Lička Kuća.

Located at Entrance 1 of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lička Kuća is a meticulously reconstructed traditional Lika house that functions as both a restaurant and a living ethno-museum. Built in 1972, the interior centers around an open fire pit where lamb and veal are slow-roasted under a heavy iron bell—a regional technique known as "peka." The kitchen doubles down on heritage by sourcing ingredients through the Lika Quality system, ensuring farm-to-table traceability for staples like the local soft cheese "Basa," forest honey, and indigenous potatoes. While the setting leans into nostalgia with its heavy timber and stone architecture, the menu balances rustic classics with lighter, modern interpretations of Lika’s mountain cuisine. It is a reliable, atmospheric stop for those looking to experience the hearty culinary identity of the Croatian highlands in a setting that feels worlds away from a standard tourist canteen.