The best restaurants Slovenia

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.

Probably the best vegan address in the capital. This little bistro, tucked away in a central alleyway, offers lunchtime formulas at unbeatable prices. The menu changes daily and can be consulted online. Portions are delicate and elegantly presented. The freshness of the ingredients and the diversity of flavors are not limited by the absence of meat or fish. Even non-vegans will be surprised by the creativity of the dishes, and the result is a new craze for this type of cuisine!

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.

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.

A "Wok'n'Roll" experience awaits you in this new establishment with Thai specialties. The ingredients used and the kitchen staff come straight from Asia. A concise menu allows you to choose your wok base and the meat that will accompany it, as well as a vegetable alternative. The portion is copious, the flavours authentic, in a green and exotic setting. The chicken pad thai will be a very good choice accompanied by a homemade iced tea to finish with a mango dessert. The service is just like the welcome in Thailand: benevolent.

Chef Jorg Zupan opened the doors of his second establishment in June 2021, a bistro with a concise and inventive menu, where all budgets will be able to enjoy the know-how of a Michelin star. Professional service with a touch of humor and a well-stocked wine list to complement onion soup au gratin, beef tartar with radish and parmesan, or veal cheek extra tender in sauce with creamy štrukelj. It's the combination of local and seasonal products from the Slovenian soil with a modern twist; it works and we leave delighted!

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.

This is the gourmet restaurant of the prestigious Grand Hotel Toplice in Bled. Awards are pouring in for chef Simon Bertoncelj. The Michelin Guide and Gault et Millau have been raving about him for several years now. His cuisine is a fusion of French savoir-faire and local Slovenian ingredients. There's no room for simplicity for this perfectionist chef, who likes to challenge himself and multiply flavors and textures to achieve sophisticated results and astonishing combinations. He's even mastered pastry-making, which is rare!

Although the restaurant doesn't overlook the lake, the picturesque interior is perfect for an intimate meal. Chef Knego makes it a point of honor that his guests leave with full bellies and smiles on their faces. His cuisine is rich, gourmet and beautifully portioned. Even the most dissatisfied diners will find something to their liking among the meat pieces, truffle pasta, creamy seafood risottos and rich salads! Plate decoration is of prime importance, with a special touch for even the simplest soup.

Tabar is an institution in Ljubljana, the very essence of city life. The hustle and bustle of conversation and laughter among friends, sharing a good bottle of wine and not daring to take the last bite from the many plates in the center of the table. A culinary experience that's meant to be shared and enjoyed. For one evening, you're the Master Chef jury, and the portions arrive on the table, colorful, elegant and delicate. We taste everything and exchange our impressions, making this an unforgettable moment.

This Gostilna is famous for using many types of game and seafood in its dishes. It's hard to imagine the splendor of the plates when you enter such a rustic place, filled with traditional furniture and objects dating back to great-great-grandmother. And yet! The recipes of yesteryear, hardly inclined to an elegant aesthetic, are transformed and presented in a sophisticated and appetizing way. But don't be put off by the many hunting trophies on display.

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.

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.

Simply the best fish restaurant in the region. Plates are presented simply and without extravagance, and service includes a demonstration of how to cut fresh products at the table. There's no meat here, and only three- to nine-course menus. Immersion is total, with staff who know both the menu and the associated wine list. We can only recommend advance reservations, as the restaurant enjoys a fine reputation.

Probably the hippest place in town, Kogo restaurant is located right next door to the Vina Koper boutique: they share the same entrance hall. The decor is resolutely trendy, and what happens on the plate is not to be outdone, as it entered the Michelin guide in 2023 for its superb quality of service. Carefully presented Istrian cuisine and attentive service. Every weekday lunchtime, you can dine here at very reasonable prices thanks to the daily selection, which can be viewed in advance on the Instagram page.

New at the end of 2023, the softly-priced menu is sure to please everyone! You'll find well-stocked burgers, including a vegan one for under €10. But also gourmet sandwiches with, for example, beef, fried onions, mustard and arugula... Salads are also available, and above all Pinsa romana , which is lighter and crisper than traditional pizza, and topped with quality ingredients. In short, this is an address for the whole family, pleasant for the wallet and boasting a lovely summer terrace. We recommend it with our eyes closed!

In the Koper countryside, a large private property has been renovated for this luxury establishment, renowned in the region. Reservations are required for both rooms and restaurant, as weddings and ministerial receptions are often held here. Try your luck if you like gourmet Slovenian cuisine, meticulous fish preparation, rare gourmet products (seafood platters, game, truffles), served with a list of excellent regional, Italian or French wines.

Pretty room decorated in a rustic and traditional way: it feels like a lunch at a famous mamma's house. As you will have understood, the dishes here are mainly Italian. We will enjoy one of the highlights of the chef's menu, a risotto with octopus and white wine, a veritable explosion of flavours that create an astonishing harmony. Rare fact: homemade desserts - especially the famous tiramisù - are worth a visit. The prices are not given but frankly accessible in view of the chef's talent.

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.

The Pr' Jožici restaurant is located in Gozd Martuljek, just off the main road to Kranjska Gora. Its culinary tradition dates back to 1932, to Marko's grandmother Jožica, whose portrait adorns the restaurant's walls. The grandson, now in charge of the family business, has preserved the authentic recipes of Alpine cuisine of yesteryear, adding a touch of modernity. Here, they still cook over an open fire, much to the delight of the locals who have been coming here for generations.

