The back story 1
Slovenian food.
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The back story
Slovenian food: the back story
Carniolan sausage and štruklji, Alpine cheeses, Karst ham and Adriatic fish, potica and orange wine: a small country with a big larder.
65 of the best · Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Best Restaurants in Ljubljana
From tasting menus in the castle tower and on the 20th floor to old gostilnas, štruklji at the market and country inns in the hills, these are the places to eat in and around Ljubljana.
Our 65 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Inside Ljubljana Castle
Restavracija Strelec
A fine-dining restaurant in the Archers’ Tower of Ljubljana Castle, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Grajska planota 1Explore View on map
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TaBar
A lively wine bar and kitchen of small, creative plates near the river, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
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First recorded in 1776
Gostilna Šestica
One of the oldest inns in Ljubljana, first recorded in 1776, opposite the Nebotičnik.
Slovenska cesta 40Explore View on map
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Neighbourhood
Fine dining & MICHELIN-listed 11
The tables recognised by the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026, and more.
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Altrokè
A modern restaurant blending Italian and Slovenian ideas, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
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By the river
Breg
A modern restaurant on the Breg embankment, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Breg 20Explore View on map
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20th floor, MICHELIN Guide
B-Restaurant
The restaurant on the 20th floor of the InterContinental, with views of the castle and the Alps, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia.
Slovenska cesta 59Explore View on map
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Georgie Bistro
A modern bistro outside the tourist centre, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Čufarjeva ulica 5Explore View on map
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A hidden courtyard
Gostilna AS
A classic of Ljubljana dining in a courtyard off Čopova, known for fish and seafood, with the AS Aperitivo lounge alongside.
Čopova ulica 5aExplore View on map
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Jaz by Ana Roš
The Ljubljana restaurant of Ana Roš of Hiša Franko: seasonal plates made for sharing, in Knafljev prehod, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia.
Čopova ulica 5a (Knafljev prehod)Explore View on map
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Chef Janez Bratovž
JB Restavracija
The long-established fine-dining restaurant of chef Janez Bratovž, on Miklošičeva.
Miklošičeva cesta 19Explore View on map
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Landerik
A modern restaurant of seasonal Slovenian cooking, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
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Peti 181
A Mediterranean and seafood restaurant on Dvorni trg with a terrace facing the castle, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia.
Dvorni trg 1Explore View on map
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Inside Ljubljana Castle
Restavracija Strelec
A fine-dining restaurant in the Archers’ Tower of Ljubljana Castle, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Grajska planota 1Explore View on map
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MICHELIN Guide 2026
TaBar
A lively wine bar and kitchen of small, creative plates near the river, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Slovenian cooking 18
Gostilnas and Slovenian dishes.
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Good food, good cause
Druga Violina
A good-value old-town restaurant run as a social enterprise, serving Slovenian dishes.
Stari trg 21Explore View on map
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Since the 19th century
Gostilna Kovač
A gostilna on the northern edge of the city, in a former blacksmith’s house, cooking traditional dishes with a focus on fish.
Pot k Savi 9Explore View on map
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On top of Šmarna gora
Gostilna Ledinek
The gostilna on the summit of Šmarna gora, Ljubljana’s favourite hiking hill, famous for its barley stew and wild-garlic bread.
Šmarna gora 4Explore View on map
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Up at the castle
Gostilna na Gradu
A modern gostilna in the castle courtyard, cooking dishes from every Slovenian region; listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Grajska planota 1Explore View on map
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A garden under the willow
Gostilna Pod vrbo
A traditional gostilna with a tree-shaded summer garden and a winter fireplace, cooking žganci, štruklji and house-made gnocchi.
Ziherlova ulica 36Explore View on map
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Famous for frogs’ legs
Gostilna pri Žabarju
A traditional gostilna in Vič, known above all for fried frogs’ legs, a speciality of the Ljubljana Marshes.
Viška cesta 50Explore View on map
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First recorded in 1776
Gostilna Šestica
One of the oldest inns in Ljubljana, first recorded in 1776, opposite the Nebotičnik.
Slovenska cesta 40Explore View on map
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Old-school gostilna
Gostilna Sokol
A big, traditional gostilna by the cathedral, with wooden interiors and classic Slovenian dishes.
Ciril-Metodov trg 18Explore View on map
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Flavours of the north-east
Güjžina
A small gostilna on Mestni trg serving the dishes of Prekmurje, Slovenia’s north-eastern plain, from bograč to gibanica.
