Above Međimurje, ten kilometers from Čakovec, in Železna Gora, just ten steps from the Terbotz Restaurant, stands the historic Zichy – Terbocz manor. For twenty-three years now, the Terbotz Restaurant has been a symbol of Međimurje's culinary tradition and a place where guests are happy to bring back pleasant memories.
Encouraged by the excellent reputation of the restaurant, the Jakopić family decided a few years ago to undertake a very demanding and responsible reconstruction of the historic Zichy-Terbocz manor house. As part of the project "Investment in the reconstruction of the Zichy-Terbocz manor house and its conversion into a heritage hotel with the construction of an accompanying building and facilities", the restoration of the historic manor house and its conversion into a high-class hotel, with additional facilities such as a wellness center.
The total value of the project is NOT EUR, of which EUR 3.481.682,44 was provided from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism under the EU call “Strengthening sustainability and fostering the green and digital transition of entrepreneurs in the tourism sector”. This investment, which includes the application of the highest environmental standards and digital innovations, will significantly contribute to the development of sustainable continental tourism and reduce the pressure of overtourism in the most developed tourist areas of Croatia.
The reconstruction of the Zichy-Terbocz manor house, which has the status of a protected cultural asset, brings an innovative approach to connecting tradition and modern tourist trends. New heritage hotel will be recognized for its authentic ambiance, high ecological efficiency and an offer that will attract guests from all over the world. In addition to the existing catering offer of the Terbotz restaurant, this project will additionally strengthens the position of Međimurje as top destinations of sustainable and cultural tourism.
The investment confirms the commitment of Obrto Jakopić to the preservation of heritage and the innovative development of the tourism sector, and significantly contributes to the economic growth of northern Croatia and the creation of new jobs.
Celebration dinner of leading chefs of Terbotz Restaurant
Twenty years of restaurant operation, prestigious achievements chefs Novak & Horak and the capital investment in the reconstruction of the manor house, were the reason for preparing a celebratory dinner for Silvija and Amos for friends, associates, builders and business partners, conservators, the county's top officials, local communities, and the media.
Plates with the unique flavors of Međimurje have been created since the first days Chef Silvija Horak. Seasonal and fresh soups, meat and fish dishes, game, salads, imaginative side dishes and top-notch desserts are prepared using ingredients from the family's garden, orchard, estate, surrounding forests and the Mura and Drava rivers.
Chef Horak's achievements and gastronomic skills have earned the restaurant and her personally dozens of the highest national and European recognitions and awards. We would like to highlight first place in 2022 in Večernjak's selection of the best restaurants "Večernjakova zvijezda", the trophy of the chef of traditional cuisine in the Gault & Millau selection 2020, winning second place in the selection of the best traditional restaurants 2019, multiple Suncokret wins, gold charters in the "traditional rural gastronomy" class, and an invitation to become a member of the Chaine des rotisseurs.
In the restaurant, and especially in the kitchen, significant changes began to occur with the arrival of young chef Amos Novak. In a very short time, Amos has achieved a string of successes that have improved and revolutionized almost all of the dishes. With Amos, Chef Horak has gained a fresh and youthfully defiant foundation, and the restaurant has gained stability and calmness in serving even the most demanding guests.
In 2024, Chef Amos won first place at the Croatia Culinary Cup in Poreč, a bronze medal at the IKA Culinary Olympics Stuttgart, bronze in Osijek at the National Culinary Championship, second place in the Chaine des rotisseurs competition for young chefs under 27, and a diploma at the World Culinary Team Cup in Luxembourg.
Jakopić wines have won multiple awards
Jakopić Winery is a conqueror platinum, two large gold, four silver and five bronze Decanter medals. Pušipel is the first determinant of the vineyard and cellar, right behind the creation of great red wine, brilliant Sauvignon, green Silvaner, yellow Muscat, fluffy Graševina, new style of rosé, Rhine Riesling and the inevitable Terbotz sparkling wine. In addition to wines from the Jakopić Winery, the restaurant's wine list also contains the best wines from eminent winemakers from the Međimurje Wine Road.
Chefs Amos and Silvija prepared five courses, and winemaker and restaurateur Branimir Jakopić, with his sons and family, selected ten wines and created a memorable atmosphere in which the evening unfolded, introducing everyone gathered in a casual mood to the achievements of the kitchen and the news that are being hurriedly transformed into a high-class heritage hotel with the addition of luxurious amenities at the Zichy - Terbocz manor construction site.
The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Mechanism for recovery and resilience
