Top Bars Khala Restaurant & Bar Khala Restaurant & Bar What a great find! The mixologist from Dubravkin Put  suggested we visit this bar, and his recommendation was spot on. It's an excellent venue for late afternoon or evening drinks, surrounded by lush green trees and plenty of people watching. Swanky Monkey Garden Swanky Monkey Garden Nothing is better than walking into a backpacker's hotel with an excellent cocktail bar at the back. Dežman Bar Dežman Bar On our first night in Zagreb, we found this beautiful wine/cocktail bar serving a fantastic charcuterie board. The place was bustling, especially on a Tuesday night. Top Restaurants Dubravkin Put Dubravkin Put What a special privilege to enjoy a five-hour lunch (that wasn't a degustation) in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Located in the Tuškanac forest, just a few minutes' walk from the city centre, Dubravkin Put is both a restaurant and a wine bar. Boban Boban Sundays are about long, lazy lunches and enjoying good food and wine. This Italian restaurant serves good, simple food cooked by a great team. We loved the wine our waitress picked. Again, Croatia, we are falling in love with your wines! Yes, we saw some lovely architecture, including the Cathedral of Zagreb. Cathedral of Zagreb While almost crashing a Croatian wedding. Croatian wedding.

Khala Restaurant & Bar - Five Visits Khala Restaurant & Bar - Zagreb What a great find! The mixologist from Dubravkin Put suggested we visit this bar, and his recommendation was spot on. It's an excellent venue for late afternoon or evening drinks, surrounded by lush green trees and plenty of people watching. There were great cocktails, and we ended up visiting five times. We didn't get to experience the food; however, the diners seemed to enjoy the sushi.

Bumblebee Luxury Apartments - Two nights Bumblebee Luxury Apartments - Zagreb Don't let the entrance fool you; as soon as you walk through the main door to the apartments, you know you have chosen the right place. The beautifully designed hallway entrance confirms it. The pictures do not do it justice; a heavenly bed and blackout drape provide a peaceful, long night's sleep. During the day, you are blessed with lots of natural light and sunshine. It is a very spacious room with gorgeous decor and furniture. Small kitchenette, with a stovetop and all your cooking essentials should you wish to cook—great coffee machine with ample pods. The bathroom was well designed with a large shower. The hosts were a pleasure to communicate with and very generous with check-in/check-out times. The hotel is of excellent value and very affordable. The location was perfect; it was central and close to all the main streets, cafes/bars, and restaurants.

Dubravkin Put - Two Visits Dubravkin Put - Zagreb Enjoying a five-hour lunch in the Michelin-starred restaurant in Zagreb is a special privilege. Located in the Tuškanac forest, just a few minutes' walk from the city centre, Dubravkin Put is both a restaurant and a wine bar. Its interior is warm and contemporary, while its terrace has a beautiful view of the park and forest. Our sommelier took us on a fantastic journey through Croatian wines, from Champagne-style to Chablis. We fell in love with Croatian wines from Istria. Dubravkin Put - Zagreb The executive chef is Vedran Petranović ,   who creates two menu styles, one more traditional Croatian, while the other (which we elected) has more of a culinary journey around the Mediterranean. The team were delightful, and we loved hearing all about the local hot spots. We were pleasantly surprised to receive our bill five hours later, and we were looking forward to our next visit. We loved the entire experience, as the location lends itself to kicking back post-lunch and enjoying some fantastic bespoke cocktails from their mixologist,  Domagoj Skuliber . Dubravkin Put - Zagreb

Dežman Bar - Two Visits Dežman Bar - Zagreb On our first night in Zagreb, we found this beautiful wine/cocktail bar serving a fantastic charcuterie board. The place was bustling, especially for a Tuesday night. Very stylish patrons enjoy the extensive wine list and some excellent cocktails. A place to go with friends at any time of the day with excellent service. We enjoyed our first Croatian wine! Dežman Bar - Zagreb

Fingerprint Tree - Hotel standard apartment - Seven Nights Fingerprint Tree - Hotel standard apartment It is the perfect location to explore Zagreb on foot; you are in the city's heart with all the hotspots on your doorstep. This is an excellent, funky area with lively local bars, restaurants, markets and retail. This Airbnb is very quiet. The bedroom has complete dark-out blinds (yeah!), and the little outdoor area, as does the whole apartment. The kitchen was small but well-equipped; we could cook most nights and had everything we needed. A great supermarket is a five-minute walk away, along with a fresh fruit and vegetable market in the square. My only concern (a common issue in Croatia) is that they supply no cleaning products. For example, the dishwasher didn't have salt, rinse aid, etc. I suggest you bring your cleaning products and take them to each Airbnb as you travel. Vid, our Airbnb host, was fantastic to communicate with, very prompt, and constantly checked in to ensure you were satisfied with the apartment. It is excellent value for money, and if we returned to Zagreb, I would choose Vid's place again.

Choco Cafe - One Visit Choco cafe - Zagreb It is a perfect little cafe with ample outdoor seating that serves a great, hearty breakfast. The outside furniture was a little tired and could have been refreshed to match the indoor decor. Coffee was served in beautiful cups, although the temperature could have been warmer. While sitting at the cafe, we were lucky to experience a vintage car rally driving through the streets of Zagreb. Choco cafe - Zagreb

Apetit City Restaurant & Bar - One Visit Apetit City Restaurant & Bar - Zagreb There is something about wandering around a city and stumbling upon a great fine dining 'Michelin star' restaurant. Apetit is a fantastic fine dining experience, from modern styling to outstanding service and delicious food. Great value for an upscale restaurant in Zagreb. We so enjoyed our time at this restaurant. It was perfect for a long lazy lunch (yes, another one) and to experience the unique cuisine and amazing wine list. A great champagne selection and local wines.

Boban - Three Visits Boban - Zagreb Sundays are about long lazy lunches and enjoying good food and wine. This Italian restaurant serves good, simple food cooked by a great team. We loved the wine our waitress picked; again, Croatia, we are falling in love with your wines! This place gets busy; we noticed the tables being turned over frequently, and that's always a great sign. Boban Restaurant has been a Michelin-recommended restaurant for the fourth year. Boban - Zagreb

Orient Express - One Visit It is well worth stopping by this bar/cafe, sitting inside and being taken back to the days of travel by train. The restaurant is an authentic replica of the famous Orient Express train. It feels like a tourist trap, but the pricing is reasonable, the service is excellent, and locals visit it. The attention to detail and experience made it memorable.