Taste Slovenian tradition and choose protected authentic dishes

Learn about the wealth of Slovenian cuisine and its most original flavours. Try dishes and products protected by EU schemes.

The highlights of Slovenian cuisine on your plate

Slovenia has diverse customs and traditions, and these are reflected in its abundant gastronomic heritage and the variety of local and traditional agricultural produce and foods. Explore tourist destinations through local cuisine and traditional dishes. Pay particular attention to the foods with protected designation of origin, geographical indication, and traditional speciality guaranteed designations. Protected products include 9 types of cold cuts, 4 cheeses and 3 types of honey. Some 27 dishes and products have been protected in Slovenia.

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Protected designation of origin: flavours reflecting the authenticity of the local character

Tasting produce and foods with the protected designation of origin means having a genuine experience of a certain geographical environment. As they are strictly bound to an area due to the raw material and end-product production, they reflect the quality, tradition and peculiarities of the landscape and places in which they are produced and carry their own unique attractive local story.

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Tolminc cheese

Tolminc cheese can be found in the area of Tolmin or from dairy farmers and shepherds below Mt Krn. The cheese is made from cow’s milk and has a sweet and tangy flavour. Once, it was used as a means of...

Bovec cheese

This cheese is made in Bovec, the home of the indigenous Slovenian breed of sheep. It’s made from raw sheep’s milk, to which no more than 20% of goat’s or cow’s milk may be added. It was highly valued...

Mohant cheese

Try Mohant cheese in Bohinj, which has a rich dairy farming tradition. Due to its distinctive aroma, it has earned a special place among cheeses. But don’t be deterred by its strong smell because it’s...

Nanos cheese

This cheese is of a distinctive yellow colour due to its high beta-carotene content, and it has a typical tangy flavour. The cheese has been made on the Nanos Plateau, after which it was named, since...

Karst honey

Special climatic conditions and a microclimate ensure the quality of the Karst honey, making it dry, mature and very rich in minerals and enzymes.

Kočevje forest honey

Kočevsko is the most forested region in Slovenia and has a diversity of plant life that serves as the basis for Kočevje forest honey.

Piran salt

For 700 years, the salt-makers of the Piran Salt Pans have been manually harvesting this white treasure of the Slovenian coast. It will add a special touch to your dishes with its sea- and sun-kissed...

Extra virgin olive oil of the Slovenian Istria

The oil is made from olives mostly harvested by hand from the different varieties growing in the Slovenian Istria, of which at least one third must be the istrska belica variety. The oil has a high content...

Slovenian delicacies with protected geographical indication

As with the protected designation of origin, the protected geographical indication is also linked to a certain geographical location, but the connection to the area itself is somewhat less strict, which means that at least one production procedure must take place in the relevant geographical area and the raw material can originate from elsewhere.

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Kranjska sausage

The queen among cured meats is the Kranjska sausage, which has even travelled into space thanks to Sunita Williams, an astronaut of Slovenian roots. According to a folk tale, it was named by no other than Emperor Franz Joseph himself.

Karst prosciutto

Karst prosciutto is the most well-known Karst cold cut that the locals will be happy to serve you. Its distinctive flavour is the result of coarse sea salt and the typical Karst bora wind. Karst prosciutto takes an average of one year to mature.

Karst pancetta

This cured meat from the Karst has a typical rectangular shape and is made from carefully selected meaty pork bacon.

Karst zašink

The traditional charcuterie of the Karst landscape is made from high-quality boneless pork neck. It has a characteristic cylindrical shape and a natural casing which is covered by elastic netting.

Zgornjesavinjski želodec

This cold cut is made from high-quality pork and bacon in the Savinja River Valley in accordance with a process that has been in use for more than 100 years. In the past, it was a must-have on holidays and at weddings.

Prleška tünka

Prleška tünka has been known in the Prlekija region for more than 500 years. It is made of minced lard and pork alternately stacked in layers in a container and left to mature for at least 30 days.

Prekmurje ham

The typical Prekmurje pear-shaped cured meat undergoes a traditional process of maturing that requires a great deal of care and patience. Due to its long curing and maturing period, the product is distinguished by a unique smell and flavour.

Šebreljski želodec

This charcuterie is typical of the Idrija and Cerkno regions. The preserved meat product is made from high-quality pork and hard bacon characterised by lean meat content.

Štajerska-Prekmurje pumpkin seed oil

An oil that has a dark green to red colour, a distinctive aroma and flavour, and a favourable fatty acid composition. It adds flavour to many a dish and, you won’t believe this, but it goes great with vanilla ice-cream.

Ptuj onion

If you’re a fan of onion, you have to try ptujski lük, a native variety of onion with a typical red colour and a rich flavour that has been cultivated in the fields of Ptuj for more than 200 years.

Slovenian honey

The exceptional plant diversity in Slovenia provides a great foundation for high-quality Slovenian honey, which must comply with strict requirements and, for example, contain less than 18.6% water. You can choose from acacia, flower, linden, spruce, forest, fir or chestnut honey.

Eggs from below the Kamnik Alps

The eggs from below the Kamnik Alps were acclaimed as far back as the late 19^th century, when the Kamnik farm women supplied numerous Ljubljana kitchens and the marketplace with this precious foodstuff. Laying hens are fed with flax seeds, resulting in eggs containing at least twice as much omega-3 fatty acid.

Štajerska hops

If you order beer in Slovenia, this will likely be made from the protected Štajerska hops, which is actually a mixture of several Slovenian hop varieties. Hops give beer its distinctive bitterness and aroma with a touch of herbal, fruity and flowery notes.

Traditional specialities guaranteed

Slovenia has a number of exceptionally delicious traditional dishes and four of them are particularly protected under the Traditional Speciality Guaranteed label. The label focuses on the use of traditional raw materials, the production/processing method and the composition of the dish.

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Potica

The queen of Slovenian festive desserts is potica, a traditional baked roll made of leavened dough filled with a variety of fillings.

Prekmurje gibanica

Do you have a sweet tooth? Then you should try Prekmurje gibanica. It consists of a range of supreme ingredients that contribute to its subtle, succulent and full-bodied flavour.

Idrija žlikrofi

Idrija žlikrofi, distinctively shaped bags of dough stuffed with potato, are a true gourmet treat for every taste when visiting the Idrija region.

Bela krajina flatbread

A true Bela krajina pogača is a light, soft and alluringly aromatic flatbread characteristic of the region. Break off a piece and enjoy its salty flavour.

Learn about Slovenia through local flavours

In 24 gastronomic regions and three wine-producing regions, there are several reasons to try various dishes, wines and other beverages. Look for the products that reflect the local character and are equipped with local designations. Sit down at the table of providers with a green mindset. And don’t forget to take a delicious souvenir with you.

Order the best Slovenia has to offer

If you would like to welcome Slovenian cuisine into your own kitchen, you can order the best delicacies online and have them delivered to your home. If you would like to try gourmet masterpieces, selected Slovenian wines or genuine home-made specialties, you will certainly find something to your liking.

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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.

Where to find local flavours?

Marketplaces, farms, apiaries, wine cellars, and mountain huts are the places where traditional food and the genuine flavours of Slovenian cuisine can be found. But it’s not only about tradition. On offer are particularly fresh and high-quality produce and ingredients for creating delicious dishes.

Restaurants with the Slovenia Green sustainability label

Slovenian cuisine is based on ingredients found in our immediate surroundings. Modern approaches to cuisine combine with elements of culinary tradition. Discover restaurants, recipients of the Slovenia Green label, which put sustainability at the forefront in the creation of their specialities.

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