Menu 2 Tasty Slovenia

With the Gourmet Ljubljana Tasting menu, Discover Slovenia, you will travel to the west of the country first, to the land of perfect prosciutto …

… and trofi pasta (Ljubljana simply loves pasta) with truffles, which are traditionally found in the Karst region of Slovenia.

For your main course, delicious ribs with wine, honey, and herbs, served with some of the best “tenstan krompir” you have ever tasted, courtesy of Gostilna pri Mari, a tavern with an outstanding family tradition of elevating authentic Slovenian dishes.

The culinary tradition of Ljubljana is at a crossroads, where the ancient Roman culture of olives and wine meets the later “barbaric” influences of pork and beer. And this dish represents all of these influences. With just a dash of honey, a nod to Slovenia's rich, centuries-old beekeeping tradition, this dish truly reflects our cultural heritage. We Slovenians take great pride in our honey.

Thanks to Her Majesty Maria Theresa, Slovenians adore potatoes. Initially with some reluctance, but then encouraged by a decree from the Kaiser, Slovenians were obliged to grow potatoes to avoid famine. The best way to eat them? Tenstan krompir... Today, we have a society that regards tenstan krompir as a standalone entrée and, of course, we have a statue of Maria Theresa with a thank you plaque.

For dessert, you will marvel at the famous šmorn from Dvor Jezeršek, where long queues of foodies line up every Friday.