
The Days of Esplanade’s štrukli are starting at Le Bistro
Make sure to book and mark your calendars!
The perfect opportunity to brighten up your January blues!
From 13 to 31 January 2025, a special promotion is waiting for you at Le Bistro – two portions of štrukli for only €17!
The time of year has arrived when you can indulge in the divine taste of the best oven-crisped štrukli in town without thinking about calories, so plan a get-together at Le Bistro with a loved one or a group of friends and share a gourmet experience in the warm atmosphere of Parisian chic with a charming team of waiters. Enjoy the delicacy that has acquired the status of the hotel’s speciality over the years, becoming synonymous with the supreme quality of the Esplanade’s cuisine.
The irresistible Esplanade štrukli are hand made from just a few fresh ingredients, following the same proven recipe for over half a century, which is why they are especially valued. The dough is kneaded and stretched across the entire table until it becomes paper-thin. It is then filled with fresh cheese, and the štrukli are shaped with a thin porcelain plate. They are then steamed, carefully placed in a ceramic dish, topped with fine cream, and crisped in the oven until golden brown. Guests enjoy them as an appetizer, main course with a little salt or as a dessert with sugar. For those who have not yet tasted the amazing Esplanade štrukli, it is never too late to try this perfect symphony of cheese flavours. Once you taste them, you will surely want to come back again and again!
“One portion consists of two pieces of štrukli oven-crisped in fine cream, just enough to fill you up. They are perfectly paired with a glass of premium 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 title of the best štrukli in town for no reason”, emphasised Ivan Trbušić, restaurant manager of Le Bistro.
This traditional speciality from the Croatian Zagorje region, created in a hilly landscape of picturesque pastures and fields, has earned its undisputed place in the culinary selection of the Hotel Esplanade from the very beginning. Štrukli were first prepared at the Hotel Esplanade back in 1951. It all began with the idea of offering visitors and international guests at gala festivities something appealing, authentic, and taste-tested, from various Croatian regions. The chefs at the time understood the importance of national dishes as a way to entice guests who enjoy local delicacies. Since then, štrukli have become a staple classic on each of the Esplanade’s menus. Making the journey from vernacular cuisine to elite restaurants, this delicious dish has reached the very top of the offer thanks to the fact that it is handmade, its quality, fresh ingredients, and place within local tradition. Esplanade štrukli were also enjoyed by many renowned guests during their time in Zagreb.
Come see for yourself this January why this dish has maintained its iconic status for decades. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation by Esplanade’s top pâtissiers. The special promotion during the Days of Esplanade Štrukli lasts from 13 to 31 January 2025, and applies only to the consumption of two portions of oven-crisped štrukli at Le Bistro at the promotional price of €17. Each portion consists of two pieces of štrukli. The regular price for one portion is €12. The promotion does not apply to the purchase of frozen or take-out štrukli.
Three weeks of enjoying the most famous štrukli in town is an opportunity that should not be missed!
To reserve a table, please contact Le Bistro staff at: T. +385 (0)1 4566 611, E. [email protected], www.lebistro.hr
ABOUT LE BISTRO
Since opening in 1986, Le Bistro quickly assumed an important place in the daily life of the city. For decades, it has been offering guests dishes typical of a bistro, and its elegance, simplicity and trendy offer attract numerous local and international guests. In addition to the À la Carte Menu, which is regularly refreshed, Le Bistro also offers an à la carte breakfast, excellent coffee, tempting cakes and a gourmet take-out option. Free superfast wireless internet, along with friendly and professional service, contribute to a relaxed daily experience.
DOWNLOAD MATERIALS:
- Photos of Esplanade’s štrukli and Le Bistro (Photo – Esplanade Hotel Zagreb Archive) can be downloaded at the following link: Dani Esplanade štrukli 2025
- Video – preparation of Esplanade štrukli
Published: 13. January 2025