Gostilna Sestica
Gostilna Sestica has been an inn in Ljubljana since 1776, and its menu lists game sausage, deer and bear salami and pumpkin soup in a bread bowl.
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Gostilna Sokol
Gostilna Sokol is at Ciril-Metodov trg 18 in Ljubljana and serves traditional Slovenian dishes, a place where the city and the countryside shake hands.
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Ljubljana: Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers
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Ljubljana's Traditional Flavors: A 3-Hour Food Journey
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Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley
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Druga Violina
Druga Violina is a restaurant at Stari trg 21 in Ljubljana.
Gostilna Trnovski Pristan
- ★ 4.4
- Trnovo
Gostilna Trnovski Pristan is at Trnovski pristan 4A in Ljubljana.
Vodnikov Hram
Vodnikov Hram serves dishes prepared with ingredients from the neighboring Central Market, in stone vaulted cellars rooted in the 19th century.
Gostilna As
- ★ 4.5
- Mediterranean
- €€€
- Center
Gostilna As at Copova ulica 5a in Ljubljana serves light Mediterranean cuisine, with Mediterranean miso soup with shellfish and fish on the menu.
Slovenska hisa Figovec
Slovenska hisa Figovec at Gosposvetska cesta 1 is a restored restaurant with a rich tradition dating back to 1879, with homemade dishes and local ingredients.
Slovenska hisa
Slovenska hisa at Cankarjevo nabrezje 13 serves breakfast, lunch or a glass of wine with a view of the Ljubljanica River, on authentic Slovenian dishes.
TaBar
- ★ 4.5
- Tapas
- €€€
- Center Rog
TaBar is in a renovated former Rog bicycle factory at Trubarjeva cesta 72, serving bar snacks downstairs and a surprise tasting menu on the upper floor.
Where to stay in Ljubljana
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Hostel Railway
With a stay at Hostel Railway in Ljubljana (Ljubljana City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Me...
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Family Guesthouse GreenSLO
Located in Ljubljana, Family Guesthouse GreenSLO is within a 5-minute drive of Tivoli Hall and Aleja. Featu...
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Hostel Most
With a stay at Hostel Most in Ljubljana (Ljubljana City Centre), you'll be steps from Dragon Bridge and 3 m...
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Deluxe TIVOLI Suites
Located in Ljubljana, Deluxe TIVOLI Suites is within a 5-minute drive of Ljubljana Zoo and Cankarjev dom Cu...
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Gostilna na Gradu
Gostilna na Gradu serves typical Slovenian dishes in a contemporary variety behind the castle walls, with the 24 Slovenian gastronomic regions as its guide.
Ribca
Ribca at Adamic-Lundrovo nabrezje 1 opened in 2002 at the Ljubljana markets and immediately hired staff who already had experience working with fish.
Restavracija Allegria
Restavracija Allegria at Nazorjeva ulica 8 serves Slovenian and Italian cuisine in a friendly ambience with good service, in the very center of Ljubljana.
Compa
- ★ 4.0
- Trubarjeva
Compa on Trubarjeva cesta has no classic kitchen: all dishes are prepared on the grill, and it is renowned for beef, foal and pork grilled in whole cuts.
Aftr
Aftr is a contemporary bistrot on Nazorjeva Street in Ljubljana, with a lively evening atmosphere of music and mixology and dishes designed for sharing.
Ja, pr' Lectar
Ja, pr' Lectar at Mestni trg 19 is the Ljubljana inn that Lectar opened in 2025, following the same philosophy of preserving authentic Slovenian flavors.
Pop's Place
Pop's Place at Cankarjevo nabrezje 3 is a burger bar since 2015 that dry-ages local grass fed beef for up to 45 days and bakes its brioche buns in-house.
Hot Horse Tivoli
Hot Horse Tivoli at Celovska cesta 25 serves horse meat of its own production and verified origin, calling itself the only Slovenian healthy fast food chain.
Hood Burger Center
- ★ 4.0
- Burger Bar
- Center
Hood Burger Center at Nazorjeva 4 is the third Hood Burger restaurant, opened in November 2016 in the centre of Ljubljana, 50m from Prešeren Square.
Veganika
Veganika on Gornji trg below Ljubljana Castle cooks food that connects its tradition and roots with inspirations from other nations and cultures.
Joe Pena's Cantina y Bar
Joe Pena's Cantina y Bar at Cankarjeva cesta 6 serves lunches on all working days between 11:00 and 15:00 and invites you to try its famous margaritas.
Klobasarna
Klobasarna on Ciril Metodov trg serves Carniolan sausage, a half portion with mustard, horseradish and a roll, and notes that original ones are protected.
JAZ by Ana Ros
JAZ by Ana Ros at Copova ulica 5a is a casual fine dining and bar bistro where dishes are designed for sharing, with local ingredients and bold flavors.
Landerik
Landerik is a small restaurant at Stari trg 11 where the kitchen brings contemporary sensitivity to produce selected from small local suppliers.
Breg
- ★ 4.6
- Contemporary
- €€
- Center
Breg at Breg 20 overlooks the Ljubljanica river from a modern setting with a terrace; its menu unites Slovenian roots with international influences.
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