Zinfandel’s Restaurant
Esplanade
Zinfandel’s is widely regarded as the one of the best Zagreb restaurants. Its innovative cuisine in a delightful setting includes terrace views and alfresco dining options.
The restaurant carries the name of the grape zinfandel that was exported at the beginning of the 19th century from Dalmatia to the USA. This wine and grape symbolize the interconnectedness of cultures meeting at the restaurant.
06:30 am – 10:00 pm (Mon – Sun)
A long history of first-class service, spectacular facilities and simply amazing food.
About Zinfandel's Restaurant
Zinfandel's Restaurant is an impressive and elegant location, fully renovated in 2004, along with the Esplanade Hotel, where the restaurant is situated. The restaurant carries the name of the grape zinfandel that was exported at the beginning of the 19th century from Dalmatia to the USA. Under the name zinfandel, Dalmatian grape ``kastelanski crljenak`` was exported from the Vienna Imperial Nursery to the US where it became very popular. Hotel's Chef Ana Grgic is in charge for superb cuisine prepared at the restaurant. Zinfandel's wine list offers more than 200 wines mostly originating in Croatia and France. In recent years Zinfandel's restaurant has received several awards for its culinary excellence. Along with the à la carte menu, restaurant serves daily business lunch, specially created for meetings and business occasions. On Sundays Zinfandel's serves Family Sunday Brunch that includes dishes from local traditional cuisine.
Grand style or buzzy, al fresco dining experience.
Sunday Brunch The best idea for every weekend!
Having a Sunday Brunch at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel became the tradition over the years. Beautiful, relaxing atmosphere with stunning view over the legendary Oleander Terrace. A wide choice of irresistible dishes and desserts to die for. Selection of main courses and the all time favourites - Beef steak tartar and crispy Caesar salad. The best choice to spend your Sunday!
exceptional talent and bundles of creativity
Ana Grgić Executive Chef
The highly talented, experienced and charming Ana Grgić already in her sixth year continues her role as executive chef of the prestigious Zagreb Esplanade Hotel. In 2012 Ana proudly became the very first woman to lead the Esplanade’s kitchen and went on to follow the tradition of crafting exceptional cuisine, placing her specific culinary touch within all her dishes.
For a unique gourmet experience
Wine List & À la Carte Menu
Zinfandel's wine list offers more than 200 wines mostly originating in Croatia and France, but one will also find selection of wines from Italy, California, Spain and Chile.<br /> All wines have been carefully selected, by professional and experienced staff, to perfectly complement the dishes from the menu. For a unique gourmet experience</p> <p>Try new tempting à la carte menus - creative combination of flavours, traditional cuisine and fresh seasonal ingredients. Enjoy the relaxed elegance of the Zinfandel's Restaurant. Browse through our iPad menus. Choose dishes that suit your eating habits - gluten free, vege or halal. Let our talented Chef, Ana Grgic and her culinary team prepare for you an unforgettable dining experience, every day.