The best restaurants Southeast

In the main square, in one of the oldest buildings in the city, you will see the House of Gastronomy and Tourism. This is a training center for students in catering and tourism, consisting of a pastry shop, a restaurant, a store as well as an atrium and a conference room. In the restaurant, you can choose from three daily menus. The pastry shop offers all kinds of cakes, including black forest. The store has authentic products from the neighboring farms.

This distinguished gostilna offers a range of good quality dishes in a tasteful decor. The menu is particularly rich in both international and Slovenian dishes. One will appreciate the quality of the plates and the inventiveness of the gustatory associations. We'll avoid the rather unremarkable pizzas, however. The map is translated into the language of Molière to avoid any misinterpretation and the waiters have some knowledge of French. A nice welcome and good advice about food and wine pairings.

Here again, you will have to leave the city centre for a while and go a few kilometres north, to the heights of the charming village of Otočec. The restaurant, with its rustic old-fashioned charm, offers local cuisine with high added value. You will be tempted by one of the four tasting menus, depending on your appetite - between four and seven dishes for a price between 30 and 45 €. Polyglot, the chef de salle will passionately introduce you to each of the dishes for a more erudite gastronomic appreciation. A change of scenery!

A small, charming bistro with a terrace and a commitment to small, elegant, tasty portions at low prices, so you can sample more flavors and share a moment with others. This initiative appeals to locals who can enjoy modern cuisine without frustration. The cuisine is Slovenian, of course, but with a revisit and a delicate aesthetic touch to each plate. The extensive menu is replaced each season, and ingredients are sourced locally. Perfect for our gourmet travelers on a budget.

It all began in 1995, when the Erjavec couple decided to transform the old family home into a pizzeria. It was a daring challenge, surviving in a village far from the main road... But through knowledge and creativity rather than imitation and superficiality, they were able to create a reputation for themselves and expand their culinary offering with fine, colorful and refined dishes that soon won awards from Gault&Millau.

Close to a shopping center and juxtaposed with the town's main cinema, its location isn't ideal, but once you've walked through the door, you'll quickly forget this detail. On the bistro side, you'll find the soup of the day, the house burger, gourmet bao buns and an aperitif board to share. On the restaurant side, the offer is more refined: gnocchi, homemade ravioli and a well-balanced choice of meats and fish. A fine effort is made on the desserts, notably the pistachio mille-feuille and mango cheesecake.

A superb little address with an elegant, retro feel and a dual function as bistro and restaurant. The atmosphere is so cozy, with the fireplace and lounge furniture, you feel as if you've been invited into a friend's home. The menu features gourmet Neapolitan pizzas and modernized Slovenian cuisine, with a range of daily specials at low lunchtime prices. The summer terrace is also very pleasant. Generous portions, carefully presented and friendly service. Probably the best value for money in town.