Korak is the first fine-dining restaurant of the Plešivica region, and the author-driven project of the chef Bernard Korak, a venue awarded both a Michelin star and a Green Michelin Star. Its cuisine is defined by a simple, yet uncompromising rule of seasonality: an ingredient that is not in season never reaches the table. This philosophy shapes the entire concept of the restaurant, relying on a close network of local growers, hunters, and foragers of herbs and mushrooms, actively supporting the community and affirming sustainable, authentic production.
Restaurant • Fine Dining
Restaurant Korak
Restaurant Korak
Restaurant Korak
Jastrebarsko
Bernard Korak
Chef Bernard’s culinary education started under renowned chef Priska Thuring. Eager to continue his education, Bernard joined Slovenian restaurant Hiša Franko for an internship, but only one month later chef Ana Roš offered him a full-time job as sous-chef. In the winter, when the restaurant was closed, Bernard worked at Osteria Francescana with top chef Massimo Bottura.
View Chef- Regional Croatian cuisine
- Talented young chef
- Winery
Korak’s cuisine
At restaurant Korak, chef Bernard is creating 5 to 8-course tasting menus. In his exquisite dishes, he strives to unfold a taste adventure like a suspenseful thriller, each course giving way to new sensations and possibilities.
With his cuisine, Bernard tells a new, exciting, and intriguing story of the coexistence of nature, local ingredients, and family. Each dish can of course be paired with an excellent glass of wine, including labels from the estate’s own winery.
Korak's restaurant
Set on the slopes of Plešivica, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, Korak is deeply rooted in the landscape that defines its identity. The clean, precise aesthetics of the plates, expressed through flavours, aromas, and visual clarity, carries a distinctive personal signature reflecting both the place and season.
Jastrebarsko surroundings
Only 45 kilometers away from the capital Zagreb, lies Plešivica, a renowned wine region. Although it is the smallest wine region in Croatia, the southern slopes of Plešivica are home to the country’s most famous and most successful vineyards, with a tradition of growing vines that is measured in centuries.
An interesting highlight in the town of Jastrebarsko is the historic Erdődy castle. Also worth checking out is Plešivica Wine Road, adorned by picturesque landscapes, with many cultural and historic sites, traditions, and friendly hosts. You can also enjoy various sports in the region, including hiking and cycling.
Hospitality
The experience is further elevated by an exceptional level of hospitality set by Vera Korak, the recipient of the MICHELIN Service Award 2025. Her warmth, attentiveness, and profound understanding of terroir are an integral part of the restaurant’s identity, creating a sense of home paired with effortless, understated luxury. Through the union of a clear culinary vision and refined service, Korak transcends the traditional boundaries of fine dining, transforming each dish into an intimate journey through landscape and seasons.
A young chef whose career was supposed to be something completely different. But through his dedication, he is going to become one of the best Balkan chefs.
Contact
Here you find us
Restaurant KorakPlešivica 34
10450Jastrebarsko
CroatiaHere you reach us
Opening times
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | 13:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 16:00 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 - 14:00 | 17:00 - 20:00 |
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