Best Restaurants in Slovenia 2023
Ana Roš is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures on the international culinary scene. Regional ingredients and traditions blend harmoniously with international influences, paired with complexity and technical precision. Top wine recommendations!
The restaurant, located in a 17th-century manor house, sits on a small hill with a magnificent view of the rolling green hills. Under the direction of the dynamic Tomaž Kavčič, the menu features traditionally inspired dishes alongside more creative—and at times even experimental—courses.
The kitchen is constantly evolving, and the menu changes daily depending on what’s available at the market. Luka Košir enjoys using dry-aging techniques for meat and fish, and he also employs fermentation and other methods. The result is a nuanced, sometimes experimental menu.
Gregor Vračko has established himself as one of the country’s best chefs. His cuisine combines down-to-earth flavors, the aromas of the sea, and creative touches. The dishes are beautifully composed and executed with great depth and variety. The well-stocked wine cellar consistently delivers surprises.
In a chic, urban setting, Executive Chef Uroš Fakuč presents his refined menus. A few select ingredients take center stage and are prepared with modern culinary techniques, without any gimmicks. The cellar houses 300 wines from the Vipava Valley, the Karst, and Brda.
This atmospheric historic house has retained its vintage charm. Chef Uroš Štefelin combines Slovenian cuisine with modern touches, using fresh, local organic ingredients as the foundation. A classic dish is “Kroparska žonta”: a liver dish that Uroš learned from his grandmother.
In May 2026, the legendary JB moved from Ljubljana to the Arboretum Golf Resort at the foot of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Now, the next generation of the Bratovž family is at the helm of the kitchen. Tomaž shapes the haute cuisine, which reinterprets classic dishes. Nina is the wine expert.
A castle provides an elegant setting for Marko Pavčnik, a leading figure in Slovenia’s culinary scene. Local ingredients, wild herbs, and the use of whole animals are key cornerstones of his cuisine. With great intuition and creative ideas, he brings a nuanced regional cuisine to life.
This used to be a barbecue restaurant; today, owner, chef, and sommelier Jure Tomić serves up Slovenian nouvelle cuisine with French influences. Each course is straightforward and beautifully highlights the flavors of the ingredients. Top-notch wine cellar with 480 bottles.
David Žefran draws on the ingredients of his local region. With great sensitivity, he showcases them in surprising flavor combinations, always executed with flawless technique. Modern, creative, perfectly balanced in flavor, and a visual delight—that’s what every course is like.