Cuisine of Osijek for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

In Osijek, gourmets can enjoy traditional Croatian cuisine, as well as try some special dishes popular with locals. Most of the dishes in local restaurants are very hearty and typically served in large portions. Travelers should pay special attention to meat stews, which are usually seasoned with paprika. An important part of the menu in Osijek is fish dishes, and in some restaurants, fish is cooked on the grill.

An unchanged gastronomic symbol of the region is pršut pork ham, which can be tasted at virtually every local restaurant or cafe. It has a pronounced smoked taste, some types of ham are smoked on coals, while others are cured in the sun. Pršut can be served as an independent snack, it is also a common component of sandwiches and salads. Cheeses produced on local farms are another pride of the townspeople. Here you can try both cow's and sheep's milk cheese varieties having a special unique taste.

Among other farm delicacies, it is worth noting Kulen sausage prepared from minced pork with paprika and all kinds of spices. When it comes to fish in Osijek restaurants, Pary Brudet Stew is especially noteworthy. It can be prepared from a wide variety of fish. Hot spices are added to the dish along with red wine, which gives the dish subtle fruity notes. There is no exact recipe for cooking the fish stew - it may contain all possible fish and other seafood. It is noteworthy that Brudet was once considered the food of the local poor. Fishermen prepared such a simple dish from the remnants of unsold fish. The most popular complement to fish stew is polenta. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Among the most sophisticated meat dishes is Pašticada. This is how they call beef stew in red wine sauce, which is cooked for a very long time. The meat turns out to be juicy and very tender. It is traditionally served with dumplings that perfectly absorb juicy meat sauce. Fans of sweets should pay attention to cakes and pies, which are served in local pastry shops. The recipes for some desserts have remained unchanged for hundreds of years.

The most popular restaurant in Osijek is Lumiere where you can try the most popular regional and classic European dishes. Adherents to a healthy diet will like its menu offering many baked and steamed dishes. All the specialties are artistically decorated and presented. This restaurant is especially popular with tourists due to its affordable prices.

Continue your acquaintance with the regional cuisine at Slavonska KuĆa with its menu based mainly on Croatian dishes. It serves great stews, common fish dishes, as well as salads and garnishes from seasonal vegetables. This restaurant is also attractive because it presents a wide range of beers and Croatian wines.

A beautiful historic building houses Lipov hlad Restaurant with its originally designed vintage hall. It features massive wooden furniture and is decorated with national-style works of art. In such an authentic atmosphere, it will be even more interesting to taste national food. Here they serve very simple and affordable meals. Guests are always offered various types of pizza, as well as first courses and sweet pastries.

Karaka restaurant will appeal to travelers who prefer hearty "men's food". It offers a variety of meat dishes, some of which are traditionally cooked exclusively on an open fire. Apart from meat delicacies, guests can enjoy rich vegetable garnishes, including those suitable for vegetarians.

Pivnica Merlon Pub will appeal to tourists who prefer to dine in a casual atmosphere of low-cost restaurants. Here you can order wonderful grilled pork ribs, fries, various meat and cheese platters. This pub is largely aimed at beer lovers - it is here that you can taste various beers from all over the region. In search of exquisite seafood, go to Ober Lunch Bar that offers dishes for every taste and budget. Thrifty visitors can order fish garnished with vegetables, while the most discerning guests will be offered to try crab meat salads.