A well-established restaurant offers refined fish-based cuisine. Various tasting menus. Beautiful terrace with commanding sea views from the heights. One of the few Slovenian restaurants to feature in the Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe guides. Here, the truffle is the queen of the table. If you appreciate its unique aroma, don't hesitate to choose one of the house specialties: sea bass carpaccio with truffles, langoustine and truffle risotto, or the most astonishing chocolate and truffle mousse.

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.

The Danica camping tavern is a good choice if you're looking for an experience with traditional flavors. Not only does the setting lend itself to this, with its wooden-framed building and typical Alpine chalet interior decor, but above all, it serves dishes that are uniquely Slovenian, and more specifically from the Gorenjska region. Dishes in sauce are the order of the day, and the famous beef broth is a must, while for dessert, the typical strudel and grmada are the order of the day. A little accordion music is almost missing!

Off the beaten track but just a stone's throw from a shopping district, this green "oasis" offers the best burgers and finger food in Kranj, so you can combine shopping with a relaxing break. It's all about the burger creations, the impressive list of homemade lemonades and iced teas, the quality of the creamy coffees and the perfect setting to enjoy the sunshine. Make sure you have room to try the fried onions or sweet potatoes with barbecue sauce! Parking is easy nearby.

With its Michelin-starred status, Vila Podvin occupies a prime position on the region's culinary scene. It's the place to come for a special occasion or a romantic moment. Experienced waiters, silverware and white tablecloths are the order of the day. Dishes are brought to the table with impeccable presentation and a diverse choice of crockery to sublimate the chef's talent. Each dish is a demonstration of refinement and poetry. You can extend the experience by spending the night in one of the suites.

The Belvédère complex's restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Slovenian coastline, as well as top-quality culinary delights. A popular spot in summer for its large terrace overlooking the sea, but also in winter thanks to its large bay windows. Mediterranean cuisine features sophisticated seafood dishes and sharing options, including salt-crusted fish, risotto de la mer and marmite de crustacés. All that's left to do is toast with a glass of Slovenian penina.

The most budget-friendly place in the resort, with a simple offering in a decor that's nothing out of the ordinary - and that's the genius of it, when everywhere else the prices are exorbitant. There's a choice of Neapolitan pizzas perfectly executed with fresh produce and airy dough, a few juicy, well-stuffed burgers with a vegan option, salads, a couple of traditional dishes and a mini selection of desserts, all between €10 and €15! As a result, the locals flock here and the place is too popular for a spontaneous visit.

The name Pinija refers to the one hundred and ten pine trees that line both sides of the Strunjan road. You'll come here for the terrace, with its breathtaking view of Piran headland and crystal-clear blue water, but also for the cuisine: fresh salads, Neapolitan pizzas baked in a brick oven or more elaborate dishes with the flavours of Istria. In between swims, you can also enjoy a drink or an ice cream from the house.

A young, gourmet address that gets rave reviews from the locals! Whether inside or out on the terrace in summer, you'll enjoy home-made pizzas with fresh burrata, thinly sliced mortadella or country ham, enhanced with fresh basil or crushed pistachio. In fact, pistachios are used in the pistamisu, a creamy tiramisu verrine at an affordable price. A wide range of cocktails and reserve rums for sipping. The service is friendly, the prices very affordable, and the overall rating makes you want to come back!

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.

Recognized as Chef of the Year by the renowned Gault&Millau guide in 2022, chef Marko Pavčnik operates his culinary genius in a unique location: the medieval ^11th-century castle of Laško. The panorama rivals the elegant and creative dishes of this chef, who draws his inspiration from nature to surprise with little-known aromatic herbs, the reworking of game dishes and touches of Asia. A menu that respects seasonal produce and can be adjusted for vegetarians. More than a meal, it's a unique cultural experience.

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.

It's the address that locals love most, so much so that it's sometimes difficult to get in without a reservation. The key to its success lies in the astonishing simplicity of its offerings. Since 1991, it has offered pizza dough rolled into cylinders and filled with savory or sweet toppings. The kruhki arrive in a small bowl and are shared with family and friends. They're dipped in a variety of sauces, topped with a salad, and the conviviality continues right through to dessert, if there's room. A treat for young and old alike!

Awarded a "bib gourmand" by the Michelin guide for the quality of its cuisine and its prices in line with the service, this is a beautiful nugget hidden on the edge of Italy. The interior of the restaurant is rustic by choice, to recall traditional values, but make no mistake, the cuisine revisits Slovenian dishes with a modern twist. Ingredients are sourced with the fewest possible kilometers travelled, and the menu features some interesting natural wines. The terrace under the pergola is a plus in summer.

On the second floor of Slovenia's oldest inn (Gastuž), dating back to 1467, you'll find a gourmet restaurant offering authentic flavors of the highest quality. Well in the running for many culinary awards to come, chef Andrej Smogavc and his wife Mateja offer a combination of exceptional cuisine, historic charm and attentive service. The presentation of each dish is artistic and colorful, highlighting the freshness of local produce. A gastronomic nugget well worth the detour.

The name Sonet is no accident. In the heart of the town where the famous Slovenian poet France Prešeren was born, it's a small tribute to him, but also a nod to the poetry on our plates. The Hotel Actum's restaurant offers elegant, tasty European cuisine, which has delighted the locals who frequent the place, especially at lunchtime, for its daily specials at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is very rococo, in keeping with the hotel's image, but the quality/price ratio makes it a real bargain for a tasty lunch at a modest price.