The Best of »Falstaff International Restaurant Guide 2025«
The whole world is Ana Roš' guest - after all, she has already been voted the best chef in the world. She is constantly working on perfecting and innovating her gastronomic creations. Local ingredients are usually the greatest treasures for profound creations. Top wine cellar!
A lot of new things have been done. The interior and the open-plan kitchen have been stylishly and elegantly designed. Many products come from the restaurant's own farm - the best basis for Luka Košir's fabulous cuisine with depth and great lightness. The non-alcoholic beverage accompaniment is exciting.
David Žefran and his team demonstrate great skill. Their source of inspiration is nature, which is impressive all around them with imposing mountains and a clear lake. Local products are refined with great sensitivity into artistic miniatures. The wine list is also impressive.
The view of the old town and the sea with its islets is breathtaking. The cuisine is in no way inferior to the view: Every plate is a testament to the superb quality of the produce, precision and refined creativity. The wine accompaniment is also of the very highest calibre.
The terrace, with its view of the cathedral, is beautiful. Owner and chef Rudolf Štefan uses his skills to create one of the best gourmet experiences in the country, with a focus on creative reinterpretations of traditional flavours. Top wines are also served.
Gregor Vračko has transformed a village inn into one of the most modern country restaurants in Slovenia. Straight lines, lots of elegant wood and glass are the setting for a refined cuisine that swears by regional ingredients and is presented with great skill. Courteous service!
Don't be fooled by the Renaissance-style façade, behind it lies an extremely modern team. Tomaž Kavcic is an innovative spirit who is constantly pushing his cuisine forward. The sommelier is just as passionate about his work. A total work of art.
Jure Tomić is a very friendly host. His cuisine is characterised by Francophile-Slovenian nouvelle cuisine. It's a good thing that Jure also brings his extensive wine knowledge to the table: he has the perfect bottle for every course. Another plus is the cosy French country house style.
Marko Pavčnik is one of the most important representatives of Slovenian nouvelle cuisine. The ingredients of his surroundings play the leading role - he gives them a new guise with the latest cooking techniques, but remains clear and focussed in his creations. Very good wine service.
Igor Jagodic learnt his skills from Dieter Müller and René Redzepi at Noma. At Ljubljana Castle, he focusses on seasonal and micro-seasonal ingredients that inspire top performance. The wine list features local, French and Italian bottles.
A Garden of Eden with fragrant lemon trees and first-class accommodation, each room individually designed. The gastronomic focus is on freshly caught fish, oysters and local vegetables, and the best olive oil is used to flavour the dishes. Selected wines.
Uroš Štefelin opened the restaurant in a former horse stable. He knows how to find ideas for future dishes in traditional dishes. He mainly uses organic ingredients from the region in his dishes, such as the Tepka pear, which he serves with goose liver.
Janez Bratovž has been a guarantor of fine cuisine for decades. He attaches particular importance to the ingredients, which is why he visits the Ljubljana market every morning. He is already assisted by his son Tomaž. Each presents his own menu. Good wine service.
Uroš Fakuč has mastered the art of letting a few selected top products speak for themselves on the plate without exaggerated staging. The cellar is probably home to one of the largest collections of Slovenian wines and Uroš always finds the right one for every course.
The restaurant, with its terrace on the city wall is considered one of Croatia’s best. The dishes are characterised by creative combinations and perfect presentation, and it is best to choose the six-course tasting menu. The cheesecake with cherry gel and raspberry ice cream Is a dream.
Andrej Smogavc cooks in a former monastery, which is also home to Slovenia's oldest inn. The talented young chef celebrates contemporary Slovenian cuisine with modern ideas. The service is very attentive and charming, and the wine tips are just right.
In the villa, which rises 388 metres above the sea and offers fantastic views, you are welcomed and pampered in the best possible way. The cuisine has made a welcome push towards modernity. Regional ingredients are used to create works of art for the eye and the palate. Great wines!
The search for creativity never finishes in the gourmet restaurant. Based on ingredients from small local producers, Danijel Dekić's dishes have an international flavour. The menus are available with meat, fish or vegetarian options. Danijel's wife recommends excellent wines to accompany them.
The Monte is the Dekić family's well-known main restaurant, just 30 metres below is the Cave Lab in the former wine cellar. Small and cosy, it can be booked for groups of up to 14 people. The same applies here: the best freshest products from the region, top craftsmanship and highly creative.
Marble, large chandeliers and white tablecloths exude historical elegance, while Ana Grgić Tomić's cuisine is anchored in the vivid day. She interprets Mediterranean tradition in her own personal, sophisticated way. Every plate is a feast for the eyes. Large wine list with 200 labels.