fijaker are made with care and served in large portions, and there is a great selection of homemade, freshly baked bread and rolls. The staff is polite and attentive, and the fact that many locals eat here speaks for itself.

If you wish to experience the old Zagreb spirit, check out the Stari Fijaker restaurant, located in the centre of Zagreb. The restaurant used to be called "Tri Lovca" (Three Hunters) when it changed its name to Stari Fijaker - the name of the first pub (pivnica) in Zagreb - on the occasion of the 900th anniversary of the City of Zagreb. The renovation and management of Stari Fijaker were taken over by its current owners, who redesigned the place as it is today.

If you wish to experience the old Zagreb spirit, check out the Stari Fijaker restaurant, located in the centre of Zagreb. The restaurant used to be called “Tri Lovca” (Three Hunters) when it changed its name to Stari Fijaker – the name of the first pub (pivnica) in Zagreb – on the occasion of the 900th anniversary of the City of Zagreb. The renovation and management of Stari Fijaker were taken over by its current owners, who redesigned the place as it is today.

Smješten u Mesničkoj ulici, restoran Stari Fijaker cijelu svoju gastronomsku filozofiju i pristup kuhanju podredio je poštivanju tradicionalnih zagrebačkih okusa. Ovdje možete naručiti puricu i patku s mlincima, sarmu, buncek ili krvavice, zagorsku juhu, razne saftove i umake… Vlasnici se ne zamaraju modernim minimalističkim trendovima pa je uređenje tradicionalno, a hranu koju će vam poslužiti na raskošnim starinskim stolnjacima, pamtit ćete zauvijek!

For a truly authentic experience, head to Stari Fijaker, a traditional Zagreb restaurant that serves up homestyle dishes that will transport you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. Their purica s mlincima (turkey with flatbread) is a must-try, along with Zagorski štrukli, a baked or boiled pastry filled with cottage cheese. This place is perfect for those looking to indulge in the hearty, comfort food that Zagreb is known for.

The Pivnica Stari Fijaker is more expensive than the previous ones that I have mentioned. Once crowned the gastronomic offer of Zagreb, and its interior design, which highlights the sidewalks, wood and white tablecloths, still retains a certain subdued sobriety. In the kitchen, tradition dictates, so sausages, beans and strukli (fresh cheese fritters) will not be missing.

The beer hall of Stari Fijaker 900 was once the height of dining out in Zagreb, and its décor of banquettes and white linen has a staid sobriety. Try the homemade sausages and bean stews plus the great range of local beers (00 38 51 483 3829; starifijaker.hr; Mesnicˇka 6; closed for dinner Sun in summer; mains from £3.50).

Because of the interior design, as well as traditional Croatian cuisine, this place is one of the favorites among many Zagrebians. It can be packed during the weekends as many people come here for lunch and dinner, especially if they don’t feel like cooking that day, and here day feel like home. (Photo: Stari Fijaker)

Stari Fijaker represents a gateway to Croatia's Zagreb-Zagorje region and its authentic culinary heritage. An additional charm?. The restaurant is situated not only 5 minutes away from the main Jelačić square but also on a street that reflects the city's history and was once home to the country's intellectual members.

Stari Fijaker is by far the go-to restaurant for sarma when in Zagreb. The restaurant has been serving since 1848, and it sticks to the old ways of preparing traditional fare. Whether it’s your first time trying sarma or a favoUrite dish, this is the place to order it.

If you are looking for typical local food, the owners of Stari Fiaker (Old Coach) are proud to point out they prepare literally only domestic meals, from meat to pastry, pie, noodles, strudel, cheese pie and others delicacies of the best and proved quality.

Step back in time and eat very well at this traditional mainstay of Zagreb cuisine. Star Fijaker is just off Illica (Zagreb’s main street), at the base of the hill leading to Upper Town. The food is as old-school as it comes, and it is delicious.

For a hearty taste of traditional Croatian food, sit under the vaulted ceilings of Stari Fijaker near the foot of the Upper Town. Just south of Dolac Market is Pod Zidom, a buzzing bistro that uses seasonal ingredients from the market.

Peasant’s Lunch – comes with ham sausage, cabbage and stuffed cabbage leaves. Everything was well seasoned and tasted perfect. The sausages are made special for this dish and each bite has the wonderful snap.

Visit Kaptolska klet, Stari fijaker, Okrugljak, or Stari Puntijar for a traditional atmosphere. Enjoy your meal and listen to the rain.

This is one of the most well-known authentic restaurants in town so give it a try to see what the local cuisine is.