16 February 2022
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.
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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.
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Since Roman times, wine has been produced in the northeast of Slovenia: an activity that is still carried on today by the Dveri-Pax winery in Jarenina, in Podravje (the wine-growing region of Styria).
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Martina Breznik’s cuisine is one of heart, place, and soul. Her vision of how the dining table can tell the story of culture and the land captures thoughts, spirit, and palate.
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Arriving at Štanjel is somewhat like taking a journey into the past, within the walls of this medieval village built on Turn Hill, accessible only on foot.
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We are in Pannonian Slovenia, in that area dotted with castles and devoted to spa treatments, which lies in the northeast and borders Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
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Since 1997, The MICHELIN Guide’s Bib Gourmand has celebrated restaurants worldwide that serve exceptional food at great value— here’s what makes it special.
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The 6th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia has been unveiled.
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As you stroll down the long tree-lined avenue leading to the Baroque Novo Celje palace, you know that the dining experience awaiting you will be very special indeed.
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Download our app to carry The MICHELIN Guide in your pocket and book the world’s best restaurants and hotels on the go!
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The road that runs between Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj could be described as the road of the two lakes. Situated in a region that looks out at the Julian Alps and is surrounded by green fields, castles and rural landscapes, these two lakes provide different images of the same land.
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Marko Pavčnik is a renowned Slovenian chef celebrated for his innovative approach to cuisine. His culinary journey is beautifully encapsulated in his two distinct establishments: Pavus and LALU Bistro.
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The fifth edition of The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia demonstrates the exciting evolution of the country's cuisine
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To discover the green soul of Slovenia you need to go through it, travel its roads, coast its sea and walk over its mountains.
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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.
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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.
