About
The Pod Zidom Bistro is a Michelin-recommended restaurant located in the heart of Zagreb. Head chef Jurica Jantolek strives to explore the creative possibilities of traditional food while still using local ingredients, retaining the character of the dishes but discarding any formulaic attitudes to their preparation.Reviews
Pod Zidom Bistro in Zagreb is a gastronomical experience that offers outstanding food paired with great local wines. Reviewers praise the warm welcome, attention to detail in dishes, and exceptional service provided by knowledgeable and friendly staff like Marco and Christian. The menu features delicious options like beef steak, beef cheeks, rabbit lasagna, and vegetarian dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Guests appreciate the cozy yet elegant atmosphere of the restaurant and highlight memorable experiences curated by servers who offer wine pairings and detailed explanations about each dish.
This place is a gastronomical experience. We were greeted with a warm welcome and had our coats taken to a cloakroom. Seated at the table we were offered water and complementary bread with two spreads. Wonderful start. Had starters and main course and their local white wine. Everything about the plate and overall was on point and superb. Enjoyed till the very last. We had a wonderful dinner! Totally recommend visit here!!
4/5Kalliope Tsouroupidou
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This is arguably a restaurant with exceptional food. The two dishes I sampled as a party of one were absolutely delicious, balanced and cooked to perfection. My server was also very kind, attentive and helpful with suggestions for wine pairing.
The 4 stars to an otherwise 5 star food experience is due to the approach to service: I booked an outdoor table with standard height seating. Because: smoker, prefer some back support, and perfectly happy with low temperatures (it was about 10C, which for me was absolutely fine). Upon arrival, however, I was informed (not by my server, who did try to help, but someone who I can only assume is the arch-server or someone with authority re:seating) that I could not sit outside and would have to instead sit inside. I was I stead seated indoors, at a high table/stool seating. This was mind boggling as no such restrictions were referenced on the booking site. For the record, the entire outside tables and seating were empty. I explained that I would *really* like to sit outside and why (which I shouldn’t even have to: *my* decision, given the options on offer) only to be informed that 10C is *too cold* to dine outside. Clearly, management here seems to be an expert on what temperatures one should enjoy their dinner at. If a restaurant is not willing to serve dinner outside, perhaps that should not an option for booking. While advice on the optimal dining experience is welcome, there is a fine line between offering advice and forcing it upon the customer.
I feel like this has to be the finest restaurant in Zagreb in terms of menu, food quality and service. Young waiter, fantastic waiter, extremely knowledgeable.
Tons of scaffolding city-wide "lessens" the view and outdoor experience a little, but this was a memorably great meal last night (May 28, 2023).
My wife feels the same way, a meal/experience to remember.
Amazing service and food. Christian took care of us and gave us great food & drink recommendations. The food was beautifully balanced in flavor. The ambience and food was just right in being premium and not stuffy. We had the best time. Highly recommend. We would definitely come back again.
Food was very nice, we enjoyed the dinner. Service was very good, menu had variety options for fine dining. It's in the central part of the city, there is a garage nearby to park. It's possible to walk from the centre. We made online reservation, it was very helpful that way to book a table. Portions were big. We are satisfied.