Where to Eat in Slovenia
Slovenia offers a variety of restaurants to suit most
budgets. Restavracija is the standard word for a restaurant,
although in the countryside visitors are likely to come
across a gostilna, a traditional inn, which serves both as an
eatery and a local pub. Home-grown, organic food is
appreciated and most restaurants use local ingredients.LJUBLJANA
Ajdovo Zrno ¤ © ¡
Trubarjeva cesta 7, 1000 Tel (01) 690 468 Map E2
Located in a courtyard only a few steps away from the central Prešeren Square, Ajdovo Zrno is the perfect
spot for a quick healthy meal while sightseeing. A clean and bright self-service canteen, it offers a choice of
vegetarian-only dishes and fresh salads. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.Čajna Hiša Cha Δ ¡
Stari trg 3, 1000 Tel (01) 252 7010 Map E4
This attractive tea-house in the heart of the Old Town is the ideal place to relax over afternoon tea, with a choice
of speciality brews on offer. The place also has a good selection of sandwiches and salads. The adjoining shop
here sells a variety of leaf teas from around the world. Closed on Sundays.Figovec^ ¡¡¡
Gosposvetska 1, 1000 Tel (01) 426 4410 Map D2
Situated on one of central Ljubljana’s most prominent street corners, this charming, old-fashioned restaurant
is renowned for its horsemeat – served as a starter in the form of carpaccio and as a main course foal fillet.
Mainstream meat dishes on offer include wiener schnitzel (veal coated in breadcrumbs) and spicy goulashes.Gostilna As Δ ) ̊ ¡¡¡
Čopova 5/A, 1000 Tel (01) 425 8822 Map E3
This chic venue, Gostilna As has long been a favourite among local gourmets, offering a blend of Mediterranean
and Central European cuisine and using local ingredients. The adjoining lounge serves affordable pastas and
salads alongside an impressive range of cocktails.Le Petit Café Δ ) ¡¡¡
Trg francoske revolucije 4, 1000 Tel (01) 251 2575 Map D4
An enduringly popular French-style café with a large – and frequently crowded – terrace, Le Petit Café looks
out towards Jože Plečnik’s Illyrian Monument. Popular for fresh pastries and croissants, there is also plenty in
the way of more substantial meals, with salads and pastas predominating.River House Δ ) © ¡¡¡
Gallusovo nabrežje 31, 1000 Tel (01) 425 4090 Map E4
This combined restaurant and lounge-bar enjoys an enviable location, with its outdoor terrace overlooking the
Ljubljanica river. Pasta dishes and Mediterranean salads share space on the menu with traditional Slovene meat
and fish dishes. It is also a popular late-night venue with DJs performing on weekend evenings.Šestica^ ¡¡¡
Slovenska cesta 40, 1000 Tel (01) 242 0850 Map E2
A highly popular restaurant, Šestica has an attractive garden courtyard. The menu covers most regions of
Slovenia, from goulash from the plains of eastern Slovenia to squid and grilled fish from the coast. The prekmurska
gibanica (poppy-seed-and-custard cake) makes for an outstanding dessert. Closed on Sundays.Sokol^ ¡¡¡
Ciril Metodov trg 18, 1000 Tel (01) 439 6855 Map E3
Occupying a warren of rooms in the Old Town, Sokol predominantly serves hearty pork and steak dishes. The
menu also includes game, freshwater fish and east Slovene specialities such as telečja obara (a paprika-rich
veal stew). The in-house beer comes in both light and dark versions.Špajza Δ ̊ ¡¡¡
Gornji trg 28, 1000 Tel (01) 425 3094 Map E4
Situated uphill from the Old Town on the peaceful Gornji Square, Špajza has a homely, soothing ambience
and is decorated with classy bric-a-brac. The menu includes fresh fish from the Adriatic as well as inland Slovenian
classics such as breast of duck, horsemeat fillets and game.PRICE CATEGORIES
Based on the price per person of a
three-course meal with half a bottle of
wine, including cover charge, service
and tax.448 SLOVENIAMap References see map of Ljubljana pp418–19
¡ Under 20 euros
¡¡ 20–30 euros
¡¡¡ 30–50 euros
¡¡¡¡ 50–80 euros
¡¡¡¡¡ Over 80 euros