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preparations are flawless. A full meal is a little pricey but worth it, especially on the
relaxing terrace under the stars.
Dubrovkin Put 2. & 01/483-49-70. Fax [phone]. Entrees 85kn-150kn ($15-$30/£7.75-£14). AE, DC, MC, V.
Daily 10am-midnight.

Zinfandel's FUSION By day, diners have a view of lovely Fountain Square
through the window-walls of this sophisticated dining room in the Regent Esplanade
(see review above), which is the source of the best breakfast buffet on the planet. A lit-
tle later, Zinfandel serves a casual but wonderfully diverse lunch menu. However, it is
at night that things get really creative with dishes such as duck and venison casseroles
served with a salad of walnuts, oyster mushrooms, and cranberries; or lamb filet
wrapped in zucchini.
Mihanovi5eva 1. & 01/456-66-66. Main courses 65kn-165kn ($15-$30/£5.95-£15). Barbecue is 120kn ($21/£11)
per person. AE, DC, MC, V. Dinner daily 6-11pm.
EXPENSIVE
Bagueri ITALIAN A small, understated stucco building painted in
shades of cocoa and white and trimmed with gauzy white curtains and geranium win-
dow boxes is the setting for one of the best restaurants on Tkal c i 5 eva Street. Entrees
such as steak in balsamic sauce, and risotto with greens and prosciutto star here. Add
to that a balanced wine list and a competent staff that smiles a lot, and you have the
makings of a great meal.
Tkalci5eva 65. & 091/481-38-48. Reservations recommended. Entrees 45kn-120kn ($8-$21/£4.10-£11). AE, DC,
MC, V. Daily 5pm-midnight.

Value

Baltazar CROATIAN Grilled meat is the focus of this pleasant dining spot
with a nice terrace, north of the cathedral on Kaptol. Baltazar is in what may be the
city's trendiest neighborhood, but the food holds with tradition. This is the place to
try Croatian schnitzel and any other national dish you've been curious about. Service
is superb.
Nova Ves 4. & 01/466-69-99. www.morsko-prase.hr. Entrees 55kn-125kn ($10-$22/£5-£11). AE, DC, MC, V.
Mon-Sat noon-midnight. Closed Sun.
Gallo ITALIAN Food is art at this beautiful, unpretentious restaurant behind
the facade of an unremarkable building a few blocks from the city center. Homemade
pasta in countless shapes and a rainbow of colors dries behind glass near the restau-
rant entrance. The menu is mostly fish with several interesting recipes such as tuna
with polenta and red-wine sauce, or beef soup with ravioli. There is a stylish white
stone terrace, a casual dining room, and a more formal space where crystal and silver
set the tone.
Andrije Hebranga 34. & 01/481-40-14. Fax [phone]. www.gallo.castellum.hr. Reservations recommended at
dinner. Entrees 60kn-120kn ($11-$21/£4.50-£11). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-midnight.

Kod Zaca CROATIAN COUNTRY This is a terrific place for veal, beef, ostrich,
turkey, pork, horse, and chicken and the sauce of your choice—mushroom, truffle, pep-
per, or cheese. The portions are generous and all meat dishes are accompanied by either
homemade gnocchi or croquettes. With its old-country decor and only 10 small tables
inside, Kod Z aca provides a cozy atmosphere in which to dine and feel relaxed.
Grskovi5eva 4, just steps up from where Ribnjak changes to Medvescak. & 01/468-4178. Reservations recom-
mended. Entrees 60kn-120kn ($10-$20/£5.50-£11). No credit cards. Daily noon-2am.