Kobarid
Provenance is everything at this restaurant in Staro Selo, just west of town and one of the best in the country. Menus change with the seasons and…
Must-see restaurants in Slovenia
Ljubljana
This is haute cuisine from on high –the Archer's Tower of Ljubljana Castle, no less – with a menu that traces the city's history chosen by ethnologist…
Eastern Slovenia
Gregor Vračko's restaurant is all wood and floor-to-ceiling window minimalism. Its chic simplicity is a worthy contrast to the food. This is boldly…
Eastern Slovenia
Long a locals' favourite for top-notch Slovenian cuisine, Gostilna Repnik (1.5km east of the centre) also boasts boutique accommodation (singles/doubles…
Ptuj
This unassuming restaurant in the suburbs whips up the most creative modern European cooking in the area. The menu changes daily, based on what's in…
Lake Bohinj
This modern take on traditional farmhouse cooking is a must for foodies keen to sample local specialities. Overlook the incongruous location in the centre…
Eastern Slovenia
In Bakovci village, 5km southwest of Murska Sobota, this gostilna serves local specialities with a modern twist. We love the trout served with pea-mash…
Slovenian Coast
One of our most memorable meals was enjoyed here, where Andreja and Sebastijan provide warm service in a stylish setting, with fine local flavours…
Southwestern Slovenia
The fanciest place in town: inside is modern and white, with booths fringed by curtains, while the terrace overlooking the main square is a fine vantage…
The Julian Alps
Winning plaudits from diners local and foreign, this elegant establishment is 3km east of Linhartov trg, on the 14th-century Grad Podvin Estate. Kitchen…
Vipava Valley
For gourmands, this is a must. Make an advance booking, and make the trip 2km north of Vipava to Dvorec Zemono, a frescoed mansion built in 1680. Here,…
Maribor
The restaurant itself, in Obrežje across the Drava River, may not look like much, but you're here for the food not some grand dining hall. Owner-chef…
Ljubljana
Centrally located craft-beer and burger bar that's evolved into a must-visit. The burgers, with locally sourced beef and brioche-style buns, are excellent…
Portorož
In a tucked-away, elevated position (signed off the road between Portorož and Piran), Rizibizi earns accolades as one of the coast's finest dining options…
Southeastern Slovenia
This fine-dining restaurant, with a French-countryside interior, serves inventive European cuisine with local twists, from the chef's signature beef…
Piran
This small wine bar sits pretty under a grapevine canopy on Trg 1 Maja. You order drinks from the bar (cheap local wine from the barrel or well-priced…
Ptuj
Ptuj's fanciest restaurant is in a prime position, with a shady terrace facing the river. The speciality here is fish – particularly trout and pike-perch …
The Julian Alps
Winning praise from influential French restaurant guide Gault Millau, this traditional, family-run gostilna serves some of the region's best food. It…
Portorož
Super-chic, this new restaurant and cocktail bar shines like a beacon on the main strip. The short menu hones in on some serious steak (eg Argentinian…
The Julian Alps
Easily the most upscale dining option in town. The geometric timber feature above the bar creates a fresh first impression and the menu follows its lead…
Izola
At the Marina Hotel, this much-loved restaurant serves a stellar range of seafood (with accessible prices): fish soup, salt-crusted seabass, and lobster…
Kobarid
Where do top locals chefs recommend for a casual meal? This fun, rustic outdoor restaurant-bar at the riverside Lazar holiday centre (camping and quality…
Ljubljana
Ljubljana's top spot for brunch, meaning in this case big slices of avocado toast on homemade bread, bowls of muesli and yoghurt, and eggs Benedict on…
Lake Bled
In a magical garden setting, Penzion Berc sets up a summertime restaurant, with local produce served fresh from its open kitchen. Try sea bass with…
Koper
Capra is a sexy new indoor–outdoor venue with a touch of Scandi style. Its appeal extends all day, from coffee to lounge-y cocktails, and the creative,…
Lake Bohinj
Easily a candidate for the best burger joint in Slovenia, and centrally located, within easy walking distance of the TIC in Ribčev Laz. The burgers are…
Lake Bled
It's hard to fault the superb location of the castle's restaurant, with a terrace and views straight from a postcard. What a relief the food is as good as…
Vipava Valley
Local produce shines in skilled, contemporary dishes at this farmhouse idyll – how about Vipava ham with lavender honey and salted peaches as a starter?…
Piran
It's not the fanciest place in town, but the atmosphere is top-notch and Rok and his crew do their best to ensure you have a good time. Seafood is king,…
The Julian Alps
The word among locals is that this hotel restaurant is the best place in town to try žlikrofi, cooked in the traditional way with mutton sauce. Otherwise,…
Piran
This stylishly rustic and welcoming restaurant run by an Italian-Slovenian couple serves the most inventive Mediterranean and Slovenian dishes in town –…
Southeastern Slovenia
Otočec Castle's restaurant is as fancy as you would hope: ancient stone walls, stained glass and locally made artisanal furniture. It's formal, but not at…
Maribor
This lunchtime bistro serves some of the freshest dishes based on seasonal ingredients in Maribor. The daily changing menu takes inspiration from across…
Southeastern Slovenia
There are few eating options in town, so it's a joy to find this place, a foodie's treat with a menu based around seasonal local produce. Drop in for its…
Eastern Slovenia
One of our favourite gostilna (inn-like restaurant) anywhere, the Kmetec sits high in the hills, looking Celje's old castle square in the face. Offerings…
Ljubljana
The 'Open Kitchen' is an amazing food fair, with local and international specialities cooked on-site from many of the best restaurants around the city and…
Ljubljana
Right within the Ljubljana Castle complex, Na Gradu is much too stylish to be just a gostilna (inn-like restaurant). The award-winning chefs use only…
Ljubljana
This delightful bistro serves tasty homestyle cuisine, only much better. From the soups and the meat and vegetarian main courses to the shop-made štruklji…
Triglav National Park
Lunch or dinner at this traditional inn within the confines of Triglav National Park, about 15km northwest of Bled, is a just reward for cycling the…
Ljubljana
Just opposite the Academy of Music, the 'Second Fiddle' is an extremely pleasant and affordable place for a meal in the Old Town. There are lots of…
