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 and Bib Gourmand label.
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's selection for 2026
The Michelin Guide recommends a total of 74 restaurants in 2026, two more than in the previous year. Hiša Franko, led by chef Ana Roš, once again proudly holds three Michelin stars, while Milka Restaurant in Kranjska Gora, with chef David Žafran and his team, retains its two stars. Eight restaurants were awarded one Michelin star, with seven retaining their one star, and Galerija okusov joining the selection.
Two new restaurants, Klinec and Gostilna Francl, have joined the ranks of those awarded the Bib Gourmand, while two restaurants have lost this distinction.
The Michelin Guide also presented four awards to individuals this year: Marko Magajne from Galerija okusov received the Young Chef Award, Nejc Farčnik from Gostilna Grič received the Sommelier Award, and Peter Patajac from Gostilnica Rujreceived the Service Award. This year, the guide also presented the MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award for the first time ever. The award went to Gostilna Francl, led by Sebastijan Kovačič.
New this year is the Mindful Voices platform, bringing together inspiring voices from the worlds of gastronomy and hospitality. Chefs, hoteliers and winemakers can share their stories and pioneering practices, both with one another and with the rest of the world.
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
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.
Three Michelin stars
Exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.
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.The main creative force behind the culinary masterpieces is Chef Ana Roš, one of the world’s top chefs, who, as a self-taught chef, has developed her own distinctive culinary style. 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.
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.
In addition to the restaurants that have been awarded Michelin stars or the Bib Gourmand, inspectors were also won over by the cuisine of 52 other Slovenian restaurants, which they recommend visiting in 2026. The selection includes six new restaurants.
A top-quality culinary experience is about much more than just what's on the plate. Service and wine pairing play a crucial role in a complete gourmet experience. It is also important to support the continued development of Slovenian gastronomy by encouraging the new generation of top chefs. This year, the Michelin Guide has presented four special awards for the best young chef, the best sommelier, the best service, and for the first time this year, the best newly opened restaurant.
The Mindful Voices platform is a new source of inspiration and a way to contribute to the development of gourmet cuisine and hospitality. Chefs, hoteliers and winemakers can share their stories and pioneering practices, both with one another and with the rest of the world.
Mindful Voices will give a platform to all those who are rewriting the rules in their respective fields. This new framework draws directly from what our inspection teams witness firsthand: encounters and experiences that are transforming how things are done and that deserve to be shared. Staying true to its identity and values, the MICHELIN Guide will amplify and give full resonance to these voices from the worlds of gastronomy, hospitality and wine so that they can be heard, wherever they may be
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide
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.
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