The Julian Alps
Behind it's cute sunshine facade, central Kotnik does double duty at mealtimes: there's a smart, linen-napkin restaurant doing a nice line in steak and…
Must-see restaurants in Slovenia
Ljubljana
Just opposite the Križanke, this pleasant, boho place offers great coffee and a wide range of breakfast goodies, lunches and light meals, plus an…
Eastern Slovenia
This rustic-by-design restaurant at the 'Deer Ridge' farm is celebrated, not surprisingly, for its venison, as well as its wild mushroom dishes. Desserts…
Southeastern Slovenia
Local trout, plenty of steaks and a range of wood-fired pizzas are the name of the game at this spot, popular with local families for a lazy lunch or…
Piran
Making a big splash on the Piran culinary scene these days is decorated chef Gradimir Dimitrić's new eatery serving seafood and Istrian specialities…
Lake Bled
A good choice along the quieter southern strip of the lake. The restaurant is known for trout and game dishes (including venison, wild boar and duck), and…
Eastern Slovenia
This pub-restaurant is all about gourmet burgers, served with onion rings and some of the best chips you'll get in Slovenia. We like the umami burger with…
Eastern Slovenia
While on the top of Velika Planina, have a meal at Zeleni Rob, a small restaurant a short walk from the middle stop on the chairlift. It's known for its…
Gostilna in Pizzerija Letni Vert
Bovec
This popular place in the town centre has an expansive menu that ranges from pizza to grilled meats and fish, as well as a few Slovenian mainstays, such…
Eastern Slovenia
Worth the short drive out of town, this contemporary, upmarket restaurant overlooking a tiny lake in Mljatinci (just south of the pottery village…
Maribor
This pint-sized cafe on Maribor's liveliest street is a great place for a panini, salad or breakfast. It also does some of the best coffee in town and…
Piran
Spilling over into the narrow Piran byways close to Trg 1 Maja, Delfin is a reliable choice for good seafood, from light and fresh salads to vast seafood…
Eastern Slovenia
About 400m north of the centre on the Mislinja River, Gostilna Murko is a four-star roadside inn popular with Austrian tourists. It's been here for…
Eastern Slovenia
The Old Hut is the main restaurant – and the original structure – at the Planja Hotel. It retains its rustic mountain-hut vibe, and serves traditional…
Southeastern Slovenia
Considerably fancier than the name might suggest, this place does a menu of straight-up Italian with really good gnocchi dishes as well as pasta, steak,…
Southwestern Slovenia
One of the better options inside the cave complex, this place next to the entrance to Hotel Jama is slick yet casual and does terrific burgers – its cave…
Southwestern Slovenia
This simple, traditional restaurant has been around since the 1920s and is conveniently located next to the ticket kiosk and in perfect view of the castle…
The Julian Alps
This simple place northeast of the post office has decent pizza and pasta, but the real reason to come here is for the chance to dine on the back terrace…
Southeastern Slovenia
One of the best places in the area for typical, hearty Slovenian and continental European dishes, plus excellent charcuterie platters if you're looking…
Izola
Fresh fish and all manner of seafood overlooking Izola's harbour. Friendly service. A price–quality ratio other seaside restaurants along this coast would…
Bovec
This enduringly popular streetside cafe is known for its grilled meat and fish dishes and breakfasts, and the cool vibe at large on the terrace at most…
Eastern Slovenia
This long-established cafe draws the crowds with its fabulous cakes. Try the zagrebska (€2), a rich concoction of custard, cream, chocolate and flaky…
Southwestern Slovenia
This simple eatery serves hearty dishes like jota (bean soup) and klobasa as well as pizza. It has its own wine cellar, and outside seating in summer.
Eastern Slovenia
In the valley itself, the 'Eagle's Nest' is a simple cafe-pub with snacks, housed in a tall wooden tower overlooking the falls and reached by a steep set…
Piran
Classy Riva Piran is the best waterfront seafood restaurant and is worth patronising. It has the strip's best decor and sea views. Try the sea-bass in…
Lake Bled
The best pizza in town is conveniently located on the same hill as many of Bled’s hostels. A cool terrace, ample topping options, and home delivery…
The Julian Alps
On the eastern fringe of the old town, just across from the bridge, Gostilna Kos is a reasonable place for lunchtime žlikrofi.
Maribor
For all your chickpea needs; this place dishes up excellent falafel plates, piled high with salads and hummus, and wraps.
Eastern Slovenia
The Hotel Evropa's dining room dishes up a small menu of contemporary European cuisine featuring meat-based mains such as Black Angus beef on mushroom…
Ljubljana
This charming vaulted restaurant in the Old Town serves dishes from Prekmurje, Slovenia's flat-as-a-pancake province in the far northeast. Try the dödoli …
Ljubljana
If Turkish is your thing, head for the authentic 'Star House'. For starters try the yaprak dolma (stuffed vine leaves) or sigara burek (cheese-filled…
The Julian Alps
This Mexican restaurant in the nearby village of Lesce offers something different in case you're tiring of Slovenian food. You'll find well-done Tex-Mex …
Ljubljana
This hole-in-the-wall eatery in the Old Town specialises in that most Slovenian of dishes, Kranjska klobasa, an EU-protected fatty sausage. Buy 'em by the…
Ljubljana
This basement seafood bar near the Fish Market below the Plečnik Colonnade in Pogačarjev trg is one of the better-value eateries in the centre for tasty…
Southeastern Slovenia
This gostilna (inn-like restaurant) in Mali Nerajec, southeast of Dragatuš and Veliki Nerajec en route to Vinica, specialises in pečenka (roast meat),…
Ljubljana
This bright, airy cafe serves outstanding homemade soups and bruschetta. Ask for the farmers goat cheese and about the link between the cafe and England's…
Lake Bled
The decent vegetarian cooking here, mostly salads and veggie burgers, won't have you screaming Michelin star, but nevertheless fills a big gap in the…
Maribor
This unpretentious place is always stuffed with locals chowing down on cheap and cheerful čevapčiči (spicy meatballs of beef or pork) and pleskavica (meat…
Lake Bohinj
A number of Bohinj hotels offer half-board, and eating options aren't especially memorable. Happily, this polished hotel restaurant bucks the trend, with…
Ljubljana
A handy central spot for a quick lunch, breakfast (€5 to €7), coffee or beer. Paninoteka is best known for its healthy sandwich creations, though it also…
