The best restaurants Southwest

For those who enjoy eating right by the sea, the place with its rock-level terrace is unique. Prices are a little lower than in other establishments, and service is provided with a smile. The prawns with "Trieste" sauce and the risotto are very nice. For the record, the name "Tri Vdove", which translates as "the three widows", comes from a true story: three sisters married three sailors who drowned in a storm. Since then, they have opened the first fish restaurant here.

A charming little address that shines with quality Neapolitan pizzas and a modest menu featuring dishes such as homemade beef ravioli with béchamel sauce, or a revisit of vegetarian moussaka with burrata and parmesan. Starters are accompanied by wood-fired sourdough bread in the form of turnovers. Dishes are served in original, colorful crockery. Sweet tooths won't be disappointed by the Basque cheesecake or babka hazelnut cream. Freshness guaranteed!

Restaurant of Italian specialities with a very nice high ceiling room with modern decoration and a large terrace facing the Adriatic. Warm service, quality products, delicious preparations. Special mention to the homemade desserts which are true works of art, as beautiful as they are good, there is a real pastry chef in the kitchen! If only for a gourmet break, it is highly recommended to stop by. A great address. We will simply regret not having booked because, in summer, it is quickly full!

On the harbor, above the rowing club, the restaurant's dominant position offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, the marina and its sunsets... when the big cruise ships aren't obstructing the view. Well-located, in direct contact with the day's arrivals, the Skipper had to offer quality fisherman's cuisine. The à la carte menu includes seafood platters and fried fish, octopus and soup salad, shellfish risotto, squid, etc., accompanied by a local white wine by the jug. Grilled meat and French fries are also available.

Pri Lojzetu is one of the country's flagship establishments. The restaurant is located in a vaulted cellar in the basement of the beautiful Zernovo mansion. He's famous for his slow food cuisine. Here, the chef Tomaž Kavčič puts all his talent at the service of a permanent search for gastronomic harmony. And to say the least, it's a success! Don't miss the homemade mini-gnocchi with local cheese and wild chicory, or the pork shoulder cooked at low temperature with homemade honey. A must-have, no doubt about it.

It is in Podgorje after 8 km long straight lines to finish, after leaving the Koper - Ljubljana axis or vice versa. A hostel below Mount Slavnik, with rooms without special accents, but offering authentic and tasty local cuisine based on fresh products. Game is in honor, the "fuži" are house, mushrooms are in the corner. It's literary, it's a pity that you've got a good address in Istria.

It is rather difficult to find a nice culinary address in Postojna, many pass by... and yet the exception is here. Štorja is a modern bistro that offers elaborate tasting menus for gourmets, but also a more modest menu at low prices without compromising the quality of the offer. A small menu means a small production for an artisanal food and faithful to the culinary heritage with sometimes a whimsical mix of flavors. We can only warmly recommend this nugget.

The Grand Hotel Portorož café is open to all. Its large room with a beautiful glass vault is much appreciated on rainy days or when it's too cool to sit out on the terrace. The snack bar offers a variety of pizzas and sandwiches, as well as several savory tarts and salads, while the café gourmands menu is very tempting and varied: plenty of fruity tarts, also with chocolate, caramel, almond, etc., macaroons, cakes, sponge cakes or ice creams. The master pastry chef also caters for people with food intolerances.

This little address has all the makings of a big one! Its uncluttered, unassuming façade conceals a wealth of expertise, directly inspired by its neighboring country: Italy! Hand-formed pasta is king, in tagliatelle, orecchiette, gnocchi, fuzi, ravioli... They are enhanced by homemade pestos and sauces, fresh truffles and local shellfish. Adding to the quality of the dishes, there's a lovely outdoor terrace, wine by the glass, a tasty homemade cheesecake for dessert and, above all, a very sweet final bill!

Resolutely chic restaurant on the marina's edge, with a romantic terrace. In terms of cuisine, the Mediterranean has pride of place, with pasta and risottos from the sea, smoked ham, fresh figs and truffle delicacies. It's the ideal place for a high-class meal. In season, musical performances are organized to give the place even more cachet. The selection of Slovenian wines and desserts are not to be missed. More affordable menus are available at lunchtime on weekdays - a real bargain!

