Beautiful sunny days are perfect for sitting in the cool shade. Even in the shadow of good restaurants and taverns, where you can enjoy a gourmet lunch. So which are the restaurants in Slovenia that, in addition to a good culinary offer, can also boast of beautiful gardens, terraces and courtyards?
Restaurant Blejski grad
The Bled Castle, which stands on a rocky cliff above the lake, offers an exceptional view of the beauties of Bled and the surrounding Alps. In the Blejski grad restaurant, local and regional dishes are prepared in a modern and refined way, while at the same time preserving the gastronomic heritage of Gorenjska and Slovenia. The Knights' Hall is also available for special banquets. Entry to the castle is free with a prior reservation for lunch or dinner, and it is also possible to visit the castle's printing house, museum, forge and wine cellar.
Bled Castle Restaurant / Castle Road / Bled / jezersek.si
Working time: every day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
Shambala Restaurant
The Shambala restaurant has been delighting fans of the authentic flavors of Southeast Asia for many years and is considered the best Asian or Asian fusion restaurant in Ljubljana. Just a walk down the green street is a nice refreshment, and the discovery of the inspiring spaces continues in Shambala's glass-enclosed atrium, which offers an unusual experience of the old town hall. From the atrium, a long narrow corridor leads us to an unexpectedly large, beautiful outdoor garden, which, due to the tall trees and lush greenery, is uncharacteristic of the city center and gives an "exotic" feeling. In the summer time, you can refresh and relax in the Shambhala garden, be it during the day or in the evenings, when the garden captures magical power and evokes a romantic note. Thanks to the nearby Križanka, you can also listen to many concerts there.
Restaurant Shambala / Križevniška 12 / Ljubljana / shambala.si
Working time: from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00, closed on Sundays and holidays
Restaurant Fleur de Sel
The salt flower ("fleur de sel") is the crème de la crème of sea salt, for which Portorož has been famous since ages. Today, the Fleur de Sel restaurant is making a name for itself with its offer, which is a fusion of wonderful Mediterranean flavors. The Fleur de Sel restaurant is synonymous with the resort lifestyle - relaxed, elegantly simple and friendly with a terrace above the outdoor pool and a picturesque view of the Piran Bay. Enjoy gourmet specialties accompanied by five-star service from the international Kempinski chain.
Fleur de Sel Kempinski Palace / Obala 45 / Portorož / kempinski.com
Working time: every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Skyscraper
Lovers of culinary specialties can enjoy a wide range of à la carte dishes at Nebotičnik, accompanied by carefully selected wines. In the evening hours, the glamorous restaurant sheds its everyday guise and brightens it up with an elite guise of an evening ambiance. Evenings in the restaurant envelop the capital in a completely opposite atmosphere. The restaurant with its perfect ambiance is suitable for business meetings, conferences with prior notice, romantic dinners for two, wedding celebrations or for simple socializing over a daily lunch, prepared with a premium feel for lovers of gourmet cuisine.
Skyscraper / Štefanova 1 / Ljubljana / neboticnik.si
Working time: from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00, on Sundays and holidays by appointment
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Inn As
The tree is the central symbol of Restaurant As, which has been a pillar of Ljubljana's catering offer since the end of the 90s, and with its unique cuisine and superb wine list, it always convinces its guests that some things should be enjoyed with a big spoon. The elegant terrace in the center of the city is a place for unique experiences and the perfect choice for events we don't want to forget. Proof that small joys make you happy.
Vila As, doo / Čopova ulica 5a / Ljubljana / gostilnaas.si
Working time: every day from 12:00 to 01:00
Restaurant diVino
On the roof of the restaurant diVino, located in the lower part of the BTC City Crystal Palace, there is a luxurious green terrace. Although it is located in the middle of an urban shopping center, guests can get away from the hustle and bustle and casually enjoy delicious cocktails with snacks from the diVino restaurant's kitchen, or indulge in one of the unforgettable parties in the warmer months. The diVino terrace is also a place for breaks for participants of various congress events organized as part of the diVino restaurant's offer.
diVino restaurant and bar / Ameriška 8, BTC City / Ljubljana / divino.si
Working time: from Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Union Pub
Pivovarne Union pub is located in one of the oldest industrial buildings in Ljubljana, in a former malt house, located opposite the largest Tivoli park in Ljubljana and on the edge of the brewery yard. They offer different types of light and dark beer, unfiltered beer and specialty beers; some types are brewed as "brewer's selection of the month" only for sale in the pub. Guests can also choose from different types of radler and soft drinks. Because good beer goes well with good food, the chefs prepare traditional Slovenian dishes in a modern way. Even in the open kitchen in front of the guests. During the summer months, food and drinks can also be enjoyed in the brewery garden.
Pivnica Union / Celovška 22 / Ljubljana / pivnica-union.si
Working time: from Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to midnight, on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m., closed on Sundays
