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Pizzicato C-4, Gornji Trg 33, tel. (+386) 1251 11 18,
marko.rucman@amis.net, www.pizzicato.si. A house of
traditional Slovenian cuisine in the old town with beautiful and
well-restore interior, Pizzicato serves traditional Slovenian
standards, pasta made fresh and with care. The staff is exceedingly
helpful and tourist-friendly, and devoted to making
sure to they have happy guests and repeat visitors. QOpen
12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€5-9). PTJAGBX
Pri Vodniku H-2, Vodnikova 65a, tel. (+386) 1505 59 07,
info@privodniku.si, www.privodniku.si. Set in the building
where the poet Vodnik was born in 1758, now this pleasant
Slovenian restaurant serves a la carte meals as well as several
set menus. Each of the menus offers a different overview of
local specialities. For something special, take the time to try
the 8-course slow food menu accompanied by good wine. For
a really relaxed visit, you can stay on after dessert and sleep
in one of the guestrooms. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sun 11:00
- 21:00. (€10-20). PTA6ULGBXSW
Pr’ potic B-3, Stari Trg 21, tel. (+386) 1425 43 37,
prpotic@siol.net. Looking for lunch in Ljubljana? Want to go
somewhere specialising in local dishes? Then you could do
much worse than taking advantage of Pr’ Potic’s set lunch menu
where you can enjoy a choice of two soups, two mains, salad and
desert, all eaten at either one of the outdoor tables or in the cosy
red and white interior. The a la carte menu has a range of hot and
cold starters, soups, sides such as dumplings and grilled vegetables.
Factor in the wine list, friendly service and the good location
on the square at the end of Stari trg and you have an eatery that
offers a budget option with the frills still attached. QOpen 11:00
- 24:00. (€11-17). PTJA6EGBXSW
Sokol C-3, Ciril Metodov Trg 18, tel. (+386) 1439 68
55, gostilnasokol@siol.net, www.gostilna-sokol.com.
Essential dining for almost everybody passing through as
well as living in the city, Sokol is arguably the most famous of
all the traditional Slovenian restaurants in Ljubljana, if not all
Slovenia. Several different rooms, all decorated in a traditional,
rustic manner provide the ultimate fatty meat blow-out such
as venison plate, game goulash or veal stew as well as a few
safer dishes including karst ham with olive, Ljubljana steak
plus limited fish and vegetarian options. The desserts are
equally punishing on the waistline, but well worth trying if you
can still fit one in after your main course. Look for the cheeky
red chef by the entrance or listen for the chain-smoking Americans
swapping business stories on the front steps. QOpen
06:00 - 23:00. (€7-21). PTJAUGBXS
Špajza B-3, Gornji Trg 28, tel. (+386) 1425 30 94. An
exceedingly classy affair with chunky, creaking wooden floors,
a number of different rustic-feel rooms to eat in, an extensive
menu of Slovenian and international dishes, an excellent salad
bar and an antique silver cash register in the entrance. Popular
with many people including business professionals, tourists
and romantic couples, prices are high but still relatively affordable
if you don’t come here every day. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€7.50-10). JAGBS
Stari Tišler C-2, Kolodvorska 8, tel. (+386) 1430 33 70,
info@stari-tisler.com, www.stari-tisler.com. Only a short walk
from the main train station - in the direction of the moustachioed
General Meister atop his trusty steed - Old Tišler’s has been
serving up traditional Slovene cuisine for over a century. They
specialise in hearty soups, stews and goulashes, which means it’s
a good place to try bograč, a Slovene favourite that is essentially
a bowl of meat masquerading as stew. Daily lunch specials are
a good value starting at €5, and there are a half dozen rooms
available upstairs. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 19:00.
(€5-20). PTJA6UGBXS
Valvasor B-3, Stari Trg 7, tel. (+386) 1425 04 55, info@
valvasor.net, www.valvasor.net. If you are looking for fine
dining in the heart of the city, Valvasor may be just the place
for you. ‘Elegant’ and ‘tasteful’ are adjectives that could be
used to describe both the décor and the menu. Seafood
features heavily in both the appetizers and mains sections
though for the completely carnivorous there is also a good
range of mouth-watering red meat options. If you find yourself
spoilt and confused by choice you could take advantage of
the degustation menu and try a little of a lot. With an extensive
wine list selected from all over Slovenia, Valvasor is
open for lunch and dinner though it’s definitely best to book
for the latter. QOpen 12:00 - 22:30. Closed Sun. (€16-24).
PTJAGBXS
Vodnikov Hram C-3, Vodnikov Trg 2, tel. (+386) 1234
52 60, vodnikov.hram@gmail.com, www.vodnikov-hram.
si. Named after Valentin Vodnik, who’s widely regarded as
one of the first Slovene poets and journalists and also lends
his name to the adjacent square, it’s one of the better known
places to sample traditional Slovenian cuisine in Ljubljana.
