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A dozen tables in this small bistro offering a sober menu and carefully selected dishes: an indicator of freshness and perfect mastery of each dish. A fusion of flavors from France, Asia and Slovenia. We love the detail of the cutlery presentation: a custom-carved wooden drawer under the table. The bread is homemade, the wines are natural, the service intimate and the produce exceptional. Chef Marko Pavčnik is racking up gastronomic awards, yet offers this culinary experience at an affordable price!

A smart, local address just the way we like it. This little wooden shack gives locals the chance to enjoy tasty, comforting lunch dishes from their grandmothers, without having to cook for hours at home. Here's a comprehensive takeaway list of some 100% Slovenian local dishes, plus a few homemade sweets. Ideal for travelers on a tight schedule looking for an authentic experience rather than a sandwich. It's not unusual for stock to run out before closing time.

Just a stone's throw from the castle, this hostel is undoubtedly one of the best in Celje. The restaurant room is a real point of view on the city and the castle. The welcome is the warmest. The map is well provided. The cuisine is traditional but of very good quality. You will enjoy a plate of cold meats accompanied by štrukljis or the Viennese escalope. Generally speaking, beautiful dishes decorated with talent and colourful seasonal vegetables. It is regrettable that the dessert menu is much less sophisticated.

The restaurant is located in a manor house in the baroque park of Novo Celje. A complete culinary experience is provided by a young and talented team who use local ingredients to invent exquisite dishes with unique flavours that can match their beautiful wine list. Through a culinary experience called River food, guests blend into the local environment and become familiar with the specificities of local cuisine and the history of the valley, and then create their own menu in collaboration with the chefs.

Clearly an address for "carnivores": we're here in a tavern specializing in extravagant grills and burgers, even if a few fish and vegetarian dishes are on offer. The menu is so extensive that it's hard to choose, but the burger-style black angus steak slices will inspire even the most indecisive, and we applaud the initiative of including photos of the dishes to help us decide. Of course, the beverage selection is just as wide, enough to feast like the old days.

This traditional village restaurant has been modernized over the generations, acquiring modern elegance, excellence, superiority and taste. Yet it retains what it has built its reputation on: family teamwork and ingredients harvested right here on its own ecological farm. The sense of hospitality has been perpetuated for over three hundred years. The contemporary presentation and flavour of the dishes have resulted in a Michelin award. All the more reason to strengthen the family pride and extend its well-deserved reputation!

Contemporary restaurant with a wood and glass façade reminiscent of Scandinavian Hygge design. The cuisine here is the result of chef Gregor Vračko's stays in gourmet restaurants around the world, coloring his plates with local herbs and ingredients. The table setting is exceptional, blending innovation and tradition. A former village restaurant has become one of Slovenia's most modern rural gourmet restaurants. To extend the experience, six guest rooms are available from €130 per night.

Kodila is known for its artisanal production of smoked hams, with on-site processing and a delicatessen. Its restaurant boasts the finest cuts of meat in the region. All ingredients are sourced directly from the farm or from neighboring farms. The open kitchen reveals the spectacle of flame-cooking and the meticulousness of minute preparation. The plates are gourmet and tasty, at a fair price, in an exceptional setting. You'll never forget this address!

The best Slovenian cuisine address in Slovenj Gradec, without any hesitation! The hostel is quite classic, a bit simple, but à la carte, you can simply enjoy the best culinary delights of Carinthia. If you are a lover of Alsatian cuisine, the Slovenian version of sauerkraut should surprise and seduce you. The dishes are just as hearty, and the side dishes are quite varied. Good classics of national gastronomy, although a slight lack of originality may be regretted.

Here, there are no Slovenian specialities, but tasty international dishes, including "decadent" versions of well-topped pizzas or appetizing burgers. The grill offer should delight meat lovers. The house speciality are the large gourmet boards to share: they contain two burgers, roast chicken, pork chops, homemade fries and onion rings. Wide choice of sauces. It's good and hearty, plan a nap after this feast.

