The best restaurants Slovenia

4 km south-east of Škofja Loka, in the town of Pungert, you can find the best pizzas in the region. The ingredients are of high quality and the dough is very tasty. Italian specialities are in the spotlight: eternal pastas, risottos, minestrones, etc. Culinary offer quite extensive with river fish (depending on arrival), soups with seasonal vegetables, burgers with extra tender pieces of beef. You'll understand, it's impossible not to enjoy yourself! All this for very low prices.

This family guesthouse with a long tradition, since 1986, welcomes you in a rustic room that does not lack charm. The chef offers traditional and local cuisine at low prices and delicious. Among our favourites are trout or veal blanquette with buckwheat and small vegetables. A sommelier will come and advise you on the wines. Portions are large, so a dessert may not seem necessary to finish your meal. Nice terrace in summer with panoramic view.

"The Slovenian House" by its name promises you only Slovenian products on the menu. You can have a typical breakfast in the morning. For drinks, you can find Slovenian gins like Monologue or Gini Bee, local beers and ciders, as well as homemade herbal teas with honey. In the afternoon, you can taste the Kranj sausage or choose the cheese or the local cold cuts that you want to eat. The list of desserts includes such must-haves as gibanica and štruklji. Highly recommended!

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.

This restaurant stands out by the uniqueness of its offer. Here, the menu is unique and seasonal, you don't choose your dishes from the menu but rather the number of dishes that will satisfy your hunger, up to twelve dishes. You have to know how to abandon yourself to the chef's choices, who competes with creativity and unexpected associations with a hazelnut soup, mint ravioli with goat cheese and celery oil or the intriguing beetroot cake combining beet, mascarpone ice cream, lemon and port. A traditional and cheeky address!

At the entrance to Linhartov Square, this hostel offers a wide variety of Slovenian dishes on its menu. To enjoy food, you have to love meat! The assortment of grilled meats - quite gargantuan - consists of a pork chop, country sausages, raznic (turkey cutlet), pleskavica (a kind of ground steak), accompanied by onions, zucchini, mustard and pepper sauce. To be enjoyed on the pleasant terrace with a view of the Triglav. A good address for the most carnivorous among you!

Original card that reinvents itself every quarter. The chef only uses fresh and seasonal products in his recipes. The offer is quite plentiful and will suit all appetites. The setting is breathtaking with a sumptuous view of the surrounding mountains from the large terrace. It should be said that the establishment is located on a hill overlooking Kranj. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Don't leave without tasting one of the homemade fruit or vegetable juices, you'll miss out!

An address made prestigious in Škofja Loka by the talent of a duo, that of Gašper Čarman, twice named Sommelier of the Year, and the chef in the kitchen, whose expertise was rewarded with a Michelin plate. Danilo offers a "rural gastronomy" experience consisting of old recipes married with new wines. You can try the signature dish loška mešta, carp with smoked cottage cheese or lamb filet with barley risotto and eggplant cream. The house has been run from generation to generation and you can feel the heart of the work.

A craving for Italy in the middle of a Slovenian road trip? Bingo, Špica makes the best Neapolitan pizzas, a light dough with fresh basil, PDO mozzarella, Lisjak olive oil and even truffle cream. There are also other specialities such as the succulent beef tagliata or a nice plate of ribs and French fries. With this? An incredible selection of beers. The owner is none other than Jani Klemenčič, a retired Slovenian Olympic rowing champion, which explains the many deco references inside.

Due to its location, in the famous Archers' Tower of the no less famous Ljubljana Castle, this restaurant is already a must-see. Add to this a splendid view of the city below from the panoramic terrace, a perfect mastery of the balance of the dishes concocted by the promising chef Igor Jagodic - including a technical and imaginative cuisine with appetizers and sweets -, a wine list well adapted to the size of the place, and you simply have one of the best restaurants in the country.

Here the emphasis is on a wide choice of alternatives to meat. The menu is not particularly exhaustive but offers four different types of burgers and three flavours of buns. There are also various tasty soups, fruit and vegetable juice suggestions, homemade hummus and tempting homemade desserts. In short, gourmet notes thanks to quality raw products. Pleasant service and moderate prices.

