Restaurants

Cafe Bistro Zal

3.7 160 reviews 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM 20210, Cavtat, Croatia

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At Cafe Bistro Zal, nestled in the picturesque town of Cavtat, Croatia, guests are welcomed into a cozy haven that perfectly balances casual dining with a stunning seaside view. Our story is crafted around a commitment to serving fresh, high-quality meals, from delectable pizzas and homemade pastries to rich coffees and refreshing spirits. Patrons can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all while basking in the vibrant atmosphere popular with both locals and tourists. With friendly service and outdoor seating, it's an ideal spot for families and groups alike. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience by the sea!

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great coffee
Great wine list

Popular for

Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Cafe Bistro Zal before visiting.

Reviews for Cafe Bistro Zal

3.7

160 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 160 reviews

Cafe Bistro Zal in Cavtat, Croatia, is consistently praised for its scenic seaside location and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both lunch and casual coffee breaks. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive staff, along with thoughtfully provided complimentary touches such as chilled water. The menu features fresh, reasonably priced dishes, particularly pizza, pasta, and daily homemade cakes, which receive positive mentions for quality and taste. Its convenient proximity to the Dubrovnik boat terminal adds to its appeal for visitors. While some reviews note lower ratings elsewhere, overall feedback emphasizes the restaurant’s strong value, pleasant setting, and reliable service, positioning it as a recommended stop for both locals and tourists.

Penelopepitstop

Apr 22, 2025

Beautiful location, views and shady. Staff hard working and very friendly. Tasty food, reasonably priced and we had chilled water brought to the table (free of charge) a thoughtful touch and a first for us.Would definitely recommend, especially for lunch!

Hcathy Tagmount

Apr 15, 2025

Came here 2 mornings for a coffee and cake. On the menu there a section under Desserts "Homemade Cake" this is a different cake most days made by owner wife. First day was a yummy chololate fudge cake and apple strudel next day. They where delicious. This Cafe is next to where you get the boat too dubrovnik which is so handy as you can see boat come in finish your coffee and walk down in a minute. Real chilled vibes. Husbabd had the pancake again freshly made with chololate. Staff are really friendly. Water to the table without asking. It's a shady place so nice break from the heat and direct sunlight.

Roman

Apr 11, 2025

Perfect for a lunch at noon. Always good fresh food. Beautiful view on the sea.

jon flynn

Apr 02, 2025

The best place for an amazing meal, the pizza and pasta were fantastic. Staff were very good and the cost of the food is really great considering the quality is up there. 10/10

Christophe De Backere

Mar 23, 2025

Friendly staff, reasonably priced and great views. I was suspicious given the number of 1 star ratings and rather low rating overall, but happy we decided to try it out after all. Great spot for lunch or dinner in connection with a day at the beach next to it.

Tricia Halstead

Mar 19, 2025

Such a lovely setting , right next to the main family beach in Cavtat. Under the pine trees with nice natural shade, stunning sea views and good food.We ate a few times for lunch during our 2 weeks in Cavtat in June 2024. We had pizza, sandwiches, Greek salad and cevap and enjoyed it all.

Julia Chyla

Mar 13, 2025

A reasonably priced local restaurant, perfect for not-fancy beach style lunches and dinners: the pizzas are really tasty, the soups and salads are fresh and satisfying. The poor staff, very friendly and very nice, is overstretched though which is not their fault of course, the owners should recruit some more people.

Ahmed Hajdarevic

Jan 09, 2025

Nice placeBest coffe on beach