Vipava is full of good places to eat, in the absence of satisfactory hotel accommodation. In a charming ^18th-century house, set in a herb-scented garden, you'll discover a gourmet universe where the cuisine is very well prepared. Despite the relatively small portions, prices are attractive, allowing you to sample several quality dishes without breaking the bank. On-site, a dozen cosy rooms with soft decor. Located in the basement, they feature skylights for stargazing.

The Triglav confectionery and tearoom, an old-established business with a long tradition, is sure to tempt you with its range of cookies, viennoiseries and cakes, accompanied by coffee or hot chocolate, tea or soft drinks, with or without alcohol. To be enjoyed on site, on the pleasant terrace overlooking the sea. Don't miss out on the gelateria of the same name just across the street, where the same company makes top-quality ice creams and sorbets. You can also order breakfast.

A restaurant with a strong Italian and Mediterranean identity. Refined pizzas with fresh ingredients imported from Italy, but also a wide range of seafood dishes with octopus, shellfish, white fish... Its proximity to Motovun on the border means that the menu includes a few dishes with fresh truffles and the use of Istria's famous pasta, pljukanci . There's something for everyone.

Glasswort is a plant that grows in salt marshes and in Škocjan Bay. Right on the edge of this nature reserve is this restaurant specializing in the flavors of the sea. While shellfish, fish and other seafood can be difficult to present aesthetically, that's not a problem here. Each plate rivals in elegance, and the deliberately concise menu allows for this sophistication and refinement. To complete the experience, a sommelier is on hand to expertly match food and wine!

Let yourself be tempted by the authentic flavors of Slovenian Istria and the Adriatic, with their taste of salt and rosemary. On the terrace or indoors: attentive, quality service in a white tablecloth atmosphere. With a view over the vineyards, this is a well-known address for locals. You'll find the famous fuzi, the typical Istrian pasta with truffles, or grilled fish from the day's catch. The surprise? Rather low prices for the service, which makes it difficult to get in without a reservation.

Just around the corner, this tiny sushi store is run by businesswomen determined to make a name for themselves in a country where this type of food is still relatively unknown. Fans will find tasty, freshly-crafted nigiri, maki, california rolls... and even classic, vegetarian or vegan poke bowls, all at very affordable prices, but above all to take away! Of course, a few tables are available on site, but the real luxury is to enjoy them facing the sea, isn't it?

At Pri Tinetu, you almost only come across locals! And with good reason, as the place is reminiscent of a rural corner bar, it's all about good food. It's a decision that works, as the tables fill up every lunchtime for the day's offering of just a few dishes at really modest prices. Portions are generous and presented without fuss. The service is friendly, and everyone leaves satisfied with a taut belly and a rinsed-out gullet, with an overall score that makes you want to share the good deal.

It's the restaurant of the Kempinski palace-hotel, as much a Mecca of gastronomy, which has been awarded a Michelin plate. Inspired by the Italian film diva, it is named after Sophia Loren. Here, you'll find traditional transalpine recipes, concocted with products from the region's seaside or terroir. Revamped by the chef's brigade, the elegant table offers a menu of Mediterranean dishes, enhanced by exotic and refined Asian flavors. Reservations recommended.

Superb inn behind Vipava's main square, near the pond where one of the town's rivers appears... Filled with trout - one of the house's many specialties. This charming address offers culinary specialties from the Vipava valley, based on traditional recipes, with a modern touch in preparation and presentation. The ingredients are mostly local, and there's a selection of the best local wines, with no fewer than 70 labels to choose from. The perfect place to discover the region's terroir!

Just across the street from the wine fountain, Gostilna Karjola is prized for the excellence of its traditional dishes, as well as those based on modern European cuisine. The welcome is friendly, and the local accent is emphasized by the use of refošk in certain dishes, including the famous Beefsteak Karjola. This local grape variety is the pride and joy of the village in its own right. After your meal, if you still have room, we recommend lingering for dessert at the Refoškoladnica patisserie shop next door, for one last refošk-flavored sweet.