Mestni trg 19Explore View on map
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Below the castle
Hiša Pod Gradom
A small restaurant below the castle hill, with modern takes on Slovenian dishes.
Streliška ulica 10Explore View on map
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The Carniolan sausage
Klobasarna
A tiny counter by the cathedral serving the protected Carniolan sausage, jota and sweet štruklji.
Ciril-Metodov trg 15Explore View on map
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In Plečnik’s market arcade
Moji Štruklji Slovenije
A štruklji house in Plečnik’s arcade at the Central Market, with more than 20 kinds of the rolled Slovenian dumpling every day.
Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1Explore View on map
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An old carters’ inn
Slovenska hiša Figovec
One of the oldest inns in the centre, once a stop for carters, now serving Slovenian dishes and wines from every region.
Gosposvetska ulica 1Explore View on map
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Romantic old-town rooms
Špajza
A romantic restaurant on Gornji trg, with vaulted rooms, a courtyard and Slovenian cooking.
Gornji trg 28Explore View on map
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Recipes from 1799
Štalca pri Vodniku
A homely gostilna in Šiška that cooks veal and potatoes from the 1799 cookbook associated with the poet Valentin Vodnik.
Vodnikova cesta 65aExplore View on map
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A 200-year-old inn, renewed
Taprav Žibert
A 200-year-old inn on Celovška cesta given a young, urban look, cooking family recipes: fried chicken, fish and beef cheeks.
Celovška cesta 335Explore View on map
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Stone vaults on Stari trg
Valvas’or
A restaurant under stone vaults on Stari trg, with Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes and a strong wine list.
Stari trg 7Explore View on map
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Market-side inn
Vodnikov Hram
A simple inn on Vodnik Square by the market, for hearty Slovenian lunches.
Vodnikov trg 2Explore View on map
Modern & Mediterranean 17
Bistros, pizza, burgers and fish.
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Aftr
A modern restaurant on Nazorjeva, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Nazorjeva ulica 2Explore View on map
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In front of Križanke
Bazilika Križanke
A vegetarian and vegan bistro in front of Križanke, with daily soups, savoury and sweet pies, salads and smoothies.
Trg francoske revolucije 5Explore View on map
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Pizza by the theatre
Foculus
A long-running pizzeria near the Drama theatre, with a big menu of wood-fired pizzas.
Gregorčičeva ulica 3Explore View on map
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Chef Boštjan Pavli
Harfa
A modern restaurant in the Vič business quarter, where chef Boštjan Pavli cooks Mediterranean dishes and seafood.
Koprska ulica 98Explore View on map
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On Stari trg
Julija
A Mediterranean restaurant on Stari trg, with risottos, pasta and a terrace on the old-town lane.
Stari trg 9Explore View on map
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Florentine steak
Kaval Club
A popular restaurant and pizzeria on the northern edge of the city, with Tuscan dishes, home-made pasta and Florentine T-bone steak.
Tacenska cesta 95Explore View on map
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Pizza on the Ljubljanica
Ljubljanski Dvor
A long-running pizzeria on Dvorni trg with a big terrace on the river.
Dvorni trg 1Explore View on map
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Stari trg
Marley & Me
A cosy old-town restaurant on Stari trg with Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes.
Stari trg 9Explore View on map
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Burgers on the river
Pop’s Place
A burger and craft-beer bar on the river embankment.
Cankarjevo nabrežje 3Explore View on map
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Trnovo’s neighbourhood table
Pri Škofu
A friendly neighbourhood restaurant in Trnovo, with Slovenian and Mediterranean dishes, a short daily menu and tables outside.
Rečna ulica 8Explore View on map
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Restavracija Cubo
A modern restaurant east of the centre, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Šmartinska cesta 55Explore View on map
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By the Butchers’ Bridge
Restavracija Most
A restaurant by the Butchers’ Bridge cooking Slovenian classics with the flavours of the Karst, Istria and the coast.
Petkovškovo nabrežje 21Explore View on map
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At Hotel Lev
Restavracija Pri Levu
The à la carte restaurant of Hotel Lev, named after the famous old gostilna that stood on the site, near Tivoli Park.
Vošnjakova ulica 1Explore View on map
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At Vander Urbani
Restavracija Vander
The restaurant of the Vander Urbani Resort, cooking with produce from the Central Market and the farms around the city.