A trendy address in the student district of the capital. This establishment, with its well-kept dining room, offers a selection of sophisticated burgers, with beef, of course, but also pork or chicken. The emphasis is on the local origin of meats and ingredients à la carte. The side dishes are varied and of good quality: homemade fries and a well seasoned salad in addition. The welcome is friendly, it is better to arrive early to find a free place for lunch. However, it is regrettable that there is no dessert proposal.

The aim of this small restaurant is to revisit traditional Slovenian cuisine with a modern touch that makes all the difference. In a wooded and contemporary decor, a visual and gustatory harmony reigns quite intense. The chef Izidor Kržišnik masters his subject very well: his pasta stuffed with Tolmin cheese is a little wonder. A piece of advice, try to taste everything you want, or come back a second time! The menu is 100% local, but there is a wide variety of choices on the menu.

First, we will have to ignore the situation of this restaurant. Indeed, it is nestled in the middle of a dated and frankly poorly designed shopping centre. Beyond this slightly regrettable aspect, the restaurant offers a wealth of healty food dishes in a warm room. On the plate, the vegetable is king under unusual and seductive variations. The prices are particularly attractive: count between 6 and 8 € for a hearty dish of seasonal vegetables, the presentation is so unscheduled.

The Garden Village Hotel restaurant keeps all its promises. The concept is simple but effective: go from the garden to the plate. The dishes all revolve around the vegetables and fruits of the establishment's vegetable garden. The other ingredients come from recognized local farms. The restaurant looks like a greenhouse and faces the large garden with a swimming pool. Roasted pork chops will be popular at low temperatures for several hours with their honey sauce and aromatic herbs. Quality salads. A real treat.

Just a stone's throw from the Opera House, this intimate, cosy restaurant boasts a summer terrace. The menu features refined seafood dishes such as scallops on a bed of spicy carrot, fish ceviche, Wellington salmon or poached sea bass with beurre blanc sauce. Prices are extremely affordable, with attentive service and a fine wine list by the glass. A few nuggets are aimed at carnivores, such as the excellent beef tartare and the low-temperature beef cheek. The perfect address for escaping the tourist traps!

This little French bistro is a Michelin-starred nugget. The concept: an XS menu with small and large plates to encourage conviviality and sharing. Each dish is an explosion of flavors thanks to the chef's inventive cuisine, resolutely cosmopolitan and exotic! Signature cocktails and a non-exhaustive selection of wines by the glass. The staff are entirely dedicated to the experience and generously offer their advice. Excellent value for money. One of the hottest addresses where reservations are essential!

The place boasts a lovely summer terrace overlooking the pedestrian street, far enough away from the hypercentre to enjoy your meal in peace and quiet. The quality of the pizzas here is unquestionable, with perfectly aligned prices and innovative recipes such as the carbonara pizza, the truffle pizza or the ribja pizza with shrimp and white fish and squid ink dough. Other dishes are also on the menu at higher prices, including a particularly tasty variety of pork, the mangalica.

One of the capital's trendiest spots. Here, it's all about the chef's creativity. A handful of starters, main courses and desserts on the menu, all with the same particularity: a touch of pep thanks to flavors inspired by other continents. This is truly a culinary experience, and you'll be hard-pressed to choose. There's also a menu that revolutionizes the traditional brunch with shakshuka, or a waffle with duck effiloché, mustard and honey. Get ready for a tough choice!

JAZ doesn't follow the rules of gastronomy; on the contrary, you're encouraged to share food and plates with each other at the table. Here you'll find the culinary creativity of chef Ana Roš, just as at Hiša Franko, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant located in the beautiful Soča Valley. JAZ's cuisine is based on local produce and light flavors. Dishes are simpler and follow the seasons. The elegance and seriousness of gastronomy are maintained, but with a more relaxed touch.

Directly inspired by a Slovenian comedy released in 2015, Šiška Deluxe, this bar-pizzeria offers a wide selection of pizzas and finger food to share, as well as cocktails, local beers, wine by the glass... Here locals and hotel guests mingle in an ultra-cool atmosphere thanks to the industrial furniture, neon light effects, various Friends-style sofas, and above all the concerts and DJ sets, all in a huge space reminiscent of American lofts. We also appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and free parking.

Located on the outskirts of Ljubljana, in a small shopping area with easy parking, the Cool House restaurant lives up to its name: a cool, casual place to eat. The large, industrial-style room is very modern, and the menu is just as hip. Pinsa, juicy burgers, beef tagliata, pad thai... There's something for everyone, which is handy when you don't have time to venture downtown. The establishment also offers a wide choice of breakfast formulas.

