The best Slovenian restaurants Ljubljana

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 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.

"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!

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 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.

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!