Dining under its vaulted brick ceilings is a recommended
experience, as is grabbing a coffee or ice cream on the terrace
while you’re waiting for the nearby funicular railway to
ferry you up to the castle. QOpen 07:30 - 24:00, Sun 09:00
- 24:00. (€5-50). PTA6ULGSW
Židana Marela H-1, Vodnikova 2, tel. (+386) 1515
14 60, JazPaTi@zidanamarela.si, www.zidanamarela.
si. A fantastic idea whose time (surprisingly) never came
before now, Židana Marela organizes Slovenian Nights at
Skriti Kot restaurant where they introduce attendees to
a typical Slovene meal, drink,customs, folk music, and
dances in a convenient 2.5 hour experience. At the end of
the night the whole room should be up on their feet and joining
in on the raucous fun. QOpen 19:30 - 24:00. (€5-15).
PJA6UGB
Vegetarian
Ajdovo Zrno B-2, Trubarjeva 7, ajdovo.zrno@gmail.com,
www.satwa.si/. This popular vegetarian café is tucked away
in a cute little courtyard just off Trubarjeva, a busy pedestrian
street. Colourful is the first word that springs to mind when
you enter, with bright walls and table cloths decorating the
dining room and outdoor terrace. Food-wise there are loads
of choices: everything from soups, sandwiches, tortillas and
even lasagne to fresh fruits and juices, cakes, milkshakes and
smoothies. It’s all served ‘pick and mix’ style from a canteen
with every kind of vegetable you can imagine - and probably
even some you can’t. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
(€2-6). PJABS
Vegedrom H-2, Vodnikova 35, tel. (+386) 1513 26 42,
info@vegedrom.com, www.vegedrom.com. A vegetarian
can certainly stuff themselves on vegetable pizzas and side
salads in the center of town, but if it is real healthy vegetarian
meals you are after then head to the outskirts and try
Vegedrom. The restaurant creates vegetarian, organic and
vegan meals inspired by Slovenian and Indian cuisine, with
daily specials and special lunch sets that include soup, salad,
and a sweet. A worthwhile trek for something healthy and
delicious. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00 - 22:00. Closed
Sun. (€4-10). TA6ULGBXS
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Ljubljana’s café culture has always been one of our favourite
things about the city. When the weather’s nice the entire
old town is abuzz with activity at the pavement cafés
that line nearly every street. During the colder months
things move indoors, but thanks to the national smoking
ban you’re still apt to find a fair amount of patrons outside
huddled under heat lamps and blankets puffing away on
coffee’s significant other. The most popular places can be
found along the Ljubljanica on Cankarjevo Nabrežje and
Petkovškovo Nabrežje on the opposite bank, but with so
many options to choose from just wandering around until
you find a place you fancy is never a bad option.
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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
E Live music S Take away
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
B Outside seating V Home delivery
Bachus Lounge B-3, Kongresni Trg 3, tel. (+386)
1241 82 42, info@bachus-center.com, www.bachuscenter.com.
Buzzing pretty much any time of the day,
Bachus’ ground-floor lounge area features good-looking
clients, good-tasting coffee, a year-round garden for sipping
cocktails under the stars, and a whole host of other fancy
attractions. A popular Ljubljana A-list classic, handy for both
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the attached international restaurant or as a pre-club venue
for its hugely popular nightlife venue. Q Mon 08:00-23:00,
Tue-Sat 08:00-06:00, Holidays 18:00-06:00, Sun Closed
(€3.30-42). PAEG
Bazilika Shop & Cafe C-2, Miklošičeva 22, tel. (+386)
41 530 539, darja@bazilika.si. Right next to the courthouse
and in one the busiest areas of Ljubljana, this café is
the closest thing you’ll find to an oasis in the city. As soon
as you enter, you’ll feel how you leave the bustle, noise, and
gray of the city behind and are welcomed by very soothing
oriental music and décor. A great place to come and study,
use your laptop or just surf the net. Try the excellent coffee
and sandwiches. Great service too. QOpen 07:00 - 19:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Café Plato B-2, Ajdovščina 1, tel. (+386) 1230 84 80,
plato@siol.net, www.plato.si. A stylish and still relatively
new café offering a wide selection of great ice creams, cakes
and tiny tarts in a unique glass-walled space right in the
centre of town, its outdoor seating area is a fine place for
some people watching on a sunny afternoon. There’s also
a restaurant upstairs, so if you’re feeling like a bit more
than a snack you may want to inquire about what’s on offer
that day. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€2-3).
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Čez Cesto C-3, Ciril Metodov Trg 12, tel. (+386) 1470
47 07. Smack bang next to the cathedral, this unpretentious
spot, clearly pandering to the trade from the local
market, rarely hears an English voice, making it well worth
more investigation. Find a small selection of beers, wine
and spirits and the most extraordinary white chandelier.
QOpen 07:00 - 18:00, Sat 07:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
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