Gallo — Restaurant in City of Zagreb

We tried all the recommended restaurants in Zagreb during our week there, and Gallo was the one meal that I kept thinking about. Being based in Boston, my bar for seafood is very high, and Gallo delivered!

The location in a courtyard is absolutely gorgeous especially in the evening.

We started with the seafood carpaccio which was unique, fresh, and tasty.

When I asked our waiter for a recommendation for mains, he sized me up and put together an off-menu item that’s a combination of various menu items…which ended up being an extremely delicious seafood platter with a bit of everything that was perfect for me. I’m going to be recreating this at home.

Service was warm and attentive. I can’t recommend Gallo enough. We came for a very late dinner close to 10 PM (note that their kitchen closes at this time!) and didn’t have to wait but if coming during peak dinner hours I’d...

A lovely worker in Rovinj recommended this place and even made a reservation for us. We are so glad he did; this restaurant is so tasty. Everything we had was delicious (beef soup, fish soup, grilled scallops, black fuzi truffle pasta, fish filet, & tiramisu).

Please note that restaurants want you to enjoy their food and take your time. If you're looking to be in and out in under an hour cause you have a jam-packed schedule, then I recommend a fast food spot.

Back to the restaurant: our waiter was kind and patient with us. He allowed us to ask questions and was in no rush for us to make a decision. When we did, he remembered the dishes were were sharing and had them separate the portions so we wouldn't need to reach over.

Highly recommend you make a...

A quiet little spot hidden in a courtyard basement — you’d never find it if you didn’t know it was there. Inside, it’s really cozy, and the service is elegant and friendly without being over the top.

I had the octopus salad, which was fine, but the turbot in lemon sauce was excellent. They recommended a great Istrian Chardonnay. That said, the overall wine list — and especially the selection by the glass — could definitely be more generous.

Prices are reasonable — like most places in Zagreb. Since I was there during a quiet time, the maître d’ shared the story behind the place, which was actually really interesting.

All in all, I haven’t seen another place like this in Zagreb. Definitely recommend...