Tkalciceva - Opatovina Streets Dining (Self Guided), Zagreb

From street food and traditional Croatian meals to high-end gourmet feasts, Zagreb has myriad inventive ways to satisfy your appetite. One of the most delightful places for an evening meal is Tkalčićeva Street, with its many restaurants and cafés. They are augmented by attractive surroundings that encompass old and new buildings, a statue of Mary Juric Zagorka who was a prominent Croatian journalist and writer, and the old sundial.

During the warm weather a walk down the street at night is an almost magical experience. Restaurant terraces occupy the pavements, candles flicker on tables, music fills the air and delicious aromas waft out of the open windows. There is also a good variety of eateries, including upscale dining establishments, pizzerias, intimate cafés and kebab stores. Among the flavors to savor are locally produced wines and traditional Croatian cuisine from a number of different regions.

Take advantage of your time on Tkalčićeva Street to sample a breadth of the country's culinary offerings. And come back during the day for souvenir shopping in the small boutiques and traditional stores. Then stop for a coffee and a pastry in one of the charming cafés, all a short walking distance from Upper Town.