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Top Restaurants in Ljubljana

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21 Listed places

4.5 average across 21 rated listings

Slovenska cesta 34 • Dalmatinova ulica 15 • Krojaška ulica 6

Four-star rates; 20% off stays of 3+ nights via official website – Four-star hotel; rates vary by season and room type, with 20% off stays of 3+ consecutive nights

Popular Neighborhoods:

Slovenska cesta 34 Dalmatinova ulica 15 Krojaška ulica 6 Jurčičev trg 1 Petkovškovo nabrežje 21

#1 4.6 (1,234) Restaurants

Baščaršija (Ljubljana Trubarjeva)

Trubarjeva cesta 52

Famous for: Charcoal-grilled ćevapi, burek and Balkan comfort food in a bazaar-inspired dining room on Trubarjeva street

Bosnian-style grill house at Trubarjeva 52 in Ljubljana serving ćevapi, burek and stuffed vegetables in a bazaar-inspired room, open late.

Foodies Couples Groups of friends

#2 4.4 (2,614) Cafe

Best Western Premier Hotel Slon

Slovenska cesta 34

Famous for: A four-star city-centre Ljubljana hotel with a 470-year hospitality tradition, refined dining, the Zvezda lounge, spa treatments and Old Town access.

Four-star Best Western Premier Hotel Slon on Slovenska cesta 34, steps from Ljubljana's Old Town, with Zvezda lounge, spa, breakfast and valet…

Business travelers Couples seeking a romantic getaway Luxury city-break guests

#3 4.5 (3,000) Conference center

City Hotel Ljubljana

Dalmatinova ulica 15

Famous for: A central four-star Ljubljana hotel known for its terrace restaurant, 24-hour fitness room, and sociable bar near the Old Town

Four-star City Hotel Ljubljana on Dalmatinova ulica: central rooms, terrace restaurant, bar, 24-hour fitness and conference halls near the Old Town.

Business travelers Families Fitness enthusiasts

#4 4.6 (2,592) Restaurants

Das ist Valter

Šmartinska c. 3

Famous for: Hearty Slovenian comfort cooking with inventive seasonal twists, served in generous portions at budget prices until late evening

Casual Slovenian restaurant at Šmartinska cesta 3 in Ljubljana serving hearty, seasonal comfort dishes until 11 PM at budget prices.

Foodies Couples Budget Travelers

#5 4.5 (523) Restaurants

Das ist Walter – Center Ljubljana

Borštnikov trg 3

Famous for: Modern European comfort food made with locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed dining room beside Ljubljana's opera house

Das ist Walter – Center Ljubljana serves modern European comfort food at Borštnikov trg 3, beside the Opera, open daily until 11…

Foodies Couples Groups of friends

#6 4.5 (2,318) Restaurants

Druga Violina

Stari trg 21

Famous for: A warm, intimate Old Town restaurant on Stari trg known for its welcoming atmosphere and its social-enterprise mission

Druga Violina is a warm, budget-friendly Old Town restaurant at Stari trg 21 in Ljubljana, open Monday to Saturday from 1 PM…

Foodies Couples Small Celebrations

#7 4.5 (876) Cafe

GOSTILNA VIDA

Gornji trg 15

Famous for: Seasonal, vegetable-forward shared plates with Asian and Mediterranean accents on Gornji trg in Ljubljana's Old Town

Gostilna Vida, Gornji trg 15 in Ljubljana's Old Town: seasonal, shareable plates from miso eggplant to pork tacos and beef ribs, $$.

Foodies Couples Vegetarian Diners

#8 4.4 (1,649) Cafe

Hiša Pod Gradom

Streliška ulica 10

Famous for: A 17th-century Old Town building beneath Ljubljana Castle combining minimalist apartments with a traditional Slovenian gostilna restaurant

Minimalist apartments and a traditional Slovenian gostilna in a 17th-century Old Town building on Streliška ulica, beneath Ljubljana Castle hill.

