The best restaurants Slovenia

Located in the old town, this restaurant offers specialties exclusively from the Prekmurije region, with the distinctive feature of being entirely vegan. The emphasis here is on dishes that are eaten with a spoon, just like in the old days. The Bograč revisit is a must, served in its traditional copper bucket. Save room for dessert, as Prekmurije's famous cake, gibanica, is on the menu. You can also take it to go and finish on a lighter note with a delicious pumpkin seed oil ice cream!

This small inn is located on the left side of the chairlift and offers a picturesque setting and a terrace with a superb panorama. You can enjoy the dairy specialities of the cowherds(melko kizlo and fresh cheeses) accompanied by delicious local charcuterie. As you may have noticed, this local cuisine gives pride of place to local and mountain specialities such as ričet or Carniolan sausage. There's nothing like it to regain strength after a good hike and leave refreshed for a new escapade!

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.

A renowned address located in the historic centre. In a rather bohemian chic decor, the à la carte dishes follow one another in a maze of the most pleasant smells and flavours. Slovenian cuisine is given pride of place although it does not take up the entire menu. You will love a veal fillet with grilled asparagus and black truffle purée. Special mention to the reception which is particularly pleasant with a staff with small onions and who tells us the story of our dishes and their ingredients with passion.

A rather incredible address: it is no more and no less than the best Japanese restaurant in Slovenia. In addition to the essential sushi - prepared on site in front of you - whose variety and flavour will literally melt on site, it is also worth tasting the soups and beef specialities to fully appreciate the chef's expertise. The atmosphere of the restaurant is friendly and the waiters will be happy to help you in your difficult choice between the dishes on the menu.

This restaurant is located in a courtyard behind the Osmica pizzeria next to the Hotel Slon. In the summer, this courtyard is transformed into a very pleasant terrace. It offers Mediterranean cuisine, mainly from the Kras region in the south of the country. The menus vary according to the season (fish on Fridays) and vegetarians will also find something to their liking. Local wines in bottles (Teran, Rebula...) or jugs. Allegria does not claim to revolutionize the local cuisine, but it knows at least how to enhance it.

In summer the tables overlook the Ljubljanica River, one of the most beautiful views of the Triple Bridge and the Franciscan Church. Good traditional Slovenian and Italian dishes prepared carefully. The staff is nice. The excellent wine list makes the hotel proud.

This restaurant doesn't look good from the outside, but once you're at the table, you don't regret walking through the door! You can choose from Bovec's specialities but also more classic dishes such as pizzas or fish. You will also find on the menu a very good choice of local wines. You can choose to settle in the garden, in the shade. Theme days are often organized by the managers of the place, as well as excursions to the Kilc distillery. In short, a rather appetizing price/quality ratio!

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.

This very ancient hostel is located on one of the main streets of Ljubljana. It is known for its typical Slovenian dishes. The interior is nice and if you want to eat outside, the restaurant has a quiet and shaded inner courtyard. The ražnjiči (veal skewers), a specialty in all the Balkans, are well cooked (7 €).

A constant decor for ages in this establishment located behind Parliament, near the opera house, in a building that makes the corner. We're easy next door. Yet this restaurant is one of the best in the capital for seafood. Grilled fish are of very good quality. Dishes are cooked in a simple way and prices are honest.

As the name suggests, this is a rustic pizzeria. The pizzas are served on large wooden tables on wide benches. The decor is simple and the pizzas classic. A wide choice of vegetarian pizzas, with nine à la carte options. Burgers and salads are also available. The dining room can accommodate quite a few guests, and the terrace is a pleasant place to soak up the sunshine in summer. The warm atmosphere contrasts with that of Bled's hotels. A friendly, unpretentious little spot.

Two restaurants in one! Pri Sv Florijanu is known for its avant-garde kitchen mixing traditional Slovenian cuisine with French or Asian flavours. There is a black bar marinated with slovène celery and caviar or a Slovene steak. The quality of course has a cost! For less expensive, just go down one floor to access the Moro restaurant. The quality is at the meeting and the prices are much cheaper than Pri Sv Florijanui. We are therefore enjoying all kinds of tajines in the heart of Slovenia!

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.

