V Starem Melinu

Honestly , Google toot us here just for the soup (vegan). In short 5 stars for all aspects, at least for what we had.

- Vedran Salihodzic -

Great place to dine in. Great, rustic ambient. Literally placed inside an old water mill. Great terrace. Great food, almost everything is home made or grown. Very pleasant and outgoing owner. Some of the staff can be little bit annoyed or worse, vain. But there are legitimately great guys serving there. Cooks are also great, hence the great food. It could be crowded on peak hours on Saturdays and Sundays but it's definitely worth the wait. Prices are fair and portions are huge. Wine is great, home made liquor is also great. Would definitely visit it once again but with reservation!

- Tonimir Hub -

I know I've never posted any negative reviews, but this charming little getaway in the midst of the wooded outskirts of Zagreb deserves nothing short of praises. The place is secluded you feel like you've gone hundreds of miles away from the urban area. The staff are all great and the food.... Speechless

- Zvonimir Ivic -

This is one of those places people don’t talk about enough. First time here but for sure will revisit the restaurant. You don’t really have the feeling you are in a city, sitting outside in the garden. Food is great, and prices are normal. There wasn’t many tables taken but it is mid summer so I suggest to ring up before coming here. Some parking available in front of the restaurant but not for full capacity. Highly recommended!!

- Bojan Kuruc -

This place is an absolute gem. Delicious authentic old school Croatian food and a very good selection of meat dishes. Very nice atmosphere, both inside and outside by the creek when the weather is nice. The owner and the staff always very welcoming and polite. A must visit.

- dorian96 -

If you want to eat a delicious meal, all praise and recommendations. The food is very good, the portions are generous. The atmosphere on the terrace is like you are not in Zagreb but in real nature. I highly recommend it. The waiter was a bit clumsy, all the dishes did not come at the same time, which is unacceptable, but I guess it was not his day.

- jasenka ražov -

We had a lovely and cozy dinner at V Starem Melinu in Zagreb. The restaurant has a really warm, rustic atmosphere — wooden furniture, checkered tablecloths, and a homely feel that makes you instantly comfortable. It feels a bit like eating in a countryside cottage. The food was hearty and very traditional. We started with a mushroom soup that was simple but flavorful,definitely homemade and comforting. For mains, we tried a fried meat roll with a creamy sauce and a chicken dish with thin-dried flatbread. Both portions were generous, and everything tasted like proper, honest home cooking. The fried roll was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. We also shared a fresh tomato and feta salad, which balanced things out nicely. The presentation isn’t fancy, but that’s part of the charm — it’s straightforward, satisfying, and unpretentious. The service was friendly and relaxed. Our server made us feel welcome and let us take our time enjoying the meal. Prices were fair for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, V Starem Mlinu is a great spot if you’re looking for a cozy place with authentic, home style Croatian food nothing over the top, just good, comforting dishes in a warm atmosphere.

- Luka Stošić -