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…
Must-see restaurants in Southwestern Slovenia
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Piran
This stylishly rustic and welcoming restaurant run by an Italian-Slovenian couple serves the most inventive Mediterranean and Slovenian dishes in town –…
Southwestern Slovenia
As you'd imagine, eating at the touristy complex surrounding Postojna Cave is not cheap, but here you'll get some very tasty grilled meats to fuel…
Western Wine Regions
With fine views from the terrace, a thoughtfully prepared seasonal menu and a commitment to local ingredients, the restaurant of the hotel of the same…
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…
Southwestern Slovenia
At Hotel Maestoso, this restaurant seems to cope well with summertime lunch crowds, and caters to the hotel's overnight guests at dinner. Pizzas are…
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…
Southwestern Slovenia
Etna takes the classic pizza-pasta-meat menu and gives it a creative twist, with surprisingly tasty (and beautifully presented) results. All the…
Southwestern Slovenia
This welcoming little country inn serves a surprisingly diverse menu of seasonal local specialties, with a good selection of Slovenian wines. Dishes…
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 …
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…
Southwestern Slovenia
Just southeast of Titov trg, this perennially popular cafe-restaurant has a menu covering all bases: coffee and cake, cracking burgers, pasta and gnocchi,…
Portorož
Big, bustling and beachfront, but maintaining quality and reasonable prices – there's a lot to like here. The menu rolls through classic Istrian…
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 …
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…
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…
Vipava Valley
Consistently good reviews from travellers mark this out as a worthy pit stop out in the countryside southeast of town. From the wood-beamed ceilings to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Western Wine Regions
Rusjan is in a handy spot – next to the TIC and across from the bus station. Downstairs is a cafe with long opening hours, ideal for coffee and sweets;…
Western Wine Regions
This atmospheric place inside Dobrovo's castle gets mixed reviews from travellers – word on the street is that the service sometimes goes missing and the…
Southwestern Slovenia
A large, no-frills, family-style restaurant southwest of Titov trg, off Tržaška cesta, Čuk takes its pizza seriously but offers a wide range of Slovenian…
Piran
There’s a small outdoor market in the little square behind the Municipal Hall – and a Mercator supermarket, too.
Izola
There’s a supermarket opposite the bus stop and a more central Mercator near the inner port.
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.
