"Parking Space" Restaurants in Slovenia
Ana Roš is considered one of the best chefs in the world. And rightly so, as she is a master of flavours. She prepares courses full of depth, beauty and creativity. Of course, the wine pairing is also of the highest level. Delicious home-aged cheeses.
Gostilna (meaning inn) is an understatement, here hides one of the best and most creative restaurants in Slovenia. Host Tomaž Kavcic is bubbling over with ideas. He presents his plates as a modern contrast to the historic castle atmosphere.
Nothing is reminiscent of the original building, the guest is amazed at the modern architecture in a small village. The kitchen combines down-to-earthness, sea aromas and creative – sometimes offbeat – ideas. Beautifully composed plates. One of the best in Slovenia.
The cosy cottage atmosphere does not suggest it, but with Luka Košir an extremely creative mind is at work here. Regional organic ingredients and vegetables from the home garden are essential for him. The two tasting menus change constantly depending on inspiration.
Marko Pavčnik is considered one of the best young ambassadors of modern Slovenian cuisine. He skilfully enhances traditional dishes, such as rabbit fillet with mushroom tartare and sabayon; truly delicious. The wine service is very good and friendly.
The view from the castle over Ljubljana is magnificent, and Igor Jagodic also wants to reach this height. Stints with Dieter Müller and René Redzepi at Noma have left their mark. Jagodic cooks internationally - and visually as if painted. In summer, the restaurant garden is a tempting place.
Only produce from their own farm and from the neighbours are allowed in the kitchen. The whole family helps together: Metka provides modernised tradition, her husband takes care of the wine cellar, their son takes care of the guests, daughter and daughter-in-law take care of the desserts.
David Vračko is an artist, a philosopher - and a bit wacky. His sense for surprising combinations is pronounced, and he is inspired by the mood and seasonal produce. He serves dishes such as cod, ginger soup and beetroot ice cream.
Filip Matjaž worked for Heston Blumenthal in London, but now he's at his own stove. Every dish tells a story, every plate moves away from the usual. Eating with a knife and fork is usually not enough. Cooking is also done at the table.
Local produce take centre stage: cheese aged in Karst caves, porcini mushrooms, asparagus, prosciutto. Highlights are the desserts, such as the caramel tart with peach, elderflower and savoury Karst. One of the best country inns in Slovenia.
For generations, the house has been the best restaurant in Prekmurje. And even with the fifth generation in the kitchen, this has not changed. Leon Pintarič still upholds the tradition, but interprets it in a contemporary way - the new Prekmurje cuisine, so to speak.
Much more than a simple Gostilna. Tomaž and Krištof Bolka carefully tailor zeitgeist into their restaurant. Uroš Gorjanc provides the craftsmanship, making regional cuisine with a modern feeling. Exciting wines. Drivers, try the wonderful freshly squeezed juices.
All is not what it seems in this restaurant resembling a log cabin. In fact, the atmosphere is one of fine dining. And although not by the sea, fish is the star ingredient. The fresh plates are even prepared at the table in front of the guests.
The restaurant is a welcome exception from the tourism mainstream in Bled. Chef Grega Rozman works consistently on further enhancements. The result is courses like pan-fried duck liver with soaked plums on duck skin crumble.
Thoughthe restaurant is housed in the poshest hotel on Lake Bled, the flair is still quite casual thanks to Gordon Ramsay disciple Simon Bertoncelj, who draws inspiration from French cuisine. Seafood and upscale Slovenian tradition also flow in.
The Čarman family has always stood for the best restaurant traditions, which continue to evolve. This also applies to siblings Nina and Gašper. High-class courses like the foie gras sauce impress. Outstanding tasting menus.
In a beautiful, country style stone house, Matej Tomažič is dedicated to simple, traditional cuisine with a touch of the vivid. Goose pâté with roasted figs and summer herbs or local ravioli stuffed with suckling pig are on the table.
Foodies come not only because of the almost enrapturingly beautiful landscape in the Savinja Valle; the cuisine is also convincing. Luka Peternel combines down-to-earth dishes with international flavours, and every plate is a visual highlight. The cellar has 200 wines.
An excursion to the oldest inn in Slovenia in the Žiče monastery. The historic ambience with wooden beams has been brought to an exemplary shine. At the stove is Andrej Smogavc, who is known for producing local cuisine with an international appeal, and continues it here.
The kitchen of the business restaurant near the BTC shopping center is just as casual as the chic interior. Pasta, risotto, seared tuna or octopus from the oven - everything is perfect. You can browse the extensive wine list on your iPad.