Slovenia, a must-go destination

Slovenian gastronomy is among the finest in the world. Such accolades signify the approval of the Michelin Guide, which only acclaims destinations that have a well-developed and recognisable gastronomy and an offering that is consistent in its quality and excellence. This is mostly thanks to the amazing chefs and their teams whose incredible creativity, diligence and hard work guarantees that their guests are treated to personalised culinary experiences. They follow a time-honoured tradition drawing from the treasures of unspoiled nature that guides the numerous winemakers and growers of a variety of high-quality produce in line with the principles of sustainability.

Slovenia received the first Michelin stars and other recognitions from the Michelin Guide in 2020. Michelin has decided to arrive in Slovenia by saying that the “…Quality of Slovenian gastronomy is no surprise for Michelin” and that “…It is a must-go destination because of the talented culinary masters who transform ingredients of the highest quality into unique culinary creations”.

Michelin 2024: A new star in the Slovenian Michelin sky

As many as 63 restaurants have been enlisted in the Michelin Guide Slovenia 2024, revealing continuous progress on this lively gastronomic scene. Hiša Franko of chef Ana Roš further boasts three Michelin stars, while two stars were also maintained by Milka Restaurant of Kranjska Gora where chef David Žafran and his team are making their magic. Seven Slovenian restaurants with one Michelin star are being joined by another one this year, i.e. Pavus Restaurant at Tabor Castle above Laško, which is the gastronomic playground of chef Marko Pavčnik. In addition to prestigious stars, the 2024 Michelin Guide also features five new Bib Gourmand restaurants.

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What Michelin evaluated

Michelin is known for its 120-year-long tradition, well-thought-out evaluation criteria and team of professional, anonymous inspectors. They actively follow culinary trends around the world, keeping an eye out for any novelties, changes and the latest developments.

Michelin's inspectors paid anonymous visits to Slovenian restaurants and ranked them using Michelin's methodology that is based on five principles:

  • quality of ingredients,
  • mastery of flavours and cooking techniques,
  • personality of the chef in their cuisine,
  • value for money, and
  • consistency between visits.

Star-ranked gastronomic experience

Michelin stars are a guarantee for cuisine of the highest quality. Meet the Slovenian stars in the Michelin Guide constellation.

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Three Michelin stars

Exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.

 

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Hiša Franko, Kobarid (Ana Roš)

The natural setting of the Soča Valley sparkles in its authenticity. Hiša Franko is aware of this, and incorporates the valley’s primeval spirit into its dishes in the most innovative ways imaginable. Chef Ana Roš, a self-taught chef who has developed her own distinctive cooking style, is the conductor behind these culinary masterpieces. According to Michelin, Hiša Franko is Slovenia's first three-star restaurant and the 140th restaurant worldwide to receive this prestigious accolade. The Michelin inspectors were impressed by the continuous improvement in quality and the unique menu, which stands out with its original colours, flavours and textures, and which reflects Ana's vision of always following nature, the seasons, and finding inspiration not only in her home valley of the Soča River, but also in her travels and the international team at Hiša Franko.

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Two stars Michelin

Excellent cooking, worth a detour. 

 

Milka, Kranjska Gora (David Žefran)

A restaurant where the charm of Lake Jasna and the surrounding peaks is mirrored in the perfection of the dishes on the plate, made from local ingredients, with a generous use of herbs and original ways of preserving the ingredients. Michelin says that Milka, along with its chef David Žefran and his team, has shown incredible progress over the past year with their contemporary 'mountain' cuisine, and that they impress with their “exciting gourmet synthesis of Alpine landscapes and Nordic regions”, where Žefran gained his experience.

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One star Michelin

High-quality cooking, worth a stop.

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Bib Gourmand Michelin

or an authentic, high-quality experience at affordable prices

Where in Slovenia can you get the best value for your money? Which restaurants serve excellent food at affordable prices?

Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants with a good price-to-quality ratio. Michelin's inspectors found 10 such restaurants in Slovenia.

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Michelin Green Star

Who are the most sustainable chefs?

To support and encourage sustainable practices in the culinary world, Michelin awards the Michelin Green Star highlighting chefs committed to commendable environmental practices. It is only awarded to those whose restaurants are listed in one of the categories included in the Michelin Guide. The green star celebrates their courage and ingenuity reflected in the sustainable practices that they use in their everyday work, their collaboration with environmentally-conscious suppliers and their waste management.

Boasting eight restaurants with the Michelin Green Star emblem, Slovenia is the European destination with the most Michelin Green Stars per capita.

Whose ideas, methods and know-how help raise awareness, both among customers and the entire food industry in Slovenia?

 

Michelin Selected

In addition to the restaurants that received Michelin stars or Bib Gourmand awards, the inspectors also recognised the cuisine in 43 Slovenian restaurants which they recommend that you visit in 2024. Three new ones include A3 Restaurant at Rajhenburg Castle in Brestanica, PEN KLUB Restaurant in Ljubljana and Miza za štiri Restaurant in Zgornja Polskava.

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Follow the Michelin Stars in Slovenia

The most prestigious gastronomic guide has again selected the best gourmet cuisine in Slovenia. Check out which restaurants have made it into the Michelin Guide, and which have been awarded the Michelin stars, Bib Gourmand label and green stars.



Would you like to learn more about Michelin restaurants in Slovenia?

Take a closer look at the award-winning restaurants through the stories and philosophies of their chefs.

Michelin restaurants at Taste Slovenia

Written by Le Guide MICHELIN

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