A low house with its two small th and th-century rooms that will allow you to take your breath after the climb from the village of Tačen. Opposite and at the foot of the wall, there is the shop with its souvenirs as well as the dishes and desserts served as the canteen, plateau in hand. Once served, install in the gostilna or look for a small spot outside the dozens of walkers who, for the umpteenth time, made the grimpette on this sunny Sunday. You will have left the car in Tačen near the Magasin store. From here take the lane on the right, continue on the left to reach the marked path with the red and white circle. Compulsive athletes will be able to participate in the annual mountain race leading to the summit. The record is less than 12 minutes.

This traditional house is almost 5 centuries old and has been used as an inn since 1822. Two centuries ago, gingerbread (lec meaning "gingerbread") was made here. The tradition is resurfacing as a workshop-museum opened its doors in the summer of 2007. This reputable inn relies on tradition and never disappoints. The interior, lulled by traditional music, is warm, with a multitude of retro objects. The service in period dress provides an authentic atmosphere. Carniole's specialities are in the spotlight and the menu is in French.

It's always nice to have a seasonal meal under the chestnut trees, in the middle of nature. The hostel has many rooms, some of which are dedicated to poets and hunters. The cuisine is based mainly on meat in sauce and gives pride of place to seasonal game. The fillet of wild boar with cheese struklji is a house speciality. Apple strudel (jabučni zavitek) or honey struklji are worth a visit. Tasting in the wine cellar and buying local wines with wise advice, even Tito succumbed to this place.

The place, the countryside. The atmosphere is well-treated, the house has many rooms, the reception is serious without being brodersingers. We appreciate. The house dates back to 1800, the Kovač family has been in possession for three generations. The hostel is renowned for its Slovenian cuisine and its selection of wines.

AS Restavracija is one of the most famous restaurants in the country, the first to innovate in Slovenian cuisine. Its vaulted rooms where old and classic furniture alternate welcome in an intimate atmosphere of the beautiful people. Therefore, it is often necessary to make a reservation. Specialising in seafood, the restaurant offers dishes made exclusively of Adriatic products. The exceptional freshness of the products as well as the absolute control of their cooking give this restaurant a deserved standing.

You quickly feel at home in this gostilna thanks to the simple and warm welcome of Boštjan Bernik, who makes you appreciate the local dishes and his bread baked on the spot while his wife Jožica works in the kitchen. The surroundings lend themselves to a stroll, the plain is at your feet and customers do not hesitate to come from the capital to here. The house specialty, a variety of meats and vegetables served on a wooden platter, is tempting. The kind of scene Brueghel would have been sure to sketch with his brushes.

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.

Housed in a former granary, the restaurant Kašča prepares traditional Slovenian cuisine, whose house specialities are contemporary adaptations of medieval dishes. You'll probably fall for the beef polenta with wild mushrooms or the homemade sausages made on the premises. More classic international dishes as well. The owners have been cooks from father to son for almost two centuries. The room looks like an old tavern installed as a duplex. A great stage!

In the summer, there is always a lot of staff on the terrace and in the hostel to satisfy the numerous guests with lots of local specialities, among which the pure deer smoked dry sausage and ajdovi krapi made of buckwheat flour, shaped like a half moon and filled with cheese. A very good culinary discovery for lovers of local specialities. An authentic address just the way we like it. Mechoui and traditional acoustic music every Thursday. The service is efficient and fast, offering rather light desserts.

A house that has existed since the beginning of the th century. It offers a charcuterie plate where bear meat is included. Less wild, local fried chicken at the hostel is very popular.

Kristof has evolved, introducing more and more products from organic or biodynamic agriculture on its menu. This establishment changes its menu according to the seasons and there is no shortage of ideas, even when it is no longer a question of culinary art. Ecological accommodation projects and the promotion of local products are some of the topics that animate the owners of the premises. Kristof remains the sure value of Kranj and its surroundings and the welcome is always as friendly as ever. We will particularly appreciate its pretty shaded terrace.

It is made from Slovenian cuisine and the place is pleasant. The hostel also has five rooms.

