Slovenia has 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko has Three, Restaurant Milka has Two Stars

Published: 19.6.2024

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Slovenia has 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko has Three, Restaurant Milka has Two Stars

Slovenia has 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko has Three and Restaurant Milka Two Stars Again, Pavus Earns a New Star. Slovenian gastronomy has once again recorded a remarkable success. The Michelin Guide for Slovenia this year lists 63 restaurants, four more than last year. Hiša Franko with Ana Roš retained its top award of three stars, while Restaurant Milka with David Žefran was again awarded two stars by the Michelin judges. Eight restaurants have one star, including the newcomer Restaurant Pavus.

Slovenia has 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko has Three, Restaurant Milka has Two Stars

This places Slovenia among Europe's gastronomic superpowers. Five new restaurants have been awarded the Bib Gourmand for their excellent value for money. Eight restaurants also boast a Green Star for sustainability, making Slovenia once again the number one European country in terms of the number of Michelin Green Stars per capita. 

Today, the famous Michelin Guide highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants for the fifth time in a row, reaffirming the top quality, sustainability and diversity of Slovenian gastronomy. Hiša Franko with chef Ana Roš once again shines with three stars and also retains its Green Star, making it one of only 145 three-star restaurants in the world and 33 restaurants in the world to be awarded both three and a Green Star.

The other restaurants in this year's Michelin Guide for Slovenia have also achieved outstanding results, including Milka, with David Žefran, maintaining its two stars from the previous year. Michelin praised Hiša Franko and Milka in the Two and Three Star categories, highlighting their consistent excellence: "In the Two and Three Star categories, Hiša Franko and Milka once again impressed the MICHELIN Guide inspectors. The consistency of their proposals, absolutely remarkable at such a high level of refinement, is reflected in the fact that they have maintained their accolade at the highest level." 

 

Eight Restaurants Shine with One Michelin Star; New Addition in Laško

Joining this distinguished list of one Michelin star recipients is newcomer Restaurant Pavus, led by Chef Mark Pavčnik. This achievement ranks Slovenia sixth among European countries in Michelin stars per capita.

Upon awarding Pavus with its first Michelin star, the Michelin guide remarked: "Previously recommended by the inspectors for its high-quality cuisine, Pavus was awarded its first MICHELIN Star this year, illustrating the impressive progression of its culinary offering. Located in a former 13th-century manor house in the town of Laško, this establishment, helmed by the talented Marko Pavčnik, offers characterful cuisine that reinterprets Styrian culinary traditions and showcases the best local produce. Among the dishes singled out by the inspectors, the trout with elderflower sauce, seasoned with aromatic herbs and fresh strawberries, is particularly representative of the chef's cuisine. The exceptional wine list brings the country's finest appellations to the fore, including the region's bold whites.

This places Slovenia among Europe's gastronomic superpowers. Five new restaurants have been awarded the Bib Gourmand for their excellent value for money. Eight restaurants also boast a Green Star for sustainability, making Slovenia once again the number one European country in terms of the number of Michelin Green Stars per capita.

Today, the famous Michelin Guide highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants for the fifth time in a row, reaffirming the top quality, sustainability and diversity of Slovenian gastronomy. Hiša Franko with chef Ana Roš once again shines with three stars and also retains its Green Star, making it one of only 145 three-star restaurants in the world and 33 restaurants in the world to be awarded both three and a Green Star.

 
Chef Ana Roš, Hiša Franko. Photo: Jošt Gantar (2023)
Chef Ana Roš, Hiša Franko. Photo: Jošt Gantar (2023)

The other restaurants in this year's Michelin Guide for Slovenia have also achieved outstanding results, including Milka, with David Žefran, maintaining its two stars from the previous year. Michelin praised Hiša Franko and Milka in the Two and Three Star categories, highlighting their consistent excellence: "In the Two and Three Star categories, Hiša Franko and Milka once again impressed the MICHELIN Guide inspectors. The consistency of their proposals, absolutely remarkable at such a high level of refinement, is reflected in the fact that they have maintained their accolade at the highest level."

Chef David Žefran, Milka. Photo: Lana Špiler
Chef David Žefran, Milka. Photo: Lana Špiler

Eight Restaurants Shine with One Michelin Star; New Addition in Laško

Joining this distinguished list of one Michelin star recipients is newcomer Restaurant Pavus, led by Chef Mark Pavčnik. This achievement ranks Slovenia sixth among European countries in Michelin stars per capita.

Upon awarding Pavus with its first Michelin star, the Michelin guide remarked: "Previously recommended by the inspectors for its high-quality cuisine, Pavus was awarded its first MICHELIN Star this year, illustrating the impressive progression of its culinary offering. Located in a former 13th-century manor house in the town of Laško, this establishment, helmed by the talented Marko Pavčnik, offers characterful cuisine that reinterprets Styrian culinary traditions and showcases the best local produce. Among the dishes singled out by the inspectors, the trout with elderflower sauce, seasoned with aromatic herbs and fresh strawberries, is particularly representative of the chef's cuisine. The exceptional wine list brings the country's finest appellations to the fore, including the region's bold whites."

Chef Marko Pavčnik, Pavus. Photo: Rok Deželak
Chef Marko Pavčnik, Pavus. Photo: Rok Deželak

Restaurants with one Michelin star

  • COB, Chef Filip Matjaž
  • Dam, Chef Uroš Fakuč
  • Gostilna pri Lojzetu, Chef Tomaž Kavčič
  • Grič, Chef Luka Košir
  • Hiša Denk, Chef Gregor Vračko
  • Hiša Linhart, Chef Uroš Štefelin
  • Pavus, Chef Marko Pavčnik
  • Strelec, Chef Igor Jagodic

 

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