It’s that time of year when you can indulge in the divine taste of the best baked štrukli in town without thinking about calories. So plan a get-together in the atmosphere of Le Bistro with a loved one or company and share a gourmet experience in the warm atmosphere of Parisian chic with a charming team of waiters. Enjoy a treat that has gained the status of a hotel specialty over the years and has become synonymous with the top quality of Esplanade’s cuisine.
The irresistible Esplanade’s štrukli are prepared by hand from just a few fresh ingredients according to the same proven recipe for more than half a century, and that is why they are especially appreciated. The dough is kneaded and rolled out over the entire table until it is completely thin, like a sheet. Then they are filled with fresh cheese, and the štrukli are shaped into a thin porcelain plate, after which they are steamed, carefully placed in a ceramic dish, poured with fine cream and baked in the oven until golden brown. You can eat them as an appetizer, with a little salt as a main course or with sugar as a dessert. For all those who have not yet tasted Esplanada’s fantastic štrukli, the time has come to experience this perfect symphony of cheese flavors. Once you try them, you will definitely want to come again!
“One portion consists of two pieces of štrukli baked in fine cream, which is enough to fill you up, and they go perfectly with a glass of top-quality wine or sparkling wine for a complete experience. January is the ideal time to indulge in this perfect comfort food. We have not earned the justified status of the best štrukli in the city without reason,” said Ivan Trbušić, manager of the Le Bistro restaurant.
This traditional specialty from the Croatian Zagorje region, created in a hilly landscape covered with picturesque pastures and fields, has earned its undisputed place in the culinary offer of the Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb from the very beginning. Štrukli were first prepared at the Esplanade Hotel in 1951, and it all started with the idea of offering guests and foreign guests at gala events something attractive, original and proven good from different parts of Croatia. The chefs of the time recognized the value of national dishes as the most attractive invitation for guests who want to enjoy local delicacies, and štrukli have since become an indispensable classic on every Esplanade Hotel menu. Having traveled from village kitchens to elite restaurants, this delicious treat has reached the top of the offer thanks to its quality, fresh ingredients, handmade and local tradition. Esplanade’s štrukli have also been tasted by numerous famous and distinguished guests during their stay in Zagreb.
This January, see for yourself why this dish, whose recipe has been passed down from generation to generation of top Esplanade pastry chefs, has had a cult status for decades. The Esplanade Štrukli Days promotion runs from January 13 to 31, 2025 and applies exclusively to the consumption of two portions of baked štrukli at Le Bistro restaurant for a promotional amount of €17. Each portion contains two pieces of štrukli. The regular price of one portion is €12. The promotion does not apply to the purchase of frozen štrukli or štrukli for takeout.