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Restaurants with the Slovenia Green sustainability label

Visit restaurants with the Slovenia Green sustainability label, whose offering includes fresh, local ingredients, and which integrate traditional elements into modern dishes.

Where to eat the most sustainably?

Slovenians are aware that nature itself creates the most genuine flavours. This is why they swear by ingredients produced in harmony with nature, local character and the seasons of the year. Many restaurants in Slovenia have their own circle of local suppliers or even their own gardens or fields where they obtain the ingredients for their dishes. In doing so, they respect tradition and present it to guests in a new, original way. Restaurants that are particularly devoted to sustainability have gained the Slovenia Green label. Get to know them and choose the dishes that you’ll like best.

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What does the Slovenia Green label mean?

Simply put, it signifies restaurants that closely follow the principles of sustainability. If you want to explore in detail how and why the Slovenia Green label is awarded, check out the information about the sustainable commitments and conduct that needs to be respected to acquire it.

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Excellent cuisine and pleasant relaxation in a sustainable spirit

After trying delicious meals made from local ingredients, it will be time to take it easy. Check out some of the possibilities for culinary pampering and an overnight stay in a responsible and sustainable way in green apartments, guest houses and other facilities.

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Lunch or dinner in green taverns and restaurants

A pleasant family lunch or a romantic dinner? The choice is yours. We certainly recommended that you visit some of the restaurants and taverns that pay particular attention to genuine local ingredients and demonstrate a responsible attitude to the local environment and tradition.

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Rizibizi Restaurant

Rizibizi Restaurant

Piran sea bass, truffles and all that the sea and the Istrian peninsula has to offer – this feast for your eyes and taste buds can be found at Rizibizi Restaurant in Portorož, which has been awarded three Gault & Millau toques and a Michelin Plate.

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Rajh Restaurant

Rajh Restaurant

The Rajh Restaurant is full of the aroma of typical Prekmurje flavours and its dishes bear the stamp of one of Slovenia's most promising young chefs, Leon Pintarič.

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Stara gostilna

Stara gostilna

Don't let the name fool you. Stara gostilna (The Old Tavern) may be inspired by the culinary traditions of Piran, but the ambience and the creativity that goes on in the kitchen lend it a thoroughly modern edge.

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Pizzeria Vinazza

Pizzeria Vinazza

Fancy a pizza? Then the environmentally friendly, family-run Pizzeria Vinazza at Deskle is worth visiting, where you can choose from a wide range of delicious pizzas topped with fresh ingredients.

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Galerija Okusov

Galerija Okusov

The restaurant Galerija Okusov offers the best of what the Savinja Valley has to offer and is dedicated to creativity inspired by the traditional. Dishes presented as works of art pay a unique homage to the environment where they were created.

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Baffi House of Pizza

Baffi House of Pizza

Treat yourself to an excellent Neapolitan pizza in the centre of Radovljica. Choose among a bevy of toppings to adorn your sourdough pizza, made from fresh ingredients. They also serve homemade drinks and an excellent craft beer.

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Draga Guesthouse

Draga Guesthouse

Visit the guesthouse in the green valley of Draga at the foothills of the Karavanke mountain range, where you can enjoy a pleasant ambiance and taste traditional Slovenian cuisine, including a seasonal selection. The Draga Guesthouse is also a member...

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Gostilna Mahorčič, Rodik

Gostilna Mahorčič, Rodik

The family restaurant whose tradition is continued and upgraded by Ksenija and Martin Mahorčič is a home of contemporary Karst and Brkini cuisine, brimming with genuine local flavours. Do not forget to leave some room for Ksenija’s top-notch desserts,...

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Ošterija Debeluh, Brežice

Ošterija Debeluh, Brežice

The restaurant's modern elegance combined with pleasant cosiness is only the introduction to a culinary experience at Ošterija Debeluh. In addition to culinary masterpieces signed by chef Jure Tomič, it boasts one of the best wine lists in Slovenia.

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Štanjel Castle

Štanjel Castle

The medieval Štanjel Castle will dazzle you with its Karst authenticity. At Štanjel Castle, you will be charmed by the authentic scents and flavours of the Karst, which are woven into modern Karst cuisine.

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Restaurant Cetin

Restaurant Cetin

This family-run restaurant in Dobova follows sustainable challenges both outside and in the kitchen. On the menu you will find popular dishes made with local ingredients.

