Unique gastronomy that you just have to experience in Slovenia
Do you want to add a little something extra to your tasty feast? Find special gastronomic experiences in Slovenia.
Choose an unforgettable gastronomic experience
In Slovenia, there are plenty of opportunities to experience traditional and modern Slovenian cuisine in a very special way. Add a touch of Slovenian creativity to your lunch or dinner and delight your nearest and dearest with unusual culinary experiences.
A country of unique, boutique and authentic gastronomic experiences
If you are looking for something boutique, unique and authentic to put the icing on the cake of your experience of Slovenian gastronomy, you’ve come to the right place. Learn about the selection of experiences bearing the Slovenia Unique Experiences label that you will definitely remember for the rest of your life.
The world-renowned Michelin Guide to gastronomy has recognised Slovenia as a great place to dine out. In addition to Michelin-starred restaurants, there are also many others that have found their place in the Michelin Guide. Choose one of them to suit your taste and treat your taste buds to a top culinary journey into a world of flavours.
Despite its small size, Slovenia is a very diverse country, and this is also reflected in its gastronomy. Did you know that Slovenia has as many as 24 gastronomic and three wine-growing regions? You can discover the richness of flavours in many different ways. Turn your gastronomic exploration into an unforgettable experience. Learn about Slovenia’s specialties and how to prepare them and spice them up with your experience!
How can you spice up your gastronomic exploration of Slovenia? Enjoy your lunch or dinner in unusual places, combine the useful with the pleasant and travel from dish to dish, get to know the unique specialties of the Mediterranean and the Karst regions or turn back time and enjoy a modern dining experience in a historic setting.
High above the ground
Have you ever dined high above the ground? At the Krvavec Ski Resort, surrounded by the Kamnik and Savinja Alps, cable cars turn into real boutique mobile restaurants. Enjoy a world-class dinner served in two courses, one on the way up and one on the way down. An unforgettable culinary event in the air awaits you in Ljubljana too. Sit at a table 50 m above the ground, taste top-quality dishes and excellent wines, and absorb an unforgettable bird's-eye view of the Slovenian capital.
Plateau Dolga njiva is a popular hiking spot 1,400 metres above sea level in Karavanke above Tržič. Now you can also experience it in a very special, gourmet way. A helicopter will take you to the alpine pasture on the plateau, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars, complete with authentic domestic flavours. In a traditional alpine way with a touch of modernity.
Come to a culinary date in the open air. Enter a special “restaurant” at Pogačarjev trg Square in Ljubljana where you will be welcomed with a wide range of tastes from around Slovenia. From early spring to late autumn, the Open Kitchen attracts many lovers of good food and relaxed gatherings among its stalls. The culinary market also occasionally visits Celje, Koper and Nova Gorica.
Cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel. In Slovenia, you can combine cycling with the discovering of authentic local flavours at destinations particularly committed to sustainability. These destinations are connected by the Slovenia Green Gourmet Route, a long-distance cycling route that takes you between green destinations from Ljubljana to Goriška Brda via the Vipava Valley and the Karst and back past the capital to Sevnica, Podčetrtek, Ptuj and Maribor. Cycle and discover gastronomic pearls in the spirit of sustainability.
The Vipava Valley is famous for its excellent wines. It is home to most native wine grape varieties. Now you can experience these in a completely new way: on a train. A special wine train between Nova Gorica and Ajdovščina has taken over the role of wine cellars, where you can enjoy a wine tasting created by selected Vipava Valley winemakers right in a passenger carwill prepare.
Can you picture having a romantic dinner with a beautiful mountain backdrop, while staying warm and cosy at the same time? Experience the charm of the unique Jasna Chalet Resort in Kranjska Gora, where you will be served in transparent alpine igloos. You will be protected from chilly breezes during the colder part of the year, while the luxurious view and exquisite cuisine warm your heart. All of this without the disruptive sounds of your phone.
More than 200 years ago, farmers and wine-growers in the Primorska region got permission to sell their wine and other products left over from the previous year tax-free eight days a year. These pop-up wine bars are called osmice, and the tradition is still maintained today in the Vipava Valley, the Karst and Slovenian Istria. Osmice open their doors to the public twice a year, in the autumn and the spring, and you will find them following ivy branches.
Go back to the time of lords, knights and ladies of the court and treat yourself to a royal feast in one of several Slovenian castles. In addition to the majestic ambience, you will be delighted by a selection of dishes made with local ingredients, sometimes using medieval recipes presented in a modern way.
Can you picture eating individual courses of your lunch or dinner in different restaurants? Go on a gastronomic journey and visit various providers where you can discover local specialties in a different way and combine culinary treats of individual destinations.
Why not turn an ordinary invitation for a drink into a unique experience when you meet up with friends or acquaintances? Check out the options you have to impress them.
The way to a person's heart is through their stomach, so fall in love with Slovenian gastronomic offer – from traditional dishes to world-class creations by the best Slovenian chefs. Spice up your visit to Slovenia by discovering the most special experiences.
The best for gourmets
Slovenia increasingly attracts gourmets. This has been proven by the arrival of some leading gastronomic guides in recent years, such as Michelin and Gault&Millau. Slovenia has many top chefs who are inspired by tradition and local ingredients, which they present in a new, innovative way.
The diversity of Slovenia is also reflected in its gastronomy. You have the chance to try something new every day. Whatever you try, you will feel the authenticity of the natural ingredients to which Slovenia pays so much attention.
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