Visit to Dr. Pigley

In the very heart of Zagreb, on one of the city’s most distinctive streets, at Radićeva 11, Dr. Pigley Food Clinique has opened its doors — a new gastronomic address that brings together tradition, contemporaneity, and a genuine passion for top-quality, locally sourced products.

This recognisable Croatian brand, present on the market for over 20 years and best known for its production of pork cracklings, lard, and crackling-based products, now introduces a concept that goes beyond the idea of a traditional shop. In this new space, cracklings are given an entirely new expression: wine and crackling pairings, modern bite-sized creations that surprise the palate, and a unique experience where heritage meets a contemporary approach to gastronomy.

Conceived as a boutique space and a place of encounter, the Food Clinique is open to customers, friends of the brand, the curious, and anyone seeking authenticity in food. It is a place where cracklings can be tasted in innovative ways, unexpected combinations explored, and the full story behind the Dr. Pigley philosophy discovered — respect for tradition, artisanal production, natural ingredients, and uncompromising quality.

Alongside Dr. Pigley’s most renowned products — cracklings, lard, delicatessen-style pressed cracklings, spreads, and specialities free from additives, preservatives, and gluten — the offer also includes a carefully curated selection of products from small Croatian producers such as OPG Matulić, Philipecz, Row Spirit, Olynthia, Korijen Rakija, Tomac, Kota, and others who are only just beginning their journey in collaboration with the brand. In this way, Dr. Pigley symbolically connects different regions of Croatia into a single modern and flavourful story, creating a mosaic of indigenous tastes for both local guests and tourists seeking an authentic Zagreb experience.

“By opening Dr. Pigley Food Clinique, we have created a boutique space envisioned as a meeting point — open to our suppliers, loyal customers, lovers of good food, and all those who seek authenticity in gastronomy. For more than two decades, we have been perfecting our recipes and preparation methods, offering daily fresh, handmade cracklings without additives or preservatives. Our mission is to show that cracklings are not merely a seasonal delicacy, but a nutritionally rich, natural, and universally appealing snack for all generations, capable of being paired with a wide range of products.

We are currently developing a number of new products based on cracklings and pork lard, which in recent years has increasingly been recognised as one of the higher-quality fats. My team and I are proud of this project and believe it marks the beginning of many future collaborations in Croatia and around the world,” emphasised Miroslav Mataušić, founder and owner of the brand.