The tone is set upon entering this small inn restaurant; the red and white tablecloths with alpine motifs, the dark wooden beams and the porcelain objects promise us a total immersion in the Slovenian culinary tradition. This promise is kept, as the menu includes game dishes, stews, the famous homemade štruklji and trout fillet from Lake Bohinj. In the summer, it is pleasant to enjoy the small outdoor terrace or the brightness of the indoor pergola. The service is relaxed and friendly.

It's the place to be for breakfast lovers and brunch addicts alike. Eggs in all shapes and sizes: scrambled, Florentine, Benedict, soft-boiled... But also brioches, croissants, bowls of granola, avocado toast, salmon toast, crêpes... Complete the menu with freshly squeezed juices or hot drinks. The entire menu is dedicated to the most important meal of the day! We recommend the Ek Plate for €16.90, which offers a sweet and savory mix for those who can't bring themselves to choose.

This secluded restaurant is a hidden gem. The summer terrace is a green setting with a romantic ambiance accentuated by the view of the plains and the crackling of the traditional stone grill. Tabor offers sea food in the heart of the mountains. With white tablecloths and service of circumstance, you can enjoy scallops, shellfish mixes a la buzara, marbled prawns a la plancha or the catch of the day in a salt crust. The freshness and the mastery of the products are indisputable. Highly recommended.

He looks like a French café, this Petit Café! It must be said that it is located on the Place de la Révolution Française, and this is anything but a coincidence. Inside, French dishes such as croque-monsieur or croque-madame, or several appetizing examples of hexagonal pastries will satisfy the taste buds of early nostalgics of our national gastronomy. The decoration, with its somewhat old-fashioned charm, pays homage to our beautiful language on all its walls. The owners are not French-speaking and are simply lovers of France.

Star chef Uroš Štefelin and his team run the Linhart House in the small medieval town of Radovljica. Not only does he offer gourmet meals, gourmet breakfasts and bistro-style lunches, but he also runs his own cooking school where even children can come and discover their passion for this art! The nationally recognized chef transforms heritage dishes into dishes of the new Slovenian cuisine. A unique experience that justifies putting your hand in your wallet.

The restaurant is named after Janez Vajkard Valvasor - a member of the royal family, writer, geophysicist and pioneer in the study of karst phenomena - born at No. 4 opposite the restaurant. A place with a modern décor and a restaurant which, since its opening in 2008, has managed to make a name for itself on the Slovenian culinary scene. It must be said that the menus - land and sea - make you salivate with specialities such as beef filet mignon with pepper sauce or freshly caught tuna with a mandarin orange mousse.

At Barbarella, we promote a cuisine focused on health, beauty and well-being, using high-quality plant-based ingredients. You will find nutritious vegan dishes or even gluten-free dishes. Every day there is an offer of sandwiches, savory pies, creative and colorful soups, buddha bowls and healthy desserts. You can complete your meal with a cold-pressed juice or a smoothie, all in environmentally responsible packaging. Here we are offered a philosophy of life far from sugar and industrial food products.

Cubo is renowned for its high standards of cuisine and table service. It attracts the crème de la crème, including the country's most important personalities. The staff are irreproachable and professional, with a perfect knowledge of the menu and possible food and wine pairings. Prices are rather high for meat, fish and risotto dishes. In 2024, the establishment received a surprise visit from Keanu Reeves, the famous actor from the Matrix saga. It's not a budget-friendly place, but the quality of the service is well worth the detour.

This hostel is located in the Stara Loka area, in the north-western part of the medieval town, about 500 metres from the city centre. You can enjoy local specialities in a warm and popular atmosphere. Of course, the meat dishes have pride of place and the butcher's cuts are carefully selected. Some correct choices for vegetarians. The rates are very advantageous and allow you to fill your stomach at a lower cost. Friendly welcome and possibility to have lunch on the terrace if the weather permits. Fast service.

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.

Very elegant restaurant located in a beautiful setting. Chic terroir atmosphere! The dishes are carefully prepared with fresh, local products and are largely based on meat and charcuterie, but also some seafood. A piece of advice, keep a little space for the desserts, their flattering aspect will in any case know how to revive your appetite! It must be said that the chief, who gives his name to the place, is particularly inspired. A sweet moment, in the calm, nestled in the hollow of the mountains. Lovely terrace with flowers.

