MICHELIN Guide Slovenia : Ana Roš, chef at Hiša Franko [VIDEO]

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 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.

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.

You can still sense the sparkle and excitement of the Belle Époque period at Lake Bled!

These two contrasting and highly innovative restaurants in Maribor, second largest city in Slovenia – one housed in a catering school, the other boasting fine views of the city – both offer gastronomic experiences which embrace contemporary culinary trends while also showcasing top-quality ingredients.