Tavarneta specializes in two things: the world of wine and seafood. If you're a fan of both, this is the place for you! The menu is tiny, with an assortment of hot and cold starters and three to four main courses. You'll find oysters, scallops, langoustine, lobster, various fish tartars... Products of exceptional quality and freshness, echoing the very thorough selection of wines, including a few local references.

This funky, trendy noodle bar is the ideal place for a quick but tasty lunch break. Available for vegetarians and carnivores at reasonable prices (around €15). The noodles are homemade and served in bowls. Clearly Japanese flavors, with the use of walnuts, sesame, teriyaki sauce, wasabi, Sichuan pepper, kimchi... Far from the cheap image of Asian dishes, a real refinement in flavors and presentation, and the desserts are not to be outdone, a real effort here too!

Right next to the train station, this is Nova Gorica's oldest bar, opened back in 1918 as a post office. To this day, Madonca offers freshly prepared dishes with an emphasis on local producers. Meat and mozzarella from the Vipava valley, cheese from Tolmin and seasonal vegetables. The plates are modern and tasty, with a selection of homemade desserts. There's also a small accommodation offering with three healthy, pleasant rooms.

Termika, originally a small restaurant in the Lijak camping park, has made an incredible ascent. Between 2017 and the present day, the menu has shrunk dramatically, leaving room only for the exceptional, the masterful and the local. The plates never cease to delight your eyes and taste buds, with a sense of aesthetics and taste that unleashes admiring comments online. It's the address of choice for a special occasion or simply for the most discerning epicurean. Dessert-making is worthy of a true French patisserie.

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.

Charming hotel with rooms decorated with character that shines through the culinary offerings of its restaurant. Taking advantage of its proximity to Italy and Austria, you'll find inspiration from all three countries on the plate. Dishes on the menu range from simple pastas, risottos and salads to more delicate fish and meat dishes. We highly recommend the Mediterranean-style baked or grilled octopus, which can be served for two, or the vacuum-packed beef cheek accompanied by delicious Slovenian štruklji with fromage frais.

Italian restaurant in the heart of Ljubljana run by Italians. Stefano Rado, one of the owners, after falling in love with the capital during a visit, decided to open his third restaurant here and work there. Thus, with his thirty years of experience, he passes on his knowledge to his pizzaioli and chefs to prepare delicious Italian pizzas, gourmet and rigorously al dente pasta and tasty and colourful salads. The desserts are wonderful too. Many gluten-free solutions. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome.

Completely renovated and modernized, this Alpine chalet in the heart of the village offers a number of cosy, comfortable rooms in the same warm atmosphere as its restaurant. Table service is attentive and smiling. The sourdough bread is homemade and the wine list offers local nuggets by the glass. The smaller menu is part of the concept: sharing! Dishes are presented in beautiful modern ceramics in the middle of the table for a moment of exchange. Portions are ideal, so you can taste everything and regret nothing.

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.

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.

Bled Castle is visible from almost anywhere, sharing the limelight with the famous island with its emblematic church. What could be more epic and memorable than enjoying an exceptional meal in this historic setting? And, of course, the food here is as good as it gets. The view is breathtaking, but so is the sequence of flavors on the palate! The seasonal menu is regularly renewed with a small selection, a guarantee of freshness and perfect mastery of each plate. Once in a life time, as they say!

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.

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.

The reputation of the hotel's restaurant continues to soar since chef Jože Godec came here to sharpen his knives. His cuisine is generous, inspired by the region's terroir and its essential ingredients such as cottage cheese, horseradish, buckwheat, pumpkin seed oil... Portions are not minimalist and echo the place's sense of welcome. The atmosphere is intimate, with a selection of Slovenian wines that promise to make your taste buds soar. In summer, it's possible to dine by the river: the perfect romantic setting!

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.

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.

From the outset, entirely devoted to the promotion and presentation of typical Slovenian cuisine, Dvor Jezeršek has claimed the prestigious title of "Taste of Slovenia-Culinary Centre". There are two kitchens on site: the restaurant, which offers carefully crafted, aesthetically pleasing dishes with authentic flavours thanks to local ingredients such as game, trout and fresh cheese from neighbouring farms, and the academy, which trains individuals, professionals and even children, because the passion for good food starts early!

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.

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!

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.