Situated in the oldest house in the city, dating back to 1528, with beautiful vaulted ceilings and a privileged position on the banks of the river Ljubljanica, this popular restaurant offers visitors a varied menu featuring traditional Slovenian dishes as well as everything you could wish for: steaks, pizzas, salads and desserts as well as a selection of quality Slovenian wines. Tasty and popular local cuisine. Its major asset remains its terrace, which offers an appreciable view of the city's hustle and bustle.

Situated near the bus station along the Kamniska Bistrica, you can enjoy Central European grill specialities, including the famous čevapčiči, a kind of spicy minced beef roll. The young and smiling team will welcome you with sympathy. Generally speaking, the dishes are simple but tasty and particularly hearty. Most of the specialities are cooked in an oil bath, the breadings are homemade. Flat: more industrial fries. Quite reasonable prices.

In an intimate atmosphere, yet not far from the banks of the Ljubljanica River, is the oldest Indian restaurant in the capital. The chef offers specialities from all over the country-continent, including delicious soups and sophisticated dishes inspired by the street food on offer in Mumbai. Spices are used wisely. The service is impeccable and the prices very reasonable. A good address to take a break - no less invigorating - in the Balkan kitchen!

From the twentieth floor of the InterContinental Hotel, which opened in 2017, the view of Ljubljana is breathtaking. And in restaurant B, which overlooks the capital, the dishes are no less surprising. Prepared by the new local chef Komnen Bakić under the supervision of the famous Alfredo Russo, the new map is intended to be emblematic of Slovenia's plural influences: Italian, Austrian and Yugoslavian. This gastronomic inspiration can be found in gourmet and more Balkan dishes such as grilled red mullet with corn and seasonal mushrooms.

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.

Located between the castle and the lake, this restaurant offers a beautiful view of the water and the surroundings of Bled. Its name means "restaurant on the castle beach". The menu is well stocked and the service impeccable. As for the dishes, you can try the truffle pasta with minced beef or the salmon filet with sweet potatoes and lime sauce. Don't hesitate to go there at any time of the day to sip one of the many cocktails on the menu, it's the ideal break to stroll around and observe the shades of light on the lake.

Popular atmosphere of the most pleasant where tourists mingle with the workers during the lunch break. It must be said that the address is very popular in Bovec and its surroundings and it can sometimes be difficult to find a table available on busy days. On the plate are simple, well-prepared dishes - burgers, fish and grilled meats. The portions are really copious, bordering on the reasonable, especially if the afternoon is to be productive. Special mention should be made of the mushroom soup, which is of a rare intensity.

A sure bet and a favorite, this restaurant boasts a long tradition dating back to 1854. City dwellers love it, so much so that it's hard to get in without a reservation. Service is old-fashioned and elegant, with white tablecloths and silverware in the evening. The cuisine is contemporary, mainly international, with a few nods to Slovenian terroir. Here, even a simple soup will astonish you, so perfectly are the flavors and textures mastered.

Altrokè is an ode to Istria and its Mediterranean cuisine. It is the beautiful part of the products of the Karst with a string of cold cuts, fresh cheeses, rich and tasty olive oils as well as a very beautiful development of the fish in carpaccio or snacked for the tuna steak. The atmosphere, cosy and warm, is accentuated all the more thanks to a meticulous selection of wines to accompany for example one of the tasting menus. Dishes are available in small sizes on request for those who want to try everything!

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!

More or less a Thai canteen with large tables usually taken over by the students of Ljubljana. Indeed, it is one of the best places in town because the kosilo is very attractive in terms of quality/price ratio. Every day there is a selection of woks, curries and other Asian specialties as well as starters and desserts at much lower prices than in the evening. The most difficult thing will be to get a place to try their delicious gyozas and vegetable spring rolls. Wide choice for vegetarians.

The concept: different types of modern Asian cuisine offering dim-sum, sushi, filled steamed buns, Korean bibimbap or stir-fried noodles. The wait is rather long, especially for the sushi, maki and other Japanese delights, which are prepared fresh. But the quality is there for a reasonable price. The place is quite small, but it's possible to take away and why not settle down in the peace and quiet of Tivoli Park. For tea lovers, they also offer Bubble Tea and a wide selection of teas in general.