Must-see restaurants in Slovenian Coast

  • Hiša Torkla

    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…

  • Rizibizi

    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…

  • Cantina Klet

    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…

  • Montagu

    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…

  • Marina Restaurant

    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…

  • Capra

    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,…

  • Pirat

    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,…

  • Pri Mari

    Piran

    This stylishly rustic and welcoming restaurant run by an Italian-Slovenian couple serves the most inventive Mediterranean and Slovenian dishes in town –…

  • Fritolin

    Koper

    There’s an outdoor fresh-food market not far from the shore, and it's surrounded by cheap eating spots and cafe-bars popular with locals. We love tiny…

  • La Bottega dei Sapori

    Piran

    An elegant, upmarket feel combines with a prime main-square location at this polished (but pricey) charmer, which cherry-picks from local, Italian and…

  • Restaurant Neptune

    Piran

    It's no bad thing to be more popular with locals than tourists, and this family-run place hits all the buttons – a friendly welcome, big seafood platters …

  • Istrska Klet Slavček

    Koper

    The Istrian Cellar, situated below the 18th-century Carli Palace, is one of the most colourful places for a meal in Koper’s Old Town. Come for authentic…

  • Oštarija

    Portorož

    Big, bustling and beachfront, but maintaining quality and reasonable prices – there's a lot to like here. The menu rolls through classic Istrian…

  • Gostilna Bujol

    Izola

    A place recommended by locals (especially for its cod-fish pate, or bakalar na belo), rustic Bujol has a selection of fresh fish offered fried or grilled …

  • Gostilna Park

    Piran

    Tucked a little away from the main tourist drag, this fine little place doesn't mess with the basics: fresh seafood, grilled or lightly fried; čevapčiči…

  • Gušt

    Izola

    Away from the seafront, Gušt is stylishly appealing indoors and out. Choose from a menu full of flavour: pizzas, homemade pasta, creative salads and tasty…

  • Casa Nostromo

    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…

  • Restaurant Delfin

    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…

  • Gostilna Sidro

    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…

  • Riva Piran

    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…

  • Market

    Piran

    There’s a small outdoor market in the little square behind the Municipal Hall – and a Mercator supermarket, too.

  • Mercator

    Izola

    There’s a supermarket opposite the bus stop and a more central Mercator near the inner port.

  • Market

    Koper

    There’s an outdoor market not far from the shore, and it's surrounded by cheap eating spots and cafe-bars popular with locals.

  • Mercator

    Piran

    You’ll find a small Mercator supermarket in the Old Town.

  • Mercator

    Izola

    Central supermarket near the inner port.