The Julian Alps
Ask a local where to eat and they'll invariably suggest here: it's an atmospheric tavern-restaurant with a country farmhouse vibe, and you will certainly…
Must-see restaurants in Slovenia
Lake Bled
Even the locals say that dining here feels like a summer holiday. It's built on a terrace over the Castle Lido and has a relaxed vibe, helpful service and…
Lake Bled
This traditional restaurant set within a large, leafy garden may at first appear a bit theme-park-ish – but this is one of the first places locals…
Bovec
Easily the best place to eat in town is the polished restaurant at Dobra Vila – preferably in the pretty garden in summer. A carefully constructed menu of…
The Julian Alps
One of the liveliest restaurants in town is this casual Bosnian affair that specialises in grilled meats, salads and fresh-baked bread. Eat on the crowded…
Ljubljana
Seriously inventive (and borderless) tapas and an excellent wine list, in sleek postmodern surrounds. Check the website for the current list of cold and…
Lake Bohinj
Get an eyeful of mountain views from the sweet creek-side terrace of this relaxed inn in Srednja Vas. Flavourful homemade dishes include buckwheat…
Ljubljana
This award-winning pizzeria, with large pies cooked in a wood-fired oven, is just south of the Old Town centre, across the river from Krakovo. They also…
The Julian Alps
Take your time to peruse the huge, multilingual menu of local specialities here. Some items may not immediately appeal (eg pickled beef tongue, sausage in…
Ljubljana
Splashed across the front of this canalside restaurant in Trnovo is the slogan ‘Manna: Božanske Jedi na Zemlji’ (Manna: Heavenly Dishes on Earth). Its…
Ljubljana
This charming little tavern on the far end of Gornji trg specialises in fish and seafood (though there's some beef and foal on the menu too). It's housed…
Eastern Slovenia
This glass-walled, contemporary restaurant mostly dishes up pasta and pizza (€5.90 to €8.60) with burgers, salads and a couple of more expensive grill and…
Ljubljana
This place under Rožnik Hill, just downwind from the zoo in Park Tivoli, serves southern-Slav-style grills, including pljeskavica (spicy meat patties)…
Ljubljana
This little place in the city’s biggest park supplies Ljubljančani (local people) with one of their favourite treats: horseflesh. It’s a little place – a…
Ljubljana
The unfussy interior of plain wooden tables, white-brick walls and traditional floor tiles complement simple but delicious Slovenian dishes from around…
Lake Bled
Expect a mixed bag of international flavours from this colourful, upmarket restaurant. The menu wanders confusingly from local classics (grilled calamari)…
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…
Eastern Slovenia
Rogaška Slatina’s fancy-pants restaurant (part of Grand Hotel Sava) dishes up classic European cooking. Both smaller dishes, such as mushroom risotto with…
Eastern Slovenia
The last thing we were expecting when we moseyed into Murska Sobota was a dystopian steampunk styled bar-restaurant serving up good burgers and a vast…
Ljubljana
Arguably the best of several restaurants standing side by side on touristy Stari trg. The menu revolves around risottos and pastas, with plenty of…
Eastern Slovenia
Casual-chic dining comes complete with charming service at this glass-walled restaurant across the road from the market. The menu here is stronger on…
Ljubljana
This small place in Trnovo is great for lunch, particularly if you're in the mood for pork. Jakob Franc is a Slovenian wunderkind who's taken concepts…
Lake Bled
If you don't mind the occasional tour bus filing through, this is a reliable standby for good grilled meats, pastas, burgers and the odd Mexican dish,…
Maribor
Restaurant, cafe, vinoteka and shop; Rožmarin has its finger in many a pie, but the restaurant is where it shines. It's all about modern European cuisine,…
The Julian Alps
There's a fresh, appealing menu at this old-time gostilna (from 1873), and a great summer terrace with relaxing verdant views. Begin with an inventive…
Ljubljana
This student-friendly joint calls itself a burger bar, but it's more than that; it also serves delicious good-value Balkan-style grilled meats, salads and…
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…
Bovec
Sovdat isn't strong on aesthetics and its outdoor terrace isn't as pretty as others in town, but the crowd of locals attests to its popularity and value…
The Julian Alps
The in-house restaurant of the Hotel Lipa offers excellent value, with a solid range of pastas and pizzas, plus excellent and affordable upmarket main…
Eastern Slovenia
This mountain lodge (half board per person €28), 3km north of Rogla on the unsealed road to Koroška, is a popular place for hearty local dishes,…
Lake Bled
Bled’s culinary speciality is the delicious kremna rezina, also known as the kremšnita: a layer of vanilla custard topped with whipped cream and…
Ljubljana
This unique eatery is the work of Slovenian nonprofit organisations that are helping the city's migrant community to integrate. A half-dozen chefs from…
Eastern Slovenia
At the far end of Celjska cesta, the 'Sun' has something for everyone. There are huge, better-than-average pizzas and a big burger menu, classic central…
Ljubljana
Run by women, this wonderful little place south of the centre in tranquil Krakovo serves some of the best-prepared local dishes and salads in Ljubljana,…
Ljubljana
This attractive bistro in the upper reaches of the Old Town is where to head when you could really eat a, well, pig. It specialises in all things porcine …
Maribor
A great spot in full view of the Column of St Florian, patron of firefighters, this popular restaurant has both an open front and an enclosed back terrace…
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…
The Julian Alps
Don’t miss a chance to try Gostilna Pr' Kovač. The menu sings with home-grown produce and local favourites like red-bean soup and buckwheat porridge with…
Ljubljana
These delicious burgers, sourced from Slovenian beef, and fries, coleslaw, shakes and craft beers are a big step up from international fast-food chains…
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