Krojaška ulica 6–8Explore View on map
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The Restaurant
A modern restaurant on Mestni trg, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Mestni trg 15Explore View on map
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Fishmonger and kitchen
Valentin
A fishmonger, delicatessen and wine shop on Vodnik Square that also cooks its fish raw, marinated, baked, boiled or fried.
Vodnikov trg 5Explore View on map
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Fish and wine
Vino & Ribe
A small old-town restaurant of fish and Slovenian wine on Stari trg.
Stari trg 28Explore View on map
World kitchens 13
From Japan to the world.
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Ćevapi on Trubarjeva
Baščaršija
A Bosnian grill on Trubarjeva for ćevapi, burek and Bosnian coffee.
Trubarjeva cesta 52Explore View on map
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Entirely gluten-free
Cojzla
A gluten-free kitchen and bakery in BTC City, with soups, burgers, falafel, buckwheat pancakes and its own bread.
Šmartinska cesta 152Explore View on map
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Near Congress Square
DA BU DA
A Thai and Asian fusion restaurant near Congress Square, with spices brought from Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City and a long cocktail list.
Šubičeva cesta 1aExplore View on map
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Ćevapčići and pljeskavica
Gostilna Čad
A gostilna at the foot of Rožnik hill, known for Balkan grills: pljeskavica with kajmak, ćevapčići and ražnjići.
Cesta na Rožnik 18Explore View on map
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Curries and tandoor
Maharaja & Himalaya
An Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Vodnikova, with vegetarian dishes, lunchtime menus and a terrace.
Vodnikova cesta 35Explore View on map
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Chef Yoshi’s kitchen
Maru
A small Japanese restaurant in Upper Šiška, where chef Yoshihiko Fujita serves sushi, sashimi and a daily greeting from the market.
Vodnikova cesta 155Explore View on map
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Sushi on Mestni trg
Moysushi
A sushi bar on Mestni trg with sushi, sashimi, oden and tempura by an experienced Japanese chef, all available to take away.
Mestni trg 17Explore View on map
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Slovenia’s oldest Indian restaurant
Namasté
The oldest Indian restaurant in Slovenia, on the Breg embankment, with tandoor dishes from Rajasthan and Punjab and plenty for vegetarians.
Breg 8Explore View on map
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Ayurvedic vegetarian
Radha Govinda
A vegetarian buffet restaurant based on Ayurvedic principles, with hot dishes, salads and desserts and cooking workshops.
Žibertova ulica 23Explore View on map
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Ćevapčići with kajmak
Sarajevo ’84
A Bosnian ćevabdžinica on Nazorjeva, serving ćevapčići with kajmak and lepinja and burek, among memorabilia of the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Nazorjeva ulica 12Explore View on map
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Shambala
Asian cooking in the glass atrium of an old townhouse near Križanke, with a shaded summer garden, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia.
Križevniška ulica 12Explore View on map
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Sushimama
A Japanese restaurant near Prešeren Square, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Wolfova ulica 12Explore View on map
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Japanese on the river
Tokyo Piknik
A small Japanese restaurant on the river embankment, with bento, ramen and sushi.
Cankarjevo nabrežje 25Explore View on map
Gostilnas out of town 5
Country inns within half an hour of the city.
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Since 1754
Gostilna Čubr
A family gostilna with a history going back to 1754, north of Ljubljana, now in its third generation.
Križ 53, KomendaExplore View on map
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Open since 1850
Gostilna Mihovec
A family gostilna open since 1850 beneath Šmarna gora, cooking with produce from its own 30-hectare organic farm.
Zgornje Pirniče 54, MedvodeExplore View on map
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Famous for potica
Gostilna pri Kuklju
One of central Slovenia’s oldest family gostilnas, south of Ljubljana, famous for its potica and festive themed menus.
Trubarjeva cesta 31, Velike LaščeExplore View on map
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A gourmet country inn
Gostilna Skaručna
A celebrated country gostilna north of Ljubljana, taking traditional Slovenian cooking to a new level, with roasts, game and herb spirits.
Skaručna 20, VodiceExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN star (2026)
Grič
Chef Luka Košir’s country restaurant in the hills west of Ljubljana, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 guide.
Price guide per person: € under about €15, €€ €15–35, €€€ €35–70, €€€€ over €70. MICHELIN listings are from the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia (checked October 2026).