Couples History Buffs Slow-Travel Seekers

#9 4.6 (4,230) Restaurants

Julija

Stari trg 9

Famous for: Comforting house pasta, grilled meats, and seafood in a relaxed, modern Old Town setting beneath Ljubljana Castle

Julija is an understated Old Town Ljubljana restaurant on Stari trg serving pasta, grilled meats, seafood, and desserts daily from noon to…

Couples Foodies Locals

#10 4.6 (1,469) Restaurants

Klobasarna

Ciril-Metodov trg 15

Famous for: Traditional Kranjska sausage, served simply with mustard, horseradish, bread and Slovenian drinks in Ljubljana Old Town.

Klobasarna on Ciril-Metodov trg pairs €5.50 Kranjska sausage halves, mustard and local drinks in Ljubljana’s Old Town for a quick meal.

Foodies budget travelers first-time visitors

#11 4.6 (4,699) Bistro

Le Petit Cafe

Trg francoske revolucije 4

Famous for: A French-style bistro with a terrace on Ljubljana's French Revolution Square, serving breakfast through late-night wine daily until midnight.

French-style bistro and cafe on Trg francoske revolucije in Ljubljana, open 7:30 AM to midnight daily with a terrace, breakfast menu and…

Couples Foodies Breakfast seekers

#12 4.6 (1,365) Restaurants

My Dumplings Of Slovenia

Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1

Famous for: Being Ljubljana's first dedicated štruklji house, serving over 20 fresh Slovenian dumpling varieties beneath Plečnik's riverside arcades

Ljubljana's first štruklji house serves 20+ fresh Slovenian dumplings under Plečnik's Central Market arcades beside the Ljubljanica river.

Foodies Culinary Travelers First-Time Visitors

#13 4.5 (5,312) Gastropub

Pop’s place

Cankarjevo nabrežje 3

Famous for: Dry-aged gourmet burgers, American-style barbecue and local craft beer in a lively riverside gastropub open since 2015

Pop's Place on Ljubljana's Cankarjevo nabrežje serves dry-aged burgers, barbecue and local craft beer in a lively gastropub setting.

Burger lovers craft-beer fans couples on a casual night out

#14 4.5 (683) Restaurants

Restavracija Cool House

Gerbičeva ulica 120

Famous for: A rotating weekday lunch menu and gourmet shop in Šiška built on a decade of wholesale supply to restaurants

Šiška restaurant and gourmet shop in Ljubljana serving a rotating daily lunch menu of paella, ričet and veal, open since 2011 on…

Foodies Couples Business Travelers

#15 4.5 (1,776) Restaurants

Restavracija Most

Petkovškovo nabrežje 21

Famous for: Calm riverside dining on the Ljubljanica with seasonal Slovenian cooking, a dedicated wine bar, and its own river boat tours

Riverside Ljubljana restaurant on the Ljubljanica with seasonal Slovenian cooking, a wine bar, guest rooms, and boat tours near the Triple Bridge.

Couples Foodies Wine Lovers

#16 4.3 (1,299) Restaurants

Restavracija Vodnikov Hram, Ljubljana

Vodnikov trg 2

Famous for: Traditional Slovenian cuisine served in candlelit 1818 stone-vaulted cellars beside Ljubljana's Central Market on Vodnikov trg

Traditional Slovenian dining in 1818 stone cellars at Vodnikov trg 2, beside Ljubljana's Central Market, with market-fresh dishes and candlelit vaults.

Couples Foodies First-Time Visitors

#17 4.4 (3,085) Restaurants

Slovenska Hiša – Figovec

Gosposvetska cesta 1

Famous for: Authentic Slovenian home-style cooking, hearty regional dishes, and local wines in a casual central Ljubljana dining room open from morning until late

Traditional Slovenian cooking on Gosposvetska cesta in central Ljubljana, open daily 9 AM to 11 PM with hearty regional dishes and local…

Foodies First-time visitors to Slovenia Locals

#18 4.6 (1,774) Restaurants

Špajza Restaurant

Gornji trg 28

Famous for: Slovenian comfort food and regional wines served in a candlelit Old Town townhouse with a terrace on Gornji trg

Špajza Restaurant at Gornji trg 28 serves Slovenian comfort food and regional wines in a candlelit Old Town townhouse with a terrace…

Couples Foodies Wine Lovers

Planning guide

Restaurants in Ljubljana: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

Slovenska cesta 34: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Dalmatinova ulica 15: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Krojaška ulica 6: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Jurčičev trg 1: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top restaurants to visit in Ljubljana?

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