Ljubljana

Nobel Burek

The place where young people go to get food late in the evening or at night. Different kinds of burek a leafy dough pie, traditionally with mince meat or cheese filling available. Considered to be the best burek in town.

Falafel

This middle eastern dish, together with other meat and vegetables dishs is served in the small fast-food restaurant next to the Dragon bridge.

Figovec

Serves pony steaks, horse goulash, and traditional Slovenian food.

Å pajza

This restaurant is much larger than you first expect when you initially enter. You walk through several candlelit rooms before you reach the outside terrace. The waiters are initially quite attentive, serving you a nice little aperitif to get you started. The food is a mixture of Slovenian and European, and the menu is kept to a handful of choices for each course. Because of the service, surroundings and food this felt like an expensive restaurant, although by Western standards, it was quite reasonable.

Foculus

Flamboyantly decorated pizzeria and salad restaurant.

Zhong Hua

Decent Chinese restaurant near the Dragon bridge. The family-run place even has Beijing duck on their menu.

Cafe Romeo

Fusion between cocktail bar and mexican restaurant. Besides tourists, this place is also popular among the locals.

Zlata Ribica

Great fish restaurant with outdoor seating facing the river.

Casa del Papa

International food. Ernest Hemingway theme. Latino and salsa dancing.

This restaurant deals up authentic Slovenian cuisine, complete with all waiters and waitresses dressed up in traditional costume. The food is hearty and served in generous gut-busting portions and very good value for money. The fish cooked in a paper bag with vegetables is highly recommended. There is plenty of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes to choose from. The only downside was the house red, which is very sharp and quite cold, but this is a minor quibble.

specialises in grilled dishes from southeastern Europe.

Mexican restaurant set in a small yard together with another restaurant and a pub.

This is one of the best deals in town if you are looking for an intimate steakhouse

Julija

Fare of Italian pasta and risotto dishes. Not quite a nice as Luka’s but still a good filling meal, and at a reasonable price.

Jurman

Affordable prices and very diverse choices. They have themed rooms, such as castle room and fishing room. Children can play in a designated indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The staff is friendly and the service is fast; it usually never takes longer than 10 minutes for 2 or 3 people. You are advised to make a reservation in advance.

Ljubljanski Dvor

Offers 100 different kinds of pizza. Beautiful patio overlooking the river.

Emonska Klet

Former Ursuline convent. Cellar restaurant serving pizza, salads, and Slovenian food. Live music every night.

Å estica

Serves hearty meat dishes such as sausages, horse fillets, and steak as well as pasta and risotto.

Pri Å kofu

This restaurant is heavily promoted by tourist guides, but delivers an inconsistent experience i.e. can be very good or simple adequate. Their biggest shortcoming is the lack of wine choice. House specialties are gnocci, black risotto, tenderloin medallions, or grilled aubergines.

Considered by many as Ljubljana's fanciest and most expensive, focusing on seafood and an extensive wine choice

Modern International fare.

Modern International fare, can get expensive by Slovenian standards.

excellent traditional dishes. It advertises "Slow food", but in effect the service is both helpful and fast. The restaurant has friendly and artistic atmosphere.

Pri Vitezu

High-end restaurant serving swordfish, scallops, snails, duck, and horse fillets.