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Restaurant Erban

Restaurant Erban

If your route takes you from Brežice towards Maribor, stop at Gostilna Erban in Kapele. With a wide selection of popular dishes made with local ingredients, there's sure to be something for everyone.

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Rakar Restaurant

Rakar Restaurant

The family-run Rakar Restaurant near Trebnje adds local flavours to its dishes in a new and unique way.

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Pivnica Union

Pivnica Union

Be among the first to be given the opportunity to taste the Union Selection of beers. You can only taste this beer at Pivnica Union in the centre of Ljubljana.

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Štefanič Restaurant

Štefanič Restaurant

If you swear by the most popular and common dishes, which, however, must have the full flavour, make a stop at the Štefanič restaurant in Brežice. In addition to the dishes on the menu, treat yourself to some delicious snacks of the day.

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Restaurant Sedem

Restaurant Sedem

This restaurant in the centre of Maribor is an incubator of future top chefs who follow sustainable principles. The reward for their efforts is the restaurant making it into the Gault&Millau and Michelin guides.

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RG Bistro, Radgona Hills

RG Bistro, Radgona Hills

Enter this bistro in the embrace of the Radgona Hills, which have been the home of premium sparkling wines for more than 170 years, and you will be served delicious dishes made from local ingredients along with a glass of sparkling wine or wine.

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Repovž Restaurant

Repovž Restaurant

The fact that you can drink and eat well at Repovž is confirmed by the Gault & Millau gastronomic guide, whose inspectors were captivated by both the traditional delicacies from mother Meta's kitchen and the wine expertise of her son Greg, the best...

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Gostilna pri Lojzetu

Gostilna pri Lojzetu

At the idyllic Zemono Manor, renowned chef Tomaž Kavčič skilfully combines the local ingredients of the Vipava Valley. Culinary masterpieces worth trying out are created in an environment rich with diverse tastes.

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Danilo – a restaurant and a wine shop

Danilo – a restaurant and a wine shop

This renovated family-run restaurant, located between Škofja Loka and Ljubljana, preserves the tradition of domestic cuisine that is based on local ingredients, while promising creative and new culinary flavours.

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Traditional Krulc inn

Traditional Krulc inn

This inn, located in the village of Mostec, not far from Terme Čatež thermal spa resort, boasts a long tradition, being opened way back in 1529. Their dishes are made with local ingredients from their garden and neighbouring farms.

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Na Gradu Restaurant

Na Gradu Restaurant

Experience a modern castle fairytale at Ljubljana Castle with selected flavours at Gostilna na Gradu, where Chef Luka Jezeršek and his team will provide a unique indulgence for your taste buds.

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Amor Restaurant and Pizzeria

Amor Restaurant and Pizzeria

What does love taste like? You might discover it at the Amor Restaurant and Pizzeria near Mokrice, where they add a hint of local spirit to every dish.

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Nabucco coffee shop and confectionery

Nabucco coffee shop and confectionery

Although you’d expect sweet delicacies, Nabucco in Gornja Radgona also caters to all lovers of delicious burgers and meat salads prepared from local ingredients.

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Restaurant COB, Portorož (Filip Matjaž)

Restaurant COB, Portorož (Filip Matjaž)

Taste dishes cooked outside the box. As the name suggests (COB – Cooking Outside the Box), you will discover Slovenian cuisine in an unexpected and interactive way in the restaurant owned by the Matjaž family.

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Blejski grad Restaurant

Blejski grad Restaurant

A restaurant for romantic souls, who can enjoy a sumptuous view of Lake Bled while enjoying a selection of traditional dishes with a modern twist.

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Restaurant 1906, Hotel Triglav Bled

Restaurant 1906, Hotel Triglav Bled

This restaurant in the Bled hotel with a century-old tradition offers an exceptional view of Lake Bled, authentic flavours of Bled and dishes made according to traditional recipes but with a modern interpretation.

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Where can you find green restaurants?

The family of the recipients of the Slovenia Green label has members all around Slovenia. Where will you go?



Stories of restaurants that are writing a green story

Want to know the little secrets of sustainable cuisine? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurants that carry the Slovenia Green label. Discover some inspiring stories that revolve around authentic, local and fresh flavours, following culinary traditions.

