Ljubljana
This is haute cuisine from on high –the Archer's Tower of Ljubljana Castle, no less – with a menu that traces the city's history chosen by ethnologist…
Must-see restaurants in Ljubljana
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Centrally located craft-beer and burger bar that's evolved into a must-visit. The burgers, with locally sourced beef and brioche-style buns, are excellent…
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Ljubljana's top spot for brunch, meaning in this case big slices of avocado toast on homemade bread, bowls of muesli and yoghurt, and eggs Benedict on…
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The 'Open Kitchen' is an amazing food fair, with local and international specialities cooked on-site from many of the best restaurants around the city and…
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Right within the Ljubljana Castle complex, Na Gradu is much too stylish to be just a gostilna (inn-like restaurant). The award-winning chefs use only…
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This delightful bistro serves tasty homestyle cuisine, only much better. From the soups and the meat and vegetarian main courses to the shop-made štruklji…
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Just opposite the Academy of Music, the 'Second Fiddle' is an extremely pleasant and affordable place for a meal in the Old Town. There are lots of…
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The 'Pantry' attracts as much with its homey decor as with its Slovenian cuisine, executed with a modern touch. Several rooms in an ancient townhouse…
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Some might say this isn't just Ljubljana's best ice cream, but some of the best in the world. We'll let you decide, but the diverse flavour combinations …
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This unsuspecting spot along Stari trg, looking something like a diner, focuses on a couple of things (hint: they're in the name) and does them very well…
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Old-world charm, a hybrid menu featuring Slovenian, French and Mediterranean dishes, a top-notch wine list and very stylish decor have made this…
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Seriously inventive (and borderless) tapas and an excellent wine list, in sleek postmodern surrounds. Check the website for the current list of cold and…
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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…
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Splashed across the front of this canalside restaurant in Trnovo is the slogan ‘Manna: Božanske Jedi na Zemlji’ (Manna: Heavenly Dishes on Earth). Its…
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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…
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This place under Rožnik Hill, just downwind from the zoo in Park Tivoli, serves southern-Slav-style grills, including pljeskavica (spicy meat patties)…
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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…
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The unfussy interior of plain wooden tables, white-brick walls and traditional floor tiles complement simple but delicious Slovenian dishes from around…
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Arguably the best of several restaurants standing side by side on touristy Stari trg. The menu revolves around risottos and pastas, with plenty of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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 …
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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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Just opposite the Križanke, this pleasant, boho place offers great coffee and a wide range of breakfast goodies, lunches and light meals, plus an…
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This charming vaulted restaurant in the Old Town serves dishes from Prekmurje, Slovenia's flat-as-a-pancake province in the far northeast. Try the dödoli …
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If Turkish is your thing, head for the authentic 'Star House'. For starters try the yaprak dolma (stuffed vine leaves) or sigara burek (cheese-filled…
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This hole-in-the-wall eatery in the Old Town specialises in that most Slovenian of dishes, Kranjska klobasa, an EU-protected fatty sausage. Buy 'em by the…
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This basement seafood bar near the Fish Market below the Plečnik Colonnade in Pogačarjev trg is one of the better-value eateries in the centre for tasty…
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This bright, airy cafe serves outstanding homemade soups and bruschetta. Ask for the farmers goat cheese and about the link between the cafe and England's…
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A handy central spot for a quick lunch, breakfast (€5 to €7), coffee or beer. Paninoteka is best known for its healthy sandwich creations, though it also…
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This student-oriented terrace in Center is a solid choice for a quick and cheap lunch. Line up at the counter and order from a small menu of sandwiches,…
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Should you fancy a bit of Indian, head for this place on the left bank of the Ljubljanica. You won’t get high-street-London curry but the thalis and…
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Ljubljana’s first and arguably best Japanese restaurant has simple, restful decor and the full range of Japanese dishes – from rice and soup noodles – but…
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This cavernous pizzeria, with a wood-fired oven, boasts comfy outdoor seating and a vaulted indoor ceiling painted with spring and autumn leaves for when…
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Authentic Middle Eastern food, such as falafel and hummus, served up to go or eat-in at a few tables and chairs scattered about. Perfect choice for a…
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A pre- or post-drinking culinary tradition is to snag one of these greasy (but delicious) filo-dough pies, stuffed with meat or cheese, for takeaway…
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'Buckwheat Grain' serves soups, lots of different salads, and baked vegetarian and vegan dishes. It also has terrific freshly squeezed juices. Enter from…
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Below the Plečnik Colonnade, the fish market has open-air stands selling fried calamari for as low as €7 a plate.
