The best restaurants in Dolenjska: 5 culinary paradises for gourmets

In the last few years, Dolenjska has established itself as a real culinary center of Slovenia, as it can boast of a bunch of excellent chefs and authentic culinary stories. Check out the following culinary heaven and you will no doubt be drooling.

Fink House, Novo mesto

Chef Damijan Fink, who has also convinced the international gastronomic public with his creativity, is the main speaker at House Fink. With its dishes, it pays homage to the culinary heritage of the area, and the selection of ingredients is mainly of local character. From the home vegetable garden, the nearby forest and the neighboring meadow. Of course, great food goes well with a good drop, and you won't be left empty-handed with a rich wine cellar.

Oštaria Herbelier, Dolenjske toplice

Chef Robert Gregorčič and his team are writing an extremely inspiring story in Dolenjske Toplice. Simple but extremely tasty dishes are based on selected flavors of the seasons and fresh local ingredients. With great skill, they revive forgotten native recipes and give them a new look and taste with the smell of herbs. With your superb culinary techniques and rich treasury of knowledge from Oštaria, you will definitely not leave in a bad mood or, God forbid, hungry.

Recipe: chocolate ice cream on a stick, for which you only need two ingredients

Gostilna Repovž, Šentjanž

The organic farm, which has transformed over the years into one of the most recognizable inns in Dolenjska, even landed on the radar of the famous Michelin and earned the title of Bib Gourmand for a quality plate. The cuisine is based on the wealth of the countryside and centuries-old tradition, and with organic foods, which largely come from local logs, satisfy even the most demanding palates. The wine list, which includes the best Dolenje and other Slovenian wines, will not leave you indifferent.

Osterija Debeluh, Brežice

The reins in Brežice are held by chef Jure Tomič, who is considered by many to be at the very top of the Slovenian culinary scene. The family restaurant, which has fully realized its high ambitions, is famous for its seasonal a la carte offer as well as tasting menus, and you can choose from a different number of courses depending on the inspiration of the chef and the supply of fresh ingredients.

Three lights, Krško

The kitchen, where global trends and local ingredients intertwine, is at home in the popular Treh lučka. Chef Dejan Mastnak pays special attention to high-quality ingredients and seasonally fresh components, while making a special effort to preserve the taste of homeliness and authenticity. In addition to local ingredients, from time to time they do not shy away from more exotic foods, which enrich the offer and make it even more colorful.