Sustainability according to Michelin

Returning to nature and a responsible attitude to tradition and care for future generations are also becoming increasingly important concepts in haute cuisine. That is why the global culinary giant Michelin awards special Michelin Green Stars to the restaurants that impress its inspectors by following the principles of sustainability.

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Grič, Horjul

In the charming restaurant on the edge of Horjul Forest, every dish is a story in itself. It reflects family tradition, the surrounding forest, local fields and farm, local producers and the endless virtuosity...

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Galerija Okusov

The restaurant Galerija Okusov offers the best of what the Savinja Valley has to offer and is dedicated to creativity inspired by the traditional. Dishes presented as works of art pay a unique homage...

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Repovž Restaurant

The fact that you can drink and eat well at Repovž is confirmed by the Gault & Millau gastronomic guide, whose inspectors were captivated by both the traditional delicacies from mother Meta's kitchen...

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Hiša Linhart, Radovljica

The aroma coming from the kitchen of the renowned chef Uroš Štefelin in the premises of a former town house in the old part of Radovljica is a superb combination of Gorenjska tradition and a modern creative...

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Gostilna Krištof, Predoslje

Brothers Krištof and Tomaž Bolka continue the tradition of the family restaurant swearing on traditional Slovenian food influenced by modern cuisine and accompanied by select wines.

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Gostilna Mahorčič, Rodik

The family restaurant whose tradition is continued and upgraded by Ksenija and Martin Mahorčič is a home of contemporary Karst and Brkini cuisine, brimming with genuine local flavours. Do not forget to...

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Hiša Franko

This house, seemingly typical of the Soča Valley, hides a remarkable culinary heart. It is the creative home to one of world’s best chefs, Ana Roš, whose original dishes prepared from local ingredients...

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Špacapanova hiša, Komen

The family-run restaurant in the Karst region impressed with its use of local ingredients from the countryside of Slovenian Istria and Karst, the production of natural wines and the linking of local brands...

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Charm of Slovenian green gastronomy

Local is the most delicious and healthiest. This is a guiding principle of Slovenian gastronomy, which frequently looks back to its roots. Many chefs browse the recipes of their grandmothers and interpret them in a modern, original way. A true blend of tradition, locality and creativity is what gives Slovenian gastronomy such a unique touch.

Slovenia = a country of sustainable culinary art

Get to know the six features of Slovenia for which it is becoming increasingly recognised globally as a country of sustainable culinary art. Check out which restaurants have won the Michelin Sustainability Emblem or one of the other green certificates.

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Slovenia = a country of sustainable culinary art

Slovenia = a country of sustainable culinary art

Get to know the six features of Slovenia for which it is becoming increasingly recognised globally as a country of sustainable culinary art. Check out which restaurants have won the Michelin Sustainability Emblem or one of the other green certificates.

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Destinations that embrace sustainable gastronomy

Destinations that embrace sustainable gastronomy

Sustainability has many faces and gastronomy is one of them. Locally produced food, traditional culinary arts, natural wines, responsible waste management and the use of natural materials in serving dishes are only some of the aspects of gastronomic sustainability that add additional flavour to some green destinations.

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Where to go for fresh and local food?

Where to go for fresh and local food?

From a field or garden to the table – this is the way of thinking followed by farm stays and world-class cuisine. Fresh produce make the flavours fuller. It is no wonder that local and seasonal food have been gaining in importance in both traditional and modern kitchens. Find out where you can get fresh local produce and products.

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Local brands

Local brands

If you’re looking for something pretty and delicious from the local surroundings where you’re spending your holiday in Slovenia, choose from a variety of local brands. These guarantee product authenticity and local origin. By selecting local delicacies and certified handicraft products, you will take home a small piece of Slovenian tradition and creativity while making a step towards sustainability.

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Sustainable wines – noble drops of nature

Sustainable wines – noble drops of nature

Get to know the Slovenian world of sustainable wines that invite you back to nature with their colours and flavours. Production of such types of wine represents a way of life that respects the natural environment of vineyards and everything that makes it special. And this is precisely what makes natural wines so mysteriously attractive.

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Welcome to a country where people eat well

You will certainly not be hungry in Slovenia, as local goodies that you will find hard to resist will await you at every step. This is especially so because they maintain a genuine, natural and full flavour that will make your taste buds happy and leave you wanting more.

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