A little out of the way, behind the train station district, this Japanese restaurant is, in all modesty, the best in the region. Admittedly, they don't have a storefront, but locals order takeaway or delivery to enjoy the nigiri and maki freshly prepared by the sushi master. On the premises: minimalist Japanese decor and an uncluttered menu in English, Slovenian and Japanese. Dishes are accompanied by traditional green tea served in a cast-iron teapot. The quality/price ratio is very satisfactory, and the service is adorable!

Here, grandma's old recipes are religiously reproduced and served in unpretentious ceramic crockery just like at home. Mother and son do justice to the traditional dishes of the Prekmurje region, right down to the homemade pear liqueur. A fine demonstration of the love of raw cuisine and the passing on of know-how from generation to generation. Don't be fooled by the apparent simplicity of the dishes, for here you'll find the flavors of yesteryear, often lost to increasingly modern cuisine.

One of the locals' favorite addresses for its cosy, friendly atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings. Fans of breakfast or late brunch will find what they're looking for here, with eggs Florentine, Benedict, wraps, club sandwiches... accompanied by granola bowls, waffles and brioche. Hungry for lunch or something to toast the evening? No problem, with a plethora of finger foods on the menu, or for the hungrier, tasty burgers, home fries, butcher's cuts and vegetarian poke bowls.

After a tour of the brewery, it's a must to sit down in the canteen-style dining room, where all the beers brewed on site are available on draught. Can't decide? Take the tasting board to try them all! There's also a range of tasty burgers and other finger foods at very reasonable prices, as well as caramelized ribs and salads for the wisest among you. It's a little paradise for bon vivants and food truck enthusiasts.

A chic little bistro with a terrace in the heart of Villa Bianca has a dual function: it serves breakfast until 11:30 a.m., with a fine à la carte selection to satisfy both sweet and savory palates, as well as elaborate snacking options to share. The good news is that the prices are low and reasonable, so you can order several plates to nibble on over a drink, multiplying the flavors and prolonging the moment of conviviality. Service is meticulous and attentive, in a warm and elegant atmosphere.

Located on the Pohorje mountain range, this tourist farm promises an authentic culinary experience, as its own organic products are served through traditional Slovenian dishes. The immersive setting with nature and the farm allow you to combine tasting with rejuvenation. You can also buy the products in an elegant recycled packaging as souvenirs for your loved ones. For a digestive walk, enjoy the Framski slap waterfalls located 10 km away. Remember to reserve your table before your visit.

Just around the corner from the main square, you'll find this cozy little Asian bistro. It serves 100% Vietnamese cuisine, tasty and well-proportioned. Prices are very reasonable, and the staff are friendly. The spring rolls with their homemade peanut sauce are perfect for a quick bite in summer, while the woks and phô will warm you up in winter. We appreciate the vegan options and the possibility for solo travelers to sit at tables facing the pedestrian street to enjoy the city atmosphere.

Awarded the Michelin Guide every year, it is the only application restaurant in the country. Students apply their skills in the dining room and in the kitchen, resulting in creative, well-crafted dishes and impeccable service. The ambience is worthy of a top restaurant, while the price of daily specials is extremely affordable - a chance to be pampered even on a small budget. You'll leave satisfied and amazed by the talent and effort lavished on you by these budding young chefs. A must for your stay in Maribor.

To get the day off to a good start, there's nothing like a colorful breakfast and a green atmosphere, thanks to a partnership with the local florist. Alexander Bistro offers cold-pressed juices and fresh smoothies to accompany your healthy or gourmet brunches. During the day, you can devour burgers on the terrace or opt for an ultra-fresh poke bowl with homemade iced tea. Ideal for an impromptu snack, with sweet potato fries, churros or a slice of cake from the selection of the moment.

On Maribor's main square, this small bistro with a pleasant terrace offers everything you need for a quality breakfast and brunch. Granola bowls, pancakes, eggs Benedict and avocado toast - there's something for everyone, but the main attraction is the creamy coffees, enhanced by a latte artist. At lunchtime, you can sit down to a dish of the day that changes with the seasons, or simply enjoy a sunny afternoon sipping a cocktail and a sweet treat.