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What to order
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Beans With Sausage
Recommended for being hearty and delicious, and it was specifically highlighted as a must-try dish.
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Miješano Meso
Praised for its huge portions and great value, with one review noting that a plate for two people was so large it lasted for days.
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Grilled Chicken Breast
Mentioned as exceptionally large and one of the best grilled chicken breasts, with big portions and low cost.
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Beef With Rice
Recommended because the beef was described as very tender and part of an awesome meal.
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Pasta With Bolognese
Called scrumptious in a positive review, making it one of the standout dishes mentioned.
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Lamb
Suggested as a local dish to try, alongside goulash, at this well-known roadside stop.
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Goulash
Recommended as a fresh local dish worth ordering while passing through the restaurant.
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Cakes
Praised as awesome and apparently freshly made, making them a notable dessert option.
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Croissants
Mentioned together with the cakes as awesome and freshly made, suggesting a strong pastry offering.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 11 PM |
About Restaurant Macola
Restaurant Macola is a restaurant in Gradina Korenička, Croatia, known for traditional, cafeteria-style meals and a large roadside stop setup. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and generous portions, especially for travelers on the D1 route near Plitvice Lakes and Korenica. The menu includes goulash, grilled trout, shepherd's stew, beans with sausage, and other cooked dishes, with buffet and à la carte service available. It is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with prices commonly landing around €10 to €15.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurant Macola known for?
It is especially known for goulash, hearty cooked meals, and its role as a big roadside stop near Plitvice Lakes and Korenica. Reviewers also mention huge portions, quick service, and strong value for money, making it a popular place to refuel on the D1 road.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant Macola?
Reviewers most often recommend goulash, beans with sausage, shepherd's stew, grilled trout, and miješano meso. Other dishes called out for being tender or satisfying include beef with rice, pasta with bolognese, grilled chicken breast, and the cakes and croissants.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurant Macola?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, with a large, spacious dining room that can handle tour buses and groups. It suits travelers, families, and solo diners who want a practical stop with table service or self-service options.
Is Restaurant Macola good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as very good value, with full meals often around €10 to €15. People mention big portions, acceptable prices, and a strong price-to-quantity ratio, including a 24€ miješano meso portion for 2 people.
When should you visit Restaurant Macola?
It is a useful stop during long drives, and reviewers say it is especially convenient for lunch or late-night food, since it can still serve guests after 22:00 and is known as a 24/7 stop. It can get very busy in season, so lunch reservations are recommended.
Is parking available at Restaurant Macola?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is the food at Restaurant Macola halal?
Yes, Restaurant Macola serves halal food.
Is Restaurant Macola kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurant Macola is good for kids.
