Where to eat in Ljubljana

348 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Ljubljana. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 348.

EatRegional restaurant
Figovec
Popular place serving pony steaks, horse goulash, and traditional Slovenian food.
Daily 11:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options
EatPizza restaurant
Ljubljanski Dvor
Pizzeria with nice patio overlooking the river, the quality of food is uneven.
Mon-Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
EatBreakfast & brunch restaurant
Cafe Capri
Kavarna Kapri
A cozy cafe in the very center of Ljubljana, just a few steps away from the famous Dragon Bridge, offers healthy, delicious and inexpensive breakfasts and brunches. All dishes here are made from scratch and prepared fresh. Full bar always available with variety of any drinks: fragrant coffee, tea, fresh squeezed juices and homemade lemonades, Italian and Slovenian wines, beer, spirits and cocktails.
08:00-14:00 · €5-10 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
EatRegional restaurant
Šestica
Serves hearty meat dishes such as sausages, horse fillets, and steak as well as pasta and risotto.
Mon-Fri 10:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 · Vegetarian options
EatRestaurant
Špajza
It's larger than it looks from the street, with several candlelit rooms leading to the outside terrace. Trad cuisine, good reviews for quality and service.
Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating
EatRestaurant
Strelec
This is within Archer's Tower of the castle, with a terrace overlooking the city. So you're paying for the great location but the food also scores.
Tue-Fri 18:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-22:00 · Outdoor seating
EatRestaurant
JB
Modern international fare, pricey by local standards, and mixed reviews on food quality.
Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00, Sat 18:00-23:00
EatRestaurant
Klobasarna
Hole-in-the-wall fast food restaurant serving seasonal Slovenian soups with traditional sausages and bread. You order and pay first at the machine.
Daily 11:00-16:00
EatRestaurant
AS Aperitivo
Trendy spot with two areas, for casual dining or the restaurant. Mostly positive reviews.
Sun-Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri Sat 10:00-02:00
EatFood court
Odprta Kuhna
Odprta Kuhna means "open kitchen". It's a collection of food stalls on Pogačarjev trg, just south of Triple Bridge.
Apr–Oct, Fri 10:00–21:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options
EatRegional restaurant
Gostilna Sokol
Authentic Slovenian cuisine, with serving staff got up in traditional costume. So inevitably it's touristy, but good food in huge portions and very good value for money.
Mon-Sat 07:00-23:00 · Wi-Fi
EatThai restaurant
Roza Slon
Pink Elephant
Restaurant/takeaway offering tasty & healthy Thai meals with a choice of beers & soft drinks. they are also at a few other locations in the city. Some vegan options.
closed Sure · €7.90
EatRestaurant
Falafel
The name is a clue. They also offer mezze dishes.
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-22:00 · Vegan options · Wi-Fi · Takeaway
Eat
Gostilna Portal
This is a B&B in the eastern burbs, known as a Serbian restaurant - good for meat lovers. Loud live music at weekends.
Sun-Thu 09:00-23:00, Fri Sat 09:00-01:00
Eat
Govinda's
Self-service buffet with vegetarian and vegan Indian food, great value.
Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00
Eat
Hot Horse
Horse-burger chain with four city outlets. Huge burgers and other dishes; you order and pay first at the machine.
Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00, closed Sun & holidays · €4-12
EatRestaurant
Gaudi&Naan
Fine quality vegan restaurant
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating · Fully vegan
EatMexican restaurant
Cafe Romeo
Riverside cafe, the pancakes are their specialty.
Mon-Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00 · Limited wheelchair access
EatItalian restaurant
Cubo
Med cuisine, earns consistent good reviews.
Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00 · Wi-Fi
EatAsian restaurant
Da-bu-da
Thai food and cocktail bar, great atmosphere.
Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00 · Takeaway
EatPizza restaurant
Foculus
Flamboyantly decorated pizzeria and salad restaurant.
Daily 11:00-22:30 · Limited wheelchair access
EatItalian restaurant
Julija
Filling fare of Italian pasta and risotto dishes.
Daily 11:30-00:00 · Outdoor seating
EatRestaurant
Manna
Excellent traditional dishes with slick friendly service.
Wed-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 · Outdoor seating
EatBalkan restaurant
Pri Škofu
Mostly trad and Med fare, with vegetarian options.
Wed Thu 12:00-21:00 · Wi-Fi
EatRestaurant
Čad
formerly Pod Rožnikom
Specialises in grilled dishes from the Balkans; good value.
Daily 11:00-23:00 · Built 1889
Eat
Nobel Burek
Open non-stop, so it's popular late at night. Different kinds of burek (a leafy dough pie filled with mince meat or cheese).
24/7
EatFish restaurant
Krpan
Good seafood restaurant.
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00
EatIndian restaurant
Restavracija Mandala
Vegan self-service restaurant. Food sold by weight.
11:00-18:00 closed Sat & Sun
EatChinese restaurant
Zhong Hua
Decent Chinese restaurant near Dragon Bridge.
Daily 11:00-21:00
EatMexican restaurant
Joe Pena's Cantina
Popular Mexican restaurant.
Mon-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-22:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
EatRegional restaurant
Gostilna Pod Vrbo
Huge range of Slovenian fare, generous portions.
Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00 · Wi-Fi
Eat
Jurman
Family-friendly reliable comfort-food place in the burbs.
Daily 10:00-22:00
EatRestaurant
Gostilna Livada
V prijetnem okolju sredi Ljubljane, a odmaknjena od mestnega vrveža, vas prijazno pričakuje gostilna Livada.
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · Outdoor seating
EatInternational restaurant
Žmoht
Food kiosk offering 2-3 daily dishes (8-16 EUR) and soup (3-4 EUR)
Mo-FR 11:00-17:00 · Takeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible
EatItalian restaurant
Aroma
2 Ribji trg
Mo-Su 08:30-00:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegan options
EatBurger restaurant
Pop's place
3 Cankarjevo nabrežje
Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · Takeaway · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatIce cream
Gelateria Romantika
15 Stari trg
Mo-Th 11:00-23:30; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:30 · Outdoor seating · Vegan options
EatAsian restaurant
Niam Niam
Nazorjeva ulica 1
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options
EatRestaurant
Paninoteka
3 Jurčičev trg
Mo-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 09:00-23:00 · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
EatItalian restaurant
Restavracija Allegria
8 Nazorjeva ulica
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00 · Wi-Fi · Limited wheelchair access

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