Kitchen

Varaždin's stronghold of fine food

Two distinctive chefs, a kitchen with its own signature, local tradition, premium ingredients and modern techniques dedicated to flavour.

Culinary philosophy

Authentic Varaždin cuisine

Our chefs Anđelko and Zlatko have built their culinary identity on a strong sense of balance and a constant desire to explore. In their kitchen, tradition is not decoration but the starting point.

Their dishes begin with the study of authentic local recipes and are then developed through technically precise and imaginative execution using the finest ingredients available. Whenever possible, the focus is on local produce such as Vidovec cabbage, pumpkin seed oil, fresh vegetables and Zagorje turkey.

They believe cuisine should carry a strong personal signature — even seemingly simple traditional dishes can become a memorable gastronomic experience. That is why they see their first independent restaurant as Varaždin's stronghold of fine food.

Approach

Three pillars of our cuisine

Local ingredients

Vidovec cabbage, pumpkin seed oil, fresh vegetables and other local ingredients form the foundation of our cuisine.

Creativity

Modern techniques and culinary craftsmanship used to bring out authentic flavours.

Tradition

We explore traditional recipes and reinterpret them while preserving their recognisable character.

Process

How we cook

1
Idea
We begin with an ingredient, a local recipe or a flavour we want to present in a new way.
2
Development
We explore techniques, textures and combinations that best highlight the character of each ingredient.
3
Preparation
Every element is prepared with precision and organisation to ensure consistency in the final execution.
4
Serving
Each dish is finished immediately before serving so guests experience its flavours, textures and temperature at their best.

National champion 2011

Anđelko Levanić

Born in 1978 in Varaždin

A long-standing member of the Croatian National Culinary Team with experience at numerous international culinary competitions. Until 2015, he worked in the kitchen of Hotel Turist, where he developed the foundations of his culinary identity.

He is particularly interested in exploring local dishes and ingredients, finding in their flavours an opportunity for creative culinary expression that connects tradition with contemporary techniques.

15+

Years of experience

National champion 2013

Zlatko Novak

Born in 1989 in Varaždin

A long-standing member of the Croatian National Culinary Team and winner of one silver and two bronze medals at the Culinary Olympics and the Culinary World Cup. He gained experience at Hotel Turist and the prestigious Gasthof in der Au restaurant in the German resort town of Starnberg.

He is particularly drawn to modern techniques and the exploration of new approaches to cooking, with an emphasis on precision, textures and contemporary reinterpretations of classic flavours — including molecular cuisine.

Olympic medals

Team

The people behind every plate

Behind every dish is a coordinated team effort — from the first preparations in the kitchen to the moment the plate reaches the guest.

Kitchen team

From ingredient preparation to the final execution, the kitchen team ensures that every dish retains its quality and distinctive signature.

Service

A professional and unobtrusive approach to guests connects the kitchen, the setting and the atmosphere into a complete experience.

Organisation

Careful preparation and coordinated teamwork ensure that every part of the service runs smoothly and without unnecessary waiting.

Attention to detail

From the presentation of each dish to the final detail at the table, attention is given to everything that shapes the guest experience.

“Cuisine must have a strong personal signature — that way even everyday traditional dishes can become a gastronomic experience.”
— Anđelko Levanić and Zlatko Novak

Frequently asked questions

More about our kitchen

Yes. Whenever possible, we choose local and seasonal ingredients such as Vidovec cabbage, pumpkin seed oil, fresh vegetables and other products from our region.

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Accommodation

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