The MICHELIN Guide takes you on a trip to Slovenia to discover the treasures of this country, its chefs, its products and its producers. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in september 2021, we take a closer look at Rajh, run by chef Leon Pintarič.
This inn, Rajh, proudly run by the fourth and fifth generations, is a true family affair and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. The menu focuses on Slovenian specialities with strong and bold flavours, followed by a selection of desserts, including the unmissable and delicious "prekmurska gibanica" (tiered strudel cake). Portrait of Leon Pintarič, young chef and guardian of the family tradition.
To discover the green soul of Slovenia you need to go through it, travel its roads, coast its sea and walk over its mountains.
Gostilna Krištof is a family-run establishment approximately thirty minutes from Ljubljana. In the village of Predoslje, in the heart of Gorenjska, in one of the finest examples in the area of a Gostilna (traditional Slovenian restaurant) and its hospitality. This you can see on parking your car outside the fine villa housing the restaurant, with the green of the arbor cooling the summer outdoor area, but also on entering where old family photos peer from the walls, while the wood tables, covered with white tablecloths, are a prelude to a decidedly engaging experience.
The MICHELIN Guide continues the trip through Slovenia to discover its chefs and their tasteful cuisine. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in September 2024, we take a closer look at Gostilna Pri Lojzetu in Vipava, run by chef Tomaž Kavčič.
Ljubljana has a gourmet soul that extends from its historic centre to the banks of the River Ljubljanica and out to its residential districts.
The fifth edition of The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia demonstrates the exciting evolution of the country's cuisine
The MICHELIN Guide continues the trip through Slovenia to discover its chefs and their tasteful cuisine. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in September 2024, we take a closer look at Hiša Linhart in Radovljica, run by chef Uroš Štefelin.
Koper, Izola, Portorož, Piran and the Korte hinterland all lie just a few kilometres from the sea. This is the less familiar Slovenia, a land close to the sea and coast that is far from the country’s inland rivers and mountains, where beautiful landscapes offer the same gastronomic abundance that characterises Slovenia as a whole. Culinary attractions here include fish from the Adriatic, wine, salt from Piran, and extra-virgin olive oils produced from olive groves influenced by the mild maritime climate.
One of Slovenia’s characteristic features is its unspoilt natural scenery, featuring forests, mountains and rivers that look out to the Adriatic, where fisherman work daily to protect a unique ecosystem.
Situated near the Austrian and Italian borders, Milka boasts a superb location overlooking a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains. The restaurant offers a fine gastronomic synthesis of its region and neighbours, all skillfully interpreted and prepared by chef David Žefran, who makes full use of local ingredients.
It’s time to discover and celebrate Slovenian food and wine, as the country shines a spotlight on its gastronomic traditions – November is unquestionably the month of the year specifically dedicated to food.
In the spirit of the MICHELIN Star, the MICHELIN Key recognizes the most exceptional hotels throughout the world.
The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2023 unveils a vibrant and gratifying selection of restaurants.
It’s not difficult to make žlikrofi. This traditional dumpling is prepared by rolling small balls of potato by hand and placing them in a row on a sheet of dough, which is folded over the potato.
